Date published: 2025-9-12

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OR56A3 Inhibitors

OR56A3, a member of the olfactory receptor gene family, is a part of the sophisticated and diverse system that organisms utilize to detect and interpret a multitude of chemical signals from their environment. The expression of OR56A3, like that of many genes, is subject to a complex network of regulatory mechanisms which ensure that the levels of the corresponding protein are appropriately maintained in response to physiological needs. Scientific inquiry into the modulation of gene expression is a fundamental aspect of modern biological research, and the study of OR56A3 is no exception. Chemical compounds with the capacity to downregulate the expression of OR56A3 could provide valuable insight into the regulatory pathways that govern olfactory receptor gene expression. These compounds may influence the transcriptional or post-transcriptional processes, potentially leading to a deeper understanding of the nuanced genetic control mechanisms that orchestrate the expression of this particular olfactory receptor. A variety of chemical compounds have been identified that could potentially inhibit the expression of OR56A3, each operating through distinct molecular mechanisms. Certain compounds, such as histone deacetylase inhibitors, might downregulate OR56A3 by modifying chromatin structure, thereby affecting gene accessibility to transcriptional machinery. Other inhibitors may interfere with the transcription process itself; for example, transcription inhibitors that bind to DNA could stymie RNA polymerase action. Still others could exert their effects post-transcriptionally, by hindering mRNA translation or stability, thereby reducing the overall levels of OR56A3 protein. The study of these compounds and their inhibitory effects is not only key to uncovering the fundamental aspects of gene regulation but also contributes to a broader comprehension of the intricate molecular dance that underlies the functionality of the olfactory system. Each inhibitor provides a unique lens through which to observe the modulation of OR56A3, offering a pathway to dissect the elaborate control mechanisms that nature employs to govern gene expression.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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)

Trichostatin A could induce hyperacetylation of histones at the promoter region of OR56A3, which may lead to a more relaxed chromatin state that paradoxically reduces access for transcriptional machinery, thereby downregulating OR56A3 expression.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

By inhibiting the activity of DNA methyltransferases, 5-Azacytidine can cause a decrease in DNA methylation at the OR56A3 gene locus, which might suppress the initiation of transcription and lead to a decrease in OR56A3 mRNA synthesis.

Mithramycin A

18378-89-7sc-200909
1 mg
$54.00
6
(1)

Mithramycin A binds tightly to GC-rich DNA sequences in the promoter regions of certain genes. If the OR56A3 gene has such regions, this binding could obstruct the assembly of transcriptional complexes, resulting in reduced OR56A3 transcription.

Actinomycin D

50-76-0sc-200906
sc-200906A
sc-200906B
sc-200906C
sc-200906D
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$73.00
$238.00
$717.00
$2522.00
$21420.00
53
(3)

Actinomycin D may intercalate into DNA and sterically hinder RNA polymerase movement along the DNA template, which would reduce transcriptional elongation of the OR56A3 gene, leading to lower levels of OR56A3 mRNA and protein.

Rapamycin

53123-88-9sc-3504
sc-3504A
sc-3504B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$62.00
$155.00
$320.00
233
(4)

Rapamycin (Sirolimus) specifically inhibits mTORC1 signaling, which is crucial for cap-dependent translation initiation. This inhibition could lead to a general decrease in protein synthesis, including a reduction in the translation of existing OR56A3 mRNA molecules.

Gefitinib

184475-35-2sc-202166
sc-202166A
sc-202166B
sc-202166C
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
5 g
$62.00
$112.00
$214.00
$342.00
74
(2)

By blocking EGFR tyrosine kinase activity, Gefitinib could suppress downstream signaling pathways that may be involved in the transcriptional upregulation of OR56A3, thereby decreasing its expression.

Quercetin

117-39-5sc-206089
sc-206089A
sc-206089E
sc-206089C
sc-206089D
sc-206089B
100 mg
500 mg
100 g
250 g
1 kg
25 g
$11.00
$17.00
$108.00
$245.00
$918.00
$49.00
33
(2)

Quercetin is known to have antioxidant properties and can inhibit the phosphorylation of signaling molecules. This could lead to a downregulation of OR56A3 expression if the gene is normally upregulated by oxidative stress or related signaling cascades.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$36.00
$68.00
$107.00
$214.00
$234.00
$862.00
$1968.00
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(1)

Curcumin has been shown to downregulate the expression of certain genes by inhibiting nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB). If NF-κB is involved in the upregulation of OR56A3, curcumin could reduce OR56A3 expression.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$60.00
$185.00
$365.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol could enhance the deacetylase activity of SIRT1 on histones at the OR56A3 promoter. Enhanced deacetylation may lead to tighter chromatin compaction and, thus, a decrease in OR56A3 gene transcription.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$121.00
$392.00
148
(1)

LY 294002 inhibits phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), potentially leading to reduced phosphorylation and activation of downstream proteins involved in cell survival and growth, including pathways that might otherwise upregulate OR56A3 expression.