SPCS3 Inhibitors
SPCS3 Inhibitors represent a specialized class of chemical compounds meticulously designed to interact with and modulate the activity of Signal Peptide Cleavage Site 3 (SPCS3). SPCS3, also known as pSEC or GxGD-type intramembrane protease, is a vital component of the cellular machinery responsible for cleaving signal peptides from transmembrane proteins within the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). This cleavage process is essential for protein maturation and trafficking, influencing the functionality and localization of membrane proteins in the cell. SPCS3, with its unique protease activity, is involved in this intramembrane cleavage event, and inhibitors developed for this protein are engineered with precision to selectively target it, providing researchers with a valuable tool to explore the specific molecular and functional roles of SPCS3 in signal peptide cleavage.
The design of SPCS3 inhibitors focuses on their selectivity, ensuring that they interact exclusively with SPCS3 without interfering with other ER components or cellular processes. This selectivity is pivotal for scientific research, as it allows investigators to study the exact functions and regulatory mechanisms governed by SPCS3. By employing SPCS3 inhibitors, researchers can delve deeper into the molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with this protein's roles in signal peptide cleavage and the ensuing impact on protein trafficking, maturation, and overall cellular function. The study of SPCS3 inhibitors offers a valuable tool for unraveling the intricacies of membrane protein biogenesis and the contribution of SPCS3 to this fundamental cellular process.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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E-64 | 66701-25-5 | sc-201276 sc-201276A sc-201276B | 5 mg 25 mg 250 mg | $281.00 $947.00 $1574.00 | 14 | |
E-64 is a specific cysteine protease inhibitor. It irreversibly binds to the active site of the SPCS3 enzyme, inhibiting its activity by forming a covalent bond with the cysteine residue in the active site. | ||||||
Leupeptin hemisulfate | 103476-89-7 | sc-295358 sc-295358A sc-295358D sc-295358E sc-295358B sc-295358C | 5 mg 25 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 10 mg | $73.00 $148.00 $316.00 $499.00 $1427.00 $101.00 | 19 | |
Leupeptin is a reversible inhibitor of serine and cysteine proteases, including SPCS3. It functions by binding to the active site of the enzyme and blocking substrate access. | ||||||
Z-FA-FMK | 197855-65-5 | sc-201303 sc-201303A | 1 mg 5 mg | $128.00 $372.00 | 19 | |
Z-FA-FMK is a reversible inhibitor that forms a covalent bond with the active-site serine residue of the SPCS3 enzyme, effectively blocking its catalytic activity. | ||||||
MG-132 [Z-Leu- Leu-Leu-CHO] | 133407-82-6 | sc-201270 sc-201270A sc-201270B | 5 mg 25 mg 100 mg | $60.00 $265.00 $1000.00 | 163 | |
MG-132 is a reversible proteasome inhibitor, which indirectly affects SPCS3 by inhibiting proteasomal activity. SPCS3 is involved in the maturation of proteasomes, and its activity is impaired when proteasomes are inhibited. | ||||||
MG-115 | 133407-86-0 | sc-221940 sc-221940A | 1 mg 5 mg | $89.00 $224.00 | 3 | |
Similar to MG-132, MG-115 is a reversible proteasome inhibitor, which indirectly affects SPCS3 function by inhibiting proteasomal activity. | ||||||
Epoxomicin | 134381-21-8 | sc-201298C sc-201298 sc-201298A sc-201298B | 50 µg 100 µg 250 µg 500 µg | $137.00 $219.00 $449.00 $506.00 | 19 | |
Epoxomicin is a potent and irreversible proteasome inhibitor. By inhibiting proteasome activity, it indirectly affects SPCS3, which plays a role in proteasome maturation and function. | ||||||
Carfilzomib | 868540-17-4 | sc-396755 | 5 mg | $41.00 | ||
Carfilzomib is a reversible proteasome inhibitor, and its action on proteasomes can indirectly affect SPCS3, which is involved in proteasome maturation. | ||||||
Bortezomib | 179324-69-7 | sc-217785 sc-217785A | 2.5 mg 25 mg | $135.00 $1085.00 | 115 | |
Bortezomib is a reversible proteasome inhibitor that impacts the function of SPCS3 indirectly by inhibiting proteasome activity, affecting protein processing and maturation. | ||||||