Date published: 2026-2-22

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GnT-III Activators

The category of GnT-III activators primarily encompasses chemicals central to the glycosylation pathways and the broader metabolism. Among these, UDP-GlcNAc stands out as a pivotal player, acting as a direct substrate for MGAT3 and underpinning its glycosyltransferase function. This importance of UDP-GlcNAc is also echoed in the actions of Glucose, Glucosamine, and GlcNAc. These compounds either boost cellular levels of UDP-GlcNAc or serve as precursors in its synthesis, reinforcing their capacity to stimulate MGAT3.

Complementing these chemicals, other activators function by modulating the expression or operational dynamics of MGAT3. Substances like cAMP and Forskolin interact with cellular pathways, potentially amplifying MGAT3's expression or activity. Similarly, Insulin, renowned for its role in metabolic regulation, can influence the glycosylation processes which MGAT3 is part of. Growth factors like EGF have the capability to promote pathways culminating in escalated MGAT3 expression in specific cellular contexts.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

D(+)Glucose, Anhydrous

50-99-7sc-211203
sc-211203B
sc-211203A
250 g
5 kg
1 kg
$38.00
$198.00
$65.00
5
(1)

Increases UDP-GlcNAc pools which in turn can stimulate MGAT3 activity.

D-Glucosamine

3416-24-8sc-278917A
sc-278917
1 g
10 g
$201.00
$779.00
(0)

Boosts the cellular levels of UDP-GlcNAc, potentially enhancing MGAT3 functionality.

N-Acetyl-D-glucosamine

7512-17-6sc-286377
sc-286377B
sc-286377A
50 g
100 g
250 g
$94.00
$162.00
$306.00
1
(0)

Serves as a direct substrate for MGAT3, essential for its glycosyltransferase activity.

D-Mannose

3458-28-4sc-211180
sc-211180A
100 g
250 g
$103.00
$161.00
1
(1)

Elevates cellular levels of GDP-Man, which indirectly can influence MGAT3 substrate availability.

Adenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate

60-92-4sc-217584
sc-217584A
sc-217584B
sc-217584C
sc-217584D
sc-217584E
100 mg
250 mg
5 g
10 g
25 g
50 g
$116.00
$179.00
$265.00
$369.00
$629.00
$1150.00
(1)

Can modulate pathways enhancing the expression and activity of MGAT3.

Insulin

11061-68-0sc-29062
sc-29062A
sc-29062B
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$156.00
$1248.00
$12508.00
82
(1)

Regulates metabolic pathways and glycosylation processes, potentially affecting MGAT3 function.

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)

Known to induce MGAT3 expression in some cell types, potentially influencing its activity.

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)

Activates adenylate cyclase, elevating cAMP levels, which can indirectly influence MGAT3 pathways.