The nuclear retinoic acid receptors (RARs) are transcriptional transregulators, which control the expression of specific gene subsets subsequently to ligand binding and to strictly controlled phosphorylation processes. RARs consist of three subtypes, α (NR1B1), β (NR1B2) and γ (NR1B3), encoded by separate genes.RARs function as ligand-dependent transcriptional regulators, heterodimerized with retinoid X receptors (RXRs), which also consist of three types, α NR2B1, β (NR2B2) and γ (NR2B3). RARs play critical roles in a variety of biological processes, including development, reproduction, immunity, organogenesis and homeostasis, as assessed by vitamin A-deficiency (VAD), pharmacological and genetic studies conducted in the mouse. Retinoid X receptor (RXR) belongs to a family of ligand-activated transcription factors that regulate many aspects of metazoan life. A class of nuclear receptors requires RXR as heterodimerization partner for their function.


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AC 55649

AC-55649 is a potent, highly isoform-selective agonist of human RARβ2 receptor, with a pEC50 of 6.9.

  • CAS Number: 59662-49-6
  • MF: C21H26O2
  • MW: 310.43000
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.037g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 462ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 216.9ºC

LG100268

LG100268 (LG268) is a potent, selective and orally active retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist with EC50 values of 4 nM, 3 nM, and 4 nM for RXR-α, RXR-β, and RXR-γ, respectively[1]. LG100268 displays >1000-fold selectivity for RXR over RAR, the Ki values are 3.4 nM, 6.2 nM and 9.2 nM for RXR-α, RXR-β, and RXR-γ, respectively[2]. LG100268 activates RXR homodimers to induce transcriptional activation. LG100268 can be used for the study of lung carcinogenesisy[3].

  • CAS Number: 153559-76-3
  • MF: C24H29NO2
  • MW: 363.49300
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: 1.115g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 487ºC at 760mmHg
  • Melting Point: 275-277ºC
  • Flash Point: 248.3ºC

YCT529

YCT529 is a potent, selective and orally active RAR-α inhibitor[1].

  • CAS Number: 2863670-67-9
  • MF: C29H24NNaO3
  • MW: 457.50
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

BMS 753

BMS 753 is an isotype-selective retinoic acid receptor α (RARα) agonist, with a Ki of 2 nM[1].

  • CAS Number: 215307-86-1
  • MF: C21H21NO4
  • MW: 351.39600
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

YCT529 free acid

YCT529 free acid is a potent, selective and orally active RAR-α inhibitor[1].

  • CAS Number: 2863670-66-8
  • MF: C29H25NO3
  • MW: 435.51
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

PA 452

PA452, retinoic X receptor (RXR) specific antagonist, inhibits the effect of Retinoic acid (RA) on Th1/Th2 development[1].

  • CAS Number: 457657-34-0
  • MF: C26H37N3O3
  • MW: 439.59
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

AGN 196996

AGN 196996 is a potent and selective RARα antagonist with Ki value of 2 nM; little binding affinity for RARβ(Ki=1087 nM) and RARγ(Ki=8523 nM).IC50 value: 2 nM(Ki)Target: RARα antagonistAGN 196996 shows no activity in transactivation assays, but instead block the gene transcriptional activity induced by ATRA and other RAR agonists.

  • CAS Number: 958295-17-5
  • MF: C24H20BrNO5
  • MW: 482.32300
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.453±0.06 g/cm3 (20 °C, 760 mmHg)
  • Boiling Point: 619.8±55.0 °C (760 mmHg)
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Retinoic acid-d6

Retinoic acid-d6 is the deuterium labeled Retinoic acid[1]. Retinoic acid is a metabolite of vitamin A that plays important roles in cell growth, differentiation, and organogenesis. Retinoic acid is a natural agonist of RAR nuclear receptors, with IC50s of 14 nM for RARα/β/γ. Retinoic acid bind to PPARβ/δ with Kd of 17 nM. Retinoic acid acts as an inhibitor of transcription factor Nrf2 through activation of retinoic acid receptor alpha[2][3][4][5][6][7].

  • CAS Number: 2483831-72-5
  • MF: C20H22D6O2
  • MW: 306.47
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

(-)-Talarozole

(-)-Talarozole is a potent inhibitor of retinoic acid metabolism extracted from patent WO 1997049704 A1.

