Furin Activators
Furin, a ubiquitous subtilisin-like proprotein convertase, plays a critical role in the maturation of a wide variety of precursor proteins within the secretory pathway. This includes the conversion of inactive proproteins into their functionally active forms by cleaving them at specific recognition sites. As with many other enzymes, the activity of furin can be modulated by various molecules, among which furin activators stand out due to their ability to enhance the enzyme's function.
Furin activators, as the name suggests, are a class of chemicals that elevate the activity of furin. The mode of action by which these molecules enhance furin's enzymatic activity can vary, with some potentially interacting directly with the enzyme to induce conformational changes that favor its activity, while others might affect upstream or downstream pathways that influence furin availability or its substrate interactions. Furthermore, these activators can differ in their origin; some are small organic molecules, while others can be peptides or even larger protein molecules. Despite their differences, the commonality among them is their potential to up-regulate the processing ability of furin, thereby impacting the myriad of physiological processes that depend on furin-mediated proprotein maturation. While the discovery and study of furin activators have led to a deeper understanding of the intricate cellular processes where furin is involved, they also underscore the complexity and multifaceted nature of cellular regulation at the molecular level.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A, known to regulate gene expression. It may increase furin expression by binding to retinoic acid receptors, which can interact with the furin promoter region, enhancing its transcription. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone is a synthetic corticosteroid that modulates inflammatory responses and cellular proliferation. It could upregulate furin expression as part of its broad effects on cell metabolism and gene regulation. | ||||||
Insulin | 11061-68-0 | sc-29062 sc-29062A sc-29062B | 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $156.00 $1248.00 $12508.00 | 82 | |
Insulin is a hormone that regulates glucose homeostasis. It could influence furin expression as part of its role in modulating cellular metabolism and protein synthesis. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $63.00 $182.00 | 8 | |
Estrogens are a group of steroid hormones involved in the regulation of reproductive and sexual development. They might increase furin expression by binding to estrogen receptors and influencing gene transcription. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium chloride is used in various research applications. It may alter furin expression through its effects on cellular signaling pathways and gene regulation. | ||||||
Sodium Butyrate | 156-54-7 | sc-202341 sc-202341B sc-202341A sc-202341C | 250 mg 5 g 25 g 500 g | $31.00 $47.00 $84.00 $222.00 | 19 | |
Sodium butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that affects cellular proliferation and gene expression. It might enhance furin expression by inhibiting histone deacetylases, leading to a more open chromatin state and increased gene transcription. | ||||||
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $31.00 $61.00 $95.00 | 28 | |
Hydrogen peroxide is a reactive oxygen species. It may influence furin expression through its role in cellular signaling and response to oxidative stress. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin is a compound found in the Coleus forskohlii plant. It activates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased levels of cAMP and potentially influencing furin expression through cAMP-dependent pathways. | ||||||