Myosin Id Activators are a diverse set of chemical compounds that indirectly enhance the functional activity of Myosin Id through modulation of intracellular signaling pathways. Forskolin and 8-Bromo-cAMP, by increasing cAMP levels, and Dibutyryl-cAMP, a cAMP analog, activate protein kinase A (PKA), which in turn can phosphorylate Myosin Id, thereby enhancing its motor function in the cell. Myosin Id activators encompass a variety of chemical compounds that enhance the protein's motor function through distinct biochemical signaling pathways. The activation mechanism of Myosin Id by calmodulin is initiated through calcium signaling, wherein calmodulin activates the MLCK, leading to the phosphorylation of the myosin light chain, thus stimulating Myosin Id's motor function. Similarly, PIP2 interaction with Myosin Id facilitates its ATPase activity, critical for actin-based motility.
Myosin Id activators are a diverse set of chemical compounds that indirectly enhance the functional activity of Myosin Id by modulating various signaling pathways intrinsic to Myosin Id's regulation. Calmodulin serves as a pivotal activator by binding to Myosin Id in a calcium-dependent manner, enabling the subsequent phosphorylation by myosin light chain kinase (MLCK), which is essential for Myosin Id's motor activity. Conversely, PIP2 binds directly to Myosin Id, modulating its conformation and thus enhancing ATPase activity, which is critical for its role in actin-based motility. Forskolin, through cAMP elevation, and A23187, by increasing intracellular calcium levels, both lead to the activation of kinases like PKA and MLCK, respectively.
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LY 294002 | 154447-36-6 | sc-201426 sc-201426A | 5 mg 25 mg | $121.00 $392.00 | 148 | |
LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor. By inhibiting PI3K, LY294002 can shift the balance of cellular signaling towards pathways that activate Myosin Id, as PI3K inhibition can lead to PKA activation. | ||||||
Wortmannin | 19545-26-7 | sc-3505 sc-3505A sc-3505B | 1 mg 5 mg 20 mg | $66.00 $219.00 $417.00 | 97 | |
Wortmannin is also an inhibitor of PI3K. Similar to LY294002, its inhibition of PI3K can indirectly enhance the activation of Myosin Id by promoting alternative signaling pathways such as those mediated by PKA. |