Date published: 2026-5-17

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SETD6 Activators

SETD6, or SET Domain Containing 6, is a protein encoded by the SETD6 gene in humans. It belongs to the SET domain protein family, which is known for its involvement in histone modification and chromatin remodeling. Histone modifications play a critical role in regulating gene expression and DNA repair, influencing a wide range of cellular processes.SETD6 is characterized by its SET domain, a region involved in the methylation of histone proteins. Specifically, SETD6 acts as a histone methyltransferase that primarily targets histone H2A. It adds a methyl group to lysine 20 of histone H2A (H2AK20me1), a modification that has implications for the structure and function of chromatin.

The methylation of histones by SETD6 is associated with the regulation of gene expression. This modification can influence how tightly DNA is wound around histones, affecting the accessibility of DNA to transcription factors and, consequently, the transcription of genes. Through this mechanism, SETD6 plays a role in controlling various cellular processes, including cell cycle progression, development, and differentiation.In addition to its role in histone modification, there is growing interest in the involvement of SETD6 in various diseases, particularly in cancer. Aberrant histone modification patterns are a hallmark of many cancers, and enzymes like SETD6 that regulate these modifications can contribute to the development and progression of cancer.

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5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
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5-Azacytidine, a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, may affect epigenetic regulation, potentially influencing SETD6 activity indirectly.

Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid

149647-78-9sc-220139
sc-220139A
100 mg
500 mg
$133.00
$275.00
37
(2)

SAHA is a histone deacetylase inhibitor, potentially affecting chromatin structure and gene expression relevant to SETD6.

Methylstat

1310877-95-2sc-507374
10 mg
$480.00
(0)

Methylstat is a JMJD2 histone demethylase inhibitor, which may influence histone modification states and intersect with SETD6 functions.

Histone Lysine Methyltransferase Inhibitor Inhibitor

935693-62-2 (free base)sc-202651
5 mg
$151.00
4
(1)

BIX-01294 is a G9a histone methyltransferase inhibitor, potentially impacting chromatin modifications and processes involving SETD6.

RG 108

48208-26-0sc-204235
sc-204235A
10 mg
50 mg
$131.00
$515.00
2
(1)

RG108, another DNA methyltransferase inhibitor, can affect epigenetic states and potentially influence SETD6 activity.

Chaetocin

28097-03-2sc-200893
200 µg
$126.00
5
(1)

Chaetocin is a histone methyltransferase inhibitor, specifically targeting SUV39H1, and could indirectly affect SETD6 activity.

UNC0638

1255580-76-7sc-397012
10 mg
$315.00
(0)

UNC0638 is an inhibitor of the G9a and GLP histone methyltransferases, potentially influencing processes involving SETD6.

JIB 04

199596-05-9sc-397040
20 mg
$177.00
(0)

JIB-04 is a pan-inhibitor of Jumonji family histone demethylases, potentially affecting histone modification states relevant to SETD6.

C646

328968-36-1sc-364452
sc-364452A
10 mg
50 mg
$265.00
$944.00
5
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C646 is a p300/CBP histone acetyltransferase inhibitor, which might influence chromatin states and intersect with SETD6 functions.

Panobinostat

404950-80-7sc-208148
10 mg
$200.00
9
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LBH589 is a potent histone deacetylase inhibitor, affecting chromatin structure and gene expression potentially relevant to SETD6.