Date published: 2025-12-18

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GPI Inhibitors

GPI inhibitors belong to a class of chemical compounds specifically designed to target and modulate the biosynthesis or function of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchors. GPI anchors are lipid moieties that attach specific proteins to the cell membrane in eukaryotic cells. These anchors play crucial roles in various cellular processes, including cell signaling, cell adhesion, and immune response. Inhibitors targeting GPI anchors have been explored to investigate their functions and potential implications in cellular biology. The mechanisms of action of GPI inhibitors can vary, depending on their specific targets within the GPI biosynthesis pathway or GPI anchor-related processes. Some inhibitors may target enzymes involved in the biosynthesis or remodeling of GPI anchors, affecting the attachment of GPI-anchored proteins to the cell membrane. Others may interfere with the incorporation or function of GPI-anchored proteins, disrupting their roles in various cellular functions. The study of GPI inhibitors has provided valuable insights into the roles of GPI anchors in cellular processes and has helped researchers to better understand the significance of GPI-anchored proteins in various physiological and pathological conditions. By exploring GPI inhibitors, scientists aim to unravel the complexities of GPI anchor biology and its contributions to cell function. Continued research in this area may lead to further discoveries about GPI anchor-related mechanisms and their potential implications in cellular biology.

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2-Deoxy-D-glucose

154-17-6sc-202010
sc-202010A
1 g
5 g
$65.00
$210.00
26
(2)

2-Deoxy-D-glucose (CAS 154-17-6) is a chemical compound that acts as an inhibitor of glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchors. It interferes with the biosynthesis of GPI anchors, which are essential lipid moieties that attach specific proteins to the cell membrane. By inhibiting GPI anchor biosynthesis, 2-deoxy-D-glucose disrupts the attachment of GPI-anchored proteins to the cell membrane, potentially impacting various cellular processes that rely on GPI anchors.

Propranolol

525-66-6sc-507425
100 mg
$180.00
(0)

Propranolol, a nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist, can inhibit the activation of adenylyl cyclase, reducing cAMP levels and thereby influencing GPI-anchor biosynthesis

Geneticin (G418) Sulfate

108321-42-2sc-29065
sc-29065A
sc-29065C
sc-29065D
sc-29065B
1 g
5 g
100 g
500 g
25 g
$106.00
$381.00
$1500.00
$6125.00
$459.00
193
(7)

G418 is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that has been shown to inhibit GPI anchor biosynthesis, affecting the attachment of certain proteins to the cell membrane.

Manumycin A

52665-74-4sc-200857
sc-200857A
1 mg
5 mg
$215.00
$622.00
5
(1)

Manumycin A is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor that can suppress the prenylation of proteins, a crucial step in GPI-anchor biosynthesis

Tunicamycin

11089-65-9sc-3506A
sc-3506
5 mg
10 mg
$169.00
$299.00
66
(3)

Tunicamycin inhibits N-acetylglucosamine transferase, a key enzyme involved in the early steps of GPI-anchor biosynthesis

Cholesterol

57-88-5sc-202539C
sc-202539E
sc-202539A
sc-202539B
sc-202539D
sc-202539
5 g
5 kg
100 g
250 g
1 kg
25 g
$26.00
$2754.00
$126.00
$206.00
$572.00
$86.00
11
(1)

Cholesterol can modulate the fluidity and integrity of lipid rafts, which are crucial for GPI-anchored proteins' function

Methyl-β-cyclodextrin

128446-36-6sc-215379A
sc-215379
sc-215379C
sc-215379B
100 mg
1 g
10 g
5 g
$25.00
$65.00
$170.00
$110.00
19
(1)

Methyl-β-cyclodextrin can extract cholesterol from the plasma membrane, potentially disrupting GPI-anchor localization

PD 98059

167869-21-8sc-3532
sc-3532A
1 mg
5 mg
$39.00
$90.00
212
(2)

PD98059 is a MEK inhibitor that can suppress the MAPK pathway, a signaling cascade that can affect the function of GPI-anchored proteins

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 suppress the PI3K-Akt pathway, a signaling cascade that can influence the function of GPI-anchored proteins

Wortmannin

19545-26-7sc-3505
sc-3505A
sc-3505B
1 mg
5 mg
20 mg
$66.00
$219.00
$417.00
97
(3)

Wortmannin is another PI3K inhibitor that can also suppress the PI3K-Akt pathway, possibly affecting the function of GPI-anchored proteins