GPx-5 Inhibitors
GPx-5 inhibitors represent a class of chemical compounds that specifically target and modulate the activity of the enzyme Glutathione Peroxidase 5 (GPx-5). GPx-5 is a member of the glutathione peroxidase family of enzymes, which play a pivotal role in protecting cells from oxidative damage by catalyzing the reduction of hydrogen peroxide and lipid hydroperoxides. GPx-5, unlike other members of this enzyme family, is primarily found in the epididymis, a part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to protect sperm cells from oxidative stress during their maturation and storage in the epididymis. GPx-5 accomplishes this by scavenging harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and preventing their detrimental effects on sperm membranes and DNA.
GPx-5 inhibitors, therefore, are designed to interfere with the normal enzymatic activity of GPx-5. By doing so, they can provide valuable insights into the role of this enzyme in male fertility and reproductive health. Researchers often use these inhibitors in laboratory settings to better understand the intricate mechanisms involved in sperm protection and male reproductive biology. By selectively inhibiting GPx-5, scientists aim to unravel the specific molecular pathways and cellular processes that rely on this unique enzyme, shedding light on its physiological significance beyond its antioxidant functions. These inhibitors have the potential to contribute to a deeper understanding of male fertility and could offer new avenues for research in the field of reproductive biology.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Cadmium chloride, anhydrous | 10108-64-2 | sc-252533 sc-252533A sc-252533B | 10 g 50 g 500 g | $56.00 $183.00 $352.00 | 1 | |
Cadmium chloride can cause cellular stress and disrupt normal cellular functions, potentially leading to a decrease in the expression of proteins involved in antioxidant defense, like GPx-5. | ||||||
Sodium (meta)arsenite | 7784-46-5 | sc-250986 sc-250986A | 100 g 1 kg | $108.00 $780.00 | 3 | |
Sodium arsenite induces oxidative stress and alters gene expression patterns. Its exposure might suppress the expression of antioxidant proteins such as GPx-5 to mitigate cellular damage. | ||||||
Lead(II) Acetate | 301-04-2 | sc-507473 | 5 g | $85.00 | ||
Lead(II) acetate is known to disrupt cellular homeostasis and impair antioxidant defenses, potentially leading to reduced expression of GPx-5 and increased susceptibility to oxidative damage. | ||||||
Cisplatin | 15663-27-1 | sc-200896 sc-200896A | 100 mg 500 mg | $138.00 $380.00 | 101 | |
Cisplatin can cause DNA damage and induce oxidative stress, potentially leading to altered gene expression and reduced levels of antioxidant enzymes like GPx-5. | ||||||
Fluorouracil | 51-21-8 | sc-29060 sc-29060A | 1 g 5 g | $37.00 $152.00 | 11 | |
5-Fluorouracil might lead to decreased expression of GPx-5 as a part of its impact on rapidly dividing cells. | ||||||
Doxorubicin | 23214-92-8 | sc-280681 sc-280681A | 1 mg 5 mg | $176.00 $426.00 | 43 | |
Doxorubicin can induce oxidative stress and DNA damage, potentially leading to altered gene expression and decreased production of antioxidant enzymes such as GPx-5. | ||||||
Methotrexate | 59-05-2 | sc-3507 sc-3507A | 100 mg 500 mg | $94.00 $213.00 | 33 | |
Methotrexate interferes with cellular metabolism and DNA synthesis, which could result in reduced expression of GPx-5 and impaired cellular antioxidant defenses. | ||||||
Hydroxyurea | 127-07-1 | sc-29061 sc-29061A | 5 g 25 g | $78.00 $260.00 | 18 | |
Hydroxyurea affects DNA synthesis and cell cycle progression, potentially leading to decreased expression of GPx-5 and impaired antioxidant protection in cells. | ||||||
Bortezomib | 179324-69-7 | sc-217785 sc-217785A | 2.5 mg 25 mg | $135.00 $1085.00 | 115 | |
Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor that can affect protein degradation and cellular stress responses, potentially leading to decreased expression of GPx-5. | ||||||
Arsenic(III) oxide | 1327-53-3 | sc-210837 sc-210837A | 250 g 1 kg | $89.00 $228.00 | ||
Arsenic trioxide can induce oxidative stress and alter gene expression patterns. Exposure to this compound might suppress the expression of antioxidant proteins such as GPx-5. | ||||||