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GLI-4 Inhibitors

GLI-4 inhibitors represent a class of chemical compounds that specifically target and modulate the activity of the GLI-4 transcription factor, which is a critical component of the Hedgehog signaling pathway. The Hedgehog pathway is integral to various cellular processes, including differentiation, proliferation, and tissue patterning during embryonic development. GLI-4, as one of the GLI family members, functions as a transcriptional regulator, orchestrating the expression of genes downstream of Hedgehog signaling. The inhibitors of GLI-4 typically exert their effects by interfering with the binding of GLI-4 to DNA or by modulating its interaction with other molecular components of the signaling pathway, thus preventing the transcription of genes under its control. This disruption of GLI-4 activity can lead to altered cellular behavior, including changes in gene expression profiles that are fundamental to understanding cellular growth and morphogenesis. The structural diversity of GLI-4 inhibitors is notable, with different classes of compounds being identified as capable of inhibiting GLI-4 activity. These compounds range from small molecules to larger, more complex organic molecules. Their interaction with GLI-4 can involve a variety of mechanisms, such as allosteric modulation, competitive inhibition, or covalent modification, depending on the chemical nature of the inhibitor. The ability of these inhibitors to precisely target GLI-4 makes them valuable tools for studying the Hedgehog signaling pathway and the broader regulatory networks in which GLI-4 is involved. By modulating GLI-4 activity, researchers can dissect the specific roles of this transcription factor in cellular processes and explore the intricate mechanisms that underlie signal transduction pathways, gene expression, and cellular homeostasis.

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Cyclopamine

4449-51-8sc-200929
sc-200929A
1 mg
5 mg
$92.00
$204.00
19
(1)

Cyclopamine directly antagonizes Smoothened (SMO), a key transmembrane protein in the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway. By inhibiting SMO, cyclopamine can downregulate the downstream transcriptional activators of the GLI family, including GLI4, thus decreasing its expression levels in cells.

Vismodegib

879085-55-9sc-396759
sc-396759A
10 mg
25 mg
$80.00
$96.00
1
(0)

Vismodegib is a selective inhibitor of the Hedgehog pathway effector Smoothened, which is essential for the activation of GLI transcription factors. By blocking Smoothened, vismodegib prevents the transcriptional activation and subsequent overexpression of GLI4 in the nucleus.

GANT61

500579-04-4sc-202630
sc-202630A
sc-202630B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$63.00
$128.00
$200.00
6
(1)

GANT61 disrupts GLI-mediated transcription by directly binding to GLI proteins and inhibiting their DNA-binding capability. This interaction hinders GLI4 from attaching to DNA and initiating the transcription of its target genes, thereby decreasing its functional expression in the cell.

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 elevates intracellular cAMP levels, which activates protein kinase A (PKA). Activated PKA can phosphorylate GLI proteins, thereby inhibiting their transcriptional activity. As a result, forskolin may lead to the decreased expression of GLI4 by reducing its transcriptional activation.

Jervine

469-59-0sc-200934
sc-200934A
1 mg
5 mg
$66.00
$240.00
1
(0)

Jervine operates similarly to cyclopamine in inhibiting the Hedgehog signaling pathway. By blocking Smoothened, jervine hampers the pathway's activation, which can lead to the decreased expression of GLI4 by preventing its transcriptional upregulation.

Itraconazole

84625-61-6sc-205724
sc-205724A
50 mg
100 mg
$76.00
$139.00
23
(1)

Itraconazole, commonly known as an antifungal agent, also shows inhibitory activity against the Hedgehog signaling pathway. This inhibition can decrease the expression of GLI4 by curtailing the transcriptional activity that would typically be induced by pathway activation.

Erismodegib

956697-53-3sc-396280
sc-396280A
10 mg
100 mg
$255.00
$918.00
(0)

Erismodegib binds to and inhibits Smoothened, leading to a downregulation of the Hedgehog signaling pathway and subsequent decrease in GLI4 expression. This compound's action specifically diminishes the ability of GLI4 to promote the transcription of Hedgehog target genes.

Arsenic(III) oxide

1327-53-3sc-210837
sc-210837A
250 g
1 kg
$87.00
$224.00
(0)

Arsenic trioxide can cause the degradation of GLI proteins, potentially including GLI4, by promoting their removal from the cell nucleus and facilitating their breakdown. The result is a significant decrease in GLI4 protein levels and a corresponding reduction in its gene regulatory functions.

SANT-1

304909-07-7sc-203253
5 mg
$132.00
5
(0)

SANT-1 is a potent antagonist of Smoothened. By inhibiting Smoothened, SANT-1 can lead to the downregulation of Hedgehog pathway activity and consequent decrease in GLI4 expression, as the transcriptional activation of GLI4 is highly dependent on this pathway.

Triptolide

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

Triptolide has been shown to repress the transcription of a wide array of genes by inhibiting RNA polymerase II activity. This effect would lead to a significant reduction in GLI4 mRNA synthesis, thereby decreasing GLI4 protein expression and its transcriptional influence on downstream genes.