A-769662 is a potent, reversible AMPK activator with EC50 of 0.8 μM.
PF-249 is a potent, selective AMPK β1-containing complexes activator; increases the phosphorylation of the AMPK substrate ACC at S79 with EC50 of 296 nM, potently inhibits de novo lipogenesis (IC50=15 nM) in primary rat hepatocytes.
HL271, a chemical derivative of metformin (HY-B0627), is a potent AMPK activator that increases AMPK phosphorylation. HL271 attenuates aging-associated cognitive impairment[1][2].
Kazinol B, a prenylated flavan with a dimethyl pyrane ring, is an inhibitor of nitric oxide (NO) production. Kazinol B improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing glucose uptake via the insulin-Akt signaling pathway and AMPK activation. Kazinol B has the potential for diabetes mellitus research[1][2].
Demethyleneberberine is a natural mitochondria-targeted antioxidant. Demethyleneberberine alleviates mice colitis and inhibits the inflammatory responses by inhibiting NF-κB pathway and regulating the balance of Th cells. Demethyleneberberine could serve as a AMPK activator for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)[1][2][3].
Etilefrine (3-[2-(ethylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]phenol) is an α adrenergic agonist[2]. Etilefrine also is an AMPK activator[1]. Etilefrine can be used for the research of postural hypotension[3].
Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate), an active component of Zanthoxylum armatum, is a widely used natural flavor compound. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) possesses antimicrobial activity and is a tyrosinase inhibitor that can prevent food browning. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) has antiadipogenic activity through mechanisms mediated, in part, by the CaMKK2-AMPK signaling pathway[1].
Marein has the neuroprotective effect due to a reduction of damage to mitochondria function and activation of the AMPK signal pathway. Marein improves insulin resistance induced by high glucose in HepG2 cells through CaMKK/AMPK/GLUT1 to promote glucose uptake, through IRS/Akt/GSK-3β to increase glycogen synthesis, and through Akt/FoxO1 to decrease gluconeogenesis. Marein is a HDAC inhibitor with an IC50 of 100 µM. Marein has beneficial antioxidative, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic and antidiabetic effects[1][2][3].
ULK1-IN-2 (compound 3s) is a potent ULK1 inhibitor. ULK1-IN-2 shows highest cytotoxic effect against cancer cell lines, with IC50 of 1.94 μM in A549. ULK1-IN-2 can induce apoptosis and simultaneously block autophagy, and can be used to study NSCLC (Non-small cell lung cancer)[1].
Gomisin J is a small molecular weight lignan found in Schisandra chinensis and has been demonstrated to have vasodilatory activity[1]. Gomisin J suppresses lipid accumulation by regulating the expression of lipogenic and lipolytic enzymes and inflammatory molecules through activation of AMPK, LKB1 and Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II and inhibition of fetuin-A in HepG2 cells. gomisin J has potential benefits in treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease[2].
AMPK activator 11 is an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator with nanomolelevel antiproliferation activities against several CRCs. AMPK activator 11 selectively inhibits the RKO xenograft growth along by activating AMPK and upregulating oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) ( mitochondrial metabolism ) and can be used for anti-tumor and metabolic disease research[1].
Malvidin-3-O-arabinoside chloride ameliorates ethyl carbamate-induced oxidative damage by stimulating AMPK-mediated autophagy[1].
WZ4003 is the first potent and highly specific NUAK kinase inhibitor with IC50 of 20 nM/100 nM for NUAK1/NUAK2, without significant inhibition on other 139 kinases.
Phenformin (hydrochloride) is a hydrochloride salt of phenformin that is an anti-diabetic drug from the biguanide class, can activate AMPK activity.
Tanshinol borneol ester, an angiogenesis stimulator, promoted multiple key steps of angiogenesis through Akt and MAPK signalling pathways. Tanshinol borneol ester has anti-ischemic and anti-atherosclerosis activities[1].
