Date published: 2026-5-6

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RDH13 Activators

RDH13 Activators encompass a spectrum of chemical entities that indirectly promote the activity of RDH13 by interacting with various components of cellular metabolism and signaling pathways. The activators such as All-trans-retinoic acid and β-carotene engage with retinoid processing, either bybinding to nuclear receptors to modulate gene expression related to retinoid metabolism or by serving as precursors to retinal, the substrate of RDH13. This increased turnover of retinoids necessitates enhanced RDH13 activity to maintain homeostasis. Similarly, compounds like Citral and Retinol directly affect the substrate availability for RDH13, Citral by influencing the aldehyde balance and Retinol by being a direct substrate. On the other hand, cofactors and cellular environment modulators such as NAD+, Zinc, and α-Lipoic acid amplify RDH13's catalytic efficiency. NAD+ is crucial as a cofactor in the dehydrogenase reaction catalyzed by RDH13, Zinc may act as a structural stabilizer, and α-Lipoic acid contributes to the antioxidant defense, preserving RDH13's activity.

The functional enhancement of RDH13 is further supported by compounds that influence the cellular redox state, such as Resveratrol, Quercetin, and Sulforaphane. Resveratrol and Quercetin act on the NAD+/NADH ratio, a critical determinant of dehydrogenase enzymes' activity, including RDH13. Sulforaphane's activation of Nrf2 leads to an upregulation of antioxidant pathways, potentially creating a more favorable environment for RDH13 activity. Antioxidants like Lutein and Astaxanthin provide a protective effect, shielding RDH13 from oxidative damage and ensuring sustained enzymatic function. Collectively, these RDH13 Activators, through targeted biochemical interactions and cellular effects, facilitate the enhancement of RDH13's role in retinoid metabolism without directly influencing its expression levels or requiring direct binding to the enzyme.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

All-trans-retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A that binds to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs). This binding can affect the expression of genes involved in retinoid metabolism, thereby indirectly enhancing RDH13 activity by increasing the demand for its substrate or product.

β-Carotene

7235-40-7sc-202485
sc-202485A
sc-202485B
sc-202485C
1 g
25 g
50 g
5 kg
$80.00
$351.00
$621.00
$12791.00
5
(1)

β-carotene is a precursor of vitamin A. Upon cleavage, it forms retinal, a substrate for RDH13, thereby potentially increasing its activity by substrate availability.

Citral

5392-40-5sc-252620
1 kg
$212.00
(1)

Citral, an aldehyde found in lemon grass oil, can modulate aldehyde dehydrogenase activity. This might lead to an altered aldehyde-retinol ratio, indirectly enhancing RDH13 activity by affecting substrate availability.

NAD+, Free Acid

53-84-9sc-208084B
sc-208084
sc-208084A
sc-208084C
sc-208084D
sc-208084E
sc-208084F
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
5 kg
$57.00
$191.00
$302.00
$450.00
$1800.00
$3570.00
$10710.00
4
(2)

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a cofactor for many dehydrogenases, including RDH13. Increasing cellular NAD+ levels can enhance RDH13 activity by providing the necessary cofactor for its enzymatic action.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol is a polyphenol that can influence sirtuin activity and the cellular redox state. Through modulation of NAD+/NADH ratio, it could indirectly enhance RDH13 activity by affecting the enzyme's redox environment.

Quercetin

117-39-5sc-206089
sc-206089A
sc-206089E
sc-206089C
sc-206089D
sc-206089B
100 mg
500 mg
100 g
250 g
1 kg
25 g
$11.00
$17.00
$110.00
$250.00
$936.00
$50.00
33
(2)

Quercetin is a flavonoid known to modulate the activity of various enzymes involved in cellular redox balance. It could enhance RDH13 activity by optimizing the redox state that favors RDH13's catalytic action.

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
$153.00
$292.00
$489.00
$1325.00
$8465.00
$933.00
22
(1)

Sulforaphane is an isothiocyanate from cruciferous vegetables that activates Nrf2, a transcription factor that induces the expression of antioxidant enzymes. This activation could lead to an improved cellular environment for RDH13 activity.

Vitamin A

68-26-8sc-280187
sc-280187A
1 g
10 g
$385.00
$2654.00
(2)

Retinol is the alcohol form of vitamin A and a direct substrate of RDH13, thus its presence in the cell directly increases the activity of RDH13 by providing substrate.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc is a trace element that can act as a cofactor for RDH enzymes. While not directly linked to RDH13, zinc may enhance its activity by stabilizing the enzyme structure and function.

Xanthophyll

127-40-2sc-220391
sc-220391A
25 mg
100 mg
$250.00
$900.00
2
(1)

Lutein, a xanthophyll and an antioxidant, could protect RDH13 from oxidative damage, thereby maintaining its functional state and enhancing its activity indirectly.