  • CAS Number: 201410-67-5
  • MF: C21H23N5S
  • MW: 377.51
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Tarenflurbil

Tarenflurbil ((R)-Flurbiprofen) is the R-enantiomer of the racemate NSAID Flurbiprofen, Tarenflurbil ((R)-Flurbiprofen) inhibits the binding of [3H]9-cis-RA to RXRα LBD with IC50 of 75 μM.

  • CAS Number: 51543-40-9
  • MF: C15H13FO2
  • MW: 244.261
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 376.2±30.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 110-113ºC
  • Flash Point: 181.3±24.6 °C

ER 50891

ER-50891 is a potent antagonist of retinoic acid receptor α(RARα). ER-50891 significantly attenuates ATRA's inhibitive effects on BMP 2-induced osteoblastogenesis[1].

  • CAS Number: 187400-85-7
  • MF: C29H24N2O2
  • MW: 432.51300
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

WYC-209

WYC-209, a synthetic retinoid, inhibits proliferation of malignant murine melanoma tumor-repopulating cells (TRCs) with an IC50 of 0.19 μM, has long-term effects and little toxicity, and induces TRCs apoptosis primarily via the caspase 3 pathway. The primary cellular target of WYC-209 is retinoic acid receptor (RAR)[1].

  • CAS Number: 2131803-90-0
  • MF: C20H20N2O3S
  • MW: 368.45
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Bexarotene-d3

Bexarotene-d3 (LGD1069-d3) is the deuterium labeled Bexarotene. Bexarotene (LGD1069) is a high-affinity and selective retinoid X receptors (RXR) agonist with EC50s of 33, 24, 25 nM for RXRα, RXRβ, and RXRγ, respectively. Bexarotene shows limited affinity for RAR receptors (EC50 >10000 nM). Bexarotene can be used for the research of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma[1][2][3][4].

  • CAS Number: 166175-35-5
  • MF: C24H25D3O2
  • MW: 351.50
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

LE 135

LE135 is a potent RAR antagonist that binds selectively to RARα (Ki of 1.4 μM) and RARβ (Ki of 220 nM), and has a higher affinity to RARβ. LE135 is highly selective over RARγ, RXRα, RXRβ and RXRγ. LE135 is also a potent TRPV1 and TRPA1 receptors activator with EC50s of 2.5 μM and 20 μM, respectively[1][2].

  • CAS Number: 155877-83-1
  • MF: C29H30N2O2
  • MW: 438.561
  • Catalog: TRP Channel
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 601.3±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 317.5±31.5 °C

K-80001

K-80001 is an RXRα-binder and COX-1/2 inhibitor, with IC50s of with an IC50 of 82.9μM, 3.4μM, 1.2μM for RXRα, COX-1 and COX-2, respectively[1].

  • CAS Number: 242800-40-4
  • MF: C20H17FO2
  • MW: 308.35
  • Catalog: COX
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

16 alpha-Hydroxytrametenolic acid

16α-Hydroxytrametenolic acid, a natural triterpene, is a potential retinoid X receptor (RXR) selective agonist[1].

  • CAS Number: 176390-68-4
  • MF: C30H48O4
  • MW: 472.71
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.11±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted)
  • Boiling Point: 598.3±50.0 °C(Predicted)
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

(+)-Talarozole

(+)-Talarozole is a potent inhibitor of retinoic acid metabolism extracted from patent WO 1997049704 A1.

  • CAS Number: 201410-66-4
  • MF: C21H23N5S
  • MW: 377.51
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Tamibarotene

Tamibarotene is a retinoic acid receptor α/β (RARα/β) agonist, showing high selectivity over RARγ.

  • CAS Number: 94497-51-5
  • MF: C22H25NO3
  • MW: 351.439
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 449.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 231-232ºC
  • Flash Point: 225.7±28.7 °C

AR-7

AR7 is a retinoic acid receptor α (RARα) antagonist.

  • CAS Number: 80306-38-3
  • MF: C15H12ClNO
  • MW: 257.71500
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

CD 2314

CD2314 is a potent and selective RARβ receptor agonist with a Kd of 195 nM in S91 melanoma cells[1].

