Chromosome 18 open reading frame 21 (C18orf21), as denoted by its name, is a gene located on chromosome 18 in humans. The term "open reading frame" (ORF) refers to a sequence of DNA that has the potential to be translated into a protein. ORFs are identified by a start codon, usually AUG in eukaryotes, which signals the beginning of the protein-coding sequence, and a stop codon, which signals the end.C18orf21, like other open reading frames, would have been annotated based on genomic sequences that indicate the presence of a protein-coding region. However, the specific function of the protein encoded by C18orf21 may not be well characterized. Proteins encoded by ORFs can vary greatly in their function, ranging from enzymes involved in metabolic pathways to structural proteins, signaling molecules, or transcription factors that regulate gene expression.
These genes often require further experimental evidence to confirm their protein products and to understand their biological roles.If the protein product of C18orf21 has been characterized, it would be studied for aspects such as its amino acid sequence, three-dimensional structure, post-translational modifications, expression patterns, and interactions with other proteins. Insights into these areas could reveal its function in the cell, its involvement in specific biological processes, and its potential relevance to diseases or conditions associated with chromosome 18.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
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Forskolin | 66575-29-9 | sc-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 | |
Forskolin raises cAMP levels, which could lead to the activation of PKA. PKA may phosphorylate transcription factors that enhance the expression of C18orf21. | ||||||
Retinoic Acid, all trans | 302-79-4 | sc-200898 sc-200898A sc-200898B sc-200898C | 500 mg 5 g 10 g 100 g | $66.00 $325.00 $587.00 $1018.00 | 28 | |
Retinoic acid acts via RAR receptors, which may bind to retinoic acid response elements in the C18orf21 promoter region, leading to its transcriptional activation. | ||||||
5-Azacytidine | 320-67-2 | sc-221003 | 500 mg | $280.00 | 4 | |
As a DNA demethylating agent, 5-Azacytidine can cause hypomethylation of gene promoters, potentially including C18orf21, resulting in its increased expression. | ||||||
Trichostatin A | 58880-19-6 | sc-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 | |
Trichostatin A is an HDAC inhibitor that can lead to a more acetylated (and thus transcriptionally active) chromatin state, possibly enhancing C18orf21 expression. | ||||||
(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate | 989-51-5 | sc-200802 sc-200802A sc-200802B sc-200802C sc-200802D sc-200802E | 10 mg 50 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 10 g | $43.00 $73.00 $126.00 $243.00 $530.00 $1259.00 | 11 | |
EGCG inhibits DNA methyltransferases, possibly reducing methylation of the C18orf21 promoter and enhancing its expression. | ||||||
D,L-Sulforaphane | 4478-93-7 | sc-207495A sc-207495B sc-207495C sc-207495 sc-207495E sc-207495D | 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg 1 g 10 g 250 mg | $153.00 $292.00 $489.00 $1325.00 $8465.00 $933.00 | 22 | |
Sulforaphane activates Nrf2, which may upregulate antioxidant response element-linked genes, potentially including C18orf21 if it is part of this pathway. | ||||||
Rosiglitazone | 122320-73-4 | sc-202795 sc-202795A sc-202795C sc-202795D sc-202795B | 25 mg 100 mg 500 mg 1 g 5 g | $120.00 $326.00 $634.00 $947.00 $1259.00 | 38 | |
As a PPARγ agonist, Rosiglitazone may transactivate PPAR-responsive genes, which could include C18orf21 if it has PPAR response elements. | ||||||
Cholecalciferol | 67-97-0 | sc-205630 sc-205630A sc-205630B | 1 g 5 g 10 g | $71.00 $163.00 $296.00 | 2 | |
Vitamin D3 via its receptor VDR, might enhance transcription of genes with vitamin D response elements, potentially including C18orf21. | ||||||
Lithium | 7439-93-2 | sc-252954 | 50 g | $214.00 | ||
Lithium influences Wnt signaling, which may lead to the alteration of gene expression patterns including potentially that of C18orf21. | ||||||
PMA | 16561-29-8 | sc-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 | |
TPA activates PKC which can lead to the activation of transcription factors and subsequent expression of target genes, possibly including C18orf21. | ||||||