Date published: 2026-2-22

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SLC2A13 Activators

SLC2A13 Activators encompass a diverse array of chemical compounds that directly or indirectly catalyze the functional enhancement of the SLC2A13 protein, a glucose transporter. Forskolin, through the elevation of intracellular cAMP, activates protein kinase A, which may phosphorylate SLC2A13, enhancing its glucose transport capabilities by promoting its translocation or modulating its activity. Similarly, AICAR and Berberine engage the AMP-activated protein kinase pathway, leading to the cellular redistribution of SLC2A13, which augments glucose uptake. Insulin, by activating the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, and Rosiglitazone, as a PPAR-gamma agonist, both contribute to the enhancement of SLC2A13 by facilitating its movement to the plasma membrane, thus potentiating glucose transport. Ionomycin, by increasing intracellular calcium, can activate kinases that may phosphorylate SLC2A13, leading to an increase in its transport activity, while Metformin, similar to AICAR and Berberine, activates AMPK, enhancing the protein's glucose transport function.

Further, compounds like Phloretin, although known to inhibit other glucose transporters, may indirectly increase the functional activity of SLC2A13 as a compensatory mechanism. Curcumin and Epicatechin gallate, by modulating insulin sensitivity and related pathways, support the trafficking of SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane, which in turn enhances glucose transport functionality. D-chiro-inositol, leveraging its role in insulin signal transduction, could potentiate SLC2A13's activity by mimicking insulin's effects, leading to increased plasma membrane localization of the transporter. Lastly, Alpha-lipoic acid, revered for its insulin-sensitizing properties, might facilitate the translocation of SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane, thus amplifying its glucose transport capacity.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-3562
sc-3562A
sc-3562B
sc-3562C
sc-3562D
5 mg
50 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$78.00
$153.00
$740.00
$1413.00
$2091.00
73
(3)

Forskolin activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels. Elevated cAMP activates protein kinase A (PKA), which can phosphorylate SLC2A13, leading to its functional activation by promoting its translocation or altering its transporter activity.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$65.00
$280.00
$400.00
48
(2)

AICAR activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK activation leads to the facilitation of glucose uptake by translocating SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane, thus enhancing the protein's glucose transport activity.

Insulin

11061-68-0sc-29062
sc-29062A
sc-29062B
100 mg
1 g
10 g
$156.00
$1248.00
$12508.00
82
(1)

Insulin activates the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, which indirectly increases the translocation of SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane, enhancing its glucose transport activity.

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, a PPAR-gamma agonist, enhances insulin sensitivity and indirectly increases the translocation and expression of SLC2A13 on the plasma membrane, thereby enhancing its activity.

Ionomycin

56092-82-1sc-3592
sc-3592A
1 mg
5 mg
$78.00
$270.00
80
(4)

Ionomycin is a calcium ionophore that increases intracellular calcium levels. Elevated calcium can activate calcium-dependent protein kinases, which may phosphorylate SLC2A13, enhancing its glucose transport capacity.

Metformin-d6, Hydrochloride

1185166-01-1sc-218701
sc-218701A
sc-218701B
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$292.00
$822.00
$1540.00
1
(1)

Metformin activates AMPK which can lead to the translocation of SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane and enhance its glucose transport function.

Berberine

2086-83-1sc-507337
250 mg
$92.00
1
(0)

Berberine activates AMPK leading to increased glucose uptake through facilitation of SLC2A13 translocation to the plasma membrane.

Phloretin

60-82-2sc-3548
sc-3548A
200 mg
1 g
$64.00
$255.00
13
(1)

Phloretin inhibits SGLT1/2, potentially upregulating SLC2A13 activity as a compensatory mechanism for glucose transport, although primarily known for its effect on other glucose transporters.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Curcumin can modulate the AMPK pathway, which is known to result in the translocation of glucose transporters like SLC2A13 to the cell surface, thus enhancing its activity.

α-Lipoic Acid

1077-28-7sc-202032
sc-202032A
sc-202032B
sc-202032C
sc-202032D
5 g
10 g
250 g
500 g
1 kg
$69.00
$122.00
$212.00
$380.00
$716.00
3
(1)

Alpha-lipoic acid improves insulin sensitivity and may stimulate the translocation of SLC2A13 to the plasma membrane, thereby enhancing its activity in glucose transport.