Ribosomal Protein S2 Activators
Ribosomal Protein S2 Activators belong to a specific chemical class that plays a crucial role in cellular processes. These molecules are primarily involved in the regulation of ribosomal activity and protein synthesis within cells. Ribosomes are complex cellular structures responsible for translating the genetic code carried by mRNA (messenger RNA) into functional proteins. Ribosomal Protein S2 Activators, as the name suggests, are compounds that specifically target and modulate the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 (RPS2), an essential component of the ribosome.
Ribosomal Protein S2 is one of the numerous ribosomal proteins found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. It is a key player in the assembly and function of ribosomes. Ribosomal Protein S2 Activators are small molecules that bind to RPS2 and influence its interactions within the ribosome. By doing so, they can affect the rate and accuracy of protein synthesis. These activators may function as regulators of ribosomal activity, enhancing or inhibiting translation processes. Understanding the precise mechanisms by which Ribosomal Protein S2 Activators operate can provide valuable insights into the intricate machinery of protein synthesis within cells, shedding light on fundamental cellular biology processes and potentially offering new avenues for research and discovery in various fields of science.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Magnesium chloride | 7786-30-3 | sc-255260C sc-255260B sc-255260 sc-255260A | 10 g 25 g 100 g 500 g | $28.00 $35.00 $48.00 $125.00 | 2 | |
Magnesium ion is critical for ribosome assembly and stability; it acts by stabilizing the ribosomal structure which indirectly enhances the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 as part of the ribosomal complex. | ||||||
Spermidine | 124-20-9 | sc-215900 sc-215900B sc-215900A | 1 g 25 g 5 g | $57.00 $607.00 $176.00 | ||
Spermidine facilitates ribosomal RNA folding and ribosome biogenesis. As Ribosomal Protein S2 is integral to the ribosome, spermidine indirectly enhances its activity by ensuring proper ribosome assembly. | ||||||
Ammonium Sulfate | 7783-20-2 | sc-29085A sc-29085 sc-29085B sc-29085C sc-29085D sc-29085E | 500 g 1 kg 2 kg 5 kg 10 kg 22.95 kg | $11.00 $21.00 $31.00 $41.00 $61.00 $102.00 | 9 | |
Ammonium sulfate is used to stabilize the ribosomal particles during purification, indirectly enhancing the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 by maintaining the integrity of the ribosome structure it is part of. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
GTP is involved in the translocation step of protein synthesis; it enhances the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 by providing the energy required for the ribosome to move along the mRNA, a fundamental step in translation where Ribosomal Protein S2 is actively involved. | ||||||
K-252a | 99533-80-9 | sc-200517 sc-200517B sc-200517A | 100 µg 500 µg 1 mg | $129.00 $214.00 $498.00 | 19 | |
K-252a is a kinase inhibitor which can indirectly enhance the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 by inhibiting kinases that phosphorylate ribosomal proteins, potentially altering their function and interactions within the ribosome. | ||||||
Erythromycin | 114-07-8 | sc-204742 sc-204742A sc-204742B sc-204742C | 5 g 25 g 100 g 1 kg | $57.00 $245.00 $831.00 $1331.00 | 4 | |
Erythromycin binds to the 50S subunit and inhibits translocation. By influencing this step in protein synthesis, it indirectly affects the activity of Ribosomal Protein S2 which is part of the ribosomal machinery. | ||||||