Date published: 2025-10-19

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Dynactin 1 Inhibitors

Dynactin 1 inhibitors are a class of compounds that target the protein Dynactin 1, an essential component of the dynactin complex. This complex is critical in intracellular transport processes, functioning as a key cofactor for the motor protein dynein. Dynein is responsible for retrograde transport along microtubules, which is essential for the proper distribution of organelles, vesicles, and other cargo within cells. The dynactin complex acts as an adaptor that links dynein to its cargo, enhancing the motor's processivity and facilitating efficient transport. Inhibitors of Dynactin 1 disrupt this interaction, leading to the uncoupling of dynein from its cargo and impairing intracellular transport. The specific binding of these inhibitors to Dynactin 1 affects the stability and assembly of the dynactin complex, thereby impacting the overall function of dynein-based motility. The inhibition of Dynactin 1 can have wide-ranging effects on cellular processes. Given the critical role of dynactin in various forms of intracellular transport, including endosome trafficking, autophagosome movement, and mitotic spindle orientation, the disruption of Dynactin 1 can lead to significant cellular changes. For instance, in the absence of proper dynactin function, cells may exhibit defects in mitosis, resulting in abnormal chromosome segregation. Additionally, the transport of lysosomes, mitochondria, and other organelles can be severely compromised, affecting cellular metabolism and homeostasis. The study of Dynactin 1 inhibitors provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of intracellular transport and the role of the dynactin-dynein complex in maintaining cellular function. Researchers continue to explore the molecular interactions between Dynactin 1 and its inhibitors to better understand the complex dynamics of cellular transport systems.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

HPI-4

302803-72-1sc-358720
sc-358720A
5 mg
25 mg
$133.00
$530.00
(0)

Direct inhibitor targeting Dynactin 1. Inhibits the ATPase activity of dynein, disrupting the interaction between dynein and Dynactin 1, leading to impaired retrograde transport along microtubules.

Dynamin Inhibitor I, Dynasore

304448-55-3sc-202592
10 mg
$87.00
44
(2)

Direct inhibitor acting on Dynactin 1 by blocking the GTPase activity of dynamin. This disruption interferes with endocytic processes, affecting the recruitment and function of Dynactin 1 in endosomal trafficking.

Cytochalasin D

22144-77-0sc-201442
sc-201442A
1 mg
5 mg
$145.00
$442.00
64
(4)

Indirect inhibitor influencing Dynactin 1 by modulating actin dynamics. Alters actin filament organization, leading to changes in Dynactin 1 recruitment and function during processes such as vesicle trafficking.

(±)-Blebbistatin

674289-55-5sc-203532B
sc-203532
sc-203532A
sc-203532C
sc-203532D
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
$179.00
$307.00
$455.00
$924.00
$1689.00
7
(1)

Indirect inhibitor modulating Dynactin 1 through myosin II activity. Inhibits myosin II ATPase, affecting the force generation required for Dynactin 1-associated processes, such as vesicular transport along actin filaments.

Nocodazole

31430-18-9sc-3518B
sc-3518
sc-3518C
sc-3518A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$58.00
$83.00
$140.00
$242.00
38
(2)

Indirect inhibitor impacting Dynactin 1 through microtubule destabilization. Disrupts microtubule dynamics, leading to alterations in Dynactin 1 localization and function during processes like retrograde axonal transport.

CK 666

442633-00-3sc-361151
sc-361151A
10 mg
50 mg
$315.00
$1020.00
5
(0)

Direct inhibitor affecting Dynactin 1 by disrupting the Arp2/3 complex. Inhibits actin nucleation, leading to changes in actin dynamics that influence the recruitment and function of Dynactin 1 during cellular processes involving actin cytoskeleton organization.

Jasplakinolide

102396-24-7sc-202191
sc-202191A
50 µg
100 µg
$180.00
$299.00
59
(1)

Indirect inhibitor influencing Dynactin 1 through actin dynamics. Stabilizes F-actin, leading to alterations in the recruitment and function of Dynactin 1 during processes such as intracellular transport along actin filaments.

Y-27632, free base

146986-50-7sc-3536
sc-3536A
5 mg
50 mg
$182.00
$693.00
88
(1)

Indirect inhibitor modulating Dynactin 1 through Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK) inhibition. Alters actin cytoskeleton dynamics, affecting Dynactin 1 recruitment and function in processes such as vesicle trafficking along actin filaments.

ML 141

71203-35-5sc-362768
sc-362768A
5 mg
25 mg
$134.00
$502.00
7
(1)

Indirect inhibitor influencing Dynactin 1 through Cdc42 inhibition. Alters actin dynamics and organization, leading to changes in Dynactin 1 recruitment and function during cellular processes involving actin cytoskeleton remodeling.

Wiskostatin

253449-04-6sc-204399
sc-204399A
sc-204399B
sc-204399C
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$48.00
$122.00
$432.00
$812.00
4
(1)

Indirect inhibitor affecting Dynactin 1 through N-WASP inhibition. Modulates actin polymerization dynamics, leading to alterations in Dynactin 1 recruitment and function during cellular processes involving actin cytoskeleton rearrangement.