Metformin (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide) inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the liver, leading to activation of AMPK, enhancing insulin sensitivity for type 2 diabetes research. Metformin can cross the blood-brain barrier and triggers autophagy[1].
YLF-466D is a newly developed AMPK activator, which inhibits platelet aggregation.
O-304 is a small molecule AMPK activator.
Galegine hydrochloride, a guanidine derivative, contributes to weight loss in mice. Guanidine hydrochloride is the compound derived from G. officinalis, which gave rise to the biguanides, metformin and phenformin. Galegine hydrochloride activates AMPK in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and L6 myotubes, as well as in the H4IIE rat hepatoma and HEK293 human kidney cell lines. Galegine hydrochloride has antibacterial activity, with minimum inhibitory concentration of 4 mg/L against Staphylococcus aureus strains[1][2].
Karanjin is a major active furanoflavonol constituent of Fordia cauliflora. Karanjin induces GLUT4 translocation in skeletal muscle cells by increasing AMPK activity. Karanjin can induce cancer cell death through cell cycle arrest and enhance apoptosis[1][2].
MRT 199665 is a potent salt-inducible kinases (SIKs) inhibitor with IC50 of 110, 12, 43 nM for SIK1,2,3 respectively; also inhibits AMPKα1/α2 (both IC50=10 nM), MARK1/2/3/4 (both IC50=2 nM), NUAK1/2 (IC50=3/120 nM), and MELK (IC50=29 nM); elevates IL-10 production by inducing the dephosphorylation of CREB-regulated transcriptional coactivator 3 (CRTC3), increases LPS-stimulated IL-10 production and greatly suppressed proinflammatory cytokine secretion (IL-6, IL-12, and TNF) in macrophages.
Vaccarin is an active flavonoid glycoside associated with various biological functions. Vaccarin significantly promote wound healing and endothelial cells and fibroblasts proliferation in the wound site. Vaccarin ameliorates insulin resistance and steatosis by activating the AMPK signaling pathway[1][2].
HTH-01-015 is a selective NUAK1 inhibitor (IC50 is 100 nM). HTH-01-015 inhibits NUAK1 with >100-fold higher potency than NUAK2 (IC50 of >10 μM).
PF-06679142 is a novel potent, orally active, α1β1γ1/α2β1γ1-isoform selective AMPK activator with Kd of 14 nM, EC50 of 22 nM for α1β1γ1-AMPK, shows minimal activity at the β2-containing isoforms (α1β2γ1, α2β2γ1, α2β2γ3); demonstrates in vivo target engagement experiment in ZSF-1 rats, an obese/diabetic rodent model of diabetic nephropathy.
USP10 inhibitor Wu-5 (Wu-5) is a novel small molecule USP10 inhibitor inducing the degradation of FLT3-mutated protein, directly interacts and inactivates USP10, the deubiquitinase for FLT3-ITD in vitro (IC50=8.3 uM) and in FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells.Wu-5 selectively inhibited the viability of FLT3 inhibitor-sensitive (MV4-11, Molm13) and -resistant (MV4-11R) FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells with IC50 of 3.794, 5.056, and 8.386 uM, respectively.Wu-5 (1-10 μM) dose-dependently induced apoptosis of MV4-11, Molm13, and MV4-11R cells through the proteasome-mediated degradation of FLT3-ITD.Combined treatment of Wu-5 and crenolanib produced synergistic cell death in FLT3-ITD-positive cells via the reduction of both FLT3 and AMPKα proteins.
Buformin hydrochloride (1-Butylbiguanide hydrochloride) is a potent and orally active biguanide antidiabetic agent, an AMPK activator. Buformin hydrochloride decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis and lowers blood glucose production in vivo. Buformin hydrochloride also has anti-cancer activities and is applied in cancer study (such as, cervical cancer and breast cancer, et al)[1].
AMPK activator 12 (compound 21) is a potent AMPK activator and GDF15 inducer. AMPK activator 12 increases GDF15 protein levels in human hepatic cells[1].