Date published: 2026-4-24

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DYNC2LI1 Activators

DYNC2LI1 (Dynein Cytoplasmic 2 Light Intermediate Chain 1) Activators are a class of chemical compounds that play a pivotal role in regulating cellular processes by modulating the activity of the dynein motor protein complex. Dyneins are molecular motor proteins that move along microtubules within cells and are essential for various intracellular transport processes, including the movement of organelles, vesicles, and other cellular cargo. DYNC2LI1 is one of the key components of the dynein complex and serves as a light intermediate chain. Activators of DYNC2LI1 are small molecules or chemical compounds that specifically interact with and enhance the function of this dynein subunit.

These activators work by binding to DYNC2LI1 and promoting its association with other dynein subunits, thus enhancing the assembly and stability of the dynein motor complex. This, in turn, results in increased dynein activity, facilitating the intracellular transport of various cargoes within the cell. The modulation of DYNC2LI1 activity can have profound effects on cellular processes such as organelle positioning, cell division, and intracellular trafficking. Researchers are actively studying DYNC2LI1 activators to gain a better understanding of their mechanisms and potential applications in basic cell biology research. By elucidating the precise mechanisms by which these activators enhance dynein function, scientists aim to uncover new insights into cellular transport processes and potentially develop novel tools for manipulating cellular functions for research purposes.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Taxol

33069-62-4sc-201439D
sc-201439
sc-201439A
sc-201439E
sc-201439B
sc-201439C
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
$41.00
$74.00
$221.00
$247.00
$738.00
$1220.00
39
(2)

Indirectly increases DYNC2LI1 by directly stabilizing microtubules, providing a stable track for dynein motors to transport cellular cargo.

Nocodazole

31430-18-9sc-3518B
sc-3518
sc-3518C
sc-3518A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$59.00
$85.00
$143.00
$247.00
38
(2)

Indirectly activates DYNC2LI1 by disrupting microtubules, which can destabilize the microtubule network used by dynein for intracellular transport.

Colchicine

64-86-8sc-203005
sc-203005A
sc-203005B
sc-203005C
sc-203005D
sc-203005E
1 g
5 g
50 g
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$100.00
$321.00
$2289.00
$4484.00
$18207.00
$34749.00
3
(2)

Indirectly activates DYNC2LI1 by inhibiting microtubule polymerization, leading to the disruption of microtubules that dynein relies on for its transport functions.

Doxorubicin

23214-92-8sc-280681
sc-280681A
1 mg
5 mg
$176.00
$426.00
43
(3)

May indirectly increase DYNC2LI1 by causing DNA damage and cellular stress responses, which could affect the regulation of dynein or its associated proteins.

Etoposide (VP-16)

33419-42-0sc-3512B
sc-3512
sc-3512A
10 mg
100 mg
500 mg
$51.00
$231.00
$523.00
63
(1)

Potentially indirectly increase DYNC2LI1 by inducing DNA damage and cellular stress responses, which may alter the cellular environment impacting dynein function.

17-AAG

75747-14-7sc-200641
sc-200641A
1 mg
5 mg
$67.00
$156.00
16
(2)

Acts indirectly on DYNC2LI1 by inhibiting HSP90, a chaperone protein, which may influence the stability and increase the function of DYNC2LI1 and its associated partners.

Geldanamycin

30562-34-6sc-200617B
sc-200617C
sc-200617
sc-200617A
100 µg
500 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$39.00
$59.00
$104.00
$206.00
8
(1)

geldanamycin indirectly affects DYNC2LI1 by inhibiting HSP90, potentially disrupting the proper folding and stability of DYNC2LI1 and related proteins increasing activity.

Vinblastine

865-21-4sc-491749
sc-491749A
sc-491749B
sc-491749C
sc-491749D
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
$102.00
$235.00
$459.00
$1749.00
$2958.00
4
(0)

Indirectly increases DYNC2LI1 by binding to tubulin and promoting microtubule depolymerization, disrupting the microtubule tracks used by dynein for intracellular transport.