Enzastaurin is a potent and selective PKCβ inhibitor with an IC50 of 6 nM, showing 6- to 20-fold selectivity over PKCα, PKCγ and PKCε.
Spisulosine (ES-285) is an antiproliferative (antitumoral) compound of marine origin. Spisulosine inhibits the growth of the prostate PC-3 and LNCaP cells through intracellular ceramide accumulation and PKCζ activation[1].
LIMK-IN-1 (Compound 14) is an inhibitor of LIM-Kinase (LIMK), with IC50s of 0.5 nM and 0.9 nM for LIMK1 and LIMK2, respectively. LIMK-IN-1 can be used for ocular hypertension and associated glaucoma research[1].
SJ000291942 is an activator of the canonical bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) signaling pathway. BMPs are members of the transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ) family of secreted signaling molecules.
RepSox is a potent and selective of the TGFβR-1/ALK5 inhibitor which inhibits ALK5 autophosphorylation with IC50 of 4 nM.
3,7-DMF is an orally active inhibitor of TGF-β1-induced activation of HSCs. 3,7-DMF induces antioxidant genes and quenches ROS away, which can be used to study liver fibrosis[1].
Protein Kinase C (beta) Peptide is a peptide fragment of Protein Kinase Cβ. Protein Kinase Cβ is related with hyperglycemia decreases endothelium-derived nitric oxide. Inhibition of Protein kinase Cβ prevents the reduction in endothelium-dependent vasodilation induced by acute hyperglycemia[1].
LDN193189 is a BMP signaling inhibitor, inhibiting ALK1, ALK2, ALK3 and ALK6 with IC50s of 0.8, 0.8, 5.3, 16.7 nM, respectively.
Hydrochlorothiazide-13C6 is the 13C labeled Hydrochlorothiazide[1]. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), an orally active diuretic drug of the thiazide class, inhibits transforming TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway. Hydrochlorothiazide has direct vascular relaxant effects via opening of the calcium-activated potassium (KCA) channel. Hydrochlorothiazide improves cardiac function, reduces fibrosis and has antihypertensive effect[2][3][4].
Hypocrellin A, a naturally occurring PKC inhibitor, has many biological and pharmacological properties, such as antitumour, antiviral, antibacterial, and antileishmanial activities. Hypocrellin A is a promising photosensitizer for anticancer photodynamic therapy (PDT)[1][2][3][4].
ML347(DN193719) is a highly selective ALK1/ALK2 inhibitor with IC50s of 46/32 nM; shows >300-fold selectivity for ALK2 vs. ALK3.IC50 value:Target: ALK1/ALK2ML347 has IC50’s of 46 and 32 nM, respectively, against ALK1 and ALK2; however, the IC50 against ALK3 is 10,800 nM, >300-fold selective over ALK3. ML347 is completely inactive against allthe other kinases tested (with weak activity against ALK6, 9830 nM and KDR (VEGFR2)19,700 nM). ML347 is potent in the BMP4 cell assay (152 nM).
Aurothiomalate sodium is a potent and selective oncogenic PKCι signaling inhibitor. Aurothiomalate sodium inhibits tumor cell proliferation and not cell apoptosis. Aurothiomalate sodium is a potent thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) inhibitor. Aurothiomalate sodium, an anti-rheumatoid agent, exhibits potent anti-tumor activity[1][2][3].
Protein Kinase C (gamma) Peptide is a peptide fragment of Protein Kinase Cγ. Protein Kinase Cγ is a protein causative for dominant ataxia, that can negatively regulate nuclear import of recessive-ataxia-related aprataxin[1].
Exoenzyme C3, clostridium botulinum is a promising agent to inactivate RhoA in neurons due to preventing the detrimental effect of active Rho in the recovery of injured neuronal systems. Exoenzyme C3, clostridium botulinum is used for the study of post-traumatic neuro-regeneration[1].
SB-505124 hydrochloride is a selective inhibitor of TGFβR with IC50 of 129 nM and 47 nM for ALK4, ALK5, respectively, and it does not inhibits ALK1, 2, 3, or 6 but ALK7.
