The category of putrescine ABC transporter permease Inhibitors encompasses a diverse array of compounds that, rather than directly inhibiting the transporter, target cellular processes or signaling pathways that can indirectly influence the transporter's activity. This approach recognizes the transporter's role in polyamine metabolism and its importance in maintaining cellular homeostasis. By targeting mechanisms such as intracellular pH regulation, ionic gradients, and signaling pathways that may regulate the expression or function of the transporter, these inhibitors offer a means to modulate putrescine transport indirectly.
This methodology underscores the interconnectedness of cellular systems, where modulation of one component can lead to adjustments in seemingly unrelated processes. The selection of these compounds highlights the potential for strategic intervention in polyamine metabolism, suggesting that altering the activity of the putrescine ABC transporter can have broader implications for cell growth, differentiation, and response to stress. Through such exploration, these inhibitors not only facilitate a deeper understanding of the transporter's role within the cell but also underscore the broader principles of drug action, transport regulation, and the intricate balance of metabolic processes. This approach exemplifies the potential of indirect modulation as a strategy for investigating and potentially manipulating cellular functions, providing a foundation for further research into the mechanisms of transporter regulation and the role of polyamines in cellular physiology.
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Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Dicyclohexylamine | 101-83-7 | sc-234614 sc-234614A | 25 g 100 g | $25.00 $31.00 | ||
Competes with polyamines for transport, potentially inhibiting putrescine uptake. | ||||||
Bafilomycin A1 | 88899-55-2 | sc-201550 sc-201550A sc-201550B sc-201550C | 100 µg 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg | $96.00 $250.00 $750.00 $1428.00 | 280 | |
V-ATPase inhibitor, could alter intracellular pH, affecting transporter activity. | ||||||
Spermidine | 124-20-9 | sc-215900 sc-215900B sc-215900A | 1 g 25 g 5 g | $56.00 $595.00 $173.00 | ||
Another polyamine that may share transport pathways with putrescine and could similarly regulate transporter expression. | ||||||
Verapamil | 52-53-9 | sc-507373 | 1 g | $367.00 | ||
Calcium channel blocker, may indirectly influence polyamine transport mechanisms. | ||||||
Probenecid | 57-66-9 | sc-202773 sc-202773A sc-202773B sc-202773C | 1 g 5 g 25 g 100 g | $27.00 $38.00 $98.00 $272.00 | 28 | |
Inhibits organic anion transporters, potentially reducing putrescine efflux. | ||||||
L-Arginine | 74-79-3 | sc-391657B sc-391657 sc-391657A sc-391657C sc-391657D | 5 g 25 g 100 g 500 g 1 kg | $20.00 $30.00 $60.00 $215.00 $345.00 | 2 | |
It is metabolized to ornithine and urea, and could indirectly influence putrescine synthesis and transporter expression. | ||||||
Amiloride | 2609-46-3 | sc-337527 | 1 g | $290.00 | 7 | |
Inhibits Na+/H+ exchange, possibly affecting intracellular pH and transporter function. | ||||||
DL-Methionine | 59-51-8 | sc-397777 | 100 g | $44.00 | ||
Serves as a precursor in the aminopropylation step of polyamine biosynthesis and might affect transporter levels. | ||||||
Ouabain-d3 (Major) | sc-478417 | 1 mg | $506.00 | |||
Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase, potentially altering cellular ionic balance and affecting transporter activity. | ||||||
Monensin A | 17090-79-8 | sc-362032 sc-362032A | 5 mg 25 mg | $152.00 $515.00 | ||
Ionophore that disrupts Na+ gradients, could indirectly affect putrescine transport. |