Date published: 2026-5-16

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ZIP3 Activators

Chemicals classified as ZIP3 activators encompass a diverse array of molecules that can indirectly influence the activity of ZIP3 by modulating cellular processes and signaling pathways related to metal ion homeostasis. ZIP3 functions as a transporter in the SLC39 (Solute carrier family 39) family, playing a crucial role in the absorption and cellular influx of zinc ions.

Some chemicals such as zinc sulfate, copper(II) sulfate, and iron(II) sulfate can potentially modulate the activity of ZIP3 by affecting cellular metal ion homeostasis. These metal salts provide a source of metal ions that compete with zinc for transport, stimulating the need for increased zinc uptake via ZIP3. Other molecules, namely cadmium chloride, lead(II) nitrate, and sodium arsenite, indirectly influence ZIP3 activity by disrupting cellular metal ion homeostasis, which prompts an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3. Finally, chemicals such as manganese(II) sulfate, sodium selenite, potassium dichromate, nickel(II) chloride, cobalt(II) chloride, and mercury(II) chloride can indirectly modulate the activity of ZIP3 by altering the balance of intracellular metal ions, thereby stimulating the need for increased zinc uptake via ZIP3. These chemicals, by altering the balance of metal ion homeostasis, can indirectly modulate the activity of ZIP3.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Zinc

7440-66-6sc-213177
100 g
$48.00
(0)

Zinc sulfate is a source of zinc ions, which can indirectly stimulate ZIP3 by increasing intracellular zinc demand.

Copper(II) sulfate

7758-98-7sc-211133
sc-211133A
sc-211133B
100 g
500 g
1 kg
$46.00
$122.00
$189.00
3
(1)

Copper(II) sulfate can indirectly influence ZIP3 by competing with zinc for transport, stimulating the need for increased zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Ferrous Sulfate (Iron II Sulfate) Heptahydrate

7782-63-0sc-211505
sc-211505A
250 g
500 g
$73.00
$109.00
(1)

Iron(II) sulfate can indirectly affect ZIP3 by altering cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Manganese(II) sulfate monohydrate

10034-96-5sc-203130
sc-203130A
100 g
500 g
$41.00
$107.00
(0)

Manganese(II) sulfate can indirectly modulate ZIP3 activity by altering cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Lead (II) nitrate

10099-74-8sc-211724
sc-211724A
100 g
500 g
$40.00
$88.00
(0)

Lead(II) nitrate can indirectly modulate ZIP3 activity by disrupting cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Sodium (meta)arsenite

7784-46-5sc-250986
sc-250986A
100 g
1 kg
$108.00
$780.00
3
(2)

Sodium arsenite can indirectly influence ZIP3 by disrupting cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Sodium selenite

10102-18-8sc-253595
sc-253595B
sc-253595C
sc-253595A
5 g
500 g
1 kg
100 g
$49.00
$183.00
$316.00
$98.00
3
(2)

Sodium selenite can indirectly affect ZIP3 by altering cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Nickel(II) chloride

7718-54-9sc-236169
sc-236169A
100 g
500 g
$68.00
$188.00
(0)

Nickel(II) chloride can indirectly stimulate ZIP3 by competing with zinc for transport, prompting the need for increased zinc uptake via ZIP3.

Cobalt(II) chloride

7646-79-9sc-252623
sc-252623A
5 g
100 g
$64.00
$176.00
7
(1)

Cobalt(II) chloride can indirectly affect ZIP3 by altering cellular metal ion homeostasis, prompting an increased need for zinc uptake via ZIP3.