ferritin Inhibitors
Ferritin inhibitors belong to a specific chemical class that has garnered significant attention in scientific research due to its potential impact on various cellular processes. Ferritin, an essential intracellular protein, plays a crucial role in iron homeostasis and storage within cells. These inhibitors are designed to specifically interact with ferritin, modulating its function or activity in some way. By targeting ferritin, these compounds have the potential to affect iron regulation and distribution within cells, which could have implications for various biological processes.
The chemical structure and properties of ferritin inhibitors can vary, but their common goal is to interfere with ferritin's normal function, leading to alterations in cellular iron handling. Through ongoing research and experimentation, scientists aim to uncover the precise mechanisms by which these inhibitors interact with ferritin and explore the potential applications of this chemical class in various fields of study. Understanding these inhibitors' effects on ferritin may provide valuable insights into cellular iron metabolism and open new avenues for scientific exploration.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deferiprone | 30652-11-0 | sc-211220 sc-211220A | 1 g 5 g | $124.00 $134.00 | 5 | |
Deferiprone is another iron-chelating agent used for iron overload disorders. It can also inhibit ferritin activity and promote iron excretion. | ||||||
Deferasirox | 201530-41-8 | sc-207509 | 2.5 mg | $180.00 | 9 | |
This is a iron-chelating agent that has been developed for chronic iron overload conditions. It can modulate ferritin levels and iron storage. | ||||||
apo-Transferrin | 11096-37-0 | sc-391092 sc-391092A sc-391092B | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g | $153.00 $469.00 $744.00 | 1 | |
Apotransferrin is a form of transferrin without iron. It can bind to ferritin receptors, blocking iron uptake and storage. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
A natural compound found in turmeric, curcumin has been investigated for its ability to modulate iron metabolism and inhibit ferritin expression. | ||||||
Lactoferrin | 146897-68-9 | sc-394420 sc-394420A sc-394420B sc-394420C | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 1 g | $122.00 $408.00 $580.00 $1494.00 | ||
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding glycoprotein found in milk and other bodily fluids. It can interfere with ferritin's iron-binding capacity. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $110.00 $250.00 $936.00 $50.00 | 33 | |
Quercetin is a flavonoid found in various fruits and vegetables. It has been studied for its potential to regulate iron metabolism, including ferritin levels. | ||||||
Baicalein | 491-67-8 | sc-200494 sc-200494A sc-200494B sc-200494C | 10 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g | $32.00 $42.00 $162.00 $292.00 | 12 | |
Baicalein is a flavonoid present in the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis. Studies have explored its ability to influence iron metabolism and ferritin expression. | ||||||
Triapine | 200933-27-3 | sc-475303 | 10 mg | $300.00 | ||
Triapine is an investigational anticancer agent that may also have effects on iron metabolism and ferritin regulation. | ||||||