Date published: 2026-2-1

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TAF9B Activators

TAF9B Activators are a class of compounds that, while not directly interacting with TAF9B, are capable of modulating cellular pathways and processes that could lead to an enhancement of its function within the transcription machinery. For instance, Forskolin, by increasing cellular cAMP levels, activates protein kinase A (PKA), which can phosphorylate various substrates including transcription factors that may interact with TAF9B, thus enhancing its role in the TFIID complex. Similarly, Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) activates protein kinase C (PKC), which also phosphorylates proteins involved in transcription regulation, potentially co-activating TAF9B within the transcription initiation complex.

Furthermore, compounds like Trichostatin A and sodium butyrate are known HDAC inhibitors, which can lead to changes in chromatin structure, making it more accessible for transcription machinery. This increased accessibility may improve the efficiency of TAF9B as part of the TFIID complex in initiating transcription. 5-Azacytidine and S-Adenosylmethionine are involved in the methylation and demethylation processes of DNA and histones. These modifications are crucial for the regulation of gene expression. By altering the methylation status, these chemicals can potentially affect the binding of TAF9B to DNA and its activity in transcription initiation.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Forskolin

66575-29-9sc-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
(3)

Forskolin activates adenylate cyclase, leading to increased cAMP levels and activation of PKA. PKA can phosphorylate transcription factors and other proteins involved in the transcription initiation complex, which may enhance TAF9B's activity within the TFIID complex.

PMA

16561-29-8sc-3576
sc-3576A
sc-3576B
sc-3576C
sc-3576D
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$41.00
$132.00
$214.00
$500.00
$948.00
119
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which can then phosphorylate serine and threonine residues on various target proteins, potentially influencing transcription factors that interact with TAF9B, thereby enhancing its role in the TFIID complex.

Ionomycin

56092-82-1sc-3592
sc-3592A
1 mg
5 mg
$78.00
$270.00
80
(4)

Ionomycin increases intracellular calcium levels, which can activate calmodulin-dependent kinases and potentially enhance TAF9B's activity by modulating the phosphorylation status of proteins interacting with the TFIID complex.

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)

TSA is an inhibitor of histone deacetylases (HDACs). Inhibition of HDACs leads to a more open chromatin structure, which may facilitate transcription initiation by TAF9B-containing TFIID complexes.

5-Azacytidine

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

5-Azacytidine incorporates into DNA and RNA, inhibits DNA methyltransferases, and leads to DNA demethylation, potentially enhancing TAF9B's role by affecting transcription factor binding and chromatin remodeling at promoters where TAF9B operates.

Retinoic Acid, all trans

302-79-4sc-200898
sc-200898A
sc-200898B
sc-200898C
500 mg
5 g
10 g
100 g
$66.00
$325.00
$587.00
$1018.00
28
(1)

Retinoic Acid influences gene expression through its receptors, which can interact with transcription complexes. It may enhance TAF9B activity by affecting the transcription of genes where TAF9B is a part of the transcriptional machinery.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
(3)

Sodium Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, acts as an HDAC inhibitor, potentially enhancing TAF9B activity by promoting a transcription-favorable chromatin state, affecting its function in the TFIID complex.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium inhibits glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3), which can lead to the stabilization and activation of transcription factors that may interact with TAF9B, enhancing its transcription regulatory functions.

Dibutyryl-cAMP

16980-89-5sc-201567
sc-201567A
sc-201567B
sc-201567C
20 mg
100 mg
500 mg
10 g
$47.00
$136.00
$492.00
$4552.00
74
(7)

Analog of cAMP that activates PKA, resulting in enhanced phosphorylation of transcription factors and coactivators, potentially improving TAF9B's functionality in transcription initiation.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Curcumin can modulate transcription factor activity and has been shown to affect histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activity, possibly enhancing the activity of TAF9B by influencing the transcription machinery.