Date published: 2026-4-25

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HoxB4 Activators

HoxB4 Activators comprise a range of compounds that indirectly enhance the activity of HoxB4, a crucial transcription factor involved in embryonic development and cellular differentiation. These activators influence various signaling pathways and epigenetic mechanisms that regulate the expression and function of HoxB4. Retinoic Acid, all trans and Cholecalciferol modulate retinoic acid and vitamin D receptor pathways, respectively, both of which are known to affect the regulation of homeobox genes, including HoxB4. This modulation enhances HoxB4's role in guiding developmental processes. Similarly, 5-Azacytidine and Trichostatin A, acting as a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and a histone deacetylase inhibitor, respectively, induce epigenetic changes that can lead to increased expression of HoxB4. These changes in DNA methylation and chromatin structure provide a conducive environment for the upregulation of HoxB4, thus influencing cellular differentiation and development.

In addition to epigenetic modulators, compounds like Lithium chloride target signaling pathways such as Wnt/β-catenin, a pathway closely linked with the regulation of Hox genes. By modulating this pathway, these compounds indirectly influence HoxB4 activity, highlighting its role in development. Other activators like RA-9, Valproic acid, Forskolin, ICG-001, 3-Deazaneplanocin, HCl salt, and Sodium butyrate further contribute to the regulation of HoxB4 through diverse mechanisms. These include modulation of histone acetylation, elevation of cAMP levels, antagonism of Wnt signaling, reduction of histone methylation, and alteration of chromatin remodeling. Together, these mechanisms underline the complexity of HoxB4 regulation and underscore the intricate network of signaling and epigenetic modifications that govern its activity. By influencing these pathways, HoxB4 Activators play a pivotal role in guiding the processes of embryogenesis and cellular differentiation, reflecting the multifaceted nature of HoxB4's function in development.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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)

Retinoic Acid, all trans indirectly enhances HoxB4 activity by modulating retinoic acid signaling pathways, which influence the expression and function of Hox genes, including HoxB4, in developmental processes.

Cholecalciferol

67-97-0sc-205630
sc-205630A
sc-205630B
1 g
5 g
10 g
$71.00
$163.00
$296.00
2
(1)

Cholecalciferol indirectly activates HoxB4 by influencing the vitamin D receptor pathway, which plays a role in the regulation of homeobox genes, thereby potentially enhancing HoxB4's function in cellular differentiation.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

5-Azacytidine, a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, indirectly enhances HoxB4 activity by promoting DNA demethylation, which can lead to the upregulation of Hox gene expression, including that of HoxB4.

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, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, indirectly activates HoxB4 by altering chromatin structure, potentially leading to increased expression of Hox genes including HoxB4.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium chloride, a Wnt signaling pathway modulator, indirectly enhances HoxB4 activity by influencing Wnt/β-catenin signaling, which can impact the expression of Hox genes, including HoxB4.

Valproic Acid

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

Valproic acid, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, indirectly activates HoxB4 by modifying chromatin structure, potentially leading to the upregulation of Hox genes including HoxB4.

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, an activator of adenylate cyclase, indirectly enhances HoxB4 activity by elevating cAMP levels, which can influence signaling pathways affecting Hox gene expression, including HoxB4.

3-Deazaneplanocin, HCl salt

120964-45-6sc-351856
sc-351856A
sc-351856B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$256.00
$612.00
$936.00
2
(1)

3-Deazaneplanocin, HCl salt, an EZH2 inhibitor, indirectly activates HoxB4 by reducing histone methylation, potentially leading to increased expression of Hox genes, including HoxB4, involved in development and differentiation.

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, a histone deacetylase inhibitor, indirectly enhances HoxB4 activity by affecting chromatin remodeling, potentially leading to increased Hox gene expression including HoxB4.