TRPV6 Activators
The chemical class known as TRPV6 Activators consists of compounds and molecules that can influence the activation and functioning of TRPV6 channels, which are specialized calcium channels crucial for calcium uptake in various tissues and organs throughout the body. These activators operate through indirect mechanisms by modulating factors involved in calcium homeostasis and metabolism. TRPV6, a transient receptor potential (TRP) ion channel, plays a pivotal role in maintaining calcium balance, and its activation is vital for diverse cellular processes, including muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and bone mineralization.
Calcitriol, one of the notable TRPV6 activators, exemplifies this chemical class. Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D, and it enhances TRPV6 activity by promoting the absorption of calcium in the intestines. This activation is essential for maintaining sufficient calcium levels in the bloodstream, which, in turn, supports critical physiological functions. Additionally, hormones like parathyroid hormone (PTH) indirectly activate TRPV6 by orchestrating calcium homeostasis. PTH stimulates renal calcium reabsorption and bone resorption, leading to elevated calcium levels in the blood. This excess calcium serves as a trigger for TRPV6 channels to facilitate calcium uptake, ensuring that the body maintains the necessary calcium levels for vital processes.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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1α,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 | 32222-06-3 | sc-202877B sc-202877A sc-202877C sc-202877D sc-202877 | 50 µg 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 100 µg | $220.00 $645.00 $1000.00 $1500.00 $440.00 | 32 | |
Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, enhances TRPV6 activity by promoting the absorption of calcium in the intestines, increasing the calcium concentration in the bloodstream, which, in turn, triggers TRPV6 activation in calcium-absorbing epithelial cells. | ||||||
Parathyroid hormone fragment (1-34) | 52232-67-4 | sc-487943 | 100 µg | $185.00 | ||
PTH stimulates TRPV6 indirectly by regulating calcium homeostasis. It increases renal calcium reabsorption and bone resorption, leading to elevated calcium levels in the blood, which then activate TRPV6 channels for calcium uptake. | ||||||
β-Estradiol | 50-28-2 | sc-204431 sc-204431A | 500 mg 5 g | $63.00 $182.00 | 8 | |
β-Estradiol indirectly influences TRPV6 by promoting calcium absorption in the intestines and maintaining calcium balance. Estrogen's effects on calcium homeostasis contribute to TRPV6 activation. | ||||||
Progesterone | 57-83-0 | sc-296138A sc-296138 sc-296138B | 1 g 5 g 50 g | $20.00 $52.00 $298.00 | 3 | |
Progesterone, in combination with estrogen, regulates calcium metabolism and indirectly supports TRPV6 activation by ensuring appropriate calcium absorption and utilization in the body. | ||||||
Vitamin K1 | 84-80-0 | sc-280189 sc-280189A | 1 g 5 g | $81.00 $166.00 | ||
Vitamin K indirectly influences TRPV6 by promoting proper calcium utilization in the body. It plays a role in calcium binding to proteins, which can affect calcium availability for TRPV6 channels. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone modulates calcium balance and metabolism, indirectly influencing TRPV6 by potentially affecting calcium availability and utilization in the body. | ||||||
Calcitonin, Salmon | 47931-85-1 | sc-201167 sc-201167A | 1 mg 5 mg | $154.00 $625.00 | 1 | |
Calcitonin indirectly affects TRPV6 by reducing calcium release from bones, which, in turn, can impact calcium availability for TRPV6 channels. | ||||||