γ-sarcoglycan Activators
The chemical class of γ-sarcoglycan activators encompasses a diverse range of compounds, primarily characterized by their capacity to modulate cellular processes and signaling pathways indirectly influencing γ-sarcoglycan function. This class includes molecules like Phosphocreatine and L-Arginine, which enhance muscular energy metabolism and nitric oxide production, respectively. Both of these processes are crucial for maintaining muscle cell integrity and function, thereby supporting the stabilizing role of γ-sarcoglycan in the muscle cell membrane.
Additionally, this class includes compounds like Forskolin and EGCG, which activate specific signaling pathways (cAMP and various cellular pathways, respectively) that indirectly influence γ-sarcoglycan. Forskolin's activation of adenylate cyclase leads to increased cAMP levels, thereby influencing protein kinase A activity, which is crucial for muscle fiber integrity. EGCG, a polyphenol, modulates multiple cellular signaling pathways, potentially affecting muscle cell stability and γ-sarcoglycan's function. Compounds such as Curcumin, Resveratrol, and Caffeine also fall into this category. They influence various cellular pathways like NF-kB, SIRT1 activation, and calcium mobilization, respectively, each contributing to the maintenance of muscle cell stability and integrity. This, in turn, supports the role of γ-sarcoglycan in the muscle cell membrane.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L-Arginine | 74-79-3 | sc-391657B sc-391657 sc-391657A sc-391657C sc-391657D | 5 g 25 g 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $20.00 $31.00 $61.00 $219.00 $352.00 | 2 | |
L-Arginine, a precursor of nitric oxide (NO), can enhance NO production. NO has been implicated in muscle fiber maintenance and may support the integrity of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex, where γ-sarcoglycan is a critical component. | ||||||
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 activates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP can enhance protein kinase A (PKA) activity, which may play a role in muscle fiber integrity and indirectly affect γ-sarcoglycan stabilization. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-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 | |
EGCG, a polyphenol, modulates several signaling pathways and could have a stabilizing effect on muscle fibers, indirectly supporting γ-sarcoglycan's function in muscle cell integrity. | ||||||
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 | |
Curcumin influences multiple signaling pathways including NF-kB, which is involved in cellular stress responses. Its modulation of these pathways could indirectly support γ-sarcoglycan's role in muscle cells. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $80.00 $220.00 $460.00 | 64 | |
Resveratrol activates SIRT1, a protein involved in cellular stress resistance. This activation could indirectly benefit γ-sarcoglycan's function in muscle cell stability. | ||||||
Caffeine | 58-08-2 | sc-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 | |
Caffeine influences calcium mobilization and energy metabolism in muscle cells, potentially affecting muscle cell stability and indirectly influencing γ-sarcoglycan's role. | ||||||
Docosa-4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z-hexaenoic Acid (22:6, n-3) | 6217-54-5 | sc-200768 sc-200768A sc-200768B sc-200768C sc-200768D | 100 mg 1 g 10 g 50 g 100 g | $94.00 $210.00 $1779.00 $8021.00 $16657.00 | 11 | |
Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, modulate membrane fluidity and could support muscle cell membrane integrity, indirectly benefiting γ-sarcoglycan's function. | ||||||
Coenzyme Q10 | 303-98-0 | sc-205262 sc-205262A | 1 g 5 g | $71.00 $184.00 | 1 | |
Coenzyme Q10 is involved in mitochondrial energy production. Improved energy metabolism in muscle cells can support membrane integrity, indirectly influencing γ-sarcoglycan. | ||||||
Creatine, anhydrous | 57-00-1 | sc-214774 sc-214774A | 10 mg 50 g | $28.00 $79.00 | 2 | |
Creatine supplementation can enhance muscle energy metabolism, potentially supporting sarcolemmal membrane stability and γ-sarcoglycan function indirectly. | ||||||
Taurine | 107-35-7 | sc-202354 sc-202354A | 25 g 500 g | $48.00 $102.00 | 1 | |
Taurine, an amino acid, plays a role in osmoregulation and membrane stabilization in muscle cells, potentially supporting γ-sarcoglycan's role in muscle cell integrity | ||||||