Date published: 2025-9-8

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E2F-5 Activators

E2F-5 Activators represent a diverse group of chemical compounds that either directly or indirectly activate the activity of E2F-5, a crucial transcription factor involved in cell cycle regulation and gene expression. These activators play pivotal roles in influencing E2F-5 expression, thereby impacting various cellular processes. Retinoic Acid (RA) and its isomer 9-cis-Retinoic Acid serve as direct activators of E2F-5. They achieve this by binding to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and subsequently regulating E2F-5 expression. This activation of E2F-5 contributes to cellular differentiation processes and helps maintain a balanced cell cycle. Several B-vitamins, such as Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin), Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (PLP), Thiamine (Vitamin B1), and Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), indirectly activate E2F-5 by participating in one-carbon metabolism. This metabolic pathway provides essential methyl groups for DNA methylation, which in turn influences E2F-5 activity in gene regulation and cell cycle control.

Minerals like Zinc and Copper play a role in indirectly activating E2F-5 by modulating the activity of DNA methyltransferases involved in DNA methylation. This modulation indirectly impacts E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle processes. Essential amino acids such as Methionine contribute to E2F-5 activation by participating in one-carbon metabolism and DNA methylation. Methionine's role in supplying methyl groups for DNA modification affects E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle control. Niacin (Vitamin B3) is another indirect activator of E2F-5 through its involvement in one-carbon metabolism and DNA methylation pathways. In conclusion, E2F-5 Activators encompass a range of chemical compounds that can directly or indirectly influence E2F-5 activity, impacting various cellular processes, including gene regulation and cell cycle control. These activators play essential roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis and provide valuable insights into the regulation of E2F-5-mediated processes.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$65.00
$319.00
$575.00
$998.00
28
(1)

Retinoic Acid (RA) is a direct activator of E2F-5. It acts by binding to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and regulating E2F-5 expression, which plays a pivotal role in cell differentiation. RA-induced E2F-5 activation contributes to cellular differentiation processes.

9-cis-Retinoic acid

5300-03-8sc-205589
sc-205589B
sc-205589C
sc-205589D
sc-205589A
1 mg
25 mg
250 mg
500 mg
5 mg
$70.00
$416.00
$3060.00
$5610.00
$145.00
10
(1)

9-cis-Retinoic Acid is an isomer of Retinoic Acid and a direct activator of E2F-5. It modulates E2F-5 expression through RARs, influencing cell differentiation pathways and contributing to E2F-5 activation.

Folic Acid

59-30-3sc-204758
10 g
$72.00
2
(1)

Folic Acid is a B-vitamin that can act as an indirect activator of E2F-5 by participating in one-carbon metabolism. This metabolic pathway provides essential methyl groups for DNA methylation, which indirectly influences E2F-5 activity in gene regulation and cell cycle control.

Vitamin B12

68-19-9sc-296695
sc-296695A
sc-296695B
sc-296695C
sc-296695D
sc-296695E
100 mg
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$39.00
$55.00
$204.00
$877.00
$3414.00
$9180.00
2
(1)

Vitamin B12 is involved in one-carbon metabolism and can indirectly activate E2F-5 by contributing to DNA methylation. Its role in supplying methyl groups for DNA modification impacts E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle processes.

all-trans Retinal

116-31-4sc-210778A
sc-210778
250 mg
1 g
$126.00
$372.00
7
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all-trans Retinal is a direct activator of E2F-5 through its involvement in retinoic acid biosynthesis. It can modulate E2F-5 expression by participating in the generation of active retinoic acid, contributing to cell differentiation and E2F-5 activation.

L-Methionine

63-68-3sc-394076
sc-394076A
sc-394076B
sc-394076C
sc-394076D
sc-394076E
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
10 kg
$33.00
$36.00
$56.00
$148.00
$566.00
$1081.00
(0)

Methionine is an essential amino acid that indirectly activates E2F-5 by participating in one-carbon metabolism and DNA methylation. Its role in providing methyl groups affects E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle control.

Pyridoxal-5-phosphate

54-47-7sc-205825
5 g
$102.00
(1)

Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (PLP) is the active form of vitamin B6 and indirectly activates E2F-5 through its involvement in one-carbon metabolism. PLP contributes to DNA methylation, influencing E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle processes.

Vitamin B1

59-43-8sc-338735
5 g
$611.00
(0)

Thiamine, also known as Vitamin B1, can act as an indirect activator of E2F-5 by participating in one-carbon metabolism. Its role in metabolic pathways influences DNA methylation, impacting E2F-5 activity in gene regulation and cell cycle control.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$47.00
(0)

Zinc is a trace element that can indirectly activate E2F-5 by modulating the activity of DNA methyltransferases involved in DNA methylation. Zinc's influence on DNA methylation pathways indirectly impacts E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle processes.

Riboflavin

83-88-5sc-205906
sc-205906A
sc-205906B
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$40.00
$110.00
$515.00
3
(1)

Riboflavin, also known as Vitamin B2, indirectly activates E2F-5 by participating in one-carbon metabolism. Its role in metabolic pathways provides methyl groups for DNA methylation, influencing E2F-5-mediated gene regulation and cell cycle control.