Date published: 2025-12-8

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GCNF Inhibitors

GCNF inhibitors are chemical compounds that inhibit Germ Cell Nuclear Factor (GCNF), a nuclear receptor that plays a crucial role in cell differentiation and development. GCNF, also known as NR6A1 (Nuclear Receptor Subfamily 6 Group A Member 1), is primarily involved in the regulation of gene expression during embryonic development and in adult tissues. The function of GCNF in the regulation of gene transcription makes it an important target for these specialized inhibitors.

GCNF inhibitors are structured to interact selectively with the GCNF receptor, particularly at its DNA-binding domain or ligand-binding domain, thereby modulating its transcriptional activity. These inhibitors mimic or compete with the natural ligands of GCNF or interferes with its ability to bind to DNA. This includes specific functional groups and structural motifs that ensure effective and selective binding to the receptor. These functional groups may include hydrogen bond donors or acceptors, hydrophobic chains, and various ring structures, all orchestrated to fit into the active sites of GCNF.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$76.00
$82.00
$367.00
36
(1)

A synthetic glucocorticoid that can modulate transcription factor activity, possibly affecting GCNF gene expression.

Triptolide

38748-32-2sc-200122
sc-200122A
1 mg
5 mg
$88.00
$200.00
13
(1)

A diterpene triepoxide that may influence transcription and inhibit RNA polymerase II activity, potentially affecting GCNF expression.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$149.00
$470.00
$620.00
$1199.00
$2090.00
33
(3)

An inhibitor of histone deacetylase (HDAC) that can alter chromatin structure and gene expression, possibly including GCNF.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

A DNA methyltransferase inhibitor that could demethylate DNA and reactivate silenced genes, potentially affecting GCNF expression.

Etoposide (VP-16)

33419-42-0sc-3512B
sc-3512
sc-3512A
10 mg
100 mg
500 mg
$32.00
$170.00
$385.00
63
(1)

An inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase II that could disrupt DNA replication and transcription, potentially affecting GCNF expression.

Actinomycin D

50-76-0sc-200906
sc-200906A
sc-200906B
sc-200906C
sc-200906D
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$73.00
$238.00
$717.00
$2522.00
$21420.00
53
(3)

Interacts with DNA and inhibits RNA synthesis, which could downregulate GCNF expression.

Taxol

33069-62-4sc-201439D
sc-201439
sc-201439A
sc-201439E
sc-201439B
sc-201439C
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
$40.00
$73.00
$217.00
$242.00
$724.00
$1196.00
39
(2)

Stabilizes microtubules and can block cell cycle progression, potentially affecting GCNF expression.

Camptothecin

7689-03-4sc-200871
sc-200871A
sc-200871B
50 mg
250 mg
100 mg
$57.00
$182.00
$92.00
21
(2)

An inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I, which could impact DNA replication and transcription, including that of GCNF.

Cisplatin

15663-27-1sc-200896
sc-200896A
100 mg
500 mg
$76.00
$216.00
101
(4)

Forms DNA adducts that can inhibit transcription and possibly affect GCNF expression.

Hydroxyurea

127-07-1sc-29061
sc-29061A
5 g
25 g
$76.00
$255.00
18
(1)

Inhibits ribonucleotide reductase, which might influence DNA synthesis and repair mechanisms, potentially affecting GCNF expression.