Date published: 2026-2-22

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Nek8 Activators

Nek8 activators primarily interface with the intricate DNA damage response pathway. Agents like Cisplatin, Etoposide, Doxorubicin, and Camptothecin all act as DNA damaging agents, thereby inducing a cascade of cellular responses in which Nek8 becomes consequential. Specifically, DNA damaging agents like Cisplatin induce changes at the molecular level, catalyzing responses where Nek8 is vital for cell cycle checkpoint maintenance.

Another dimension of Nek8 activation arises from replication stress inducers such as Hydroxyurea, Aphidicolin, and Mimosine. These chemicals challenge DNA replication, thereby setting off a chain of responses where Nek8 serves as a sentinel. On the other hand, Forskolin and IBMX delineate the influence of cyclic AMP modulation on cellular processes, potentially bringing Nek8 into play, especially in contexts like cilia-associated signaling.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Cisplatin

15663-27-1sc-200896
sc-200896A
100 mg
500 mg
$138.00
$380.00
101
(4)

A DNA damaging agent, which can induce DNA damage response where Nek8 plays a role.

Hydroxyurea

127-07-1sc-29061
sc-29061A
5 g
25 g
$78.00
$260.00
18
(1)

Induces replication stress, which can influence the DNA damage response pathway and subsequently, Nek8 activity.

Etoposide (VP-16)

33419-42-0sc-3512B
sc-3512
sc-3512A
10 mg
100 mg
500 mg
$51.00
$231.00
$523.00
63
(1)

A topoisomerase II inhibitor that causes DNA double-strand breaks, potentially activating Nek8.

Aphidicolin

38966-21-1sc-201535
sc-201535A
sc-201535B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$84.00
$306.00
$1104.00
30
(3)

A DNA polymerase inhibitor inducing replication stress, which may influence Nek8 activation.

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-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
(3)

An activator of adenylate cyclase, impacting cAMP levels which can affect cellular processes involving Nek8, particularly in cilia-associated signaling.

IBMX

28822-58-4sc-201188
sc-201188B
sc-201188A
200 mg
500 mg
1 g
$260.00
$350.00
$500.00
34
(1)

A phosphodiesterase inhibitor raising intracellular cAMP levels which can indirectly activate pathways where Nek8 is active.

L-Mimosine

500-44-7sc-201536A
sc-201536B
sc-201536
sc-201536C
25 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
$36.00
$88.00
$220.00
$436.00
8
(2)

Induces replication stress, potentially influencing Nek8's role in the DNA damage response.

Camptothecin

7689-03-4sc-200871
sc-200871A
sc-200871B
50 mg
250 mg
100 mg
$58.00
$186.00
$94.00
21
(2)

An inhibitor of topoisomerase I leading to DNA breaks and potentially activating Nek8 through the DNA damage response.

Doxorubicin

23214-92-8sc-280681
sc-280681A
1 mg
5 mg
$176.00
$426.00
43
(3)

A DNA intercalating agent that induces DNA damage, potentially influencing the DNA damage response and Nek8 activation.