Date published: 2026-5-25

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VPS26 Activators

VPS26 is key in the retromer complex, which is critical for the retrieval of various transmembrane proteins from endosomes to the trans-Golgi network. Chemicals like Bafilomycin A1 and Concanamycin A act by inhibiting vacuolar-type H+-ATPase, impeding the acidification of endosomes and thus promoting the recycling pathway where VPS26 functions. Similarly, Chloroquine, Monensin, and Nigericin disrupt endosomal acidification, indirectly enhancing VPS26's activity. These chemicals, by disrupting endosome to lysosome trafficking, reroute the trafficking towards the recycling pathway, thereby increasing the functional demand for VPS26.

In contrast, Wortmannin enhances VPS26 activity by inhibiting phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks). PI3Ks play a key role in endosomal trafficking, and their inhibition can lead to the accumulation of endosomes. This increases the need for the retromercomplex, thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26. Similarly, Dynasore, an inhibitor of dynamin that plays a role in endocytosis, also enhances VPS26 activity by increasing the demand for the retromer complex. Certain chemicals disrupt microtubule dynamics, which are crucial for endosomal trafficking. Vinblastine and Nocodazole, by disrupting microtubule dynamics, increase the functional demand for VPS26 as they lead to an increase in the need for the retromer complex. Furthermore, Genistein and Tyrphostin AG1478, potent inhibitors of tyrosine kinases, can also promote the recycling pathway where VPS26 functions. By inhibiting these kinases, they reroute the trafficking towards the recycling pathway, thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26. In summary, all these chemicals, in one way or another, increase the functional demand for VPS26, leading to its enhanced activity.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Bafilomycin A1

88899-55-2sc-201550
sc-201550A
sc-201550B
sc-201550C
100 µg
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
$98.00
$255.00
$765.00
$1457.00
280
(6)

Bafilomycin A1 is a specific inhibitor of vacuolar-type H+-ATPase. By inhibiting the H+-ATPase, it prevents the acidification of endosomes, promoting the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved. This leads to enhanced activity of VPS26.

Chloroquine

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

Chloroquine is a weak base that accumulates in acidic compartments such as endosomes and lysosomes, raising their pH. This disrupts endosome to lysosome trafficking, enhancing the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved, thereby leading to enhanced activity of VPS26.

Wortmannin

19545-26-7sc-3505
sc-3505A
sc-3505B
1 mg
5 mg
20 mg
$67.00
$223.00
$425.00
97
(3)

Wortmannin is a potent and irreversible inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks). Inhibition of PI3Ks by wortmannin can lead to the accumulation of endosomes, potentially increasing the demand for the retromer complex, and thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26.

Monensin A

17090-79-8sc-362032
sc-362032A
5 mg
25 mg
$155.00
$525.00
(1)

Monensin is an ionophore that disrupts endosomal pH by altering ion gradients. This leads to the disruption of endosome to lysosome trafficking, enhancing the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved, thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26.

Nigericin sodium salt

28643-80-3sc-201518A
sc-201518
sc-201518B
sc-201518C
sc-201518D
1 mg
5 mg
25 mg
1 g
5 g
$46.00
$112.00
$240.00
$7079.00
$27417.00
9
(2)

Nigericin is an ionophore that disrupts the pH of endosomes by altering ion gradients. This disrupts endosome to lysosome trafficking, enhancing the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved, thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26.

Dynamin Inhibitor I, Dynasore

304448-55-3sc-202592
10 mg
$89.00
44
(2)

Dynasore is a cell-permeable inhibitor of dynamin, which is involved in endocytosis. By inhibiting endocytosis, it increases the need for the retromer complex and thereby enhances the activity of VPS26.

Concanamycin A

80890-47-7sc-202111
sc-202111A
sc-202111B
sc-202111C
50 µg
200 µg
1 mg
5 mg
$66.00
$167.00
$673.00
$2601.00
109
(2)

Concanamycin A is a specific inhibitor of vacuolar-type H+-ATPase, preventing the acidification of endosomes. This promotes the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved, leading to enhanced activity of VPS26.

Vinblastine

865-21-4sc-491749
sc-491749A
sc-491749B
sc-491749C
sc-491749D
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
$102.00
$235.00
$459.00
$1749.00
$2958.00
4
(0)

Vinblastine disrupts microtubule dynamics, affecting endosomal trafficking. This increases the demand for the retromer complex and thereby enhances the activity of VPS26.

Nocodazole

31430-18-9sc-3518B
sc-3518
sc-3518C
sc-3518A
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
50 mg
$59.00
$85.00
$143.00
$247.00
38
(2)

Nocodazole disrupts microtubule dynamics, disrupting endosomal trafficking. This increases the need for the retromer complex and thereby enhances the activity of VPS26.

Genistein

446-72-0sc-3515
sc-3515A
sc-3515B
sc-3515C
sc-3515D
sc-3515E
sc-3515F
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
5 g
10 g
25 g
100 g
$45.00
$164.00
$200.00
$402.00
$575.00
$981.00
$2031.00
46
(1)

Genistein is a potent inhibitor of tyrosine kinases, which are involved in endocytic sorting. By inhibiting these kinases, it can promote the recycling pathway in which VPS26 is involved, thereby enhancing the activity of VPS26.