MacroH2A2 Activators
MacroH2A2 Activators encompass a spectrum of chemical compounds that, by targeting the acetylation status of histones, facilitate the functional enhancement of MacroH2A2, a histone variant implicated in transcriptional regulation and chromatin architecture. The activators such as Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) and β-Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (β-NAD+) elevate the levels of NAD+, which is critical for the activity of sirtuins, specifically SIRT1. MacroH2A2 activators are compounds that can enhance the activity of the MacroH2A2 protein, a variant histone that plays a role in chromatin dynamics and gene regulation. The process of identifying such activators begins with a comprehensive understanding of MacroH2A2's function and its interaction with chromatin.
To find molecules that can modulate this protein's activity, scientists may employ high-throughput screening (HTS) techniques. These techniques allow for the rapid testing of thousands of chemicals to determine their effect on MacroH2A2. The HTS assays are designed to detect changes in chromatin structure or gene expression that result from increased MacroH2A2 activity. This can involve using fluorescent reporters, chromatin immunoprecipitation, or other nucleic acid-based readouts that reflect the activity state of MacroH2A2. Compounds that produce a measurable change in these assays are considered hits and are selected for further analysis. It is critical that these assays are highly specific and sensitive to the activity of MacroH2A2 to ensure that the hits are indeed modulating the activity of this histone variant specifically.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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β-Nicotinamide mononucleotide | 1094-61-7 | sc-212376 sc-212376A sc-212376B sc-212376C sc-212376D | 25 mg 100 mg 1 g 2 g 5 g | $110.00 $150.00 $220.00 $300.00 $600.00 | 4 | |
NMN serves as a precursor for NAD+, a coenzyme involved in redox reactions. Increased NAD+ levels can boost sirtuin activity, which includes SIRT1, known to deacetylate histones including MacroH2A2, leading to its functional activation in chromatin regulation. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $80.00 $220.00 $460.00 | 64 | |
As a polyphenolic compound, resveratrol is known to activate SIRT1, which in turn deacetylates histones such as MacroH2A2, enhancing its role in transcriptional silencing and maintaining chromatin stability. | ||||||
Spermidine | 124-20-9 | sc-215900 sc-215900B sc-215900A | 1 g 25 g 5 g | $57.00 $607.00 $176.00 | ||
Spermidine has been shown to induce autophagy and also stimulate sirtuin activity. Enhanced sirtuin function can promote the deacetylation of MacroH2A2, thereby activating its role in chromatin compaction and gene regulation. | ||||||
Trichostatin A | 58880-19-6 | sc-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 | |
Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. By inhibiting HDACs, it can cause a compensatory increase in sirtuin-mediated deacetylation of histones, including MacroH2A2, leading to its activation in chromatin dynamics. | ||||||
Pterostilbene, Pterocarpus marsupium | 537-42-8 | sc-203223 sc-203223A | 10 mg 100 mg | $211.00 $1196.00 | ||
Chemically related to resveratrol, pterostilbene is also an activator of SIRT1. Through SIRT1 activation, pterostilbene can promote the deacetylation and activation of MacroH2A2, influencing gene silencing and chromatin structure. | ||||||
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 is a flavonoid that can modulate sirtuin activity. By enhancing SIRT1 function, quercetin can indirectly lead to the activation of MacroH2A2 through deacetylation, affecting chromatin organization and gene expression. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-200509 sc-200509A sc-200509B sc-200509C sc-200509D sc-200509F sc-200509E | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 250 g 1 kg 2.5 kg | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin has been reported to stimulate SIRT1 activity. This stimulation can result in the deacetylation of histones, including MacroH2A2, thereby enhancing its activity in the regulation of chromatin structure and function. | ||||||
Oleuropein | 32619-42-4 | sc-286622 sc-286622A sc-286622B sc-286622C | 500 mg 1 g 10 g 100 g | $359.00 $530.00 $791.00 $6773.00 | 2 | |
Oleuropein is a compound found in olives that has been shown to activate sirtuins. Through sirtuin activation, oleuropein can lead to the deacetylation of MacroH2A2, potentially enhancing its chromatin-related functions. | ||||||