Ovol2 activators can be classified into different categories based on their biochemical properties and the specific signaling pathways they influence to enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. Ovol2, which stands for ovo-like zinc finger 2, is a transcription factor that plays a role in the regulation of gene expression in various biological processes including differentiation and development. Given the nature of transcription factors, the activation of Ovol2 would involve the modulation of its DNA-binding activity, its stabilization, its expression levels, or the enhancement of its interaction with other co-factors and elements of the transcriptional machinery.
The direct activators of transcription factors like Ovol2 could be small molecules that bind to the protein and induce a conformational change that increases its affinity for DNA or its ability to recruit the necessary transcriptional co-activators. Indirect activators might function by upregulating the expression of Ovol2, perhaps through the activation of signaling pathways that lead to the increased transcription of the Ovol2 gene. Alternatively, they could inhibit the action of repressors of Ovol2, thereby freeing Ovol2 to bind to DNA and activate gene expression. Understanding the role of Ovol2 in the regulation of gene expression is an active area of research. Ovol2 is known to be involved in the control of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), a process important in development and wound healing, as well as in the regulation of cell differentiation. By influencing the activity of Ovol2, researchers can study the pathways it controls and the effects of its modulation on cellular processes. These insights can lead to a deeper understanding of fundamental biological mechanisms and the complexity of gene regulation networks.
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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 directly increases the intracellular levels of cAMP, a secondary messenger that enhances the signaling of pathways that Ovol2 is involved in. Higher cAMP levels can enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. | ||||||
8-Bromo-cAMP | 76939-46-3 | sc-201564 sc-201564A | 10 mg 50 mg | $97.00 $224.00 | 30 | |
8-Br-cAMP is a cell-permeable cAMP analog that increases intracellular cAMP levels, enhancing the signaling pathways involving Ovol2 and thereby boosts its functional activity. | ||||||
Genistein | 446-72-0 | sc-3515 sc-3515A sc-3515B sc-3515C sc-3515D sc-3515E sc-3515F | 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g 10 g 25 g 100 g | $26.00 $92.00 $120.00 $310.00 $500.00 $908.00 $1821.00 | 46 | |
Genistein is an activator of protein tyrosine kinase (PTK). This leads to the phosphorylation of downstream proteins involved in pathways that Ovol2 functions in, thereby enhancing its activity. | ||||||
Capsaicin | 404-86-4 | sc-3577 sc-3577C sc-3577D sc-3577A | 50 mg 250 mg 500 mg 1 g | $94.00 $173.00 $255.00 $423.00 | 26 | |
Capsaicin activates TRPV1 channels, sparking a cellular response that logically triggers signaling events leading to the activation of Ovol2. | ||||||
Diazoxide | 364-98-7 | sc-200980 | 1 g | $300.00 | 5 | |
Diazoxide opens ATP-sensitive potassium channels, which can induce hyperpolarization. This alteration of membrane potential can logically trigger signaling events that lead to the activation of Ovol2. | ||||||
Glyburide (Glibenclamide) | 10238-21-8 | sc-200982 sc-200982A sc-200982D sc-200982B sc-200982C | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g 500 g | $45.00 $60.00 $115.00 $170.00 $520.00 | 36 | |
Glibenclamide inhibits ATP-sensitive potassium channels, which can cause a depolarization of the membrane. This change can logically trigger signaling events that lead to the activation of Ovol2. | ||||||
Zinc | 7440-66-6 | sc-213177 | 100 g | $47.00 | ||
Zinc Pyrithione inhibits zinc transporter proteins and increases the intracellular concentration of zinc ions, a known modulator of pathways that Ovol2 is involved in. This can enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. | ||||||
Quercetin | 117-39-5 | sc-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 | |
Quercetin is a flavonoid known to affect multiple signaling pathways, including ones that Ovol2 is involved in. By influencing these pathways, Quercetin can enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. | ||||||
Resveratrol | 501-36-0 | sc-200808 sc-200808A sc-200808B | 100 mg 500 mg 5 g | $60.00 $185.00 $365.00 | 64 | |
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound that influences sirtuin proteins, which are involved in the same pathways as Ovol2. By activating these proteins, Resveratrol can enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-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 | 47 | |
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound known to influence a wide range of cellular pathways, including those that Ovol2 is involved in. By modulating these pathways, curcumin can enhance the functional activity of Ovol2. |