Date published: 2025-9-9

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MRP-L48 Inhibitors

MRP-L48 inhibitors encompass a range of compounds that indirectly reduce the activity of mitochondrial ribosomal protein L48 (MRP-L48). These inhibitors do not directly target MRP-L48, but instead, they influence mitochondrial dynamics and energetics, which are critical for MRP-L48's role in protein synthesis. Compounds such as Oligomycin and Antimycin A act on the mitochondrial electron transport chain, decreasing ATP production. As MRP-L48 function is energy-dependent, the resulting ATP deficit from these inhibitors can lead to a decrease in the protein's functional activity. Chloramphenicol and Doxycycline, by binding to mitochondrial ribosomes, could impede the protein translation process in which MRP-L48 plays an integral role. Similarly, Ethidium Bromide and Zidovudine can interfere with mitochondrial DNA replication and transcription, processes that are essential for the proper functioning of MRP-L48. Moreover, compounds like Rotenone, Atrazine, Metformin, Fenpyroximate, Pyridaben, and Carboxin target various components of the electron transport chain, leading to a reduction in ATP synthesis. This drop in ATP availability can indirectly inhibit the activity of MRP-L48 by reducing the energy supply necessary for its involvement in mitochondrial protein synthesis. The inhibition of these pathways and processes results in a lower efficiency of the mitochondrial ribosomal machinery, consequently diminishing the functional capacity of MRP-L48. The action of these inhibitors underscores the delicate balance of mitochondrial energetics and the critical role that ATP plays in sustaining the function of mitochondrial proteins such as MRP-L48.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Oligomycin

1404-19-9sc-203342
sc-203342C
10 mg
1 g
$146.00
$12250.00
18
(2)

Oligomycin inhibits ATP synthase in mitochondria, leading to a reduction in ATP production, which is necessary for the function of mitochondrial ribosomal proteins like MRP-L48, as their activity is energy-dependent.

Antimycin A

1397-94-0sc-202467
sc-202467A
sc-202467B
sc-202467C
5 mg
10 mg
1 g
3 g
$54.00
$62.00
$1642.00
$4600.00
51
(1)

Antimycin A blocks the electron transport chain at complex III, resulting in decreased ATP generation, which in turn can decrease the activity of MRP-L48 due to lower energy availability.

Chloramphenicol

56-75-7sc-3594
25 g
$53.00
10
(1)

Chloramphenicol binds to bacterial ribosomes and can similarly bind to mitochondrial ribosomes due to structural homology, potentially inhibiting MRP-L48's role in mitochondrial protein synthesis.

Doxycycline-d6

564-25-0 unlabeledsc-218274
1 mg
$16500.00
(0)

Doxycycline, a tetracycline antibiotic, inhibits mitochondrial protein synthesis by binding to the ribosome, which could indirectly decrease the functional activity of MRP-L48 by inhibiting its role in protein translation.

Ethidium bromide

1239-45-8sc-203735
sc-203735A
sc-203735B
sc-203735C
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
$47.00
$147.00
$576.00
$2045.00
12
(1)

Ethidium Bromide intercalates into mitochondrial DNA, hindering replication and transcription, which could lead to reduced synthesis of components essential for MRP-L48 function.

3′-Azido-3′-deoxythymidine

30516-87-1sc-203319
10 mg
$60.00
2
(1)

Zidovudine inhibits mitochondrial DNA polymerase gamma, which could lead to decreased mitochondrial DNA replication and transcription, indirectly affecting MRP-L48 activity.

Rotenone

83-79-4sc-203242
sc-203242A
1 g
5 g
$89.00
$254.00
41
(1)

Rotenone inhibits mitochondrial complex I, leading to reduced electron transport and ATP synthesis, which can indirectly inhibit MRP-L48 due to decreased energy supply.

Atrazine

1912-24-9sc-210846
5 g
$165.00
1
(1)

Atrazine inhibits photosynthesis in plants and can impair mitochondrial electron transport in animals, potentially reducing ATP availability for MRP-L48 activity.

Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$77.00
2
(0)

Metformin can inhibit complex I of the electron transport chain, which may result in lowered ATP levels and thus indirectly inhibit MRP-L48.

Carboxine

5234-68-4sc-234286
250 mg
$21.00
1
(1)

Carboxin inhibits mitochondrial complex II, disrupting electron transport and ATP synthesis, which could lead to reduced MRP-L48 activity due to energy shortage.