NDH II Inhibitors
NDH II inhibitors comprise a diverse array of chemicals that interfere with the function of NADH dehydrogenase II, a key component of the bacterial electron transport chain. Among the inhibitors listed, DCMU, Piericidin A, Rotenone, and Atpenin A5 directly target the electron transport chain components, disrupting electron flow and ATP synthesis. DCMU specifically inhibits photosynthetic electron transport in chloroplasts, affecting NDH II by impeding proton gradient generation crucial for ATP production during photosynthesis. Additionally, compounds such as Capsaicin, Amyl Nitrite, and Methoxyacetic Acid indirectly impact NDH II by influencing mitochondrial electron transport. Capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers, inhibits mitochondrial complex I, affecting NDH II through functional similarities between the two complexes. Amyl Nitrite alters cellular oxygen availability, indirectly impacting NDH II by perturbing mitochondrial electron transport and redox balance.
Moreover, Menadione, Antimycin A, and Myxothiazol act as inhibitors of mitochondrial complex III, with effects extending to NDH II due to shared functional features. These compounds disrupt electron transport and ATP synthesis, indirectly influencing NDH II by altering cellular redox balance and perturbing electron flow dynamics. TTFA (Thenoyltrifluoroacetone) and HQNO inhibit mitochondrial complex II and bacterial ubiquinol oxidase, respectively. Their impact on NDH II is indirect, affecting electron transport chain dynamics and cellular redox balance. In summary, NDH II inhibitors operate through various mechanisms, either directly targeting the electron transport chain components or indirectly influencing NDH II through perturbations in mitochondrial electron transport and redox balance.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Antimycin A | 1397-94-0 | sc-202467 sc-202467A sc-202467B sc-202467C | 5 mg 10 mg 1 g 3 g | $55.00 $63.00 $1675.00 $4692.00 | 51 | |
A natural compound that can inhibit NDH-II, impacting the electron transport chain in bacterial cells. | ||||||
Piericidin A | 2738-64-9 | sc-202287 | 2 mg | $291.00 | 24 | |
Piericidin A is an antibiotic that acts as a potent inhibitor of NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase, which includes NDH II. It disrupts the electron transport chain by binding to the quinone-binding site, preventing the transfer of electrons and inhibiting the enzymatic activity of NDH II. | ||||||
Rotenone | 83-79-4 | sc-203242 sc-203242A | 1 g 5 g | $89.00 $259.00 | 41 | |
Rotenone is a natural compound and an inhibitor of mitochondrial complex I, which shares similarities with NDH II. By disrupting complex I function, rotenone indirectly affects the overall electron transport chain, leading to decreased electron flow and ATP synthesis. This indirectly inhibits NDH II activity by perturbing the electron transport chain dynamics. | ||||||
Capsaicin | 404-86-4 | sc-3577 sc-3577C sc-3577D sc-3577A | 50 mg 250 mg 500 mg 1 g | $96.00 $160.00 $240.00 $405.00 | 26 | |
Capsaicin, an active component of chili peppers, has been identified as an inhibitor of mitochondrial complex I. Given the functional parallels between complex I and NDH II, capsaicin's inhibitory effects on complex I may extend to NDH II, disrupting electron transport and impacting cellular redox balance. | ||||||
Atpenin A5 | 119509-24-9 | sc-202475 sc-202475A sc-202475B sc-202475C | 250 µg 1 mg 10 mg 50 mg | $195.00 $540.00 $2905.00 $12885.00 | 17 | |
Atpenin A5 is a specific inhibitor of mitochondrial complex II. Since NDH II shares functional similarities with complex II, Atpenin A5 disrupts electron transport in both complexes, leading to a decrease in proton motive force and ATP synthesis. | ||||||
Vitamin K3 | 58-27-5 | sc-205990B sc-205990 sc-205990A sc-205990C sc-205990D | 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g 500 g | $26.00 $36.00 $47.00 $136.00 $455.00 | 3 | |
Vitamin K3 acts as a redox cycling agent and can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). By inducing oxidative stress, Vitamin K3 can disrupt mitochondrial electron transport, affecting NDH II indirectly through perturbations in the cellular redox environment and electron flow dynamics. | ||||||
Myxothiazol | 76706-55-3 | sc-507550 | 1 mg | $148.00 | ||
Myxothiazol is a natural compound that inhibits mitochondrial complex III. Given the similarities between complex III and NDH II, myxothiazol disrupts electron transport and ATP synthesis, indirectly affecting NDH II by altering cellular redox balance and perturbing electron flow dynamics. | ||||||
2-Thenoyltrifluoroacetone | 326-91-0 | sc-251801 | 5 g | $37.00 | 1 | |
TTFA is an inhibitor of mitochondrial complex II, and its effects on electron transport in complex II can be extended to NDH II due to functional similarities. By disrupting electron flow and proton motive force generation, TTFA indirectly influences NDH II activity and overall cellular redox balance, affecting the electron transport chain dynamics. | ||||||