Eurycomanone could increases spermatogenesis by inhibiting the activity of phosphodiesterase and aromatase in steroidogenesis.
3-Hydroxyisovaleric acid is a normal human metabolite excreted in the urine.
Salvianolic acid A could protect the blood brain barrier through matrix metallopeptidase 9 (MMP-9) inhibition and anti-inflammation.
N-Acetylneuraminic acid is a nine-carbon, sialic acid monosaccharide commonly found in glycoproteins on cell membranes and in glycolipids such as gangliosides in mammalian cells. Studies suggest that N-Acetylneuraminic acid is useful biologically in neurotransmission, leukocyte extravasation, viral or bacterial infections and carbohydrate-protein recognition.
7,8-Dihydro-L-biopterin is an oxidation product of tetrahydrobiopterin.
Gastrodenol(Bismuth tripotassium dicitrate; De-Noltab)is a mineral that is used in treating ulcers and upset stomach.
LysoPC(14:0/0:0) is a lysophospholipid (LyP). It is a monoglycerophospholipid in which a phosphorylcholine moiety occupies a glycerol substitution site.
Solamargine is a major steroidal alkaloid glycoside extracted from a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, Solanum nigrum L. (SNL); has been shown to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis of various cancer cells. IC50 value:Target: Anticancer natural compoundin vitro: Solamargine reduced HepG2 cell viability in a concentration-dependent manner. At 7.5μM solamargine decreased cell viability by less than 20% in HepG2 cells. At the highest dose, solamargine decreased cell migration and invasion by more than 70% and 72% in HepG2 cells, respectively. Western blotting and gelatin zymography results showed that solamargine reduced expression and function of MMP-2 and MMP-9 proteins [1]. SM increased phosphorylation of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) in a time-dependent fashion. SM also inhibited phosphorylation and protein expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (Stat3), a transcription factor, which was abrogated by the SB203580, a specific inhibitor of p38 MAPK. In addition, SM induced protein expression of p21, one of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors, and this was not observed in cell overexpression of Stat3 or cells treated with SB203580 [2]. SM significantly inhibited the growth of SMMC-7721 and HepG2 cells and induced cell apoptosis. Cell cycle analysis revealed that SM caused cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase. Moreover, SM could up-regulate the expression of caspase-3 [3].
L-Cystathionine is a key nonprotein amino acid related to metabolic conditions.
Camphor ((±)-Camphor) is a topical anti-infective and anti-pruritic and internally as a stimulant and carminative. However, Camphor is poisonous when ingested. Antiviral, antitussive, and anticancer activities[1]. Camphor is a TRPV3 agonist[2].
Sarcosine is a glycine transporter type 1 (GlyT) inhibitor and an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor co-agonist at the glycine binding site.
Calcitriol is the most active metabolite of vitamin D and also a vitamin D receptor (VDR) agonist.
Meropenem is a carbapenem antibiotic, which displaying a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity.Target: AntibacterialMeropenem, a new parenteral carbapenem demonstrated increased activity as compared to imipenem against 336 strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, 119 strains of Haemophilus influenzae, and 110 strains of H. Ceftriaxone and ciprofloxacin demonstrated activity superior to that of both carbapenems while the activity of ceftazidime was similar to that of meropenem [1]. Meropenem, like imipenem and various experimental penems, may overcome the resistance problems presented by Class I beta-lactamases [2]. MEROPENEM was rapidly penetrated to the pleural effusion and was retained for a more prolonged time in the pleural effusion than in the blood of patients with accumulated pleural effusion, and it suggested the usefulness of MEROPENEM in antibacterial therapy for patients with pleurisy causing accumulation of pleural effusion [3].Clinical indications: Appendicitis; Bacterial infection; Bacterial meningitis; Bacterial pneumonia; Bacterial respiratory tract infection; Bacterial skin infection; Bacterial urinary tract infection; Bacteroides fragilis infection; Bacteroides infection; Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron infection; Complicated skin and skin structure infectionFDA Approved Date: July 1996Toxicity: In mice and rats, large intravenous doses of meropenem (2200-4000 mg/kg) have been associated with ataxia, dyspnea, convulsions, and mortalities.
