Date published: 2026-2-2

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MHC class II I E Inhibitors

MHC class II I-E inhibitors are a specific class of chemical compounds that interact with the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class II molecules, particularly focusing on the I-E subset, which is a variant found in certain species such as mice. The MHC class II molecules are integral to the immune system, particularly in antigen presentation, where they present processed peptide antigens to CD4+ T cells. The I-E molecules, like other MHC class II molecules, are composed of alpha and beta chains that form a peptide-binding groove, which is crucial for their role in the immune response. Inhibitors of the MHC class II I-E subset function by interfering with this antigen-presenting process, often by binding to the peptide-binding groove or by altering the conformation of the MHC molecule, thus preventing the binding or stable presentation of peptide antigens. The specific inhibition of MHC class II I-E molecules can be particularly relevant in studies focusing on immune regulation and the molecular mechanisms underlying antigen presentation. These inhibitors are often utilized in research to dissect the specific roles of different MHC class II molecules in immune responses, providing insight into the structural and functional aspects of these proteins. By selectively inhibiting the I-E variant, researchers can explore the nuances of antigen processing and presentation, as well as the differential roles of various MHC class II molecules in immune signaling pathways. The use of MHC class II I-E inhibitors allows for a more targeted investigation into the biochemistry of immune interactions, enabling a deeper understanding of how these molecules contribute to the broader immune system's functions, particularly in species where the I-E subset is expressed.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-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
(1)

Curcumin may downregulate the expression of MHC class II I-E by obstructing the activation of NF-κB, which is crucial for the transcriptional initiation of MHC class II genes.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol might decrease MHC class II I-E surface levels by hindering the NF-κB pathway, which plays a significant role in the inflammatory response and subsequent expression of MHC class II genes.

Chloroquine

54-05-7sc-507304
250 mg
$69.00
2
(0)

Chloroquine is capable of disrupting lysosomal acidification, which is essential for antigen processing, leading to a reduction in MHC class II I-E molecule expression on the cell surface.

Wogonin, S. baicalensis

632-85-9sc-203313
10 mg
$200.00
8
(1)

Wogonin could downregulate MHC class II I-E expression by inhibiting the JAK/STAT signaling pathway, which is involved in the signal transduction necessary for the expression of these molecules.

Genistein

446-72-0sc-3515
sc-3515A
sc-3515B
sc-3515C
sc-3515D
sc-3515E
sc-3515F
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
100 g
$45.00
$164.00
$200.00
$402.00
$575.00
$981.00
$2031.00
46
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Genistein can decrease the expression of MHC class II I-E by inhibiting specific tyrosine kinases, thereby disrupting the phosphorylation cascade essential for the activation of genes encoding MHC class II.

(−)-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
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Epigallocatechin Gallate has the potential to decrease MHC class II I-E expression by inhibiting the activation of NF-κB, which is involved in the transcription and coordination of immune responses.

BAY 11-7082

19542-67-7sc-200615B
sc-200615
sc-200615A
5 mg
10 mg
50 mg
$62.00
$85.00
$356.00
155
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Bay 11-7082 might lead to a decrease in MHC class II I-E expression by irreversibly inhibiting the phosphorylation of IκBα, thereby preventing NF-κB from translocating to the nucleus and activating MHC class II genes.

Apigenin

520-36-5sc-3529
sc-3529A
sc-3529B
sc-3529C
sc-3529D
sc-3529E
sc-3529F
5 mg
100 mg
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$33.00
$214.00
$734.00
$1151.00
$2348.00
$3127.00
$5208.00
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Apigenin has the potential to downregulate the expression of MHC class II I-E by interfering with the NF-κB and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways, which are crucial for the expression of MHC class II molecules.

Andrographolide

5508-58-7sc-205594
sc-205594A
50 mg
100 mg
$15.00
$40.00
7
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Andrographolide may inhibit the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, which is essential for the initiation of MHC class II I-E gene transcription, thus leading to reduced expression.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
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Dexamethasone can reduce the expression of MHC class II I-E by activating glucocorticoid receptors, which can then translocate to the nucleus and interfere with the transcription factors involved in MHC class II gene expression.