Date published: 2026-2-22

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GCX-1 Activators

GCX-1 Activators encompass a selection of chemical compounds that directly or indirectly stimulate the functional activity of GCX-1 through multifarious signaling pathways. Forskolin, by increasing cAMP levels, indirectly promotes GCX-1 activity by initiating PKA phosphorylation events crucial for GCX-1 function. Similarly, IBMX and Sildenafil, through their actions on phosphodiesterases, elevate intracellular cAMP and cGMP respectively, which serve to potentiate GCX-1 activity via cAMP- and cGMP-dependent protein kinases. The substrate L-Arginine boosts nitric oxide production, which in turn augments cGMP levels, thereby facilitating GCX-1 activation through cGMP-dependent signaling. Additionally, the presence of essential ions like Zinc and Magnesium fortifies GCX-1 activation by modulating enzyme configurations and ensuring ATP-dependent enzymatic actions are optimal, while the utilization of GTP by G-proteins can indirectly enhance GCX-1 via G-protein-coupled receptor pathways.

Further, the adrenergic agonist Epinephrine contributes to elevated cAMP, which is instrumental in GCX-1 activation through PKA signaling. A23187, by increasing calcium influx, can activate calcium-dependent protein kinases, thus bolstering GCX-1 activity. PMA, as a PKC activator, and LY294002, as a PI3K inhibitor, affect various signaling cascades, which could lead to enhanced GCX-1 activity through the phosphorylation of integralproteins within its pathway. Resveratrol engages SIRT1, influencing the functional dynamics of transcription factors and enzymes, thereby indirectly enhancing GCX-1's biochemical functions. This integrative action of GCX-1 Activators ensures that GCX-1's role in cellular signaling is augmented through a variety of biochemical pathways without necessitating an increase in the protein's expression or direct activation.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels, which in turn can enhance the activity of GCX-1 by cAMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA) phosphorylation events.

IBMX

28822-58-4sc-201188
sc-201188B
sc-201188A
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
$260.00
$350.00
$500.00
34
(1)

IBMX, a nonspecific inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, increases intracellular cAMP by preventing its breakdown, thereby potentiating GCX-1 activity through PKA-mediated processes.

L-Arginine

74-79-3sc-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
(0)

L-Arginine serves as a substrate for nitric oxide synthase; the resulting nitric oxide can increase cGMP levels, which may enhance GCX-1 activity through cGMP-dependent pathways.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc ions can act as allosteric modulators of various enzymes and may enhance GCX-1 activity by stabilizing the active form of proteins involved in its signaling pathway.

(−)-Epinephrine

51-43-4sc-205674
sc-205674A
sc-205674B
sc-205674C
sc-205674D
1 g
5 g
10 g
100 g
1 kg
$41.00
$104.00
$201.00
$1774.00
$16500.00
(1)

Epinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors, leading to increased cAMP levels, which may enhance GCX-1 activity through downstream PKA activation.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$55.00
$131.00
$203.00
$317.00
23
(1)

A23187 is an ionophore that increases intracellular calcium, which can activate calcium-dependent protein kinases, potentially enhancing the activity of GCX-1.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$41.00
$132.00
$214.00
$500.00
$948.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC) which is involved in numerous signaling cascades, potentially enhancing GCX-1 activity by phosphorylation of proteins within its pathway.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$123.00
$400.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor, altering the PI3K/AKT pathway, and can enhance GCX-1 activity by affecting downstream signaling proteins that interact with GCX-1.

Resveratrol

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

Resveratrol activates SIRT1, which can influence the activity of various transcription factors and enzymes, potentially enhancing GCX-1 activity through these interactions.