Date published: 2026-4-1

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MIF4GD Activators

MIF4GD Activators primarily consist of chemical compounds that have a direct or indirect impact on the specific pathways in which MIF4GD is involved. These activators, including Dexamethasone, RU486, Forskolin, Epinephrine, IBMX, Rapamycin, Resveratrol, Metformin, AICAR, 2-Deoxy-D-glucose, Retinoic acid, and Rosiglitazone, can enhance the functional activity of MIF4GD through specific signaling pathways. For instance, Dexamethasone and RU486 operate through the glucocorticoid receptor pathway, with Dexamethasone being a glucocorticoid that activates the GR pathway and RU486 acting as a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist that can indirectly enhance the activity of MIF4GD.

Furthermore, Forskolin and Epinephrine influence MIF4GD activity through the adenylate cyclase and adrenergic receptor pathways, respectively, leading to increased cAMP levels, which in turn can enhance MIF4GD activity. IBMXalso works through the cAMP pathway by decreasing cAMP degradation. Other compounds like Rapamycin, Resveratrol, Metformin, AICAR operate through the mTOR, SIRT1, and AMPK pathways, respectively, while 2-Deoxy-D-glucose influences the glycolytic pathway, thus leading to the enhanced activity of MIF4GD. Lastly, Retinoic acid and Rosiglitazone enhance MIF4GD activity via the Retinoic Acid Receptor and PPARγ-regulated pathways, respectively.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
(1)

Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid that can enhance MIF4GD’s functional activity. It achieves this by activating the glucocorticoid receptor (GR) pathway. MIF4GD is a known GR-responsive gene, and activation of the GR pathway can increase MIF4GD activity.

Mifepristone

84371-65-3sc-203134
100 mg
$61.00
17
(1)

RU486 or mifepristone is a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist. In the presence of glucocorticoids, RU486 can indirectly enhance the activity of MIF4GD by creating a state of relative glucocorticoid resistance, leading to compensatory upregulation of glucocorticoid-responsive genes including MIF4GD.

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 is an activator of adenylate cyclase that increases cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Increased cAMP can enhance the functional activity of MIF4GD as it is known to activate downstream pathways involving cAMP-responsive genes.

(−)-Epinephrine

51-43-4sc-205674
sc-205674A
sc-205674B
sc-205674C
sc-205674D
1 g
5 g
10 g
100 g
1 kg
$41.00
$104.00
$201.00
$1774.00
$16500.00
(1)

Epinephrine activates adrenergic receptors leading to an increase in cAMP levels. The resultant cAMP upregulation can enhance MIF4GD activity, due to its role in cAMP-responsive pathways.

IBMX

28822-58-4sc-201188
sc-201188B
sc-201188A
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
$260.00
$350.00
$500.00
34
(1)

IBMX or 3-Isobutyl-1-methylxanthine is a nonspecific inhibitor of phosphodiesterase, an enzyme that degrades cAMP. By preventing cAMP degradation, IBMX can enhance the functional activity of MIF4GD.

Resveratrol

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

Resveratrol is a known activator of SIRT1, a NAD-dependent deacetylase. SIRT1 activation can lead to enhanced MIF4GD activity as MIF4GD is involved in pathways regulated by SIRT1.

1,1-Dimethylbiguanide, Hydrochloride

1115-70-4sc-202000F
sc-202000A
sc-202000B
sc-202000C
sc-202000D
sc-202000E
sc-202000
10 mg
5 g
10 g
50 g
100 g
250 g
1 g
$20.00
$43.00
$63.00
$156.00
$260.00
$510.00
$31.00
37
(1)

Metformin activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which regulates energy homeostasis. Activation of AMPK can enhance the functional activity of MIF4GD as it is involved in AMPK-regulated pathways.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$65.00
$280.00
$400.00
48
(2)

AICAR or 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide is an activator of AMPK. By activating AMPK, AICAR can enhance the functional activity of MIF4GD.

2-Deoxy-D-glucose

154-17-6sc-202010
sc-202010A
1 g
5 g
$70.00
$215.00
26
(2)

2-Deoxy-D-glucose inhibits glycolysis leading to cellular energy stress. This cellular condition can enhance MIF4GD activity as it is involved in pathways responding to energy stress.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Retinoic acid activates retinoic acid receptor (RAR), and MIF4GD activity can be enhanced in the presence of activated RAR, as it is involved in RAR-responsive pathways.