[D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P, a Substance P derivative, is a biased agonist toward neuropeptide and chemokine receptors. [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P activates G12. [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P binds to IL-8 and GRP receptors. [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P inhibits ERK-2 activation, activates JNK activity. [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P stimulates an increase in neutrophil migration and Ca2+ mobilization. [D-Arg1,D-Phe5,D-Trp7,9,Leu11]-Substance P is also a bombesin antagonist, and inhibits the growth of small cell lung cancer[1][2][3]
TCS JNK 5a is a potent JNK3 inhibitor with a pIC50 of 6.7. TCS JNK 5a also inhibits JNK2 with a pIC50 of 6.5.
SU3327 is a potent, selective and substrate-competitive JNK inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.7 μM. SU3327 also inhibits protein-protein interactions between JNK and JNK Interacting Protein (JIP) with an IC50 of 239 nM. SU3327 shows less active against p38α and Akt kinase[1][2].
Isovitexin is a flavonoid isolated from rice hulls of Oryza sativa, possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities; Isovitexin acts like a JNK1/2 inhibitor and inhibits the activation of NF-κB.
Bentamapimod (AS 602801) is an ATP-competitive JNK inhibitor with IC50 of 80 nM, 90 nM, and 230 nM for JNK1, JNK2, and JNK3, respectively.
TOPK-p38/JNK-IN-1 (Compound B12) is an orally active TOPK-p38/JNK signaling pathway inhibitor with the IC50 value of 2.14 µM for NO production. TOPK-p38/JNK-IN-1 shows anti-inflammatory activities. TOPK-p38/JNK-IN-1 also inhibits phosphorylate downstream related proteins and avoids degradation of TOPK[1].
LL-Z1640-4 is a potent p38/JNK signaling inhibitor. LL-Z1640-4 significantly diminishes p38 and JNK activation in HCC cells transfected with MLK4 siRNA. LL-Z1640-4 markedly attenuates ROS production induced by MLK4 knockdown. LL-Z1640-4 significantly reduces the apoptotic cells in HCC cells transfected with siMLK4[1][2].
DB07268 is a potent and selective JNK1 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 9 nM.
Novel antitumor agent, inducing PKR-mediated apoptosis and synergizing with IFN
Polyphyllin I is a bioactive constituent extracted from Paris polyphylla, has strong anti-tumor activity. Polyphyllin I is an activator of the JNK signaling pathway and is an inhibitor of PDK1/Akt/mTOR signaling. Polyphyllin I induces autophagy, G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis[1][2][3].
8-Hydroxyefavirenz (8-OH-EFV) is a primary metabolite of Efavirenz (HY-10572). 8-Hydroxyefavirenz induces apoptosis via a JNK- and BimEL-dependent mechanism in primary human hepatocytes. 8-Hydroxyefavirenz can be used in research of cancer[1].
JNK3 inhibitor-4 is a potent inhibitor of JNK3 (IC50=1.0 nM) based on 2-aryl-1-pyrimidinyl-1H-imidazole-5-yl acetonitrile. JNK3 inhibitor-4 shows excellent selectivity over other protein kinases including isoforms JNK1 (IC50=143.9 nM) and JNK2 (IC50=298.2 nM)[1]. JNK3 inhibitor-4 has neuroprotective effect and predicated blood-brain barrier permeability[1].
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt[1]. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively[2].
MK2-IN-5 is a Mk2 pseudosubstrate (Ki= 8 μM). MK2-IN-5 targets the protein interaction domain in the MAPK pathway. MK2-IN-5 inhibits HSP25 and HSP27 phosphorylation[1][2][3].
OVA-E1 peptide TFA, is an antagonist variant of SIINFEKL [OVA (257-264). OVA-E1 peptide, activates the p38 and JNK cascades similarly in mutant and wild-type thymocytes[1].
Ginsenoside Re is an extract from Panax notoginseng. Ginsenoside Re decreases the β-amyloid protein (Aβ). Ginsenoside Re plays a role in antiinflammation through inhibition of JNK and NF-κB.
Sesaminol, isolated from Justicia orbiculata, has antioxidative activity, Sesaminol inhibits lipid peroxidation and shows neuroprotection effect. Sesaminol potently inhibits MAPK cascades by preventing phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPKs, and caspase-3 but not ERK-MAPK expression[1][2][3][4].
WHI-P258, a quinazoline compound, binds to the active site of JAK3 with an estimated Ki of 72 µM. WHI-P258 does not inhibit JAK3 and does not affect the thrombin-induced aggregation of platelets even at 100 μM[1][2].
MAPK-IN-1 (Compound 2) is a MAPK signaling pathway inhibitor. MAPK-IN-1 exhibits AChE inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 23.84 μM. MAPK-IN-1 shows anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective activity and can be used for Alzheimer's disease research[1].
c-JUN peptide is a cell-permeable c-JUN-JNK interaction inhibitor. c-JUN peptide inhibits serum-induced c-Jun phosphorylation. c-JUN peptide induces apoptosis[1].
epi-Eriocalyxin A (Epieriocalyxin A), a diterpenoid isolated from Isodon eriocalyx, induces colon cancer apoptosis. epi-Eriocalyxin A also inhibits ERK1/2 and JNK activation, which suppresses Bcl-2 expression[1].
SY-LB-35 is a potent bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) receptor agonist. SY-LB-35 can stimulate significant increases in cell number and cell viability in the C2C12 myoblast cell line, and causes shifts towards the S and G2/M phases of the cell cycle. SY-LB-35 stimulates canonical Smad and non-canonical PI3K/Akt, ERK, p38 and JNK intracellular signaling pathways[1].
SR-3737 is potent both JNK3 and p38 inhibitor.
Dehydrocrenatidine, a β-carboline alkaloid that can be isolated from Picrasma quassioides. Dehydrocrenatidine induces cell Apoptosis by activates ERK and JNK. Dehydrocrenatidine inhibits invasion and migration of cancer cells, it also suppresses neuronal excitability to exert analgesic effects[1][2].
Astragaloside IV, an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
OVA-E1 peptide, is an antagonist variant of SIINFEKL [OVA (257-264). OVA-E1 peptide, activates the p38 and JNK cascades similarly in mutant and wild-type thymocytes[1].
Peruvoside is a potent inhibitor of Src, PI3K, JNK, STAT, and EGFR. Peruvoside induces apoptosis and autophagy and possesses a broad spectrum of anticancer activity in breast, lung, liver cancers and leukemia. Peruvoside is a broad-spectrum and potent antiviral activity against positive-sense RNA viruses. Peruvoside sensitizes Gefitinib (HY-50895)-resistant tumour cells (A549, PC9/gef and H1975) to Gefitinib[1][2][3][4].
(-)-Zuonin A (D-Epigalbacin), a naturally occurring lignin, is a potent, selective JNKs inhibitor, with IC50s of 1.7 μM, 2.9 μM and 1.74 μM for JNK1, JNK2 and JNK3, respectively[1].
Rutin hydrate is a flavonol glycoside, able to cross the blood-brain barrier, and acts by inhibiting JNK and ERK1/2 activation and activating mTOR signalling.