Date published: 2026-4-27

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H2-Eκ Activators

In general, activators in biochemistry are molecules that bind to proteins or DNA to enhance their biological activity. If H2-Eκ is a gene, H2-Eκ activators could be transcription factors or small molecules that promote the transcription of this gene. This might involve binding to enhancer or promoter regions of the DNA, remodeling chromatin to make the DNA more accessible for transcription, or stabilizing the mRNA transcript to increase translation. If H2-Eκ is a protein, activators could bind directly to the protein and change its conformation to an active state, or they might prevent its degradation, thereby increasing the functional protein levels in the cell.

The potential mechanisms of action for H2-Eκ activators would be varied and could include direct binding to the target, allosteric modulation, or interaction with upstream regulators or downstream effectors in a signaling cascade. The chemical structures of these activators could range from small organic molecules to larger biomolecules, each with a specific affinity and selectivity for H2-Eκ. Detailed biochemical studies, including binding assays, activity measurements, and possibly structural analysis, would be necessary to understand how these compounds interact with and activate H2-Eκ. Research into such activators would likely focus on elucidating the precise molecular interactions and the consequent biological effects of activation.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

β-Estradiol

50-28-2sc-204431
sc-204431A
500 mg
5 g
$63.00
$182.00
8
(1)

As a primary female sex hormone, estradiol may upregulate relaxin-2 expression during pregnancy.

Progesterone

57-83-0sc-296138A
sc-296138
sc-296138B
1 g
5 g
50 g
$20.00
$52.00
$298.00
3
(1)

Progesterone, another key hormone in pregnancy, might influence relaxin-2 levels as part of gestational hormonal changes.

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)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, potentially increasing cAMP levels and transcription of genes like relaxin-2.

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)

This cAMP analog may mimic the action of cAMP and thus potentially enhance relaxin-2 gene expression.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

As a metabolite of vitamin A, retinoic acid regulates gene expression and could influence relaxin-2 levels.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
(1)

This glucocorticoid can modulate inflammatory responses and might alter relaxin-2 expression as a secondary effect.

SB 431542

301836-41-9sc-204265
sc-204265A
sc-204265B
1 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$82.00
$216.00
$416.00
48
(1)

By inhibiting TGF-beta signaling, this compound might indirectly upregulate relaxin-2 expression.

PD 98059

167869-21-8sc-3532
sc-3532A
1 mg
5 mg
$40.00
$92.00
212
(2)

This MEK inhibitor could interfere with the MAPK/ERK pathway, potentially altering relaxin-2 expression.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$123.00
$400.00
148
(1)

As a PI3K inhibitor, LY294002 might affect various signaling pathways, possibly impacting relaxin-2 transcription.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
(3)

This histone deacetylase inhibitor can influence chromatin structure and gene expression, which may include relaxin-2.