ERK Inhibitor II (Negative control) is an effective inhibitor of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK). ERK Inhibitor II (Negative control) inhibits the activation of insulin receptor, which can be used in the study of diabetes[1][2].
Methyllinderone is an inhibitor of AP-1/STAT/ERK. Methyllinderone has anti-inflammatory effect. Methyllinderone reduce the invasion and migration rate of TPA-stimulated MCF-7 cells. Methyllinderone can be used in study breast cancer metastasis[1].
FR 180204 is an ATP-competitive, selective ERK inhibitor with Ki of 0.31 μM and 0.14 μM for ERK1 and ERK2, respectively.
Laxiflorin B, a herbal compound, is a novel selective ERK1/2 inhibitor that has antitumor activity[1].
Cearoin, isolated from Dalbergia odorifera, increases autophagy and apoptosis through the production of ROS and the activation of ERK[1].
EVT801 is an orally active and selective inhibitor of VEGFR-3 (IC50=11 nM), which has antitumor effects. EVT801 inhibits not only VEGF-C-induced human endothelial cell proliferation, but also tumor (lymphatic) angiogenesis in tumor mouse models. EVT801 can reduce tumor hypoxia, immunosuppressive cytokines (CCL4, CCL5) and myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC) production. EVT801 has synergistic effect with immune checkpoint therapy (ICT), which improves ICT response rate and has better inhibitory effect on cancer mouse models[1].
Pamoic acid disodium is a potent GPR35 agonist with an EC50 value of 79 nM. Pamoic acid disodium induces GPR35 internalization and activates ERK1/2 with EC50 values of 22 nM and 65 nM, respectively. Pamoic acid disodium potently recruits β-arrestin2 to GPR35 and has an antinociceptive effect[1].
NMDAR/TRPM4-IN-2 free base (compound 8) is a potent NMDAR/TRPM4 interaction interface inhibitor. NMDAR/TRPM4-IN-2 free base shows neuroprotective activity. NMDAR/TRPM4-IN-2 free base prevents NMDA-induced cell death and mitochondrial dysfunction in hippocampal neurons, with an IC50 of 2.1 μM. NMDAR/TRPM4-IN-2 free base protects mice from MCAO-induced brain damage and NMDA-induced retinal ganglion cell loss[1].
ERK-IN-2 free base is a ERK2 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 1.8 nM. ERK-IN-2 free base might lead to off-target toxicity and/or off-target activity at dose >10 μM[1].
Albanol B is an arylbenzofuran derivative which can be isolated from mulberries. Albanol B exhibits anti-Alzheimer's disease, anti-bacterial and antioxidant activities. Albanol B inhibits cancer cells proliferation, down-regulates CDK1 expression. Albanol B also induces cell cycle arrest at G2/M and apoptosis. And Albanol B induces mitochondrial ROS production and increases the phosphorylation levels of AKT and ERK1/2[1].
ERK5-IN-2 is an orally active, sub-micromolar, selective ERK5 inhibitor with IC50s of 0.82 μM, 3 μM for ERK5 and ERK5 MEF2D, respectively. ERK5-IN-2 does not interact with the BRD4 bromodomain. ERK5-IN-2 suppresses both tumor xenograft growth and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) driven Matrigel plug angiogenesis[1].
Larixol is an fMLP inhibitor and also inhibits Src kinase, ERK1/2, p38 and AKT phosphorylation signals in immune regulation. Larixol can interfere with the interaction between the βγ subunit of the fMLP receptor Gi protein and its downstream molecules, thereby inhibiting fMLP-induced respiratory burst. Larixol inhibits fMLP (0.1 μM)-induced superoxide anion production (IC50: 1.98 μM), cathepsin G release (IC50: 2.76 μM), and chemotaxis. Larixol improves neutrophil hyperactivation and reduces inflammation or tissue damage. A series of Larixol derivatives were found to have inhibitory effects on FSGS-related TRPC6 functional mutants[1][2].
Ulixertinib (VRT752271) is a reversible, ATP-competitive inhibitor of ERK1 and ERK2 kinases, with IC50 of <0.3 nM against ERK2.
CHPG sodium salt is a selective mGluR5 agonist, and attenuates SO2-induced oxidative stress and inflammation through TSG-6/NF-κB pathway in BV2 microglial cells[1]. CHPG sodium salt protects against traumatic brain injury (TBI) in vitro and in vivo by activation of the ERK and Akt signaling pathways.[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].
