melanopsin Activators
The chemical class of Melanopsin Activators encompasses a variety of compounds that can potentially stimulate or modulate the activity of melanopsin, primarily through their effects on the phototransduction pathway and overall retinal health. This class includes agents like Retinal (Retinaldehyde) and Vitamin A (Retinol), which are directly involved in the phototransduction pathway, crucial for melanopsin activation.
Metabolites of Vitamin A, such as All-trans-Retinoic Acid, influence gene expression and could enhance melanopsin expression. Essential minerals like Zinc and Copper are involved in various enzymatic processes in the retina, potentially influencing melanopsin activity. Nutrients such as Taurine, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and antioxidants like Quercetin and Astaxanthin contribute to retinal health and may support melanopsin function.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
all-trans Retinal | 116-31-4 | sc-210778A sc-210778 | 250 mg 1 g | $126.00 $372.00 | 7 | |
A form of vitamin A that is directly involved in the phototransduction pathway, crucial for melanopsin activation. | ||||||
Vitamin A | 68-26-8 | sc-280187 sc-280187A | 1 g 10 g | $377.00 $2602.00 | ||
A precursor to retinal, it is essential for the phototransduction pathway, indirectly supporting melanopsin activation. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $65.00 $319.00 $575.00 $998.00 | 28 | |
A metabolite of vitamin A that can influence gene expression, potentially enhancing melanopsin expression. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $47.00 | ||
An essential mineral that plays a role in various enzymatic processes, including those in the retina, possibly influencing melanopsin activity. | ||||||
Copper | 7440-50-8 | sc-211129 | 100 g | $50.00 | ||
Involved in numerous enzymatic processes, copper might play a role in retinal health and melanopsin activity. | ||||||
Taurine | 107-35-7 | sc-202354 sc-202354A | 25 g 500 g | $47.00 $100.00 | 1 | |
An amino acid that is abundant in the retina and may play a role in the proper functioning of photoreceptors and melanopsin. | ||||||
Xanthophyll | 127-40-2 | sc-220391 sc-220391A | 25 mg 100 mg | $566.00 $1163.00 | 2 | |
A carotenoid that is found in the retina and may support overall retinal health and function, potentially influencing melanopsin activity. | ||||||
Zeaxanthin | 144-68-3 | sc-205544 sc-205544A | 500 µg 1 mg | $265.00 $454.00 | 5 | |
Another carotenoid present in the retina, which might play a role in maintaining retinal health and indirectly affect melanopsin. | ||||||
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 $108.00 $245.00 $918.00 $49.00 | 33 | |
Antioxidants found in various fruits and vegetables that might contribute to retinal health and support melanopsin activity. | ||||||
D,L-Sulforaphane | 4478-93-7 | sc-207495A sc-207495B sc-207495C sc-207495 sc-207495E sc-207495D | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 1 g 10 g 250 mg | $150.00 $286.00 $479.00 $1299.00 $8299.00 $915.00 | 22 | |
A compound with antioxidant properties, found in cruciferous vegetables, which could support retinal health and indirectly enhance melanopsin activity. | ||||||