Date published: 2026-4-24

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PSK2 Activators

PSK2 Activators is a term used to describe a specific class of chemical compounds that play a crucial role in modulating cellular processes within the human body. These activators are primarily associated with their ability to interact with the PSK2 protein, a significant player in various cellular functions. PSK2, short for "Protein Serine/Threonine Kinase 2," is an enzyme responsible for catalyzing the transfer of phosphate groups to specific serine and threonine residues of target proteins. This post-translational modification, known as phosphorylation, serves as a pivotal mechanism in regulating cellular signaling pathways.

Members of the PSK2 Activators class are characterized by their unique chemical structures, which allow them to bind to PSK2 with high affinity. This binding interaction leads to the activation of PSK2, triggering a cascade of downstream events within the cell. These downstream effects are wide-ranging and can include alterations in gene expression, changes in protein activity, and modifications to cellular processes such as cell growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. The activation of PSK2 by these compounds is crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis and responding to various extracellular signals, making them important players in cellular biology.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

PMA

16561-29-8sc-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
(6)

PMA is a classic PKC2 activator that mimics the action of diacylglycerol (DAG) and activates PKC2.

Bryostatin 1

83314-01-6sc-201407
10 µg
$245.00
9
(1)

Bryostatin-1 activates PKC2 by binding to its regulatory domain, similar to DAG, leading to PKC2 activation.

Ingenol

30220-46-3sc-202184
sc-202184A
sc-202184B
sc-202184C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$69.00
$305.00
$446.00
$1120.00
1
(1)

Ingenol activates PKC2 by interacting with its regulatory domain, inducing a conformational change in the enzyme.

Prostratin

60857-08-1sc-203422
sc-203422A
1 mg
5 mg
$141.00
$541.00
24
(2)

Prostratin activates PKC2 through its interaction with the regulatory domain, triggering PKC2 activation.

Sapintoxin D

80998-07-8sc-203254
sc-203254A
1 mg
5 mg
$62.00
$187.00
1
(1)

Sapintoxin D activates PKC2 by binding to its regulatory domain, similar to other PKC activators.

(−)-Indolactam V

90365-57-4sc-202182
sc-202182A
300 µg
1 mg
$175.00
$350.00
1
(1)

Indolactam V activates PKC2 by interacting with the regulatory domain, resulting in PKC2 activation.

4α-Phorbol 12,13-didecanoate

27536-56-7sc-201210
sc-201210A
1 mg
5 mg
$188.00
$676.00
3
(1)

This synthetic compound activates PKC2 by mimicking PMA's action, binding to the regulatory domain of PKC2.

Bryostatin 2

87745-28-6sc-202086
sc-202086A
10 µg
25 µg
$270.00
$750.00
1
(0)

Bryostatin-2 activates PKC2 by binding to its regulatory domain, triggering PKC2 activation.

Protopanaxatriol

34080-08-5sc-204866
sc-204866A
5 mg
10 mg
$180.00
$193.00
(0)

Protopanaxatriol activates PKC2, likely through interaction with the regulatory domain, initiating PKC2 activation.