Paxillin inhibitors represent a specific chemical class engineered to selectively target the functional attributes of paxillin, a scaffolding protein intricately involved in cellular adhesion, migration, and signaling processes. Within this chemical category, leupaxin, a closely related homolog of paxillin, is also a focal point for modulation. The primary objective of inhibitors within this class is to engage with paxillin, thereby exerting influence over its participation in the assembly of protein complexes at focal adhesions, and subsequently, in the mediation of intracellular signaling pathways.
Paxillin is an indispensable constituent of focal adhesion complexes, molecular structures that establish connections between the extracellular matrix and the cell's cytoskeleton. These complexes serve as pivotal hubs orchestrating cellular processes, including migration, adhesion, and mechanical sensing. Inhibitors designed to interact with paxillin hold the ability to impact the nuanced interplay between cells and their microenvironment, thereby influencing fundamental cellular behaviors and signaling cascades. By scrutinizing the intricate dynamics of cell adhesion, particularly through the lens of paxillin inhibitors, researchers gain valuable insights into the regulation of cellular responses to external stimuli. This avenue of scientific exploration contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of the molecular underpinnings governing cell behavior in diverse physiological and pathological contexts, laying the foundation for strategies to modulate cellular responses for scientific inquiries.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Simvastatin | 79902-63-9 | sc-200829 sc-200829A sc-200829B sc-200829C | 50 mg 250 mg 1 g 5 g | $30.00 $87.00 $132.00 $434.00 | 13 | |
A study has suggested that simvastatin can inhibit Paxillin phosphorylation and disrupt focal adhesion formation. | ||||||
SB 203580 | 152121-47-6 | sc-3533 sc-3533A | 1 mg 5 mg | $88.00 $342.00 | 284 | |
This compound is a specific inhibitor of p38 MAP kinase, which has been reported to affect Paxillin activity and cell migration. | ||||||
PX-866 | 502632-66-8 | sc-396764 sc-396764A | 1 mg 5 mg | $146.00 $282.00 | ||
A phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor that may have downstream effects on Paxillin signaling. | ||||||
PP 2 | 172889-27-9 | sc-202769 sc-202769A | 1 mg 5 mg | $92.00 $223.00 | 30 | |
A selective inhibitor of Src family kinases, which can indirectly impact Paxillin function. | ||||||
Farnesyl thiosalicylic acid | 162520-00-5 | sc-205322 sc-205322A | 1 mg 5 mg | $60.00 $80.00 | 15 | |
An inhibitor of Ras signaling, which can have downstream effects on Paxillin signaling pathways. | ||||||