Mucin 15 Activators
Mucin 15 activators enhance the functional activity of the protein Mucin 15 (MUC15). This protein is a member of the mucin family, glycoproteins characterized by their extensive O-glycosylation and serine/threonine-rich domains which provide a protective mucous barrier and are implicated in cell signaling and adhesion. The activators of MUC15 function through various biochemical mechanisms to potentiate the protein's activity within these pathways. For instance, certain small molecule enhancers may interact with the glycosylation process to stabilize the protein structure or extend the half-life of MUC15, ensuring its prolonged activity at the cellular surface. Other compounds might influence the interaction between MUC15 and other cell adhesion molecules, bolstering the integrity and signaling functions of the cellular glycocalyx. By these means, Mucin 15 Activators amplify the normal biological roles of the protein without altering its expression levels.
The biochemical activation mechanisms of Mucin 15 Activators are diverse, yet they converge on the enhancement of MUC15's functional roles. Some activators may work by optimizing the cellular environment to favor the extensive glycosylation required for MUC15's function, such as providing an abundance of specific sugars that are precursors in the glycosylation pathway. Alternatively, certain activators could indirectly increase the activity of enzymes responsible for the post-translational modification of MUC15, thereby enhancing its stability and functional capacity. Moreover, some molecules could engage in allosteric modulation, where binding to MUC15 induces a conformational change that results in an increased binding affinity to its physiological partners, such as other mucins or cellular adhesion molecules, thus reinforcing cell-cell interactions and signal transduction related to epithelial integrity and signaling.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin raises intracellular cAMP levels, which can lead to the activation of protein kinase A (PKA). PKA then phosphorylates various substrates that may enhance the glycosylation process of Mucin 15, thus increasing its functionality in cell signaling and protection on the cell surface. | ||||||
D-Galactose | 59-23-4 | sc-202564 | 100 g | $288.00 | 4 | |
As a monosaccharide, galactose is a substrate for glycosylation. It is involved in the post-translational modification of proteins like Mucin 15. The addition of galactose to Mucin 15 can enhance its mucosal barrier function by improving its structural integrity and signaling capability. | ||||||
Fucoidan | 9072-19-9 | sc-255187 sc-255187A | 5 g 10 g | $190.00 $318.00 | 7 | |
Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide, can bind to selectins and other molecules that interact with mucins. It may increase the functional activity of Mucin 15 by promoting its ability to participate in cell-cell adhesion and signal transduction processes. | ||||||
D-Glucosamine | 3416-24-8 | sc-278917A sc-278917 | 1 g 10 g | $201.00 $779.00 | ||
Glucosamine serves as a substrate for the N-glycosylation of proteins. The glycosylation of Mucin 15 with glucosamine can enhance its structural properties and signaling functions, facilitating its role in mucosal immunity and cell communication. | ||||||
D-Mannose | 3458-28-4 | sc-211180 sc-211180A | 100 g 250 g | $103.00 $161.00 | 1 | |
Mannose is involved in glycan formation during glycosylation. Its incorporation into Mucin 15 can enhance the protein's structural integrity and signaling capabilities, thus improving its protective functions on epithelial surfaces. | ||||||
Benzyl-2-acetamido-2-deoxy-α-D-galactopyranoside | 3554-93-6 | sc-203427 sc-203427A | 100 mg 1 g | $350.00 $3184.00 | 2 | |
Benzyl-α-GalNAc is a specific inhibitor of O-glycosylation. However, it can act as a molecular mimic and enhance certain mucin characteristics when O-glycosylation is partially inhibited, potentially increasing the stability and function of Mucin 15 in cellular adhesion and signaling. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-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 | |
Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) can influence multiple signaling pathways and is known to have various cellular effects. It may enhance the activity of Mucin 15 by stabilizing the protein and protecting it from proteolytic degradation, thus maintaining its function in cellular signaling and protection. | ||||||
Tunicamycin | 11089-65-9 | sc-3506A sc-3506 | 5 mg 10 mg | $172.00 $305.00 | 66 | |
Tunicamycin inhibits N-linked glycosylation, but in doing so, it can lead to upregulated expression of certain mucins as a stress response. This could, in turn, enhance the functional activity of Mucin 15 indirectly by increasing its presence and potential activity on the cell surface. | ||||||
Uridine 5′-diphosphate sodium salt | 21931-53-3 | sc-222401 sc-222401A | 25 mg 100 mg | $38.00 $79.00 | ||
Uridine 5’-diphosphate (UDP) is involved in the glycosylation process as a sugar donor. The availability of UDP can enhance the glycosylation and therefore the functional activity of glycoproteins like Mucin 15, contributing to its role in cell signaling and protection. | ||||||