Date published: 2026-3-3

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Histone cluster 1 H4 Activators

Histone cluster 1 H4 activators encompass a spectrum of molecules that contribute to the epigenetic regulation of DNA by modulating the acetylation status of this core histone protein, impacting gene expression patterns. Compounds such as Trichostatin A, Sodium butyrate, Vorinostat, Nicotinamide, Valproic acid, Panobinostat, Romidepsin, Belinostat, and SAHA are all histone deacetylase inhibitors, which prevent the deacetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, resulting in a more open chromatin conformation conducive to the recruitment of transcription machinery and subsequent transcriptional activation. Their mechanism of action is centered around the modulation of chromatin accessibility, which is a critical determinant of gene expression regulation. The increased acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4 induced by these activators directly correlates with a transcriptionally permissive state, thereby facilitating gene expression.

On the other hand, activators such as Sirtinol and Nicotinamide specifically inhibit sirtuin deacetylases, leading to a similar increase in Histone cluster 1 H4 acetylation and promoting gene activation. Meanwhile, Cyclic AMP functions through a more indirect route; by activating protein kinase A (PKA), it potentially enhances the phosphorylation and consequent activity of histone acetyltransferases, resulting in increased Histone cluster 1 H4 acetylation. Garcinol, traditionally known as a histone acetyltransferase inhibitor, can paradoxically contribute to the fine-tuning of Histone cluster 1 H4 functionality by influencing specific gene transcription through selective modulation of histone acetylation dynamics. Collectively, these chemical activators of Histone cluster 1 H4 orchestrate a symphony of epigenetic modifications that serve to enhance the transcriptional potential of the chromatin landscape where this histone resides, thereby governing the intricate balance of gene expression.

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Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$152.00
$479.00
$632.00
$1223.00
$2132.00
33
(3)

Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that prevents the removal of acetyl groups from lysine residues on Histone cluster 1 H4, leading to a more relaxed chromatin structure and enhanced accessibility for transcription factors and other DNA-binding proteins.

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)

Sodium butyrate acts as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, promoting acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, which facilitates transcriptional activation by allowing for a more open chromatin conformation conducive to gene expression.

Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid

149647-78-9sc-220139
sc-220139A
100 mg
500 mg
$133.00
$275.00
37
(2)

Vorinostat is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that increases acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, thereby enhancing the expression of genes through the expansion of chromatin structure and improved access of transcriptional machinery.

Nicotinamide

98-92-0sc-208096
sc-208096A
sc-208096B
sc-208096C
100 g
250 g
1 kg
5 kg
$44.00
$66.00
$204.00
$831.00
6
(1)

Nicotinamide inhibits sirtuin deacetylases, leading to increased acetylation and activation of Histone cluster 1 H4, which can potentiate transcriptional processes by changing chromatin architecture.

Valproic Acid

99-66-1sc-213144
10 g
$87.00
9
(1)

Valproic acid, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, increases the acetylation levels of Histone cluster 1 H4, thereby enhancing gene expression by promoting a more transcriptionally active chromatin state.

Panobinostat

404950-80-7sc-208148
10 mg
$200.00
9
(1)

Panobinostat is a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor that elevates acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, facilitating an open chromatin structure and promoting gene activation.

Romidepsin

128517-07-7sc-364603
sc-364603A
1 mg
5 mg
$218.00
$634.00
1
(1)

Romidepsin functions as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, leading to hyperacetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, which results in transcriptional activation of genes due to the loosening of chromatin.

Belinostat

414864-00-9sc-269851
sc-269851A
10 mg
100 mg
$156.00
$572.00
(1)

Belinostat is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that augments the acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4, increasing gene expression by promoting an open chromatin structure that is more accessible to transcriptional activators.

Sirtinol

410536-97-9sc-205976
sc-205976A
1 mg
5 mg
$38.00
$113.00
14
(1)

Sirtinol acts as an inhibitor of sirtuin deacetylases, resulting in increased acetylation and activation of Histone cluster 1 H4, which promotes transcriptional activity through modification of chromatin conformation.

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)

Cyclic AMP can indirectly enhance the acetylation of Histone cluster 1 H4 by activating protein kinase A, which can phosphorylate histone acetyltransferases, thereby potentially increasing their activity and the acetylation of histones.