Date published: 2025-12-24

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Mucin 8 Inhibitors

Mucin 8 is a member of the mucin protein family, which plays a crucial role in protecting and lubricating epithelial surfaces. It is primarily expressed in the respiratory tract and is involved in the defense against pathogens and the maintenance of airway homeostasis. Inhibitors targeting Mucin 8 can act through various mechanisms to modulate its expression, secretion, and function. N-Acetyl-L-cysteine reduces the viscosity of mucus by breaking down disulfide bonds, potentially affecting the physical properties of mucus and its ability to form a protective barrier. Benzyl alcohol disrupts the assembly and secretion of mucins, including Mucin 8, by interfering with post-translational processing and glycosylation. Sodium metabisulfite inhibits Mucin 8 by oxidizing and modifying cysteine residues in mucin proteins, potentially disrupting their structure and function. Protease inhibitors prevent the activity of proteases that degrade mucin proteins, enhancing the stability and abundance of Mucin 8. Glycosylation inhibitors interfere with the glycosylation process, disrupting the synthesis and secretion of Mucin 8. Histone deacetylase inhibitors modulate the acetylation status of proteins involved in gene expression, potentially altering Mucin 8 expression. Interleukin-13 inhibitors block IL-13-mediated signaling pathways involved in mucin synthesis and secretion, indirectly inhibiting Mucin 8. NF-κB inhibitors block NF-κB-mediated transcriptional activation of the Mucin 8 gene, which is induced by inflammatory stimuli. Other inhibitors, such as DTT, ethanol, papain, brefeldin A, and lactose, can potentially affect the structure, processing, secretion, or function of Mucin 8 through different mechanisms. Understanding the inhibition of Mucin 8 and its associated pathways can provide insights into therole of this protein in respiratory health and disease. By targeting specific inhibitors, researchers can further investigate the regulation and function of Mucin 8.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine

616-91-1sc-202232
sc-202232A
sc-202232C
sc-202232B
5 g
25 g
1 kg
100 g
$33.00
$73.00
$265.00
$112.00
34
(1)

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. It acts as a mucolytic agent by breaking down disulfide bonds within mucus, thereby reducing its viscosity. NAC can potentially inhibit Mucin 8 by altering the physical properties of mucus and affecting its ability to form a protective barrier.

Benzyl alcohol

100-51-6sc-326216B
sc-326216
sc-326216A
250 ml
1 L
5 L
$31.00
$102.00
$408.00
(0)

Benzyl alcohol is a solvent and preservative commonly used in pharmaceutical formulations. It has been shown to disrupt the assembly and secretion of mucins, including Mucin 8, by interfering with the post-translational processing and glycosylation of mucin proteins.

Sodium metabisulfite

7681-57-4sc-203389
sc-203389A
sc-203389B
500 g
2.5 kg
5 kg
$24.00
$87.00
$91.00
(1)

Sodium metabisulfite is a food preservative and antioxidant that can inhibit Mucin 8 by targeting the sulfhydryl groups present in mucin proteins. It can potentially disrupt the structure and function of Mucin 8 by oxidizing and modifying the cysteine residues.

Leupeptin hemisulfate

103476-89-7sc-295358
sc-295358A
sc-295358D
sc-295358E
sc-295358B
sc-295358C
5 mg
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
10 mg
$72.00
$145.00
$265.00
$489.00
$1399.00
$99.00
19
(3)

Protease inhibitors, such as Leupeptin, Hemisulfate, can inhibit Mucin 8 by preventing the activity of proteases that degrade mucin proteins. By blocking the proteolytic degradation of Mucin 8, these inhibitors can potentially enhance its stability and abundance.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$149.00
$470.00
$620.00
$1199.00
$2090.00
33
(3)

Histone deacetylase inhibitors, like trichostatin A, can potentially inhibit Mucin 8 by modulating the acetylation status of histones and other proteins involved in gene expression. Mucin 8 expression is regulated by epigenetic mechanisms, and histone deacetylase inhibitors can potentially alter the chromatin structure and accessibility of the Mucin 8 gene, leading to changes in its expression.

BAY 11-7082

19542-67-7sc-200615B
sc-200615
sc-200615A
5 mg
10 mg
50 mg
$61.00
$83.00
$349.00
155
(1)

NF-κB is a transcription factor involved in the regulation of inflammatory responses. Mucin 8 expression can be induced by inflammatory stimuli through NF-κB activation. Inhibitors targeting NF-κB, like Bay 11-7082, can potentially inhibit Mucin 8 by blocking NF-κB-mediated transcriptional activation of the Mucin 8 gene.

Brefeldin A

20350-15-6sc-200861C
sc-200861
sc-200861A
sc-200861B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$30.00
$52.00
$122.00
$367.00
25
(3)

Brefeldin A inhibits protein transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus, potentially affecting the processing and secretion of Mucin 8.

Lactose

63-42-3sc-221828A
sc-221828
sc-221828B
500 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$107.00
$157.00
$345.00
1
(1)

Lactose can competitively inhibit the binding of mucins, including Mucin 8, to pathogens or other ligands, potentially interfering with their protective functions.