Date published: 2025-11-1

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Gemin8 Activators

Gemin8 Activators represent a diverse class of chemicals that function primarily through indirect modulation of Gemin8. Most activators function by influencing signaling pathways that Gemin8 is involved in, notably the mTOR pathway. For example, they can activate the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which in turn regulate Gemin8. By stimulating this pathway, these activators can indirectly increase the translation of Gemin8. Similarly, activators can stimulate the AKT/mTOR pathway, thereby indirectly enhancing Gemin8 expression.

However, some activators, traditionally known as inhibitors of the mTOR pathway or PI3K, can paradoxically lead to a compensatory activation of these pathways under certain conditions. This can result in an indirect increase in Gemin8 expression. Gemin8 Activators function through different cellular pathways but can still indirectly influence the activity of Gemin8 through their interactions with the mTOR pathway. The activators can inhibit the V-ATPase, leading to mTOR activation, which could indirectly enhance Gemin8 expression.

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Insulin

11061-68-0sc-29062
sc-29062A
sc-29062B
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$153.00
$1224.00
$12239.00
82
(1)

Insulin is a potent activator of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway. By stimulating this pathway, it can indirectly increase the translation of Gemin8.

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$62.00
$155.00
$320.00
233
(4)

Although traditionally considered an mTOR inhibitor, rapamycin can have a paradoxical effect of activating mTOR signaling under certain conditions, which can potentially increase Gemin8 expression.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$40.00
$129.00
$210.00
$490.00
$929.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which can stimulate the AKT/mTOR pathway and subsequently enhance Gemin8 expression.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$121.00
$392.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor that can lead to a compensatory activation of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which could indirectly enhance Gemin8 expression.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$76.00
$150.00
$725.00
$1385.00
$2050.00
73
(3)

Forskolin increases intracellular cAMP levels, activating protein kinase A (PKA). PKA can stimulate the mTOR pathway, potentially increasing Gemin8 translation.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$60.00
$185.00
$365.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol has been shown to activate SIRT1, which can interact with the mTOR pathway. This interaction can potentially lead to an increase in Gemin8 expression.

Metformin-d6, Hydrochloride

1185166-01-1sc-218701
sc-218701A
sc-218701B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$286.00
$806.00
$1510.00
1
(1)

Metformin activates AMPK, which in turn can inhibit mTOR. This inhibition could lead to a compensatory activation of mTOR, potentially enhancing Gemin8 expression.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$60.00
$270.00
$350.00
48
(2)

AICAR activates AMPK, which can indirectly modulate mTOR activity, and subsequently Gemin8 expression.

Bafilomycin A1

88899-55-2sc-201550
sc-201550A
sc-201550B
sc-201550C
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$96.00
$250.00
$750.00
$1428.00
280
(6)

Bafilomycin A1 inhibits the V-ATPase, leading to mTOR activation. This activation could indirectly enhance Gemin8 expression.

Torin 1

1222998-36-8sc-396760
10 mg
$240.00
7
(1)

Torin 1 is an mTOR inhibitor that can lead to a compensatory activation of mTOR under certain conditions, potentially enhancing Gemin8 expression.