PAC-1 Activators
Common PAC-1 Activators include, but are not limited to Anisomycin CAS 22862-76-6, Lipopolysaccharide, E. coli O55:B5 CAS 93572-42-0, PMA CAS 16561-29-8, U-0126 CAS 109511-58-2 and Hydrogen Peroxide CAS 7722-84-1.
PAC-1, also known as Dual Specificity Phosphatase 2 (DUSP2), is an enzyme that belongs to the dual specificity protein phosphatase subfamily. These phosphatases are known to remove phosphate groups from phosphorylated tyrosine and threonine residues. By its nature, DUSP2 plays a crucial role in the regulation of cellular processes, specifically in the MAP kinase pathways, which are involved in a multitude of cellular functions including differentiation, proliferation, and response to external stimuli.
PAC-1 Activators constitute a category of chemical compounds designed to enhance the activity of the DUSP2 enzyme. The action of these activators can lead to an elevated dephosphorylation of target proteins within the MAP kinase pathways. This, in turn, can modulate the pathways, attenuating or enhancing specific cellular responses. Given the central role of MAP kinase pathways in cellular functions, the regulation of DUSP2's activity has vast implications. For instance, by affecting the activity of DUSP2, one might influence the cellular response to stress, growth factors, or other stimuli. The design and study of DUSP2 activators thus represent a promising avenue in understanding the intricate balance of cellular signaling and its modulation. The understanding and manipulation of these activators can provide valuable insights into the cellular decision-making processes and the underlying biochemistry that drives them.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anisomycin | 22862-76-6 | sc-3524 sc-3524A | 5 mg 50 mg | $99.00 $259.00 | 36 | |
Anisomycin is a known activator of the MAP kinase pathway, potentially leading to an increased expression of PAC-1 as a feedback mechanism. | ||||||
Lipopolysaccharide, E. coli O55:B5 | 93572-42-0 | sc-221855 sc-221855A sc-221855B sc-221855C | 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg 500 mg | $98.00 $171.00 $425.00 $1560.00 | 12 | |
LPS is a bacterial endotoxin that induces inflammatory signaling, which might stimulate the MAP kinase pathway and subsequently the expression of PAC-1. | ||||||
PMA | 16561-29-8 | sc-3576 sc-3576A sc-3576B sc-3576C sc-3576D | 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $41.00 $132.00 $214.00 $500.00 $948.00 | 119 | |
PMA activates PKC and can modulate MAP kinase signaling, potentially influencing PAC-1 expression. | ||||||
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $31.00 $61.00 $95.00 | 28 | |
As an inducer of oxidative stress, hydrogen peroxide might affect MAP kinase signaling and subsequently modulate PAC-1 expression. | ||||||
D-Sorbitol | 50-70-4 | sc-203278A sc-203278 | 100 g 1 kg | $29.00 $69.00 | ||
Sorbitol induces osmotic stress, which can activate the MAP kinase pathway and potentially lead to PAC-1 expression. | ||||||
Rosiglitazone | 122320-73-4 | sc-202795 sc-202795A sc-202795C sc-202795D sc-202795B | 25 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g | $120.00 $326.00 $634.00 $947.00 $1259.00 | 38 | |
By modulating cellular responses and signaling, rosiglitazone might indirectly influence PAC-1 expression. | ||||||
AICAR | 2627-69-2 | sc-200659 sc-200659A sc-200659B | 50 mg 250 mg 1 g | $65.00 $280.00 $400.00 | 48 | |
AICAR affects cellular energy pathways and can modulate various signaling pathways, potentially influencing PAC-1 expression. | ||||||
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 | $37.00 $69.00 $109.00 $218.00 $239.00 $879.00 $1968.00 | 47 | |
Curcumin modulates a variety of cellular pathways, potentially affecting MAP kinase signaling and PAC-1 expression. | ||||||