NIK SMI1 is a potent, selective NF-κB inducing kinase (NIK) inhibitor, which inhibits NIK-catalyzed hydrolysis of ATP to ADP with IC50 of 0.23±0.17 nM.
Sulfasalazine is a drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. Sulfasalazine is reported to suppress NF-κB activity.
BMS-345541 is a selective inhibitor of the catalytic subunits of IKK (IKK-2 IC50=0.3 μM, IKK-1 IC50=4 μM). BMS-345541 binds at an allosteric site of IKK.
MALT1-IN-6 is a potent MALT1 protease inhibitor with a Ki of 9 nM. MALT1-IN-6 has anticancer effects (WO2018226150A1; Compound 4)[1].
NK-252 is a potential Nrf2 activator, which exhibits a great Nrf2-activating potential.
Antroquinonol ((+)-Antroquinonol), a ubiquinone derivative from the mushroom Antrodia camphorata, has hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects[1]. Antroquinonol can be used for the research of colon cancer[2]. Antroquinonol reduces oxidative stress by enhancing the Nrf2 signaling pathway and inhibits inflammation and sclerosis in focal segmental glomerulosclerosis mice[3].
TBHQ is an antioxidant that activates Nrf2.
Shikonin is a major component of a Chinese herbal medicine named zicao. Shikonin has shown various biological activities, including inhibition of TNF-α, NF-κB, HIV-1.
MRT67307 hydrochloride is a dual inhibitor of the IKKε and TBK-1 with IC50s of 160 and 19 nM, respectively[1]. MRT67307 hydrochloride also inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 with IC50s of 45 and 38 nM, respectively. MRT67307 hydrochloride also blocks autophagy in cells[2].
Baicalin is a flavonoid glycoside isolated from Scutellaria baicalensis. Baicalin reduces the expression of NF-κB.
BAY 11-7085 is an inhibitor of NF-κB activation and phosphorylation of IκBα; it stabilizes IκBα with an IC50 of 10 μM.
Nrf2 activator-4 (Compound 20a) is a highly potent, orally active Nrf2 activator with an EC50 of 0.63 µM. Nrf2 activator-4 suppresses reactive oxygen species against oxidative stress in microglia. Nrf2 activator-4 effectively recovers the learning and memory impairment in a scopolamine-induced mouse model[1].
Malachite green oxalate is a triphenylmethane dye which can be used to detect the release of phosphate in enzymatic reactions. Malachite green oxalate is also a potent and selective inhibitor of IKBKE, and inhibits its downstream targets such as IκBα, p65 and IRF3. Malachite green oxalate exhibits antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo[1][2][3].
Microcystin-LY, a cyclic heptapeptide toxin from the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa[2], acts as an activator of the Nrf2 pathway to induce oxidative stress response, and the induction effect is most obvious at 3μM.[1].
IKK 16 hydrochloride is a selective IκB kinase (IKK) inhibitor for IKK2, IKK complex and IKK1 with IC50s of 40 nM, 70 nM and 200 nM, respectively[1]. IKK16 also inhibits leucine-rich repeat kinase-2 (LRRK2) with an IC50 of 50 nM[2].
Eriodictyol is a flavonoid isolated from the Chinese herb, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Eriodictyol induces Nrf2 signaling pathway.
Chaetominine is an alkaloidal metabolite. Chaetominine has cytotoxicity against human leukemia K562 and colon cancer SW1116 cell lines. Chaetominine reduces MRP1-mediated drug resistance via inhibiting PI3K/Akt/Nrf2 signaling pathway in K562/Adr human leukemia cells[1][2].
Garcinone D, a natural xanthone from mangosteen, promotes the proliferation of C17.2 neural stem cell. Garcinone D increases the protein levels of phosphorylated signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (p-STAT3), Cyclin D1 and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor (Nrf2), heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in concentration- and time- dependent manners[1].
(R)-MLT-985 (compound 11) is a potent MALT1 protease inhibitor with an IC50 of 3 nM. (R)-MLT-985 has an IC50 of 20 nM for MALT1-dependent IL-2 production in Jurkat cells. (R)-MLT-985 suppresses growth and aberrant CARD11/BCL10/MALT1 complex signaling in ABC-DLBCL cells[1].
JNJ-67856633 is an orally active, first-in-class, potent, selective and allosteric MALT1 protease inhibitor. JNJ-67856633 in some cases lead to tumor stasis[1][2][3].
Hesperin is a bioactive ingredient present in Japanese horseradish (wasabi) and has been shown to be an Nrf2 activator.
CGA-JK3 is an IkappaB kinase inhibitor in innate immune process.
Microcystin-[D-Asp3]-LR/Microcystin A is a cyanotoxin. Microcystin-[D-Asp3]-LR/Microcystin A can activate Nrf2 and promote oxidative stress response. Microcystin-[D-Asp3]-LR/Microcystin A can also be used in toxicology research[1][2].
QNZ shows strong inhibitory effects on NF-κB transcriptional activation and TNF-α production with IC50s of 11 and 7 nM, respectively. EVP4593 is a neuroprotective inhibitor of SOC channel.
(+)-DHMEQ is an activator of antioxidant transcription factor Nrf2. (+)-DHMEQ is the enantiomer of (-)-DHMEQ. (-)-DHMEQ inhibits NF-kB than its enantiomer (+)-DHMEQ.
ML334 is a potent, cell permeable activator of NRF2 by inhibition of Keap1-NRF2 protein-protein interaction. ML334 binds to Keap1 Kelch domain with a Kd of 1 μM. ML334 stimulates NRF2 expression and nuclear translocation and induces antioxidant response elements (ARE) activity[1][2].
Plantainoside D shows ACE inhibitory activity with IC50 2.17 mM[1]. And plantainoside D is a promising IKK-β inhibitor[2].
Sappanone A is a homoisoflavanone which exhibits anti-inflammatory effects via modulation of Nrf2 and NF-κB. Sappanone can attenuate allergic airway inflammation in Ovalbumin-induced asthma[1].
Danshensu, an active ingredient of Salvia miltiorrhiza, shows wide cardiovascular benefit by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway.
(–)-DHMEQ is a potent NF-κB inhibitor.