Theaflavin 3,3'-digallate (TF3), the typical pigment in black tea, is a good antitumor agent. Theaflavin 3,3'-digallate is generally regarded as the effective component for the inhibitory effects against carcinogenesis without adverse side effects by affecting multiple signal transduction pathways, such as upregulating p53 and p21, inhibiting phosphorylation of the cell survival protein Akt and MAPK pathway, downregulation of NF-κB, shifting the ratio between pro-/antiapoptotic proteins. Theaflavin 3,3'-digallate causes a rapid and sustained decrease in phospho-ERK1/2 and -MEK1/2 protein expression. Theaflavin 3,3'-digallate inhibits HCT116 cell growth with an IC50 of 17.26 μM[1].
6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone is a natural melanogenesis inhibitor. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone, a sesquiterpene, can be isolated from the flowers of Inula britannica. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone inhibits IBMX (HY-12318)-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. 6-O-Isobutyrylbritannilactone also regulates ERK, PI3K/AKT, and CREB, shows antimelanogenic activity in zebrafish embryos models[1].
(R)-VX-11e (Compound 1) is an ERK2 inhibitor[1].
Mogrol is a biometabolite of mogrosides, and acts via inhibition of the ERK1/2 and STAT3 pathways, or reducing CREB activation and activating AMPK signaling.
Pseudocoptisine acetate, a quaternary alkaloid with a benzylisoquinoline skeleton, is isolated from the tubers of Corydalis turtschaninovii. Pseudocoptisine acetate shows anti-inflammatory properties[1].
LM22B-10 is an activator of TrkB/TrkC neurotrophin receptor, and can induce TrkB, TrkC, AKT and ERK activation in vitro and in vivo.
SHP2-IN-23 (compound 30) is an orally active SHP2 inhibitor (IC50=38 nM) with excellent in vivo efficacy and pharmacokinetic profiles. SHP2-IN-23 inhibits ERK phosphorylation with IC50=5 nM[1].
DMU-212 is a methylated derivative of Resveratrol (HY-16561), with antimitotic, anti-proliferative, antioxidant and apoptosis promoting activities. DMU-212 induces mitotic arrest via induction of apoptosis and activation of ERK1/2 protein. DMU-212 has oral bioavailability[1][2].
LY3214996 is a highly selective inhibitor of ERK1 and ERK2, with IC50 of 5 nM for both enzymes in biochemical assays.
Withanolide B is an active component of W. somnifera Dunal. Withanolide B promotes osteogenic differentiation of hBMSCs via ERK1/2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways. Withanolide B exhibits neuroprotective, anti-arthritic, anti-aging and anti-cancer effects[1][2][3].
CK2/ERK8-IN-1 is a dual casein kinase 2 (CK2) (Ki of 0.25 µM) and ERK8 inhibitor with IC50s of 0.50 μM. CK2/ERK8-IN-1 also binds to PIM1, HIPK2 (homeodomain-interacting protein kinase 2), and DYRK1A with Kis of 8.65 µM, 15.25 µM, and 11.9 µM, respectively. CK2/ERK8-IN-1 has pro-apoptotic efficacy[1].
ERK-IN-1 (compound B) is a RAF and ERK1/2 inhibitor in the treatment of a proliferative disease characterized by activating mutations in the MAPK pathway. The activity is particularly related to the treatment of KRAS-mutant NSCLC (non-small celllung cancer), BRAF-mutant NSCLC, KRAS-mutant pancreatic cancer, KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer (CRC) and KRAS-mutant ovanan cancer[1].
ERK1/2 inhibitor 8 is a potent ERK inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.48 nM for ERK2 (WO2021110168A1, WX007)[1].
Cafestol, one of the major components of coffee, is a coffee-specific diterpene from. Cafestol is a ERK inhibitor for AP-1-targeted activity against PGE2 production and the mRNA expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in LPS-activated RAW264.7 cells. Cafestol has strong inhibitory activity on PGE2 production by suppressing the NF-kB activation pathway. Cafestol contributes to its beneficial effects through various biological activities such as chemopreventive, antitumorigenic, hepatoprotective, antioxidative and antiinflammatory effects[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].