Proliferation Marker Activators pertain to a category of compounds that interact with and influence the expression or activity of proliferation markers in biological systems. Proliferation markers are molecules or proteins that are associated with and serve as indicators of cell growth and division. These markers are essential for understanding processes like tissue development, repair, and the regulation of cell populations in various organs and tissues throughout the body.
Within this chemical class, activators can have a broad range of effects on proliferation markers. Some compounds may enhance the expression or activity of these markers, while others might inhibit their function. Understanding how these activators affect proliferation markers is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of cell growth and differentiation. Researchers often employ these compounds in laboratory settings to study the mechanisms of cell division, tissue regeneration, and diseases associated with abnormal cell proliferation.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Bis(pinacolato)diboron | 73183-34-3 | sc-252467 sc-252467A | 1 g 5 g | $44.00 $82.00 | ||
PDGF is a potent mitogen for cells of mesenchymal origin, potentially upregulating proliferation markers. | ||||||
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 protein kinase C, leading to enhanced cell proliferation and increased expression of proliferation markers. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
By activating adenylate cyclase, forskolin increases cAMP levels, which can promote cell division and proliferation marker expression. | ||||||
Insulin | 11061-68-0 | sc-29062 sc-29062A sc-29062B | 100 mg 1 g 10 g | $156.00 $1248.00 $12508.00 | 82 | |
Insulin can have mitogenic effects, particularly in certain cell types, possibly boosting proliferation marker levels. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $63.00 $182.00 | 8 | |
Estrogens can stimulate the proliferation of hormone-responsive cells, potentially raising the levels of proliferation markers. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Glucocorticoids like dexamethasone can influence cell proliferation in certain contexts, affecting proliferation marker expression. | ||||||
Hydroxyurea | 127-07-1 | sc-29061 sc-29061A | 5 g 25 g | $78.00 $260.00 | 18 | |
Though often used to inhibit DNA synthesis, hydroxyurea can also stimulate the expression of proliferation markers in a stress response. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid affects cell growth and differentiation, and could potentially upregulate proliferation markers in certain cell types. | ||||||