KIAA1609 Activators
KIAA1609 (MTOR associated protein, eak-7 homolog) Activators are a group of small molecules and compounds that have garnered significant attention in the field of molecular biology and cellular research. These activators are primarily associated with the protein KIAA1609, which is also known as the eak-7 homolog and is a component of the mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) signaling pathway. The mTOR pathway plays a crucial role in regulating cell growth, proliferation, and survival, making KIAA1609 activators essential tools for investigating this intricate cellular process.
KIAA1609 Activators function by modulating the activity of KIAA1609, which in turn affects the mTOR pathway. This pathway is pivotal in coordinating cellular responses to various environmental cues, such as nutrient availability and energy levels. By activating KIAA1609, these compounds can either enhance or inhibit the mTOR pathway, depending on the specific context and the chemical structure of the activators. Researchers utilize these molecules to probe the intricate network of molecular interactions within the mTOR pathway, helping to elucidate its role in cell physiology, including cell growth, protein synthesis, and autophagy.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Rapamycin | 53123-88-9 | sc-3504 sc-3504A sc-3504B | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg | $63.00 $158.00 $326.00 | 233 | |
mTOR inhibitor widely used in immunosuppression, indirectly activating KIAA1609 by regulating mTOR signaling. | ||||||
Insulin | 11061-68-0 | sc-29062 sc-29062A sc-29062B | 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $156.00 $1248.00 $12508.00 | 82 | |
Hormone that activates mTOR signaling, potentially indirectly activating KIAA1609 through its association with the mTOR pathway. | ||||||
L-Leucine | 61-90-5 | sc-364173 sc-364173A | 25 g 100 g | $21.00 $62.00 | ||
Essential amino acid that directly activates mTOR through amino acid sensing, possibly activating KIAA1609 by modulating mTOR activity. | ||||||
AICAR | 2627-69-2 | sc-200659 sc-200659A sc-200659B | 50 mg 250 mg 1 g | $65.00 $280.00 $400.00 | 48 | |
AMPK activator that indirectly influences mTOR and, by extension, indirectly activates KIAA1609, as AMPK can activate mTOR activity. | ||||||
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 | |
Compound that activates adenylate cyclase, leading to cAMP production, potentially indirectly activating KIAA1609 by affecting cAMP-mediated modulation of the mTOR pathway. | ||||||