MOSC2 Activators
MOSC2 Activators represent a class of chemical compounds or molecules designed to influence the activity or expression of the MOSC2 gene. The MOSC2 gene encodes a protein that belongs to the MOSC (Molybdenum Cofactor Sulfurase) protein family. These proteins play a crucial role in the biosynthesis of the molybdenum cofactor (Moco), which is essential for the activity of various enzymes involved in redox reactions and sulfur metabolism. The specific functions and roles of MOSC2 and its related proteins in cellular physiology are subjects of ongoing scientific research.
Activators of MOSC2 are substances that can modulate the functioning or expression of this particular gene, potentially affecting its role in the biosynthesis of the molybdenum cofactor. Moco is necessary for the activity of enzymes like xanthine dehydrogenase and aldehyde oxidase, which are involved in the metabolism of purines and aldehydes. Therefore, MOSC2 activators may indirectly impact these enzymatic pathways by influencing the production of Moco. The mechanisms through which MOSC2 activators function and their exact effects on the gene's activity are areas of investigation in molecular biology and genetics. Understanding the activation of genes like MOSC2 is crucial for expanding our knowledge of genetic regulation and gene expression, particularly in the context of essential cellular processes such as molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis and its broader implications for cellular metabolism.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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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 | |
Retinoic acid regulates gene expression and could influence the expression of genes involved in cofactor biosynthesis, like MOSC2. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-3562 sc-3562A sc-3562B sc-3562C sc-3562D | 5 mg 50 mg 1 g 2 g 5 g | $76.00 $150.00 $725.00 $1385.00 $2050.00 | 73 | |
Forskolin increases cAMP levels, potentially influencing signaling pathways that regulate metabolic enzyme expression. | ||||||
Cholecalciferol | 67-97-0 | sc-205630 sc-205630A sc-205630B | 1 g 5 g 10 g | $70.00 $160.00 $290.00 | 2 | |
Vitamin D3 modulates gene expression and might influence the expression of genes involved in metabolic pathways. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $76.00 $82.00 $367.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can influence cell differentiation and might affect MOSC2 expression. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium influences several signaling pathways and might affect gene expression, potentially including MOSC2. | ||||||
Rapamycin | 53123-88-9 | sc-3504 sc-3504A sc-3504B | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg | $62.00 $155.00 $320.00 | 233 | |
Rapamycin inhibits mTOR, a key regulator of cell growth and protein synthesis, and could affect MOSC2 expression. | ||||||
Actinomycin D | 50-76-0 | sc-200906 sc-200906A sc-200906B sc-200906C sc-200906D | 5 mg 25 mg 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $73.00 $238.00 $717.00 $2522.00 $21420.00 | 53 | |
Actinomycin D inhibits RNA synthesis and might influence the expression of enzymes involved in cofactor biosynthesis like MOSC2. | ||||||