Cotosudil is a ROCK kinase inhibitor, which can be used for glaucoma or ocular hypertension research[1].
ROCK2-IN-6 hydrochloride (Comp A) is a selective ROCK2 inhibitor, can be used for ROCK mediated diseases, autoimmune diseases and inflammation research[1].
Ac-MBP (4-14) Peptide is an acetylated MBP (4-14) peptide. MBP (4-14) Peptide is a very selective (protein kinase C) PKC substrate. Ac-MBP (4-14) Peptide can be used for PKC assay in extracts without prior purification to eliminate interfering protein kinases or phosphatases[1].
HSD1590 is potent ROCK inhibitor, with IC50s of 1.22 and 0.51 nM for ROCK1 and ROCK2, respectively. HSD1590 exhibits single digit nanomolar binding to ROCK (Kds<2 nM). HSD1590 displays low cytotoxicity[1].
CCT 365623 (CCT365623) hydrochloride is a potent, orally active small molecule inhibitor of lysyl oxidase (LOX) with IC50 of 0.89 uM; inhibits LOX actvity in living cell system (MDCK cysts) at 5 uM, reduces EGFR retention at the cell surface, suppresses EGFR and AKT phosphorylation driven by EGF, also activates SMAD2 and downregulates MATN2; delays the growth of primary and metastatic tumour cells in vivo.
R-268712 is a potent and selective inhibitor of ALK5 with an IC50 of 2.5 nM.IC50 value: 2.5 nM [1]Target: ALK5in vitro: R-268712 is a novel and specific inhibitor of activin receptor-like kinase 5 (ALK5), a transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) type I receptor. R-268712 is a potent and selective inhibitor of ALK5 with an IC50 of 2.5 nM, an approximately 5000-fold more selectivity for ALK5 than p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). R-268712 is a weak inhibitor of p38 MAP kinase (IC50: 12.1 μM).[1]in vivo: Oral administration of R-268712 at doses of 1, 3 and 10 mg/kg also inhibited the development of renal fibrosis in a dose-dependent manner in a unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) model. [1]
Daphnoretin (Dephnoretin), isolated from Wikstroemia indica, possesses antiviral activity[1]. Daphnoretin likes PMA, may direct activation of protein kinase C which in turn activated NADPH oxidase and elicited respiratory burst[2].
H-1152 is a membrane-permeable and selective ROCK inhibitor, with a Ki value of 1.6 nM, and an IC50 value of 12 nM for ROCK2.
Fasudil Hydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of ROCK1, PKA, PKC, and MLCK with Kis of 0.33 μM, 1.0 μM, 9.3 μM and 55 μM, respectively.
Hydroxyfasudil hydrochloride is a ROCK inhibitor, with IC50s of 0.73 and 0.72 μM for ROCK1 and ROCK2, respectively.
PF-04577806 is a potent, selective and ATP competitive PKC inhibitor. PF-04577806 shows potent inhibitory activity towards PKCα, PKCβI, PKCβII, PKCγ, and PKCθ with IC50s of 2.4 nM, 8.1 nM, 6.9 nM, 45.9 nM, and 29.5 nM, respectively. PF-04577806 can reverse retinal vascular leakage in diabetic rats[1].
Ro 31-8220 mesylate is a potent PKC inhibitor, with IC50s of 5, 24, 14, 27, 24 and 23 nM for PKCα, PKCβI, PKCβII, PKCγ, PKCε and rat brain PKC, respectively. Ro 31-8220 also significantly inhibits MAPKAP-K1b, MSK1, S6K1 and GSK3β
SJ000063181 is a potent BMP signaling activator with an EC50 ≤1 µM. SJ000063181 can be used as chemical probes to interrogate BMP signaling due to it can penetrate zebrafish embryos[1].
ROCK1-IN-1 is a ROCK1 inhibitor with a Ki value of 540 nM. ROCK1-IN-1 can be used for the research of hypertension, glaucoma and erectile dysfunction[1].
Decursinol angelate, a cytotoxic and protein kinase C (PKC) activating agent from the root of Angelica gigas, possesses anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2].