GSTM4 Activators
GSTM4 Activators encompass a selection of chemical compounds that elevate the activity of GSTM4 through distinct cellular pathways, primarily revolving around the protein's central role in cellular detoxification processes. Ethacrynic acid, by inhibiting competitive glutathione S-transferases, may inadvertently amplify GSTM4's activity by freeing up glutathione substrates. Similarly, Curcumin and Sulforaphane, through their activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway, facilitate an increase in GSTM4's expression and activity as part of the induced Phase II detoxification enzymes. Oltipraz and Diethyl maleate share a similar mechanism, enhancing the activity of GSTM4 either by direct activation of the Nrf2 pathway or through compensatory mechanisms in response to glutathione depletion. Alpha-lipoic acid, Cinnamaldehyde, and tBHQ contribute to this enhancement by modulating the same Nrf2 pathway, signaling for an upregulated expression of GSTM4 to counteract oxidative stress.
The remaining activators, including Andrographolide, Zerumbone, Capsaicin, and Isoliquiritigenin, also interact with the Nrf2 pathway, suggesting a consensus mechanism among GSTM4 activators. The activation of Nrf2 by these compounds results in a cellular adaptation that includes the upregulation of GSTM4, thus increasing the protein's detoxification capacity. Zerumbone's and Capsaicin's induction of Phase II detoxification enzymes further supports GSTM4's role in neutralizing reactive molecules. Each of these activators, despite their varied origins and structures, unites under the common purpose of enhancing the functionality of GSTM4, showcasing the intricate web of cellular defense mechanisms that converge on the detoxification prowess of this protein.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethacrynic acid | 58-54-8 | sc-257424 sc-257424A | 1 g 5 g | $90.00 $300.00 | 5 | |
Ethacrynic acid is a diuretic that can also act as an inhibitor of glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), including GSTM4. By inhibiting other GSTs, it may indirectly enhance the activity of GSTM4 by reducing competition for glutathione substrates. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin, a polyphenol from turmeric, has been shown to activate Phase II detoxification enzymes, including GSTs. It may enhance the activity of GSTM4 by upregulating the detoxification pathways that GSTM4 is involved in. | ||||||
Oltipraz | 64224-21-1 | sc-205777 sc-205777A | 500 mg 1 g | $286.00 $622.00 | ||
Oltipraz is a dithiolethione that activates Nrf2, leading to an upregulation of Phase II detoxifying enzymes including GSTM4, hence potentially enhancing its activity. | ||||||
Diethylmaleate | 141-05-9 | sc-202577 | 5 g | $27.00 | 4 | |
Diethyl maleate is a compound that depletes glutathione levels, which may lead to a compensatory upregulation of GSTM4 activity as the cell attempts to restore glutathione homeostasis. | ||||||
Cinnamic Aldehyde | 104-55-2 | sc-294033 sc-294033A | 100 g 500 g | $104.00 $228.00 | ||
Cinnamaldehyde, the active component of cinnamon, can induce the expression of Phase II detoxification enzymes like GSTM4 through Nrf2 pathway activation, potentially increasing GSTM4 activity. | ||||||
t-Butylhydroquinone | 1948-33-0 | sc-202825 | 10 g | $67.00 | 4 | |
tBHQ is an antioxidant that activates the Nrf2 pathway, which in turn can enhance the expression of detoxification enzymes such as GSTM4, potentially increasing its activity. | ||||||
Andrographolide | 5508-58-7 | sc-205594 sc-205594A | 50 mg 100 mg | $15.00 $40.00 | 7 | |
Andrographolide, a labdane diterpenoid, is known to activate the Nrf2 pathway. This activation may lead to an increase in GSTM4 activity as part of the cellular response to oxidative stress. | ||||||
Zerumbone | 471-05-6 | sc-364148 sc-364148A | 10 mg 50 mg | $112.00 $408.00 | ||
Zerumbone is a sesquiterpene from ginger that can activate Nrf2, potentially leading to enhanced GSTM4 activity through the upregulation of Phase II detoxification enzymes. | ||||||
Capsaicin | 404-86-4 | sc-3577 sc-3577C sc-3577D sc-3577A | 50 mg 250 mg 500 mg 1 g | $96.00 $160.00 $240.00 $405.00 | 26 | |
Capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers, has been shown to induce Phase II detoxification enzymes, including GSTM4, through Nrf2 pathway activation, potentially enhancing its activity. | ||||||
Isoliquiritigenin | 961-29-5 | sc-255222 | 10 mg | $316.00 | 1 | |
Isoliquiritigenin is a flavonoid that can activate Nrf2, potentially leading to the induction of Phase II detoxification enzymes such as GSTM4, thus potentially enhancing the activity of GSTM4. | ||||||