  • CAS Number: 170355-37-0
  • MF: C23H24O2S
  • MW: 364.50000
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

AGN 194310

AGN 194310(VTP-194310) is a potent and selective pan-RARs agonist with Kd values of 3/2/5 nM for RARα/β/γ respectively.IC50 value: 3/2/5 nM (Kd for RARα/β/γ) [1][2]Target: RARs agonistin vitro: A high affinity pan-RAR antagonist (AGN194310, K(d) for binding to RARs = 2-5 nM) inhibited colony formation (by 50%) by all three lines at 16-34 nM, and led to a transient accumulation of flask-cultured cells in G1 followed by apoptosis. AGN194310 is 12-22 fold more potent than all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) against cell lines and also more potent in inhibiting the growth of primary prostate carcinoma cells [2].in vivo: The administration of all-trans retinoic acid to VAD mice resulted in a transient reduction in NF-kappaB activity and, conversely, a single dose of the RAR-pan-antagonist, AGN 194310, administered to control mice, led to a marked, transient induction of whole-body luminescence [3]. Mice were treated with AGN194310, a synthetic retinoid that antagonises the physiological function of the three RAR isotypes (alpha, beta, gamma) but does not interact with RXRs. Analyses of the granulocytic lineage using Gr-1, c-Kit and CD11b antibodies, demonstrated that granulocyte numbers were strikingly increased across haemopoietic compartments in all AGN194310-treated mice. A significant increase in the frequency of progenitor cells containing granulocytes was observed in the bone marrow of mice following treatment with AGN194310 [4].

  • CAS Number: 229961-45-9
  • MF: C28H24O2S
  • MW: 424.554
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 598.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 315.5±30.1 °C

AC 261066

AC-261066 is a potent, orally available and isoform-selective retinoic acid beta2 (RARbeta2) receptor agonist, with a pEC50 of 8.0[1].

  • CAS Number: 870773-76-5
  • MF: C17H20FNO4S
  • MW: 353.40800
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Bigelovin

Bigelovin, a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Inula helianthus-aquatica, is a selective retinoid X receptor α agonist. Bigelovin suppresses tumor growth through inducing apoptosis and autophagy via the inhibition of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS generation[1].

  • CAS Number: 3668-14-2
  • MF: C17H20O5
  • MW: 304.33800
  • Catalog: Apoptosis
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Bexarotene

Bexarotene is a selective retinoid X receptors (RXR) agonist for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.

  • CAS Number: 153559-49-0
  • MF: C24H28O2
  • MW: 348.478
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 489.7±44.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 230-231ºC
  • Flash Point: 229.5±23.1 °C

Ro 41-5253

Ro 41-5253 is an orally active selective retinoic acid receptor alpha (RARα) antagonist. Ro 41-5253 can bind RARα without inducing transcription or affecting RAR/RXR heterodimerization and DNA binding. Ro 41-5253 can inhibit cancer cell proliferation and induce apoptosis, has antitumor activity[1][2].

  • CAS Number: 144092-31-9
  • MF: C28H36O5S
  • MW: 484.64700
  • Catalog: Apoptosis
  • Density: 1.154g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 661.4ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 353.8ºC

BMS 453

BMS453 (BMS-189453), a synthetic retinoid, is a RARβ agonist and a RARα/RARγ antagonist. BMS453 inhibits breast cell growth predominantly through the induction of active TGFβ[1][2].

  • CAS Number: 166977-43-1
  • MF: C27H24O2
  • MW: 380.47800
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

LG-100064

LG-100064 is a retinoid-X-receptor (RXR) agonist, with EC50s of 330 nM, 200 nM, and 260 nM for RXRα, RXRβ and RXRγ; LG-100064 can be used in the research of cancer.

  • CAS Number: 153559-46-7
  • MF: C23H26O3
  • MW: 350.45100
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.095
  • Boiling Point: 491.367ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

AGN 194078

AGN 194078 is a selective RARα agonist with a Kd and EC50 of 3 and 112 nM, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 321995-62-4
  • MF: C22H23F2NO4
  • MW: 403.42
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

CD 1530

CD1530 is a selective RARγ agonist with an Kd of 150 nM[1]. CD1530 has been used in combination with bexarotene to inhibit oral carcinogenesis induced by the carcinogen 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide in a mouse model of human oral-cavity and esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma[2].

  • CAS Number: 107430-66-0
  • MF: C27H26O3
  • MW: 398.49400
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.29g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 610.7ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 337.2ºC

AGN 193109

AGN 193109 is a retinoid analog, and acts as a specific and highly effective antagonist of retinoic acid receptors (RARs), with Kds of 2 nM, 2 nM, and 3 nM for RARα, RARβ, and RARγ, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 171746-21-7
  • MF: C28H24O2
  • MW: 392.48900
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.21 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 564.5ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 257.1ºC