SYCE1 Inhibitors
SYCE1 inhibitors are chemical agents specifically tailored to interact with the Synaptonemal complex central element protein 1 (SYCE1). The protein is integral to the structure known as the synaptonemal complex, which is a feature of meiosis, the specialized cell division that results in the formation of gametes. SYCE1 is involved in the pairing and recombination of homologous chromosomes, a process that is vital for genetic diversity and the accurate division of genetic material. The synaptonemal complex itself is essential for the alignment and synapsis of homologous chromosomes. By influencing SYCE1, these inhibitors can affect the assembly and stability of the synaptonemal complex, which in turn can have an impact on the precise pairing and segregation of chromosomes.
On the molecular level, SYCE1 inhibitors are designed to bind with the SYCE1 protein, targeting its active or binding sites, thus modulating the protein's role in the synaptonemal complex. The development of these inhibitors necessitates a detailed understanding of the protein's three-dimensional structure and the specific functional domains that are critical for its operation within the complex. The interaction between the inhibitor and the protein is a nuanced process governed by various non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic contacts, and van der Waals forces. These interactions are key in determining the binding specificity and strength of the inhibitors against SYCE1, which are crucial factors for the modulation of the synaptonemal complex's assembly and maintenance. The exploration of these inhibitors involves intricate biochemical techniques to elucidate the precise nature of the interaction and the consequent biochemical outcomes.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Aphidicolin | 38966-21-1 | sc-201535 sc-201535A sc-201535B | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg | $84.00 $306.00 $1104.00 | 30 | |
Aphidicolin is a tetracyclic diterpene antibiotic that inhibits DNA polymerase, particularly in S phase of the cell cycle, leading to the suppression of DNA synthesis. As SYCE1 is essential for synapsis during meiosis, the inhibition of DNA replication can indirectly hinder the proper functioning of SYCE1 by disrupting the cell cycle progression required for meiotic division. | ||||||
Mitomycin C | 50-07-7 | sc-3514A sc-3514 sc-3514B | 2 mg 5 mg 10 mg | $66.00 $101.00 $143.00 | 85 | |
Mitomycin C is an alkylating agent that cross-links DNA, thereby preventing DNA synthesis and replication. By modifying the DNA structure, it indirectly affects the functional activity of SYCE1, as the protein’s role in synaptonemal complex formation is contingent on proper DNA replication and structure during meiosis. | ||||||
Trichostatin A | 58880-19-6 | sc-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 | |
Trichostatin A is a histone deacetylase inhibitor which causes hyperacetylation of histones, affecting gene expression. The altered chromatin structure may indirectly affect SYCE1 by disrupting the expression of genes critical for meiosis and synaptonemal complex formation, where SYCE1 functions. | ||||||
Bortezomib | 179324-69-7 | sc-217785 sc-217785A | 2.5 mg 25 mg | $135.00 $1085.00 | 115 | |
Bortezomib is a proteasome inhibitor that prevents the degradation of proteins involved in the cell cycle. By stabilizing cell cycle regulators, it can lead to cell cycle arrest at various phases and indirectly inhibit SYCE1 function by preventing progression to the meiotic stages where SYCE1 is active. | ||||||
Etoposide (VP-16) | 33419-42-0 | sc-3512B sc-3512 sc-3512A | 10 mg 100 mg 500 mg | $51.00 $231.00 $523.00 | 63 | |
Etoposide is a topoisomerase II inhibitor that prevents the religation step of the DNA breakage-reunion reaction, causing DNA damage and potentially leading to cell cycle arrest. By disrupting the cell cycle, etoposide can indirectly inhibit the activity of SYCE1, as its function is required during meiosis which is a tightly regulated cell cycle process. | ||||||
Taxol | 33069-62-4 | sc-201439D sc-201439 sc-201439A sc-201439E sc-201439B sc-201439C | 1 mg 5 mg 25 mg 100 mg 250 mg 1 g | $41.00 $74.00 $221.00 $247.00 $738.00 $1220.00 | 39 | |
Paclitaxel is a microtubule stabilizer that interferes with the normal breakdown of microtubules during cell division. This interference can result in mitotic arrest, indirectly affecting SYCE1 by preventing the cell from entering meiosis where SYCE1 plays a crucial role. | ||||||
Monastrol | 254753-54-3 | sc-202710 sc-202710A | 1 mg 5 mg | $120.00 $233.00 | 10 | |
Monastrol is a kinesin Eg5 inhibitor that interferes with the spindle assembly during mitosis, which can lead to mitotic arrest. This indirectly inhibits SYCE1 by disrupting cell cycle progression and preventing the cell from reaching the meiotic stage where SYCE1 is essential for synapsis. | ||||||
Roscovitine | 186692-46-6 | sc-24002 sc-24002A | 1 mg 5 mg | $94.00 $265.00 | 42 | |
Roscovitine is a selective inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) which are critical for cell cycle progression. By inhibiting CDKs, roscovitine can lead to cell cycle arrest, thereby indirectly inhibiting SYCE1 function by blocking the entry into meiosis where SYCE1 is necessary for synaptonemal complex assembly. | ||||||
Camptothecin | 7689-03-4 | sc-200871 sc-200871A sc-200871B | 50 mg 250 mg 100 mg | $58.00 $186.00 $94.00 | 21 | |
Camptothecin is a topoisomerase I inhibitor that prevents DNA relegation and induces DNA breaks. By causing DNA damage and potentially cell cycle arrest, camptothecin indirectly inhibits SYCE1 by interfering with the process of meiosis where SYCE1 function is required. | ||||||
Thapsigargin | 67526-95-8 | sc-24017 sc-24017A | 1 mg 5 mg | $136.00 $446.00 | 114 | |
Thapsigargin is a SERCA pump inhibitor that leads to the depletion of intracellular calcium stores and induces endoplasmic reticulum stress. As calcium signaling and ER homeostasis can be crucial for various cell cycle stages, thapsigargin may indirectly inhibit SYCE1 by disrupting cellular processes that are prerequisite for meiosis. | ||||||