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 Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thymosin β4 | 77591-33-4 | sc-396076 sc-396076A | 1 mg 100 mg | $134.00 $7140.00 | ||
TGF-β can induce epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and may affect keratin expression, potentially influencing CK6C levels. | ||||||
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 | |
All-trans retinoic acid influences cell differentiation and may modulate the expression of keratins like CK6C. | ||||||
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 can modulate skin cell growth and differentiation, potentially affecting CK6C expression in skin epithelia. | ||||||
Hydroxyurea | 127-07-1 | sc-29061 sc-29061A | 5 g 25 g | $78.00 $260.00 | 18 | |
Hydroxyurea induces cellular stress and proliferation changes, which could lead to altered CK6C expression. | ||||||
Dexamethasone | 50-02-2 | sc-29059 sc-29059B sc-29059A | 100 mg 1 g 5 g | $91.00 $139.00 $374.00 | 36 | |
Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, can influence skin cell proliferation and differentiation, potentially affecting CK6C expression. | ||||||
Curcumin | 458-37-7 | sc-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 | |
Curcumin modulates various signaling pathways and might influence CK6C expression in epithelial cells. | ||||||
Sorafenib | 284461-73-0 | sc-220125 sc-220125A sc-220125B | 5 mg 50 mg 500 mg | $57.00 $100.00 $250.00 | 129 | |
Sorafenib targets multiple kinases and could indirectly influence epithelial cell behavior and CK6C expression. | ||||||
Gefitinib | 184475-35-2 | sc-202166 sc-202166A sc-202166B sc-202166C | 100 mg 250 mg 1 g 5 g | $63.00 $114.00 $218.00 $349.00 | 74 | |
Gefitinib is an EGFR inhibitor that could affect epithelial cell growth and differentiation, potentially impacting CK6C | ||||||