Date published: 2026-4-1

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MCTS2 Activators

MCTS2 Activators encompass a spectrum of chemical compounds that indirectly enhance the functional activity of MCTS2 through various signaling mechanisms. Forskolin, acting through adenylyl cyclase stimulation, increases cAMP levels which, via PKA activation, phosphorylates and thus enhances the functional activity of MCTS2. Similarly, Isoproterenol, a beta-adrenergic agonist, and PDE5 inhibitors like Sildenafil and Zaprinast elevate intracellular cAMP and cGMP, leading to PKA activation and potentially increasing MCTS2 activity.

PMA, through PKC activation, and Y-27632, as a ROCK inhibitor, modify signaling and cellular dynamics, which indirectly could increase MCTS2 function by affecting phosphorylation states and cytoskeletal organization. Ionomycin and A23187, both calcium ionophores, raise intracellular calcium and activate calcium-dependent kinases, thereby potentially enhancing MCTS2's functional activity through calcium signaling pathways. EGCG inhibits various protein kinases and alters signaling pathways, which may indirectly enhance MCTS2's activity.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 directly stimulates adenylyl cyclase, increasing intracellular cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP activates PKA, which can phosphorylate and enhance MCTS2 activity in signal transduction.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$41.00
$132.00
$214.00
$500.00
$948.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which is involved in numerous signaling cascades. PKC activation can phosphorylate target proteins that may increase the functional activity of MCTS2.

Ionomycin

56092-82-1sc-3592
sc-3592A
1 mg
5 mg
$78.00
$270.00
80
(4)

Ionomycin is a calcium ionophore that increases intracellular Ca2+ concentration, thereby activating calcium-dependent kinases that can enhance MCTS2 function.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

51-30-9sc-202188
sc-202188A
100 mg
500 mg
$28.00
$38.00
5
(0)

Isoproterenol is a beta-adrenergic agonist leading to the activation of adenylyl cyclase and the subsequent rise in cAMP, which activates PKA and can enhance the activity of MCTS2.

(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

989-51-5sc-200802
sc-200802A
sc-200802B
sc-200802C
sc-200802D
sc-200802E
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
$43.00
$73.00
$126.00
$243.00
$530.00
$1259.00
11
(1)

EGCG is known to inhibit several protein kinases, altering signaling pathways and potentially increasing the activity of MCTS2 through a shift in the signaling balance.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$55.00
$131.00
$203.00
$317.00
23
(1)

A23187 is a calcium ionophore that increases intracellular calcium levels, similar to ionomycin, and may enhance MCTS2 activity through calcium-dependent signaling pathways.

Y-27632, free base

146986-50-7sc-3536
sc-3536A
5 mg
50 mg
$186.00
$707.00
88
(1)

Y-27632 is a ROCK inhibitor, which affects the actin cytoskeleton regulation and can lead to enhanced MCTS2 activity through changes in cellular dynamics.

Zaprinast (M&B 22948)

37762-06-4sc-201206
sc-201206A
25 mg
100 mg
$105.00
$250.00
8
(2)

Zaprinast is another PDE5 inhibitor, which would lead to increased cAMP and cGMP levels, potentially enhancing MCTS2 activity through similar mechanisms as Sildenafil.