Date published: 2026-3-3

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SUV420H1 Activators

The chemical class known as SUV420H1 Activators comprises a set of compounds that can modulate the activity of the histone methyltransferase enzyme SUV420H1. These compounds play a pivotal role in epigenetic regulation by influencing histone methylation patterns, thereby affecting chromatin structure and gene expression. SUV420H1 is primarily responsible for catalyzing the di-methylation of histone H4 lysine 20 (H4K20me2), which is a crucial mark associated with heterochromatin formation and genomic stability.

SUV420H1 activators exert their effects through two main mechanisms: direct activation and indirect modulation. Direct activators are chemical compounds like A-196 that specifically interact with SUV420H1, enhancing its enzymatic activity. This direct interaction can lead to increased levels of H4K20me2, promoting the formation of heterochromatin and influencing gene expression profiles. On the other hand, indirect activators, including compounds like DZNep or GSK-J4, impact SUV420H1 activity by targeting other epigenetic regulators. For instance, DZNep inhibits EZH2, an enzyme involved in histone methylation, and its inhibition can indirectly influence SUV420H1-mediated histone methylation patterns. Likewise, GSK-J4 inhibits KDM6B (JMJD3), a histone demethylase, indirectly affecting SUV420H1-mediated epigenetic modifications.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

5-Azacytidine is a DNA demethylating agent that indirectly influences SUV420H1 by altering DNA methylation patterns, which can impact chromatin structure and gene expression.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-3511
sc-3511A
sc-3511B
sc-3511C
sc-3511D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$152.00
$479.00
$632.00
$1223.00
$2132.00
33
(3)

Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor that indirectly activates SUV420H1 by increasing histone acetylation levels, potentially leading to changes in chromatin structure.

UNC0638

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

UNC0638 is a selective inhibitor of the histone methyltransferase G9a/GLP. By inhibiting G9a, UNC0638 can indirectly impact SUV420H1-mediated histone methylation.

JIB 04

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

JIB-04 is a histone demethylase inhibitor that indirectly influences SUV420H1 by modulating histone methylation patterns, which can affect chromatin structure.

GSK-J4

1373423-53-0sc-507551
100 mg
$1275.00
(0)

GSK-J4 is a specific inhibitor of the histone demethylase KDM6B (JMJD3). Inhibition of KDM6B by GSK-J4 can indirectly impact SUV420H1-mediated histone methylation.

BIX01294 hydrochloride

1392399-03-9sc-293525
sc-293525A
sc-293525B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
$37.00
$112.00
$408.00
(1)

BIX-01294 is a selective inhibitor of the histone methyltransferase G9a/GLP. By inhibiting G9a, BIX-01294 indirectly influences SUV420H1-mediated histone methylation.

Difluoromethylornithine

70052-12-9sc-204723
sc-204723A
sc-204723B
sc-204723C
sc-204723D
sc-204723E
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
5 g
$59.00
$133.00
$161.00
$317.00
$983.00
$4821.00
2
(1)

DFMO is an inhibitor of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), which indirectly influences SUV420H1 by impacting polyamine metabolism and potentially chromatin structure.

Mithramycin A

18378-89-7sc-200909
1 mg
$55.00
6
(1)

Mithramycin A is an antibiotic that indirectly affects SUV420H1 by binding to GC-rich DNA regions, potentially influencing chromatin structure.

Parthenolide

20554-84-1sc-3523
sc-3523A
50 mg
250 mg
$81.00
$306.00
32
(2)

Parthenolide is a natural compound that indirectly influences SUV420H1 by modulating NF-κB signaling, which can impact gene expression and chromatin structure.

A-196

1982372-88-2sc-507414
1 mg
$72.00
(0)

A-196 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the histone methyltransferase SUV420H1. By directly targeting SUV420H1, A-196 can promote its activity and influence histone methylation.