Date published: 2026-5-16

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XTP13 Activators

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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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)

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

302-79-4sc-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 acts via RAR receptors, which may bind to retinoic acid response elements in the C18orf21 promoter region, leading to its transcriptional activation.

5-Azacytidine

320-67-2sc-221003
500 mg
$280.00
4
(1)

As a DNA demethylating agent, 5-Azacytidine can cause hypomethylation of gene promoters, potentially including C18orf21, resulting in its increased expression.

Trichostatin A

58880-19-6sc-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
(3)

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

989-51-5sc-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
(1)

EGCG inhibits DNA methyltransferases, possibly reducing methylation of the C18orf21 promoter and enhancing its expression.

D,L-Sulforaphane

4478-93-7sc-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
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Sulforaphane activates Nrf2, which may upregulate antioxidant response element-linked genes, potentially including C18orf21 if it is part of this pathway.

Rosiglitazone

122320-73-4sc-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
(1)

As a PPARγ agonist, Rosiglitazone may transactivate PPAR-responsive genes, which could include C18orf21 if it has PPAR response elements.

Cholecalciferol

67-97-0sc-205630
sc-205630A
sc-205630B
1 g
5 g
10 g
$71.00
$163.00
$296.00
2
(1)

Vitamin D3 via its receptor VDR, might enhance transcription of genes with vitamin D response elements, potentially including C18orf21.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium influences Wnt signaling, which may lead to the alteration of gene expression patterns including potentially that of C18orf21.

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
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TPA activates PKC which can lead to the activation of transcription factors and subsequent expression of target genes, possibly including C18orf21.