Date published: 2025-10-30

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Per 2 Activators

Per 2 activators are a spectrum of chemical compounds that advance the functional activity of Per 2 by targeting several signaling mechanisms and epigenetic modifications. Forskolin, by elevating cAMP, and Sildenafil Citrate, by enhancing cGMP, both contribute to the phosphorylation and stabilization of Per 2, a critical element in the circadian rhythm control. Lithium Chloride's inhibition of GSK-3β prevents the phosphorylation and subsequent degradation of Per 2, thereby bolstering its activity. In the realm of epigenetic influence, Trichostatin A and Sodium Butyrate impede histone deacetylases, leading to a transcriptionally open state at the PER2 locus and thus amplifying Per 2 expression. Complementarily, 5-Azacytidine reduces DNA methylation at the PER2 gene, further facilitating its transcription and the resultant protein's activities.

Resveratrol and Nicotinamide Riboside, by activating SIRT1, promote the deacetylation and activation of Per 2, fine-tuning circadian oscillations. Curcumin's supportive role in the CLOCK-BMAL1 complex formation indirectly potentiates Per 2 function, vital for the circadian feedback loop. Additionally, Retinoic Acid's interaction with its receptors may enhance PER2 gene expression, indirectly promoting Per 2 activity. Sulforaphane induces Nrf2, leading to a reduction in oxidative stress that can negatively impact Per 2 stability, thus indirectly supporting its function.

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Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-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
(3)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, increasing the levels of cAMP. Elevated cAMP enhances the Per 2 by promoting phosphorylation events that are crucial for its stability and nuclear translocation.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium chloride inhibits GSK-3β, which can phosphorylate and destabilize Per 2. Inhibition of GSK-3β stabilizes Per 2, thereby enhancing its activity.

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 is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that can lead to the hyperacetylation of histones near the PER2 gene, resulting in enhanced chromatin accessibility and subsequent elevated function of Per 2.

5-Azacytidine

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

5-Azacytidine is a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor that may induce hypomethylation of the DNA at the PER2 gene locus, enhancing its transcription and indirectly increasing the activity of Per 2.

Resveratrol

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

Resveratrol activates SIRT1, which can deacetylate and positively regulate the function of Per 2, leading to enhanced circadian rhythm regulation.

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
47
(1)

Curcumin has been shown to influence circadian rhythm through modulation of CLOCK and BMAL1 interaction; it may enhance Per 2 activity by stabilizing the circadian loop where Per 2 is a crucial component.

Nicotinamide riboside

1341-23-7sc-507345
10 mg
$411.00
(0)

Nicotinamide riboside increases NAD+ levels, which is a substrate for SIRT1. SIRT1 can then positively regulate Per 2 by deacetylation, leading to enhanced function.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$65.00
$319.00
$575.00
$998.00
28
(1)

Retinoic Acid can influence circadian gene expression by binding to retinoic acid receptors that interact with the regulatory elements of PER2, potentially enhancing Per 2 activity.

D,L-Sulforaphane

4478-93-7sc-207495A
sc-207495B
sc-207495C
sc-207495
sc-207495E
sc-207495D
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
1 g
10 g
250 mg
$150.00
$286.00
$479.00
$1299.00
$8299.00
$915.00
22
(1)

Sulforaphane activates Nrf2 which can lead to the antioxidant response element (ARE) driven expression of detoxifying enzymes. This can indirectly stabilize Per 2 by reducing oxidative stress that may destabilize it.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$30.00
$46.00
$82.00
$218.00
19
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Sodium butyrate is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that may increase histone acetylation at the PER2 gene, enhancing its expression and thus indirectly increasing Per 2 activity.