Date published: 2026-4-24

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Cytokeratin 6C Activators

Cytokeratin 6C modulators are primarily chemicals or environmental factors that indirectly affect CK6C expression by influencing epithelial cell stress, proliferation, and differentiation. As a structural protein in epithelial cells, CK6C is responsive to changes in the cellular environment, particularly in contexts of cell stress or damage. The chemicals and factors mentioned impact cellular processes that can modify CK6C expression levels.

These modulators are significant in understanding the response of epithelial cells to various stimuli. For example, growth factors like TGF-β and EGF can influence keratin expression patterns during processes like wound healing or pathological states. Additionally, agents like methotrexate and dexamethasone, commonly used in skin-related conditions, can alter keratinocyte behavior and keratin expression.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Thymosin β4

77591-33-4sc-396076
sc-396076A
1 mg
100 mg
$134.00
$7140.00
(0)

TGF-β can induce epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and may affect keratin expression, potentially influencing CK6C levels.

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)

All-trans retinoic acid influences cell differentiation and may modulate the expression of keratins like CK6C.

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 can modulate skin cell growth and differentiation, potentially affecting CK6C expression in skin epithelia.

Hydroxyurea

127-07-1sc-29061
sc-29061A
5 g
25 g
$78.00
$260.00
18
(1)

Hydroxyurea induces cellular stress and proliferation changes, which could lead to altered CK6C expression.

Dexamethasone

50-02-2sc-29059
sc-29059B
sc-29059A
100 mg
1 g
5 g
$91.00
$139.00
$374.00
36
(1)

Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can influence skin cell proliferation and differentiation, potentially affecting CK6C expression.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Curcumin modulates various signaling pathways and might influence CK6C expression in epithelial cells.

Sorafenib

284461-73-0sc-220125
sc-220125A
sc-220125B
5 mg
50 mg
500 mg
$57.00
$100.00
$250.00
129
(3)

Sorafenib targets multiple kinases and could indirectly influence epithelial cell behavior and CK6C expression.

Gefitinib

184475-35-2sc-202166
sc-202166A
sc-202166B
sc-202166C
100 mg
250 mg
1 g
5 g
$63.00
$114.00
$218.00
$349.00
74
(2)

Gefitinib is an EGFR inhibitor that could affect epithelial cell growth and differentiation, potentially impacting CK6C