INSIG-1 Activators
INSIG-1 Activators belong to a chemical class of compounds involved in the modulation of Insulin-Induced Gene 1 (INSIG-1), a crucial protein involved in the regulation of lipid metabolism, cholesterol homeostasis, and sterol-responsive gene expression. INSIG-1 is primarily found in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane of cells and plays a pivotal role in monitoring cellular cholesterol levels. Its main function is to inhibit the activation of sterol regulatory element-binding proteins (SREBPs), which are transcription factors responsible for regulating genes involved in cholesterol synthesis and lipid metabolism. When cellular cholesterol levels rise, INSIG-1 interacts with SREBPs and their associated proteins, preventing their translocation to the nucleus and thereby inhibiting the transcription of cholesterol biosynthesis genes.
The mechanism of action of INSIG-1 Activators typically involves their interaction with INSIG-1, influencing its ability to interact with SREBPs and regulate their activity. By modulating INSIG-1 activity, these activators impact cholesterol homeostasis and lipid metabolism within cells. Research into INSIG-1 Activators provides valuable insights into the complex regulatory mechanisms governing cholesterol synthesis and cellular lipid balance. Understanding how these activators interact with INSIG-1 contributes to our knowledge of the intricate processes involved in maintaining cholesterol homeostasis.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
25-Hydroxycholesterol | 2140-46-7 | sc-214091B sc-214091 sc-214091A sc-214091C | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $53.00 $91.00 $169.00 $474.00 | 8 | |
This oxysterol is known to regulate lipid metabolism by modulating SREBP processing and can induce INSIG-1 expression as a part of this regulatory mechanism. | ||||||
Rosuvastatin | 287714-41-4 | sc-481834 | 10 mg | $145.00 | 8 | |
A statin that lowers cholesterol levels and may trigger INSIG-1 expression as a response to altered lipid synthesis pathways. | ||||||
Fenofibrate | 49562-28-9 | sc-204751 | 5 g | $41.00 | 9 | |
As a fibrate, it influences lipid metabolism and could potentially induce INSIG-1 expression as part of its regulatory effects on lipid homeostasis. | ||||||
Pioglitazone | 111025-46-8 | sc-202289 sc-202289A | 1 mg 5 mg | $55.00 $125.00 | 13 | |
This thiazolidinedione is known for its role in glucose metabolism and may also affect lipid metabolism, possibly inducing INSIG-1. | ||||||
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 | |
Involved in gene expression related to cell growth and differentiation, it may also influence INSIG-1 expression as part of lipid metabolism regulation. | ||||||
9-cis-Retinoic acid | 5300-03-8 | sc-205589 sc-205589B sc-205589C sc-205589D sc-205589A | 1 mg 25 mg 250 mg 500 mg 5 mg | $71.00 $424.00 $3121.00 $5722.00 $148.00 | 10 | |
A specific form of retinoic acid that could regulate lipid metabolism and potentially induce INSIG-1 expression. | ||||||
Cholecalciferol | 67-97-0 | sc-205630 sc-205630A sc-205630B | 1 g 5 g 10 g | $71.00 $163.00 $296.00 | 2 | |
It plays a role in calcium metabolism but may also intersect with lipid metabolism pathways, influencing INSIG-1 expression. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
A glucocorticoid that impacts various metabolic processes, including possibly the induction of INSIG-1 in lipid metabolism. | ||||||
Eicosa-5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z,17Z-pentaenoic Acid (20:5, n-3) | 10417-94-4 | sc-200766 sc-200766A | 100 mg 1 g | $104.00 $431.00 | ||
An omega-3 fatty acid that may influence lipid metabolism and potentially induce INSIG-1 expression as part of its regulatory effects. | ||||||