Date published: 2026-5-16

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FNDC5 Activators

FNDC5 activators primarily consist of compounds known for their roles in metabolic regulation, anti-inflammatory effects, and antioxidant properties. These chemicals, while not directly interacting with FNDC5, promote its expression or activity through various cellular mechanisms. For instance, resveratrol and berberine activate the AMPK pathway, which is a key regulator of energy metabolism and has been implicated in the upregulation of FNDC5. Similarly, compounds like pioglitazone and troglitazone, as PPAR-γ agonists, modulate lipid and glucose metabolism, indirectly influencing FNDC5 expression.

These activators also include naturally occurring compounds such as curcumin, epigallocatechin gallate, and sulforaphane, which are known for their beneficial health effects. Their ability to enhance FNDC5 expression may be linked to their roles in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, processes that are closely tied to metabolic health. Caffeine, a widely consumed stimulant, demonstrates the diverse range of compounds that can influence FNDC5, through its effects on lipid metabolism and adenosine receptor antagonism.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol is known to upregulate FNDC5 expression. It activates SIRT1, which positively influences FNDC5.

Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$79.00
2
(0)

Metformin, a common antidiabetic drug, has been observed to increase FNDC5 expression through AMPK activation.

Pioglitazone

111025-46-8sc-202289
sc-202289A
1 mg
5 mg
$55.00
$125.00
13
(1)

Pioglitazone, a PPAR-γ agonist, indirectly enhances FNDC5 expression, linking to improved metabolic profiles.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-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
(1)

Curcumin is involved in upregulating FNDC5 expression, possibly through its anti-inflammatory effects.

(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

989-51-5sc-200802
sc-200802A
sc-200802B
sc-200802C
sc-200802D
sc-200802E
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
$43.00
$73.00
$126.00
$243.00
$530.00
$1259.00
11
(1)

This green tea polyphenol has been associated with increased FNDC5 expression, potentially through antioxidant pathways.

Quercetin

117-39-5sc-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
(2)

Quercetin can enhance FNDC5 expression, possibly through its role in inflammation and oxidative stress modulation.

Caffeine

58-08-2sc-202514
sc-202514A
sc-202514B
sc-202514C
sc-202514D
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$33.00
$67.00
$97.00
$192.00
$775.00
13
(1)

Caffeine has been suggested to influence FNDC5 expression, likely via adenosine receptor antagonism and metabolic effects.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Retinoic acid has been shown to influence FNDC5 expression, potentially through retinoic acid receptor-mediated pathways.

Troglitazone

97322-87-7sc-200904
sc-200904B
sc-200904A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$110.00
$204.00
$435.00
9
(1)

Troglitazone, another PPAR-γ agonist, may increase FNDC5 expression, similar to pioglitazone.

D,L-Sulforaphane

4478-93-7sc-207495A
sc-207495B
sc-207495C
sc-207495
sc-207495E
sc-207495D
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
1 g
10 g
250 mg
$153.00
$292.00
$489.00
$1325.00
$8465.00
$933.00
22
(1)

Sulforaphane, a compound in cruciferous vegetables, might upregulate FNDC5 expression through NRF2 activation.