Sulforaphene, isolated from radish seeds, exhibits an ED50 against velvetleaf seedlings approximately 2 x 10-4 M. Sulforaphene promotes cancer cells apoptosis and inhibits migration via inhibiting EGFR, p-ERK1/2, NF‐κB and other signals[1][2][3][4].
(E)-Osmundacetone is the isomer of Osmundacetone. Osmundacetone significantly suppresses the phosphorylation of MAPKs, including JNK, ERK, and p38 kinases. Osmundacetone has a neuroprotective effect against oxidative stress[1].
Anti-inflammatory agent 35 (compound 5a27) is an orally active curcumin analogue with anti-inflammatory activity. Anti-inflammatory agent 35 blocks mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and p65 nuclear translocation of NF-kB. Anti-inflammatory agent 35 also inhibits yellow neutrophil infiltration and pro-inflammatory cytokine production. Anti-inflammatory agent 35 significantly attenuates lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced acute lung injury (ALI) in vivo[1].
Urolithin B is one of the gut microbial metabolites of ellagitannins, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Urolithin B inhibits NF-κB activity by reducing the phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα, and suppresses the phosphorylation of JNK, ERK, and Akt, and enhances the phosphorylation of AMPK. Urolithin B is also a regulator of skeletal muscle mass[1][2].
Bohemine is a purine analogue and is a synthetic and selective CDK inhibitor with IC50s of 4.6 μM, 83 μM, and 2.7 μM for Cdk2/cyclin E, Cdk2/cyclin A, and Cdk9/cyclin T1, respectively. Bohemine also inhibits ERK2 with an IC50 of 52 μM and has less inhibitory effect on CDK1, CDK4 and CDK6. Bohemine has a broad spectrum anti-cancer activities[1][2].
ERK5-IN-4 (compound 34b) is a potent and selective inhibitor of extracellular signal-related kinase 5 (ERK5). ERK5-IN-4 inhibits ERK5 (full-length) and truncated ERK5 (ERK5 ΔTAD) kinase activity in HEK293 cells with an IC50 of 77 nM and 300 nM, respectively[1].
PT-262 is a potent ROCK inhibitor with an IC50 value of around 5 μM. PT-262 induces the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and elevates the caspase-3 activation and apoptosis. PT-262 inhibits the ERK and CDC2 phosphorylation via a p53-independent pathway. PT-262 blocks cytoskeleton function and cell migration. PT-262 has anti-cancer activity[1][2].
POP-3MB (compound 1b) is an ICMT inhibitor (IC50: 2.5 μM). POP-3MB changes the subcellular localization of K-Ras and inhibits Ras activation. POP-3MB also inhibits Erk phosphorylation[1].
PROTAC MEK1 Degrader-1 is a PROTAC targeting MEK1 with a pIC50 value of 7.0. PROTAC MEK1 Degrader-1 consists of a MEK1 inhibitor and a von Hippel-Lindau ligand. PROTAC MEK1 Degrader-1 can inhibit ERK1/2 phosphorylation. PROTAC MEK1 Degrader-1 shows an antiproliferative activity against A375 cells[1].
AT-533 is a potent Hsp90 and HSV inhibitor. AT-533 suppresses tumor growth and angiogenesis by blocking the HIF-1α/VEGF/VEGFR-2 signaling pathway. AT-533 also inhibits the activation of the downstream pathways, including Akt/mTOR/p70S6K, Erk1/2 and FAK. AT-533 inhibits the tube formation, cell migration, and invasion of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)[1][2][3].
Pluripotin is a dual inhibitor of ERK1 and RasGAP with KDs of 98 nM and 212 nM, respectively. Pluripotin also inhibits RSK1, RSK2, RSK3, and RSK4 with IC50s of 0.5, 2.5, 3.3, and 10.0 µM, respectively.
Emodic acid (NSC624610) is an anthraquinone compound isolated from A. microcarpus, which can inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells by inhibiting the activity of NF-κB. Emodic acid can also inhibit the phosphorylation of p38, ERK and JNK, the secretion of tumor-promoting cytokines IL-1β and IL-6, and the expression of VEGF and MMP, thereby inhibiting the invasion and migration potential of cancer cells[1].
ERK-IN-7 (Example 10), an analogue of SHR2415 (HY-151367), is a potent ERK inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM and 7 nM against ERK1 and ERK2, respectively[1].
