SLC5 (solute carrier family 5; SLC5A) Inhibitors
The SLC5A family, a subset of the SLC5 solute carrier group, comprises around 12 members, each functioning as a specialized transporter. These transporters primarily facilitate the uptake of various substrates like glucose, iodide, vitamins, and electrolytes, which are crucial for maintaining cellular function and energy supply. Notable members include SGLT1 and SGLT2, which are key in glucose transport, especially in the intestine and kidneys. Their activity is essential for energy homeostasis and electrolyte balance in the body.
Targeting SLC5A transporters with small molecules allows for detailed study of their functions and mechanisms. By inhibiting these transporters, researchers can discern their roles in physiological processes like glucose homeostasis and electrolyte balance. Inhibition studies reveal the transporters' regulatory mechanisms and their interactions with other cellular components.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Indomethacin | 53-86-1 | sc-200503 sc-200503A | 1 g 5 g | $29.00 $38.00 | 18 | |
Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can inhibit the function of various transporters by altering prostaglandin synthesis. | ||||||
Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin is an activator of adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels, which can lead to the modulation of many cellular processes, including the regulation of transporter proteins and possibly affecting SLC5A family activity. | ||||||
Tetrandrine | 518-34-3 | sc-201492 sc-201492A | 100 mg 250 mg | $56.00 $100.00 | 9 | |
Tetrandrine is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid that can block various ion channels and may influence the function of transporters by altering the ionic balance across membranes, which could indirectly affect SLC5A family. | ||||||
Niflumic acid | 4394-00-7 | sc-204820 | 5 g | $32.00 | 3 | |
Niflumic acid is a blocker of chloride channels and can influence other transporters and channels indirectly, potentially altering the transport activity of proteins such as SLC5A family. | ||||||