HIC-2 Activators
HIC-2 activators are specialized compounds that target and enhance the activity of the HIC-2 (Hypermethylated in Cancer 2) protein. HIC-2 is a member of the zinc finger protein family, which is characterized by its ability to bind DNA and regulate gene transcription. As a transcriptional repressor, HIC-2 binds to specific DNA sequences and modulates the expression of various genes. This regulation is vital for maintaining cellular functions and homeostasis. The precise regulation of HIC-2 activity is important as it ensures the proper expression of target genes involved in diverse cellular pathways. By increasing the activity of HIC-2, activators can influence the transcriptional repression of genes under the control of HIC-2, potentially leading to alterations in the cellular transcriptome.
The mechanism by which HIC-2 activators enhance the protein's function can involve a variety of interactions at the molecular level. These activators may bind directly to HIC-2, facilitating its interaction with DNA and strengthening its repressive effects on gene transcription. Alternatively, activators may interact with HIC-2 modulators or co-repressors, stabilizing complexes that augment the protein's ability to suppress gene activity. The chemical structure of HIC-2 activators is therefore designed to interact with the protein's specific domains involved in DNA binding or protein-protein interactions, promoting a more effective repression of gene transcription. Studying HIC-2 activators helps to illuminate the intricate regulatory mechanisms that govern gene expression and the role of transcriptional repressors like HIC-2 in these processes.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid, known for its regulatory role in cell differentiation and proliferation, might stimulate HIC-2 expression as it functions as a ligand for nuclear receptors. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $80.00 $220.00 $460.00 | 64 | |
Resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes, has the potential to upregulate HIC-2 levels given its known ability to modulate gene expression and exert epigenetic effects. | ||||||
Genistein | 446-72-0 | sc-3515 sc-3515A sc-3515B sc-3515C sc-3515D sc-3515E sc-3515F | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g | $45.00 $164.00 $200.00 $402.00 $575.00 $981.00 $2031.00 | 46 | |
Genistein, a phytoestrogen found in soy, has the ability to inhibit DNA methyltransferases. This action could stimulate the HIC-2 gene by removing methylation tags that silence it. | ||||||
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 compound isolated from turmeric, has been recognized for its gene expression-modifying effects. It could potentially stimulate HIC-2 expression through such mechanisms. | ||||||
D,L-Sulforaphane | 4478-93-7 | sc-207495A sc-207495B sc-207495C sc-207495 sc-207495E sc-207495D | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 1 g 10 g 250 mg | $153.00 $292.00 $489.00 $1325.00 $8465.00 $933.00 | 22 | |
DL-Sulforaphane, found in cruciferous vegetables, is known for its ability to modulate gene expression and epigenetic markers. This ability could potentially induce HIC-2 expression. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-206089 sc-206089A sc-206089E sc-206089C sc-206089D sc-206089B | 100 mg 500 mg 100 g 250 g 1 kg 25 g | $11.00 $17.00 $110.00 $250.00 $936.00 $50.00 | 33 | |
Quercetin, a flavonoid present in many fruits and vegetables, shows potential to induce HIC-2 levels due to its notable influence on gene expression and its antioxidant properties. | ||||||
Daidzein | 486-66-8 | sc-24001 sc-24001A sc-24001B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $28.00 $79.00 $165.00 | 32 | |
Daidzein, a soy isoflavone with estrogen-like effects, has been shown to regulate gene expression. It might potentially stimulate HIC-2 expression through these pathways. | ||||||
Zebularine | 3690-10-6 | sc-203315 sc-203315A sc-203315B | 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $129.00 $284.00 $1004.00 | 3 | |
Zebularine, a cytidine analog that inhibits DNA methyltransferase, could potentially upregulate HIC-2 expression by reversing the methylation silencing of the HIC-2 gene. | ||||||