Histone cluster 1 H1A activators comprise a specialized group of chemical agents that interact with the nucleosomal protein known as Histone H1A, which is part of the Histone H1 family. Histones are fundamental components of chromatin in eukaryotic cells, playing a critical role in the packaging of DNA into structural units called nucleosomes. The H1 histones, also known as the linker histones, are located on the outside of these nucleosomes where they function to facilitate the compaction of chromatin into higher-order structures and influence gene expression through their interactions with DNA and other histones. H1A is one of the variants of the H1 histones and has distinct properties and roles in chromatin dynamics. Activators of Histone H1A specifically target this protein to modulate its interaction with DNA and chromatin.
The interaction between Histone cluster 1 H1A activators and the H1A protein can lead to changes in chromatin structure, affecting the accessibility of the DNA to various molecular machinery and thereby impacting the transcriptional regulation of genes. The precise action of these activators is complex, as it involves altering the delicate balance of histone-DNA interactions that govern the tight packing of the genetic material. By binding to Histone H1A, activators may induce a conformational change that either loosens or tightens its grip on the DNA strand, thereby modulating the exposure of certain genetic regions to enzymatic activity and transcription factors.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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5-Azacytidine | 320-67-2 | sc-221003 | 500 mg | $280.00 | 4 | |
This substance is a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor. It may upregulate the expression of Histone cluster 1 H1A by preventing methylation, which often suppresses gene expression. | ||||||
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, a metabolite of vitamin A, interacts with retinoic acid receptors to increase the transcriptional activity of certain genes, which could potentially raise the production of Histone cluster 1 H1A. | ||||||
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 is a phytoestrogen and a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It could stimulate the production of Histone cluster 1 H1A by interfering with tyrosine kinases that play a role in transcriptional regulation. | ||||||
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 polyphenol, may enhance the transcription of Histone cluster 1 H1A by interacting with certain transcription factors or signaling pathways that control gene expression. | ||||||
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, a compound in cruciferous vegetables, has been shown to upregulate certain genes. It may stimulate the expression of Histone cluster 1 H1A by interacting with transcription factors that control gene expression. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, interacts with the glucocorticoid receptor to increase the transcription of certain genes, potentially enhancing the production of Histone cluster 1 H1A. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase and raises intracellular cAMP levels. This could stimulate the transcription of Histone cluster 1 H1A by activating signaling pathways that control gene 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, may enhance the transcription of Histone cluster 1 H1A by interacting with certain transcription factors or signaling pathways that control gene expression. | ||||||
Etoposide (VP-16) | 33419-42-0 | sc-3512B sc-3512 sc-3512A | 10 mg 100 mg 500 mg | $51.00 $231.00 $523.00 | 63 | |
Etoposide induces DNA damage, which could stimulate the production of Histone cluster 1 H1A as part of the cellular response to DNA damage. | ||||||
2-Deoxy-D-glucose | 154-17-6 | sc-202010 sc-202010A | 1 g 5 g | $70.00 $215.00 | 26 | |
2-Deoxy-D-glucose, a glucose analog, interferes with cellular metabolism, which could increase the transcription of Histone cluster 1 H1A by altering the metabolic state of the cell. | ||||||