Nanchangmycin, produced by Streptomyces nanchangensis NS3226, inhibits gram-positive bacteria. Nanchangmycin is a broad spectrum antiviral active against Zika virus.
Dihydroisotanshinone I is a bioactive compound present in a widely used traditional Chinese medicine named danshen.
Epibrassinolide is a natural brassinosteroid (BR) derivative, is a plant regulator with a similar structure to mammalian steroids. Epibrassinolide is a potential apoptotic inducer in various cancer cells without affecting the non-tumor cell growth.
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid is the main neuronal metabolite of dopamine.
N-Acetylornithine is an intermediate in the enzymatic biosynthesis of the amino acid L-arginine from L-glutamate.
Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.Target: AntibacterialChloramphenicol is a bacteriostatic drug that stops bacterial growth by inhibiting protein synthesis. Chloramphenicol prevents protein chain elongation by inhibiting the peptidyl transferase activity of the bacterial ribosome. It specifically binds to A2451 and A2452 residues in the 23S rRNA of the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing peptide bond formation. While chloramphenicol and the macrolide class of antibiotics both interact with ribosomes, chloramphenicol is not a macrolide. It directly interferes with substrate binding, whereas macrolides sterically block the progression of the growing peptide [1, 2].
Pipecolic acid is a metabolite of lysine.
3,4,5-Trimethoxybenzoic acid (Eudesmic acid;Trimethylgallic Acid) is a benzoic acid derivative. A building block in medicine and organic synthesis.
Allopurinol riboside, a metabolite of allopurinol, shows potent activities against parasites.
5-Aminolevulinic acid HCl is an intermediate in heme biosynthesis in the body and the universal precursor of tetrapyrroles.Target: Others5-Aminolevulinic acid is a non-fluorescent prodrug that leads to intracellular accumulation of fluorescent porphyrins in malignant gliomas-a finding that is under investigation for intraoperative identification and resection of these tumours. Median follow-up was 35.4 months (95% CI 1.0-56.7). Contrast-enhancing tumour was resected completely in 90 (65%) of 139 patients assigned 5-aminolevulinic acid compared with 47 (36%) of 131 assigned white light (difference between groups 29% [95% CI 17-40], p<0.0001). Patients allocated 5-aminolevulinic acid had higher 6-month progression free survival than did those allocated white light (41.0% [32.8-49.2] vs 21.1% [14.0-28.2]; difference between groups 19.9% [9.1-30.7], p=0.0003, Z test) [1]. 5-ALA alone proved to be insufficient in attaining gross total resection without the danger of incurring postoperative neurological deterioration. Furthermore, in the case of functional grade III gliomas, iMRI in combination with functional neuronavigation was significantly superior to the 5-ALA resection technique [2].
Galactose 1-phosphate Potassium salt is is an intermediate in the galactose metabolism and nucleotide sugars.
(-)-Fucose is classified as a member of the hexoses, plays a role in A and B blood group antigen substructure determination, selectin-mediated leukocyte-endothelial adhesion, and host-microbe interactions.
Neohesperidin is a flavonoid compound found in high amounts in Poncirus trifoliata with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
3-Methyl-L-histidine is a biomarker for meat consumption, especially chicken. It is also a biomarker for the consumption of soy products.
Isobavachalcone(Corylifolinin) is a chalcone constituent of Angelica keiskei, induces apoptosis in neuroblastoma.IC50 value:Target: Isobavachalcone inhibits platelet aggregation. Inhibitor of Epstein-Barr virus early antigen (EBV-EA) induction. Isobavachalcone exhibits potent inhibitory effect on skin tumor promotion. Potent inhibitor of MMP-2. Displays DNA strand-scission (cleaving) activity. Isobavachalcone hows antifungal activity.
6-shogaol, an active compound isolated from Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc), exhibits a variety of biological activities including anticancer, anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidation.