Date published: 2026-4-1

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Tim13A/B Activators

Tim13A/B Activators are compounds that can indirectly influence the activity of the mitochondrial import inner membrane translocase subunit Tim13-B. This influence can occur through various pathways that impact mitochondrial function and biogenesis. For instance, compounds that affect mitochondrial dynamics and energy homeostasis, such as db-cAMP, may enhance the phosphorylation state of proteins involved in mitochondrial import, increasing Tim13A/B function. In conditions where mitochondrial membrane potential is compromised, as with CCCP exposure, cellular mechanisms might respond by upregulating mitochondrial protein import components to counteract the dysfunction, thereby affecting Tim13A/B activity. Similarly, substances that modulate the synthesis of mitochondrial components, like retinoic acid, alpha-lipoic acid, and NMN, may indirectly necessitate the upregulation of mitochondrial import proteins, including Tim13A/B, to maintain efficient mitochondrial operation.

Furthermore, compounds known to promote mitochondrial biogenesis, such as spermidine and resveratrol, may indirectly necessitate increased Tim13A/B function to facilitate the heightened import of proteins into the mitochondria. Melatonin's role in protecting mitochondrial integrity could also lead to an increased activity of mitochondrial import proteins like Tim13A/B during cellular stress. It's also conceivable that elements such as zinc, which has been linked to mitochondrial function, may impact Tim13A/B activity.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Calcium dibutyryladenosine cyclophosphate

362-74-3sc-482205
25 mg
$147.00
(0)

db-cAMP can elevate mitochondrial activity by increasing PKA activity, which can phosphorylate components of the mitochondrial import machinery, potentially enhancing the efficiency of Tim13A/B import processes.

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 mitochondrial biogenesis and, as such, could increase the demand for mitochondrial proteins, indirectly upregulating Tim13A/B activity to meet increased import needs.

α-Lipoic Acid

1077-28-7sc-202032
sc-202032A
sc-202032B
sc-202032C
sc-202032D
5 g
10 g
250 g
500 g
1 kg
$69.00
$122.00
$212.00
$380.00
$716.00
3
(1)

Alpha-lipoic acid is involved in mitochondrial bioenergetics and could modulate the expression of mitochondrial proteins, including Tim13A/B, to optimize mitochondrial function.

β-Nicotinamide mononucleotide

1094-61-7sc-212376
sc-212376A
sc-212376B
sc-212376C
sc-212376D
25 mg
100 mg
1 g
2 g
5 g
$110.00
$150.00
$220.00
$300.00
$600.00
4
(1)

NMN enhances NAD+ biosynthesis, which is crucial for mitochondrial function. Increased NAD+ may enhance mitochondrial dynamics and indirectly stimulate Tim13A/B activity.

Coenzyme Q10

303-98-0sc-205262
sc-205262A
1 g
5 g
$71.00
$184.00
1
(1)

As an essential electron carrier in the mitochondria, Coenzyme Q10 supplementation can stimulate mitochondrial activity, potentially increasing the need for Tim13A/B function in protein import.

Spermidine

124-20-9sc-215900
sc-215900B
sc-215900A
1 g
25 g
5 g
$57.00
$607.00
$176.00
(2)

Spermidine promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and may enhance the activity of mitochondrial import proteins, including Tim13A/B, to facilitate increased protein import.

Melatonin

73-31-4sc-207848
sc-207848A
sc-207848B
sc-207848C
sc-207848D
sc-207848E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
$65.00
$73.00
$218.00
$697.00
$1196.00
$3574.00
16
(2)

Melatonin has been shown to protect mitochondrial function and may upregulate components of the mitochondrial import machinery, including Tim13A/B, to preserve protein import in stress conditions.

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc ions can influence mitochondrial function and have been suggested to modulate protein import through an as-yet-undefined mechanism that could involve Tim13A/B.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol affects mitochondrial biogenesis and dynamics, which could lead to enhanced activity of mitochondrial protein import components, including Tim13A/B.