Date published: 2026-2-14

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ZNF285A Activators

ZNF285A can influence the activity of this transcription factor through various intracellular signaling pathways. Forskolin, by directly stimulating adenylyl cyclase, leads to an increase in cellular cAMP levels, which, in turn, activates protein kinase A (PKA). The activation of PKA can result in the phosphorylation of ZNF285A, thereby potentially enhancing its DNA-binding activity. Similarly, dbcAMP, a cell-permeable analog of cAMP, activates the same cAMP-dependent pathways, leading to the activation of PKA and subsequent phosphorylation of ZNF285A, promoting its transcriptional activity. PMA, on the other hand, acts through protein kinase C (PKC), known for its role in phosphorylating various substrates, including transcription factors. PKC-mediated phosphorylation can modify the function and activity of ZNF285A, potentially altering its conformation and how it interacts with other proteins.

Ionomycin and A23187, both calcium ionophores, increase intracellular calcium levels, which can activate calcium-dependent signaling pathways such as calmodulin-dependent kinase (CaMK) pathways. These pathways can phosphorylate ZNF285A, integrating it into the calcium-mediated regulatory network. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is known to activate multiple signal transduction pathways, including those involving MAPKs, which can lead to the phosphorylation of transcription factors like ZNF285A. Spermine, through its modulation of ion channel activity, might influence intracellular signaling cascades that have an effect on the modulation of transcription factors, including the activation of ZNF285A. LY294002, a PI3K inhibitor, can lead to the activation of alternative pathways that might result in the activation of ZNF285A. SB203580, while primarily a p38 MAPK inhibitor, can also activate alternative signaling pathways, which might lead to the activation of ZNF285A. Okadaic Acid, a potent inhibitor of protein phosphatases, can lead to increased phosphorylation levels and activation of ZNF285A. Trichostatin A, as a histone deacetylase inhibitor, can facilitate ZNF285A's access to DNA by promoting a more open chromatin structure, enabling ZNF285A to bind to DNA more effectively.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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
(6)

PMA activates protein kinase C (PKC), which can phosphorylate various substrates involved in signal transduction pathways. PKC-mediated phosphorylation can alter the function and activity of transcription factors, potentially including ZNF285A, by changing their conformation, localization, or interaction with other proteins.

Ionomycin

56092-82-1sc-3592
sc-3592A
1 mg
5 mg
$78.00
$270.00
80
(4)

Ionomycin is a calcium ionophore that raises intracellular calcium levels. Elevated calcium can activate calcium-dependent signaling pathways, such as calmodulin-dependent kinase (CaMK) pathways, which may then phosphorylate and activate ZNF285A as part of a broader regulatory network affecting DNA binding and transcriptional regulation.

Adenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate

60-92-4sc-217584
sc-217584A
sc-217584B
sc-217584C
sc-217584D
sc-217584E
100 mg
250 mg
5 g
10 g
25 g
50 g
$116.00
$179.00
$265.00
$369.00
$629.00
$1150.00
(1)

Dibutyryl cyclic AMP is a cell-permeable cAMP analog that activates cAMP-dependent pathways, including the activation of PKA. PKA activation can lead to the phosphorylation of transcription factors, which might include ZNF285A, thereby enhancing its transcriptional activity.

A23187

52665-69-7sc-3591
sc-3591B
sc-3591A
sc-3591C
1 mg
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
$55.00
$131.00
$203.00
$317.00
23
(1)

Calcimycin is another calcium ionophore that increases intracellular calcium concentration, thus activating calcium-dependent signaling pathways. Through these pathways, ZNF285A may be phosphorylated and activated as part of a response to altered calcium homeostasis.

(−)-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 has been shown to activate several signal transduction pathways, such as those involving MAPKs. MAPK activation can lead to downstream phosphorylation of transcription factors, potentially including ZNF285A, thereby enhancing its transcriptional regulatory functions.

Spermine

71-44-3sc-212953A
sc-212953
sc-212953B
sc-212953C
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
$61.00
$196.00
$277.00
$901.00
1
(0)

Spermine, a polyamine, can modulate ion channel activity and may influence intracellular signaling cascades that involve the modulation of transcription factors. Through such pathways, spermine can activate nuclear factors like ZNF285A by promoting their binding affinity or stability within the nucleus.

LY 294002

154447-36-6sc-201426
sc-201426A
5 mg
25 mg
$123.00
$400.00
148
(1)

LY294002 is a PI3K inhibitor, but paradoxically, inhibition of PI3K can lead to compensatory activation of other pathways that might result in the activation of transcription factors such as ZNF285A through feedback loops or cross-talk between signaling pathways.

SB 203580

152121-47-6sc-3533
sc-3533A
1 mg
5 mg
$90.00
$349.00
284
(5)

Although SB203580 is primarily known as a p38 MAPK inhibitor, it can activate alternative signaling pathways as a compensatory mechanism, which might lead to activation of transcription factors like ZNF285A through upstream kinase activity or altered protein-protein interactions.

Okadaic Acid

78111-17-8sc-3513
sc-3513A
sc-3513B
25 µg
100 µg
1 mg
$291.00
$530.00
$1800.00
78
(4)

Okadaic acid is a potent inhibitor of protein phosphatases 1 and 2A, leading to increased phosphorylation levels of many proteins. This can result in the activation of transcription factors such as ZNF285A due to reduced dephosphorylation rates, promoting their active state.

8-Bromoadenosine 3′,5′-cyclic monophosphate

23583-48-4sc-217493B
sc-217493
sc-217493A
sc-217493C
sc-217493D
25 mg
50 mg
100 mg
250 mg
500 mg
$108.00
$169.00
$295.00
$561.00
$835.00
2
(1)

8-Bromoadenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate is a stable cAMP analog that activates cAMP-dependent PKA. PKA can phosphorylate transcription factors, which may include ZNF285A, and thus stimulate its transcriptional activity.