Lidocaine-d10 (Lignocaine-d10) hydrochloride is the deuterium labeled Lidocaine hydrochloride. Lidocaine hydrochloride (Lignocaine hydrochloride) inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and using dependence[1]. Lidocaine hydrochloride decreases growth, migration and invasion of gastric carcinoma cells via up-regulating miR-145 expression and further inactivation of MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Lidocaine hydrochloride is an amide derivative commonly used to anesthetize. hydrochloride is a a drug to treat ventricular arrhythmia and an effective tumor-inhibitor[2].
(rel)-AR234960 is an active relative configuration of AR234960. AR234960, a non-peptide MAS (a G protein-coupled receptor) agonist, increases both mRNA and protein levels of CTGF via ERK1/2 signaling in HEK293-MAS cells and adult human cardiac fibroblasts[1].
KRAS G12C inhibitor 61 (Example 3) inhibits phospho-ERK 1/2 in MIA PaCa-2 cells with an IC50 value of 9 nM. KRAS G12C inhibitor 61 can be used for research of pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers[1].
XMD8-92 is a highly selective ERK5/BMK1 inhibitor with dissociation constant (Kd) value of 80 nM.
GP17 is a type II kinase inhibitor of the IRE1α endoribonuclease that acts by targeting the ATP-binding pocket of IRE1α.
[Tyr8] Bradykinin is a B2 kinin receptor agonist. [Tyr8] Bradykinin also stimulates ERK1/2 phosphorylation. [Tyr8] Bradykinin can be used as an internal standard[1].
RLX-33 is a potent, selective and blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetrant relaxin family peptide 3 (RXFP3) antagonist, also blocks relaxin-3-induced ERK1/2 phosphorylation, with IC50 values of 2.36 μM for RXFP3, 7.82 and 13.86 μM for ERK1 and ERK2 phosphorylation, respectively. RLX-33 can block the stimulation of food intake induced by the RXFP3-selective agonist R3/I5 in rats. RLX-33 can be used for the research of metabolic syndrome[1].
Enniatin B1 is a Fusarium mycotoxin. Enniatin B1 inhibits acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) activity with an IC50 of 73 μM in an enzyme assay using rat liver microsomes[1]. Enniatin B1 crosss the blood-brain barrier[2]. Enniatin B1 decreases the activation of ERK (p44/p42). Enniatin B1 inhibits moderately TNF-α-induced NF-κB activation[3].
VX-11e is a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitor of ERK with Ki < 2 nM.
Prolylserine, a dipeptide, is an inhibitor of melanogenesis production in Mel-Ab cells. Prolylserine decreases expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) and tyrosinase, induces phorphosylation of ERK, but not cAMP response element binding protein (CREB)[1].
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Tauroursodeoxycholate dihydrate (TUDCA dihydrate; UR 906 dihydrate; Taurolite dihydrate) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK[1][2].
I-287 is a potent, selective, orally active inhibitor of PAR2, negative PAR2 allosteric modulator, inhibits PAR2-mediated activation of Gq and G12/13 but not Gi/o proteins (IC50=45-390 nM);I-287 is a negative allosteric modulator (NAM) and not an orthosteric competitive antagonist of hPAR2.I-287 inhibits PAR2-mediated activation of DAG/Ca2+/PKC and RhoA/SRF-RE, as well as FAK and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, shows no effect on PAR2-mediated recruitment of βarrestin2 and receptor internalization.I-287 inhibits PAR2-induced secretion of IL-8 cytokine in vitro and reduces Freund's adjuvant (CFA)-induced paw edema model in mice.
Glycinexylidide (GX) is the active metabolite of Lidocaine. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and dependence. Lidocaine also reduces the growth, migration and invasion of gastric cancer cells. Glycinexylidide has research potential for use in anesthesia, cancer, and cardiovascular disease[1].
Sugiol is an abietane diterpenoid, can be isolated from Calocedrus formosana bark. Sugiol has anti-inflammatory activity, could effectively reduce intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophages[1].
ZINC12409120 is a high selective ERK inhibitor. ZINC12409120 acts on disrupting FGF23:α-Klotho interaction to inhibit ERK activity with an IC50 of 5.0 μM[1].
ERKtide is a biological active peptide. (ERKtide is a peptide substrate for ERK2. Extracellular regulated protein kinase 2 (ERK2) is a eukaryotic protein kinase whose activity is regulated by mitogenic stimuli.)