Su Activators
The protein Su is an integral component of cellular machinery, playing a crucial role in the adaptative response to various environmental stresses. As a stress response protein, Su is presumed to be involved in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis and the protection of cellular integrity against a range of external insults. The expression of such proteins is often tightly regulated at the genetic level, but certain conditions can trigger a significant increase in their synthesis. Environmental stressors, toxic compounds, and metabolic byproducts can serve as activators that stimulate the production of stress response proteins like Su.
Chemicals that can potentially induce the expression of protein Su are diverse and operate through different mechanisms. Compounds such as sodium arsenite and cadmium chloride are known to cause oxidative stress within the cell, which can lead to the activation of signal transduction pathways aimed at bolstering cellular defenses. This activation often results in the increased production of proteins that help mitigate the effects of such stress, including protein Su. Similarly, organic compounds like bisphenol A and dioxin (TCDD) interact with cellular receptors and can initiate a complex response that includes the upregulation of Su. Oxidizing agents like hydrogen peroxide generate reactive oxygen species, which can inflict cellular damage and thereby stimulate a protective response involving Su. Other compounds such as benzo[a]pyrene and aflatoxin B1 pose a risk to the integrity of cellular components, prompting the cell to enhance the expression of proteins that participate in safeguarding mechanisms. The intricate cellular response to these activators highlights the dynamic nature of cellular stress management and the importance of proteins like Su in these processes. This adaptive response is essential for the survival of cells under conditions that would otherwise be detrimental to their function and viability.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sodium (meta)arsenite | 7784-46-5 | sc-250986 sc-250986A | 100 g 1 kg | $106.00 $765.00 | 3 | |
Sodium (meta)arsenite exposure prompts cellular defense mechanisms due to its oxidative properties, which can lead to the enhanced transcription of stress-related genes, consequently upregulating protein Su. | ||||||
Cadmium chloride, anhydrous | 10108-64-2 | sc-252533 sc-252533A sc-252533B | 10 g 50 g 500 g | $55.00 $179.00 $345.00 | 1 | |
The presence of cadmium chloride initiates a cascade of cellular events due to its toxicological profile, including the activation of signal transduction pathways that stimulate the synthesis of protein Su. | ||||||
Hydrogen Peroxide | 7722-84-1 | sc-203336 sc-203336A sc-203336B | 100 ml 500 ml 3.8 L | $30.00 $60.00 $93.00 | 27 | |
Hydrogen peroxide, as a potent oxidizing agent, can lead to the activation of redox-sensitive transcription factors, which in turn may increase the transcriptional activity of genes encoding Su protein. | ||||||
Paraquat chloride | 1910-42-5 | sc-257968 | 250 mg | $149.00 | 7 | |
Paraquat generates superoxide radicals, leading to a robust oxidative stress response and the subsequent transcriptional activation of genes, thereby elevating the levels of protein Su. | ||||||
Bisphenol A | 80-05-7 | sc-391751 sc-391751A | 100 mg 10 g | $300.00 $490.00 | 5 | |
Bisphenol A can interfere with endocrine function and induce a cellular stress response, which includes the upregulation of stress marker proteins such as Su to counteract the disruption. | ||||||
Benzo[a]pyrene | 50-32-8 | sc-257130 | 1 g | $439.00 | 4 | |
Benzo[a]pyrene, via its metabolites, can form adducts with DNA, initiating a cellular response to combat potential mutations, which includes the upregulation of protein Su. | ||||||
Acrylamide Solution, 40% | 79-06-1 | sc-3721 | 1 L | $98.00 | ||
Acrylamide can lead to neurotoxicity and the generation of a stress response in neural cells, characterized by the upsurge in production of stress response proteins such as Su. | ||||||
Lead(II) Acetate | 301-04-2 | sc-507473 | 5 g | $83.00 | ||
Lead exposure can disrupt enzymatic functions and provoke an oxidative stress response, which often includes the elevated transcription and expression of stress proteins like Su. | ||||||