Hydrangenol is an orally active antiphotoaging compound. It can be isolated from Hydrangea serrata leaves. Hydrangenol prevents wrinkle formation by reducing MMP and inflammatory cytokine expression and increasing moisturizing factors and antioxidant genes level[1].
TPNA10168 is an Nrf-2 activator that activates the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE pathway. TPNA10168 is neuroprotective against oxidative stress-induced damage. TPNA10168 significantly reduces the transcription of inflammatory genes, including TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and iNOS. TPNA10168 can be used in research on anti-inflammatory and neurological diseases[1].
2-Trifluoromethyl-2'-methoxychalcone is a chalcone derivative. 2-Trifluoromethyl-2'-methoxychalcone is a potent Nrf2 activator. 2-Trifluoromethyl-2'-methoxychalcone can be used for oxidative stress and inflammation related diseases research[1].
TAT-14 is a 14-mer peptide that acts as Nrf2 activator with an anti-inflammatory effect. TAT-14 has no effect on Nrf2 mRNA expression, but increases Nrf2 protein level due to targeting the Nrf2 binding site on Keap1[1].
Dehydrocurdione, a zedoary-derived sesquiterpene, induces heme oxygenase (HO)-1, an antioxidative enzyme, in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Dehydrocurdione interacts with Keap1, resulting in Nrf2 translocation followed by activation of the HO-1 E2 enhancer. Dehydrocurdione suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced NO release, a marker of inflammation. Anti-inflammatory activity[1][2].
SPC-180002 is a SIRT1/3 dual inhibitor, with IC50 values of 1.13 and 5.41 μM, respectively. SPC-180002 disturbs redox homeostasis via ROS generation, which leads to an increase in both p21 protein stability and mitochondrial dysfunction. SPC-180002 strongly inhibits cell cycle progression and cancer cell growth. SPC-180002 activates the Nrf2 signaling pathway[1].
Nrf2 activator-1 is a potent activator of NF-E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2). Nrf2 activator-1 has the potential for the treatment of COPD and other respiratory diseases, including asthma, Acute Lung Injury (ALI), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and pulmonary fibrosis (extracted from patent WO2018109647A1)[1].
Hinokitiol is a component of essential oils isolated from Chymacyparis obtusa, reduces Nrf2 expression, and decreases DNMT1 and UHRF1 mRNA and protein expression, with anti-infective, anti-oxidative, and anti-tumor activities.
I-152 is a conjugate containing N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) and cysteamine (MEA). I-152 activates NRF2 and ATF4 signals. I-152 has anti-proliferative properties[1].
Sarmentosin is an activator of Nrf2. Sarmentosin inhibits mTOR signaling and induces autophagy-dependent apoptosis in human HCC cells[1].
Artemisitene, a natural derivative of Artemisinin, is a Nrf2 activator with antioxidant and anticancer activities. Artemisitene activates Nrf2 by decreasing Nrf2 ubiquitination and increasing its stability[1][2].
Methyllucidone is a neuroprotective agent and an antioxidant that can be isolated from Lindera erythrocarpa Makino. Methyllucidone inhibits the ROS production, and activates antioxidant signaling pathways that include Nrf-2 and PI3K[1].
An inducer of NRF2 that selectively activates NRF2 signaling with CD value (The concentration that doubles the specific activity) of 0.18 uM; covalently modifies a critical stress-sensor cysteine (C151) of the E3 ligase substrate adaptor protein KEAP1, arrests KEAP/NRF2 complex in the closed conformation in live cells; potently represses the release of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 in primary mouse HD and WT microglia and astrocytes.
RTA-408 is an antioxidant inflammation modulator (AIM), which activates Nrf2 and suppresses nitric oxide (NO).
4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, a major microbiota-derived metabolite of polyphenols, is involved in the antioxidative action. 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid induces expression of Nrf2[1].
KI696 isomer is the less active isomer of KI696. KI696 is a high affinity probe that disrupts the Keap1/NRF2 interaction.
Toralactone, isolated from Cassia obtusifolia, mediates hepatoprotection via an Nrf2-dependent anti-oxidative mechanism[1].
Luteolin is a falconoid compound, which exhibits anticancer properties.IC50 value:Target: A natural for anticancer.In vitro: Luteolin exerted an anticancer effect against NCI-H460 cells through Sirt1-mediated apoptosis and the inhibition of cell migration [1]. The treatment of luteolin upregulated the expression levels of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1), p21WAF1/CIP1, p27KIP1, Smad4, and Fas in HCC cells. Luteolin induced apoptotic cell death in Hep3B cells while caused G1 arrest in HepG2 cells. And it induces apoptosis from G1 arrest via three signaling pathways of TGF-β1, p53, and Fas/Fas-ligand in HCC cells [2].In vivo: The study of the effect of Luteolin on the improvement of cancerous cachexia in model mice showed that luteolin can improve the symptoms of cancer cachexia model mice.The mechanism may be related to inhibition of proteasome and calcium activated protease activity and lower the levels of cytokines [3].
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].
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].
4-Octyl Itaconate is a cell-permeable Itaconate derivative. Itaconate is an anti-inflammatory metabolite that activates Nrf2 via alkylation of KEAP1.
Keap1-Nrf2-IN-16 is a biological active peptide. (KEAP1 binding activity)
Mangiferin is a Nrf2 activator. Mangiferin suppresses nuclear translocation of the NF-κB subunits p65 and p50.
TML-6-d3 is the deuterium labeled TML-6. TML-6, an orally active curcumin derivative, inhibits the synthesis of the β-amyloid precursor protein and β-amyloid (Aβ). TML-6 can upregulate Apo E, suppress NF-κB and mTOR, and increase the activity of the anti-
Keap1-Nrf2-IN-5 (compound 1) is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 PPI (Keap1-Nrf2 protein−protein interaction) inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.1 µM, Kd of 3.7 µM[1].
Ezetimibe ketone (EZM-K) is a phase-I metabolite of Ezetimibe. Ezetimibe is a Niemann-Pick C1-like1 (NPC1L1) inhibitor, and is a potent Nrf2 activator. Ezetimibe is a potent cholesterol absorption inhibitor[1][2][3].
Eriodictyol-7-O-glucoside (Eriodictyol 7-O-β-D-glucoside), a flavonoid, is a potent free radical scavenger. Eriodictyol-7-O-glucoside is also an Nrf2 activator, confers protection against Cisplatin-induced toxicity[1].
Gingerenone A is a Nrf2-Gpx4 activator with anti-breast-cancer properties. Gingerenone A results a delayed G2/M in cancer cells, following oxidative stress and senescence responses. Gingerenone A also alleviates ferroptosis in secondary liver injury (SLI) in dextran sodium sulfate (DSS)-induced colitis mice. Gingerenone A can be isolated from Zingiber officinale[1][2].
Corynoline, isolated from Corydalis incise (Papaveraceae), is a reversible and noncompetitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor with an IC50 of 30.6 μM[1]. Corynoline exhibits anti-inflammatory activity by activating Nrf2[2].
NXPZ-2 is an orally active Keap1-Nrf2 protein–protein interaction (PPI) inhibitor with a Ki value of 95 nM, EC50 value of 120 and 170 nM. NXPZ-2 can dose-dependently ameliorate Aβ[1-42]-Induced cognitive dysfunction, improve brain tissue pathological changes in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mouse by increasing neuron quantity and function. NXPZ-2 can inhibit oxidative stress by increasing Nrf2 expression levels and promoting its cytoplasm to nuclear translocation, which is helpful for Keap1-Nrf2 PPI inhibitors and AD associated disease research[1].