Date published: 2025-11-26

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GDF-1 Activators

GDF-1, a critical factor in the TGF-β superfamily, plays a significant role in embryonic development, particularly in heart formation and left-right axis establishment. The functional activity of GDF-1 can be influenced by chemical compounds that modulate the TGF-β/BMP signaling pathways. Compounds such as SB431542, A-83-01, RepSox, and SB505124, which inhibit TGF-β receptors, can create a cellular environment where the role of GDF-1 becomes more pronounced. These inhibitors can lead to compensatory mechanisms in developmental pathways, potentially enhancing the activity of GDF-1 in these critical processes.

Furthermore, BMP pathway modulators like LDN-193189, Dorsomorphin, Noggin, LY364947, and DMH1, which inhibit or antagonize BMP signaling, can indirectly enhance GDF-1's role in embryonic development and cellular differentiation. By altering BMP signaling, these compounds can shift the balance of developmental signaling pathways, potentially increasing the demand for GDF-1 activity in processes like heart development and axis formation. These compounds, through their varied but interconnected actions on TGF-β/BMP signaling pathways, highlight the essential role of GDF-1 in developmental biology, underscoring its importance in the precise regulation of embryogenesis and organ development.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

SB 431542

301836-41-9sc-204265
sc-204265A
sc-204265B
1 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$80.00
$212.00
$408.00
48
(1)

A TGF-β receptor inhibitor, SB431542 can modulate TGF-β signaling, potentially enhancing GDF-1 activity by compensatory mechanisms in developmental pathways.

4-(6-(4-(Piperazin-1-yl)phenyl)pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidin-3-yl)quinoline

1062368-24-4sc-476297
5 mg
$240.00
(0)

A BMP inhibitor, LDN-193189 can alter BMP signaling, which might lead to increased GDF-1 activity in embryonic development processes.

BML-275

866405-64-3sc-200689
sc-200689A
5 mg
25 mg
$94.00
$348.00
69
(1)

As an inhibitor of BMP type I receptors, Dorsomorphin could enhance GDF-1 activity by affecting BMP signaling pathways involved in cellular differentiation.

A 83-01

909910-43-6sc-203791
sc-203791A
10 mg
50 mg
$198.00
$650.00
16
(1)

A selective inhibitor of TGF-β receptors, A-83-01 can modulate TGF-β signaling pathways, potentially enhancing GDF-1's role in developmental and differentiation processes.

ALK5 Inhibitor II

446859-33-2sc-221234
sc-221234A
sc-221234B
sc-221234C
sc-221234D
sc-221234E
sc-221234F
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
$75.00
$150.00
$215.00
$650.00
$1224.00
$4296.00
$7818.00
8
(1)

Another TGF-β receptor inhibitor, RepSox can influence TGF-β signaling, potentially enhancing GDF-1 activity in embryogenesis and cellular differentiation.

SB-505124

694433-59-5sc-362794
sc-362794A
10 mg
50 mg
$321.00
$1350.00
2
(0)

An inhibitor of TGF-β type I receptor ALK4/5/7, SB505124 can alter TGF-β signaling, potentially enhancing GDF-1's functional activity.

LY 364947

396129-53-6sc-203122
sc-203122A
5 mg
10 mg
$105.00
$153.00
4
(1)

A TGF-β receptor kinase inhibitor, LY364947 could influence TGF-β/BMP pathways, potentially enhancing GDF-1 activity in developmental processes.

DMH-1

1206711-16-1sc-361171
sc-361171B
sc-361171A
sc-361171C
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
$209.00
$312.00
$620.00
$1026.00
2
(0)

An inhibitor of BMP type I receptors, DMH1 can modulate BMP signaling, potentially leading to enhanced activity of GDF-1 in developmental signaling.