Date published: 2026-4-1

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TMEM163 Activators

TMEM163 activators are a diverse set of chemicals that can influence the activity or expression of the TMEM163 protein, either directly or through the modulation of interconnected cellular pathways. One notable representative is Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA), which activates protein kinase C. This can impact various cellular pathways, leading to changes in the activity or localization of transmembrane proteins like TMEM163. Forskolin, another activator, enhances the activity of adenylate cyclase, thereby increasing intracellular cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP can, in turn, regulate the trafficking or expression of transmembrane proteins, including TMEM163.

Further expanding the list, Ionomycin, a calcium ionophore, raises intracellular calcium levels, providing another mode of influencing the behavior of calcium-responsive transmembrane proteins. U0126, which inhibits MEK1/2, offers another route of influence by modulating the ERK pathway, while MG-132 stabilizes proteins by inhibiting proteasomal degradation. This stabilization can affect the lifecycle of transmembrane proteins, such as TMEM163. Other agents like Wortmannin and Chloroquine exert their effects by modulating intracellular signaling and endosomal pH respectively, with potential consequences on the function or expression of TMEM163. Brefeldin A, Rapamycin, and Latrunculin A provide further examples, impacting protein transport, mTOR signaling, and actin polymerization, respectively.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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)

An activator of protein kinase C which can influence various cellular pathways, potentially affecting the activity of transmembrane proteins like TMEM163.

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)

An activator of adenylate cyclase, increasing cAMP levels, which can regulate transmembrane protein trafficking or expression.

Ionomycin

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

A calcium ionophore that increases intracellular calcium levels, potentially influencing the function of transmembrane proteins.

MG-132 [Z-Leu- Leu-Leu-CHO]

133407-82-6sc-201270
sc-201270A
sc-201270B
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$60.00
$265.00
$1000.00
163
(3)

A proteasome inhibitor which can stabilize proteins, indirectly affecting the degradation of transmembrane proteins.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$55.00
$131.00
$203.00
$317.00
23
(1)

A calcium ionophore, which can alter intracellular calcium levels and potentially affect the activity of calcium-responsive transmembrane proteins.

Okadaic Acid

78111-17-8sc-3513
sc-3513A
sc-3513B
25 µg
100 µg
1 mg
$291.00
$530.00
$1800.00
78
(4)

An inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A, which can modulate protein phosphorylation states, potentially influencing transmembrane protein activity.

Chloroquine

54-05-7sc-507304
250 mg
$69.00
2
(0)

Known to influence endosomal pH and can impact the trafficking of transmembrane proteins.

Brefeldin A

20350-15-6sc-200861C
sc-200861
sc-200861A
sc-200861B
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
100 mg
$31.00
$53.00
$124.00
$374.00
25
(3)

Disrupts protein transport from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus, potentially impacting the localization and function of transmembrane proteins.

Latrunculin A, Latrunculia magnifica

76343-93-6sc-202691
sc-202691B
100 µg
500 µg
$265.00
$815.00
36
(2)

Disrupts actin polymerization and might impact the dynamics of transmembrane proteins that associate with the cytoskeleton.