MGRN1 inhibitors represent a class of chemical compounds specifically designed to target and modulate the activity of the Mahogunin Ring Finger-1 (MGRN1) protein. MGRN1, a crucial component of the ubiquitin-proteasome system, plays a pivotal role in the regulation of protein degradation and turnover within cells. This class of inhibitors has garnered significant interest in the field of molecular biology and cell biology due to their ability to manipulate MGRN1 function and subsequently impact various cellular processes. MGRN1 inhibitors are molecular entities engineered to interact with MGRN1, either by directly binding to the protein or by altering its enzymatic activity. These inhibitors are typically small organic molecules designed through a combination of rational drug design, high-throughput screening, and structural biology techniques. By selectively modulating MGRN1, these compounds enable researchers to investigate the downstream effects on the ubiquitin-proteasome system and protein homeostasis within cells.
This class of inhibitors serves as valuable tools for elucidating the intricate regulatory mechanisms governing protein degradation pathways and provides insights into the broader context of cellular physiology.MGRN1 inhibitors are not only instrumental for basic research but also hold potential implications for understanding the pathophysiology of various diseases. The insights gained from studying MGRN1 inhibition can shed light on the molecular underpinnings of conditions associated with aberrant protein degradation, such as neurodegenerative disorders and certain cancers. Consequently, the development and exploration of MGRN1 inhibitors continue to contribute significantly to our understanding of cellular biology and may hold promise for future biomedical discoveries beyond their current research utility.
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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 | |
Rapamycin forms a complex with the protein FKBP12, which then binds to mTOR, inhibiting its kinase activity and subsequently blocking downstream signaling pathways involved in cell growth and proliferation. | ||||||
Everolimus | 159351-69-6 | sc-218452 sc-218452A | 5 mg 50 mg | $131.00 $651.00 | 7 | |
Everolimus, a derivative of rapamycin, also binds to FKBP12 and inhibits mTOR. By doing so, it prevents mTOR from phosphorylating substrates, leading to reduced protein synthesis, cell cycle arrest, and suppression of angiogenesis in cancer cells. | ||||||
Torin 1 | 1222998-36-8 | sc-396760 | 10 mg | $245.00 | 7 | |
Torin 1 is an ATP-competitive mTOR inhibitor that targets both mTORC1 and mTORC2. It prevents phosphorylation of downstream substrates, thereby inhibiting cell growth, survival, and protein synthesis in cancer and other diseases. | ||||||
AZD8055 | 1009298-09-2 | sc-364424 sc-364424A | 10 mg 50 mg | $163.00 $352.00 | 12 | |
AZD8055 is a dual mTORC1/mTORC2 inhibitor. It competes with ATP for binding to mTOR kinase domains, leading to the suppression of mTOR signaling pathways, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis in cancer cells. | ||||||
OSI-027 | 936890-98-1 | sc-364557 sc-364557A | 10 mg 50 mg | $437.00 $1186.00 | 1 | |
OSI-027 is a selective mTORC1 and mTORC2 inhibitor that blocks mTOR signaling by competing with ATP for binding to the mTOR kinase domain. It hinders cell proliferation and survival. | ||||||
PP242 | 1092351-67-1 | sc-301606A sc-301606 | 1 mg 5 mg | $57.00 $172.00 | 8 | |
PP242 is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of mTORC1 and mTORC2. It interferes with mTOR kinase activity, leading to the inhibition of downstream effectors involved in protein synthesis and cell growth in cancer cells. | ||||||
KU 0063794 | 938440-64-3 | sc-361219 | 10 mg | $209.00 | ||
KU-0063794 is an ATP-competitive dual mTORC1/mTORC2 inhibitor. It blocks mTOR signaling by binding to the kinase domain. | ||||||
INK 128 | 1224844-38-5 | sc-364511 sc-364511A | 5 mg 50 mg | $321.00 $1835.00 | ||
INK128 is an ATP-competitive mTORC1/mTORC2 inhibitor. It inhibits mTOR kinase activity, leading to the suppression of downstream signaling pathways involved in cell survival and proliferation in various cancers. | ||||||
WYE-125132 | 1144068-46-1 | sc-364651 sc-364651A | 10 mg 50 mg | $510.00 $1536.00 | ||
WYE-125132 is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of mTORC1 and mTORC2. It disrupts mTOR signaling, resulting in decreased protein synthesis, cell cycle arrest, and apoptosis. | ||||||