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PKN Inhibitors

nhibitors of PKN comprise a diverse range of compounds, primarily targeting upstream regulators or the kinase itself. Among these inhibitors, staurosporine is a well-known kinase inhibitor that can inhibit PKN by competing with its ATP binding site, which is a common mechanism of action for kinase inhibitors. G 6983 and bisindolylmaleimide I inhibit PKC, which is upstream of PKN and crucial for its activation. By inhibiting PKC, these compounds indirectly decrease PKN activity.Compounds like sphingosine and calphostin C target PKC directly and are known to inhibit various isoforms of this kinase, thus potentially reducing PKN activation downstream. LY333531 and enzastaurin are more selective in their inhibition of PKCβ isoforms, which could have consequences for PKN signaling due to the kinase's reliance on PKC for phosphorylation and subsequent activation. Rottlerin, though controversial in its specificity, has been used to inhibit PKCδ and thus could play a role in modulating PKN activity. Balanol and ruboxistaurin represent ATP-competitive and isoform-selective inhibitory approaches, respectively, adding to the toolkit of compounds that can modulate PKN activity through its signaling cascade.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

K-252a

99533-80-9sc-200517
sc-200517B
sc-200517A
100 µg
500 µg
1 mg
$129.00
$214.00
$498.00
19
(2)

K-252a is a potent modulator of pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2), characterized by its ability to disrupt the enzyme's conformational dynamics. By selectively binding to specific allosteric sites, K-252a alters the dimer-tetramer transition, enhancing PKM2's catalytic efficiency. This compound's unique interaction profile promotes a more favorable substrate orientation, thereby accelerating reaction kinetics and influencing metabolic regulation in cellular environments.

Staurosporine

62996-74-1sc-3510
sc-3510A
sc-3510B
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$82.00
$153.00
$396.00
113
(4)

A broad-spectrum kinase inhibitor that can inhibit PKN by competing with ATP binding, thus blocking its catalytic activity.

Gö 6983

133053-19-7sc-203432
sc-203432A
sc-203432B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$105.00
$299.00
$474.00
15
(1)

A pan-PKC inhibitor that can reduce PKN phosphorylation and activation by inhibiting PKC, which is known to phosphorylate and activate PKN.

Bisindolylmaleimide I (GF 109203X)

133052-90-1sc-24003A
sc-24003
1 mg
5 mg
$105.00
$242.00
36
(1)

Another PKC inhibitor that can indirectly inhibit PKN by preventing PKC-mediated phosphorylation, which is essential for PKN activation.

D-erythro-Sphingosine

123-78-4sc-3546
sc-3546A
sc-3546B
sc-3546C
sc-3546D
sc-3546E
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
5 g
10 g
$90.00
$194.00
$510.00
$2448.00
$9384.00
$15300.00
2
(2)

A natural inhibitor of PKC; by inhibiting PKC, sphingosine may reduce PKN activity given the dependence of PKN on PKC for activation.

LY-333,531 Hydrochloride

169939-93-9sc-364215
sc-364215A
1 mg
5 mg
$94.00
$287.00
6
(2)

A selective inhibitor of PKCβ isoforms, which could indirectly decrease PKN activation if PKN is downstream of PKCβ.

Enzastaurin

170364-57-5sc-364488
sc-364488A
sc-364488B
10 mg
50 mg
200 mg
$259.00
$612.00
$1721.00
3
(1)

Originally developed as a PKCβ inhibitor, it could also reduce PKN activity through PKCβ-dependent pathways.

Rottlerin

82-08-6sc-3550
sc-3550B
sc-3550A
sc-3550C
sc-3550D
sc-3550E
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
1 g
5 g
20 g
$84.00
$166.00
$302.00
$2091.00
$5212.00
$16657.00
51
(2)

Often considered a PKCδ inhibitor, rottlerin can decrease PKN activity by inhibiting PKCδ or other kinases in PKN signaling pathways.

Calphostin C

121263-19-2sc-3545
sc-3545A
100 µg
1 mg
$343.00
$1642.00
20
(1)

A potent PKC inhibitor sensitive to light; can indirectly inhibit PKN by reducing PKC-mediated phosphorylation.

GR24

76974-79-3sc-506577
250 µg
$241.00
(0)

An ATP-competitive inhibitor of PKC, which could also inhibit PKN activity by preventing PKC from phosphorylating and activating PKN.