Date published: 2026-6-2

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PACT Activators

The class of chemicals known as PACT Activators comprises a diverse array of compounds that can directly or indirectly modulate the activity of PACT, a protein crucial for antiviral defense and RNA processing. Among these activators, Resveratrol stands out as an indirect modulator, influencing PACT through the SIRT1/AMPK pathway. Resveratrol enhances SIRT1 activity, leading to AMPK activation, which can subsequently impact cellular processes associated with PACT. Forskolin, another activator, indirectly stimulates PACT by elevating cAMP levels through adenylate cyclase activation, influencing the PKA pathway. Poly I:C and Poly A:U are direct activators that bind to PACT's dsRNA-binding domain, triggering the RNA-dependent protein kinase (PKR) pathway. These direct activations significantly modulate cellular processes associated with PACT. 5-Azacytidine, a nucleoside analog, indirectly activates PACT by demethylating DNA, thus influencing gene expression related to PACT. Diindolylmethane (DIM) modulates the AhR pathway, indirectly activating PACT and impacting cellular responses.

2-Aminopurine is a direct activator that binds to PACT's dsRNA-binding domain, triggering the PKR pathway. Sodium Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, indirectly activates PACT by inhibiting HDACs, influencing histone acetylation and gene expression associated with PACT. 8-Bromo-cAMP, a cyclic AMP analog, indirectly activates PACT through the PKA pathway, modulating cellular processes related to PACT. Quercetin, a flavonoid, enhances PACT activity indirectly through the SIRT1/AMPK pathway. 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) influences RNA synthesis, indirectly impacting RNA processing and cellular responses related to PACT. Sodium Orthovanadate, a protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitor, indirectly activates PACT by modulating cellular phosphorylation events, influencing antiviral defense and RNA processing. In summary, the PACT Activators class reveals the diverse mechanisms through which various chemicals can influence PACT, shedding light on the intricate cellular responses associated with the modulation of this pivotal protein.

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Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol found in grapes and red wine. It activates PACT indirectly by influencing the SIRT1/AMPK pathway. Resveratrol enhances SIRT1 activity, leading to AMPK activation, which can modulate cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

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)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased cAMP levels. This elevation in cAMP can indirectly activate PACT through the PKA pathway. Forskolin-induced PKA activation can modulate cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

Polyinosinic acid - polycytidylic acid sodium salt, double-stranded

42424-50-0sc-204854
sc-204854A
10 mg
100 mg
$139.00
$663.00
2
(1)

Poly I:C is a synthetic double-stranded RNA that directly activates PACT by binding to its dsRNA-binding domain. This direct activation triggers the RNA-dependent protein kinase (PKR) pathway, influencing cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

5-Azacytidine

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

5-Azacytidine is a nucleoside analog that indirectly activates PACT by influencing DNA methylation. Its demethylating activity can modulate gene expression, including genes related to PACT, impacting cellular processes such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

3,3′-Diindolylmethane

1968-05-4sc-204624
sc-204624A
sc-204624B
sc-204624C
sc-204624D
sc-204624E
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
10 g
50 g
1 g
$37.00
$65.00
$89.00
$421.00
$681.00
$66.00
8
(1)

Diindolylmethane is a natural compound found in cruciferous vegetables. It indirectly activates PACT by modulating the AhR pathway. DIM activates AhR, leading to downstream effects that can influence cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

2-Aminopurine

452-06-2sc-287828
sc-287828A
100 mg
250 mg
$118.00
$185.00
(0)

2-Aminopurine is a purine analog that directly activates PACT by binding to its dsRNA-binding domain. This direct activation triggers the RNA-dependent protein kinase (PKR) pathway, influencing cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
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Sodium butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that indirectly activates PACT by influencing histone acetylation. Its ability to inhibit histone deacetylases (HDACs) can modulate gene expression, impacting cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

8-Bromo-cAMP

76939-46-3sc-201564
sc-201564A
10 mg
50 mg
$126.00
$328.00
30
(1)

8-Bromo-cAMP is a cyclic AMP analog that activates PACT indirectly through the PKA pathway. Its elevation of cAMP levels can modulate cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing, by activating PKA.

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
$110.00
$250.00
$936.00
$50.00
33
(2)

Quercetin is a flavonoid that indirectly activates PACT by influencing the SIRT1/AMPK pathway. Quercetin enhances SIRT1 activity, leading to AMPK activation, which can modulate cellular processes associated with PACT, such as antiviral defense and RNA processing.

Fluorouracil

51-21-8sc-29060
sc-29060A
1 g
5 g
$37.00
$152.00
11
(1)

Fluorouracil is a pyrimidine analog that indirectly activates PACT by influencing RNA synthesis. Its incorporation into RNA can affect RNA processing, including processes associated with PACT, impacting cellular responses related to antiviral defense and RNA processing.