Neugrin activators refer to a category of chemical compounds that influence the activity of a specific protein known as neugrin, which is part of the intricate network of proteins regulating various cellular processes. The precise biological function of neugrin is determined by its structure and the cellular context in which it is expressed. Neugrin activators, by definition, interact with this protein to modulate its activity, which can lead to a cascade of intracellular events. These activators typically bind to neugrin at certain sites, which may induce a conformational change in the protein's structure, enhancing its natural activity. The mechanisms by which neugrin activators exert their effects involve complex biochemical pathways and can vary depending on the specific chemical structure of the activator and the type of neugrin isoform they target.
The chemical diversity of neugrin activators is vast, with molecules ranging from small organic compounds to larger biopolymers. The design of these molecules takes into account the three-dimensional architecture of neugrin, aiming to achieve a high degree of specificity and potency in their action. This specificity is critical, as it dictates the selectivity of the activator for its target, minimizing off-target interactions that could affect other proteins. The molecular interaction between neugrin and its activators often involves typical non-covalent bonds, such as hydrogen bonds, ionic interactions, and hydrophobic effects. These interactions are fine-tuned to ensure that the activators are effective in their role of modulating neugrin activity. The study of neugrin and its activators encompasses various disciplines, including biochemistry, molecular biology, and chemistry, which all contribute to a deeper understanding of how these compounds interact at an atomic level and the consequences of such interactions on the protein's function.
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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 | $76.00 $150.00 $725.00 $1385.00 $2050.00 | 73 | |
Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, which increases intracellular cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Elevated cAMP activates PKA, which can phosphorylate and enhance the activity of neugrin by promoting its role in neuronal growth and regeneration. | ||||||
D-erythro-Sphingosine-1-phosphate | 26993-30-6 | sc-201383 sc-201383D sc-201383A sc-201383B sc-201383C | 1 mg 2 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg | $162.00 $316.00 $559.00 $889.00 $1693.00 | 7 | |
Sphingosine-1-phosphate is a bioactive lipid that activates S1P receptors, leading to downstream signaling events that can enhance neugrin function in neuroprotection and axonal growth. | ||||||
Rolipram | 61413-54-5 | sc-3563 sc-3563A | 5 mg 50 mg | $75.00 $212.00 | 18 | |
Rolipram is a selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), which prevents the breakdown of cAMP, thereby indirectly increasing cAMP levels and enhancing PKA activity. This results in the activation of pathways involving neugrin-related neuroplasticity processes. | ||||||
VPC 23019 | 449173-19-7 | sc-362817 | 10 mg | $357.00 | 4 | |
VPC-23019 is an antagonist of S1P receptors, which can lead to a compensatory upregulation of receptor function and downstream signaling, potentially enhancing neugrin-mediated axonal growth and repair mechanisms. | ||||||
Docosa-4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z-hexaenoic Acid (22:6, n-3) | 6217-54-5 | sc-200768 sc-200768A sc-200768B sc-200768C sc-200768D | 100 mg 1 g 10 g 50 g 100 g | $92.00 $206.00 $1744.00 $7864.00 $16330.00 | 11 | |
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that can integrate into neuronal membranes, influencing membrane fluidity and associated signaling pathways, thereby potentially enhancing neugrin's role in neuroprotection and anti-inflammatory responses. | ||||||
Tianeptine | 66981-73-5 | sc-213044 sc-213044A | 10 mg 50 mg | $250.00 $422.00 | ||
Tianeptine is an atypical antidepressant that can enhance the reuptake of serotonin, indirectly leading to changes in synaptic plasticity and neuronal resilience, which may augment the activity of neugrin in mood regulation and cognitive functions. | ||||||
N-Acetyl-5-hydroxytryptamine | 1210-83-9 | sc-202716 sc-202716A | 10 mg 50 mg | $20.00 $102.00 | ||
N-Acetylserotonin, a precursor of melatonin, acts as a TrkB agonist, which can lead to neurotrophic signaling that enhances neugrin's involvement in circadian rhythm regulation and mood stabilization. | ||||||
Pregnenolone sulfate sodium salt | 1852-38-6 | sc-301609 | 50 mg | $97.00 | 2 | |
Pregnenolone sulfate is a neurosteroid that can potentiate NMDA receptor function, potentially augmenting neugrin's activity in synaptic potentiation and neuroprotection. | ||||||