Date published: 2026-4-24

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MYH15 Activators

MYH15 Activators are a series of chemicals that influence specific biochemical pathways to enhance the functional activity of MYH15, a protein involved in muscle contraction and function. Forskolin, by raising intracellular cAMP levels, indirectly boosts MYH15 activity by promoting PKA-mediated phosphorylation crucial for muscle contraction dynamics. Similarly, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) puts a halt to kinases that compete with MYH15 for ATP, thereby enhancing MYH15's motor functions by ensuring ATP is available for its activity. Sildenafil and Cilostazol, through their inhibition of phosphodiesterase types 5 and 3 respectively, increase cyclic nucleotide levels, which may augment MYH15's role in muscle tissue by promoting the necessary cyclic nucleotide-dependent signaling for muscle contraction and relaxation. Dipyridamole, too, contributes by increasing cAMP and cGMP levels, enhancing MYH15's function in vascular smooth muscle processes.

Isoproterenol, AICAR, and Resveratrol operate through different mechanisms to enhance MYH15 activity. Isoproterenol's effect on beta-adrenergic receptors and the subsequent rise in cAMP levels enhance MYH15 activity by favoring PKA-mediated phosphorylation in cardiac muscle. AICAR triggers AMPK, which inturn leads to improved energy utilization and potentially increased MYH15 activity in muscle tissues. Resveratrol's activation of SIRT1 may optimize MYH15's energy efficiency by enhancing mitochondrial function. Omecamtiv mecarbil takes a more direct approach by stimulating MYH15's ATPase activity, thus bolstering cardiac muscle contraction. Levosimendan indirectly enhances MYH15's function by increasing calcium sensitivity in muscle contraction, while PDE4 inhibitors like Rolipram raise cAMP levels, enhancing phosphorylation processes linked to MYH15's activity in muscle tissues. Lastly, Minoxidil indirectly aids MYH15 activity in vascular smooth muscle by mediating potassium channel-induced vasodilation, which can influence the muscle's functional state. These activators collectively underscore a sophisticated network of intracellular signaling modifications that converge to elevate the functional activity of MYH15.

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Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

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 increases intracellular cAMP levels. Elevated cAMP activates PKA, which in turn can phosphorylate specific substrates that enhance the activity of MYH15, leading to improved muscle contraction dynamics.

(−)-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 is a kinase inhibitor that can selectively inhibit kinases competing with MYH15 for ATP, thereby enhancing MYH15 activity by reducing competition at the ATP-binding sites, crucial for MYH15's motor functions.

Cilostazol

73963-72-1sc-201182
sc-201182A
10 mg
50 mg
$109.00
$322.00
3
(1)

Cilostazol inhibits PDE3, resulting in increased cAMP levels that could enhance MYH15 activity by promoting calcium uptake in muscle cells, which is essential for muscle contraction.

Dipyridamole

58-32-2sc-200717
sc-200717A
1 g
5 g
$31.00
$102.00
1
(1)

Dipyridamole inhibits various phosphodiesterases, leading to increased cAMP and cGMP levels. This elevation can augment MYH15's role in vascular smooth muscle function by enhancing relaxation processes.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

51-30-9sc-202188
sc-202188A
100 mg
500 mg
$28.00
$38.00
5
(0)

Isoproterenol is a beta-adrenergic agonist that increases cAMP levels, thereby activating PKA which could enhance the phosphorylation status of MYH15, influencing its activity in cardiac muscle contraction.

AICAR

2627-69-2sc-200659
sc-200659A
sc-200659B
50 mg
250 mg
1 g
$65.00
$280.00
$400.00
48
(2)

AICAR activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) which, when activated, can enhance MYH15 activity by improving energy utilization and mitochondrial function in muscle cells.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol activates SIRT1, which can deacetylate and therefore activate proteins involved in energy metabolism, potentially enhancing the activity of MYH15 in muscle tissue by optimizing energy efficiency.

Levosimendan

141505-33-1sc-204792
sc-204792A
100 mg
250 mg
$104.00
$228.00
(1)

Levosimendan sensitizes troponin C to calcium, which could lead to an indirect enhancement of MYH15 activity by facilitating the calcium-dependent conformational changes needed for muscle contraction.

Rolipram

61413-54-5sc-3563
sc-3563A
5 mg
50 mg
$77.00
$216.00
18
(1)

PDE4 inhibitors increase cAMP levels, which could enhance MYH15 activity in smooth and cardiac muscle tissues by modulating the phosphorylation state of associated proteins and improving contractile responses.

Minoxidil (U-10858)

38304-91-5sc-200984
sc-200984A
100 mg
1 g
$69.00
$351.00
(0)

Minoxidil opens ATP-sensitive potassium channels, which could lead to vasodilation and indirectly enhance MYH15 activity associated with vascular smooth muscle function by affecting intracellular potassium levels.