Gm281 Activators
Cadherin related family member 18 activators are a class of chemical compounds that engage with cellular signaling pathways to enhance the activity of cadherin related family member 18, a protein that plays a role in cell-cell adhesion. These activators work by various mechanisms to bolster the functional capacity of this protein. For instance, compounds such as Forskolin and IBMX elevate intracellular cAMP levels, which in turn activate protein kinase A (PKA). Activated PKA phosphorylates target proteins that can interact with and stabilize cadherin-catenin complexes, thereby enhancing the adhesive capabilities of cadherin related family member 18. Other activators like Rolipram specifically inhibit phosphodiesterase 4, leading to a similar rise in cAMP and subsequent activation of PKA, which reinforces the same pathway.
Additionally, compounds such as MnCl2 and extracellular matrix proteins like laminin indirectly support the function of cadherin related family member 18 by activating integrins and fostering a cellular context that promotes strong cell-cell adhesion. Fibrinogen, through its receptor interactions, activates cellular pathways that encourage cytoskeletal rearrangements in favor of cadherin-mediated adhesion. Thapsigargin and histamine contribute to the enhancement of cadherin related family member 18 by increasing cytosolic calcium levels, which is a known mediator of cadherin function. Moreover, signaling molecules like hydrogen peroxide modulate tyrosine kinase activity, which can affect the phosphorylation states of molecules within the cadherin complex, thereby influencing the activity of cadherin related family member 18.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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IBMX | 28822-58-4 | sc-201188 sc-201188B sc-201188A | 200 mg 500 mg 1 g | $260.00 $350.00 $500.00 | 34 | |
IBMX is a non-specific inhibitor of phosphodiesterases, which increases intracellular cAMP by preventing its degradation. Higher cAMP levels can enhance cadherin related family member 18 activity by promoting adhesion through PKA-mediated phosphorylation of cadherin-catenin complexes. | ||||||
Rolipram | 61413-54-5 | sc-3563 sc-3563A | 5 mg 50 mg | $77.00 $216.00 | 18 | |
Rolipram is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4, leading to increased cAMP levels. The resulting activation of PKA can enhance cadherin related family member 18 function by facilitating the interaction of cadherins with the actin cytoskeleton, thus promoting cell adhesion. | ||||||
Manganese(II) chloride beads | 7773-01-5 | sc-252989 sc-252989A | 100 g 500 g | $19.00 $31.00 | ||
Manganese chloride is known to activate integrins, which can synergize with cadherins to stabilize cell-cell contacts. Enhanced integrin activity can indirectly enhance cadherin related family member 18 by promoting a cellular environment supportive of strong adhesion. | ||||||
Thapsigargin | 67526-95-8 | sc-24017 sc-24017A | 1 mg 5 mg | $136.00 $446.00 | 114 | |
Thapsigargin is a SERCA pump inhibitor leading to increased cytosolic calcium. Elevated intracellular calcium can enhance cadherin related family member 18 function by promoting the strengthening of cadherin-mediated cell adhesion. | ||||||
Histamine, free base | 51-45-6 | sc-204000 sc-204000A sc-204000B | 1 g 5 g 25 g | $94.00 $283.00 $988.00 | 7 | |
Histamine, through its H1 receptor, can increase intracellular calcium levels which can lead to enhanced cadherin related family member 18 function by promoting cadherin-catenin complex formation and cell adhesion. | ||||||
Bradykinin | 58-82-2 | sc-507311 | 5 mg | $110.00 | ||
Bradykinin binds to its receptors and activates PLC, leading to increased intracellular calcium. This rise in calcium can enhance cadherin related family member 18 by facilitating cadherin-mediated cell-cell adhesion. | ||||||
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $31.00 $61.00 $95.00 | 28 | |
Hydrogen peroxide can serve as a signaling molecule that modulates tyrosine kinase activity, potentially enhancing cadherin related family member 18 by influencing phosphorylation states of molecules that interact with the cadherin complex. | ||||||