GSTM5 Activators
The class of chemicals known as GSTM5 Activators would primarily consist of compounds that indirectly enhance the enzymatic function of GSTM5 through pathway modulation rather than direct binding and activation. These compounds would influence the cellular signaling pathways that regulate the expression and activity of GSTM5. One potential pathway is the Nrf2/ARE pathway, which regulates the expression of a variety of cytoprotective genes, including those encoding GSTs. Chemicals that activate Nrf2 could lead to an increase in GSTM5 expression and activity.
In the absence of direct activators, these chemicals would work by upregulating the Nrf2 pathway, which in turn would enhance the transcription of genes encoding glutathione S-transferases, including GSTM5. This upregulation would not only increase the concentration of GSTM5 in cells but also potentiate its detoxification capabilities. Any chemical that can induce Nrf2 could be considered part of the GSTM5 Activators class. These inducers would share a common functional mechanism: the ability to influence the cellular redox state, leading to the activation of Nrf2 and subsequent transcription of detoxification enzymes like GSTM5.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Butylated hydroxyanisole | 25013-16-5 | sc-252527 sc-252527A | 5 g 100 g | $30.00 $98.00 | 1 | |
BHA exerts its effects through the activation of the nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway, leading to the transcription of genes encoding for GSTs. Activation of Nrf2 results in the upregulation of GSTM5 expression, which in turn increases its functional activity by enhancing the availability of the enzyme for conjugation reactions. | ||||||
Oltipraz | 64224-21-1 | sc-205777 sc-205777A | 500 mg 1 g | $286.00 $622.00 | ||
Higher levels of GSTM5 result in an increased capacity of the cell to detoxify reactive intermediates through glutathione conjugation, thus enhancing the functional activity of GSTM5. The specific activation of Nrf2 by oltipraz and the subsequent rise in GSTM5 levels suggest a mechanism of detoxification enhancement. | ||||||
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, the principal curcuminoid of turmeric, can modulate the expression and activity of GSTs including GSTM5. It influences the signaling through Nrf2, leading to increased transcription and expression of GSTM5. This not only elevates the enzyme levels but also its detoxification capacity. Curcumin mediates its effects by modifying the Keap1-Nrf2 interaction, resulting in Nrf2 stabilization and translocation into the nucleus where it can elevate GSTM5 expression. | ||||||