Date published: 2026-4-28

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RORβ Activators

RORβ Activators are a group of chemicals that enhance the functional activity of RORβ primarily through influencing the retinoid X receptor (RXR), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs), and other ROR subtypes. These activators, which include RXR agonists such as bexarotene, fenretinide, LG100268, SR11237, and SR11253, bind to and activate RXR. RORβ can form heterodimers with RXR, and the activation of RXR can enhance the transcriptional activity of RORβ. Thus, by stimulating RXR, these compounds directly enhance the transcriptional activity of RORβ.

Moreover, RORβ Activators include PPARγ agonists like rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, and troglitazone. PPARγ can form heterodimers with RXR, which can then interact with RORβ. Activation of PPARγ can indirectly enhance RORβ activity through these interactions. RORβ Activators also include chemicals that act on RORα and RORγ, such as SR1001 and ursolic acid. The action on these receptors can shift the balance of ROR activity within the cell and indirectly enhance the activity of RORβ. Similarly, T0901317, an agonist of liver X receptors (LXRs) that also has off-target effects on RORs, can enhance RORβ activity indirectly through its action on these related receptors. Through these specific mechanisms, the compounds listed above can enhancethe functional activity of RORβ. Melatonin, a hormone known to regulate circadian rhythms, also falls under the category of RORβ Activators due to its regulatory effects on RORα and RORβ expression and activity in certain tissues. In this manner, melatonin can potentially lead to enhanced RORβ activity. This diverse group of RORβ Activators, therefore, influences a range of pathways and receptors that can directly or indirectly enhance RORβ activity. By targeting related receptors or shifting the balance of activity among ROR subtypes, these activators can have a substantial effect on RORβ activity. Through these varied mechanisms, the RORβ Activators serve as a significant tool in the study of RORβ and its associated pathways.

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Bexarotene

153559-49-0sc-217753
sc-217753A
10 mg
100 mg
$55.00
$250.00
6
(1)

Bexarotene is a retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist. RXR can form heterodimers with RORβ, and activation of RXR can enhance the transcriptional activity of RORβ.

SR 1001

1335106-03-0sc-507320
5 mg
$150.00
(0)

SR1001 is an agonist for RORα and RORγ. The action on these receptors can shift the balance of ROR activity within the cell and indirectly enhance the activity of RORβ.

Melatonin

73-31-4sc-207848
sc-207848A
sc-207848B
sc-207848C
sc-207848D
sc-207848E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
$65.00
$73.00
$218.00
$697.00
$1196.00
$3574.00
16
(2)

Melatonin is known to regulate RORα and RORβ expression and activity in certain tissues, potentially leading to enhanced RORβ activity.

Ursolic Acid

77-52-1sc-200383
sc-200383A
50 mg
250 mg
$56.00
$180.00
8
(1)

Ursolic acid has been reported to bind and activate RORα and RORγ, which could indirectly stimulate RORβ activity by shifting the balance of ROR activity within the cell.

T 0901317

293754-55-9sc-202824
sc-202824A
10 mg
50 mg
$89.00
$224.00
5
(1)

T0901317 is an agonist of liver X receptors (LXRs) that also has off-target effects on RORs. It can enhance RORβ activity indirectly through its action on these related receptors.

Rosiglitazone

122320-73-4sc-202795
sc-202795A
sc-202795C
sc-202795D
sc-202795B
25 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
5 g
$120.00
$326.00
$634.00
$947.00
$1259.00
38
(1)

Rosiglitazone is a PPARγ agonist. PPARγ can form heterodimers with RXR, which in turn can interact with RORβ. Activation of PPARγ can thus indirectly enhance RORβ activity.

Pioglitazone

111025-46-8sc-202289
sc-202289A
1 mg
5 mg
$55.00
$125.00
13
(1)

Similar to rosiglitazone, pioglitazone is a PPARγ agonist. Its activation of PPARγ can indirectly enhance RORβ activity through interactions with RXR.

4-Hydroxyphenylretinamide

65646-68-6sc-200900
sc-200900A
5 mg
25 mg
$104.00
$315.00
(0)

Fenretinide is a synthetic retinoid that can bind and activate RXR. Activation of RXR can lead to enhanced RORβ activity, as RXR can form heterodimers with RORβ.

CD 437

125316-60-1sc-202527
5 mg
$121.00
(1)

LG100268 is a selective RXR agonist. Activation of RXR by LG100268 can enhance RORβ activity, given the ability of RXR to heterodimerize with RORβ.

SR 11237

146670-40-8sc-296418
sc-296418A
5 mg
50 mg
$211.00
$877.00
(0)

SR11237 is an agonist of RXR. Its activation of RXR can lead to enhanced RORβ activity, as RXR can form heterodimers with RORβ.