Date published: 2026-2-14

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FNDC8 Activators

FNDC8 Activators are chemicals that function through a range of biochemical mechanisms to induce the activation of FNDC8. One major category consists of chemicals like Resveratrol and Metformin that act via specific cellular kinases and transcription factors. For instance, Resveratrol activates SIRT1, which indirectly upregulates FNDC8 expression by deacetylating key transcription factors. Metformin activates AMPK, leading to changes in gene expression that include increased FNDC8 levels.

Another category includes chemicals that work through modifying the cellular environment, such as Trolox, which enhances cellular antioxidants, thus creating a milieu that is conducive for FNDC8 activation. Chemicals like Quercetin and Curcumin act through the Nrf2 pathway to affect FNDC8 activation. These chemicals essentially modify either the activity of specific molecules involved in FNDC8 regulation or alter the cellular environment in a manner conducive to FNDC8 activation. Both categories offer specific yet interconnected routes to facilitate the activation of FNDC8 without inhibitory effects.

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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)

Activates SIRT1 which upregulates FNDC8 expression indirectly through deacetylation of transcription factors.

Metformin

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

Activates AMPK, which can lead to FNDC8 activation by promoting transcription factors that regulate FNDC8 expression.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$78.00
$153.00
$740.00
$1413.00
$2091.00
73
(3)

Activates adenylate cyclase leading to increased cAMP levels, enhancing PKA activity which may target FNDC8 for activation.

Trolox

53188-07-1sc-200810
sc-200810A
sc-200810B
sc-200810C
sc-200810D
500 mg
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
$38.00
$67.00
$235.00
$678.00
$1712.00
39
(1)

A vitamin E analog that enhances cellular antioxidants, possibly creating an environment conducive for FNDC8 activation.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$65.00
$280.00
$400.00
48
(2)

Activates AMPK, influencing pathways that indirectly lead to FNDC8 activation by altering gene expression.

2-Deoxy-D-glucose

154-17-6sc-202010
sc-202010A
1 g
5 g
$70.00
$215.00
26
(2)

Inhibits glycolysis and activates stress response pathways that might indirectly activate FNDC8 through kinases or transcription factors.

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)

Activates Nrf2, leading to transcriptional activation of FNDC8 through antioxidant response elements.

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)

Activates Nrf2 and related pathways, leading to conditions that promote FNDC8 activation.

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)

Inhibits phosphodiesterases leading to increased cAMP, which may indirectly activate FNDC8 through PKA.

Palmitic Acid

57-10-3sc-203175
sc-203175A
25 g
100 g
$114.00
$286.00
2
(0)

Activates PKC, which may indirectly activate FNDC8 by altering its phosphorylation state.