SY-LB-35 is a potent bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) receptor agonist. SY-LB-35 can stimulate significant increases in cell number and cell viability in the C2C12 myoblast cell line, and causes shifts towards the S and G2/M phases of the cell cycle. SY-LB-35 stimulates canonical Smad and non-canonical PI3K/Akt, ERK, p38 and JNK intracellular signaling pathways[1].
10,11-Dehydrocurvularin is a prevalent fungal phytotoxin and an antibiotic. 10,11-Dehydrocurvularin is a strong activator of the heat shock response. 10,11-Dehydrocurvularin inhibits TGF-β signalling pathway. Anti-tumorous activity[1][2].
Ripasudil free base (K-115 free base) is a specific inhibitor of ROCK, with IC50s of 19 and 51 nM for ROCK2 and ROCK1, respectively.
Chelerythrine Chloride is a potent, cell-permeable inhibitor of protein kinase C, with an IC50 of 660 nM.
RNAENFDRF (βIIPKC624-632) is conjugated to the cell permeable peptide TAT47-57, which can be used to form an inhibitory peptide SAMβA. SAMβA, a rationally designed selective antagonist of Mfn1-βIIPKC association. SAMβA is a selective inhibitor of mitofusin 1-βIIPKC association improves heart failure outcome in rats[1].
Aprinocarsen (ISIS 3521) sodium, a specific antisense oligonucleotide inhibitor of protein kinase C-alpha (PKC-α). Aprinocarsen sodium is a 20-mer oligonucleotide, it regulates cell differentiation and proliferation. Aprinocarsen sodium inhibits the growth of human tumor cell lines in nude mice. Aprinocarsen sodium shows the value as a chemotherapeutic compound of human cancers[1].
Y-33075 is a selective ROCK inhibitor derived from Y-27632, and is more potent than Y-27632, with an IC50 of 3.6 nM.
(±)-1,2-Diolein (1,2-Dioleoyl-rac-glycerol) is a PKC activator[1].
Sangivamycin (NSC 65346), a nucleoside analog, is a potent inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC) with an Ki of 10 μM. Sangivamycin has potent antiproliferative activity against a variety of human cancers[1][2].
PKC-theta inhibitor 1 is the PKCθ inhibitor with an Ki value of 6 nM, inhibits IL-2 production in vivo with an IC50 of 0.19 μM. PKC-theta inhibitor 1 demonstrates a reduction of symptoms in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis[1].
CGP-53353 (DAPH-7) is an potent PKC inhibitor with IC50s of 0.41 mM and 3.8 mM for PKCβII and PKCβI, respectively. CGP-53353 can inhibit glucose-induced cell proliferation and DNA synthesis in AoSMC and A10 cells. CGP-53353 can be used for researching atherosclerosis of diabetic patients[1].
Teleocidin A1 (Lyngbyatoxin A), a highly toxic skin irritant, is a potent activator of protein kinase C (PKC). Teleocidin A1 shows antiproliferative activity against HeLa cancer cells (IC50=9.2 nM)[1][2].
ROCK inhibitor-2 is a selective dual ROCK1 and ROCK2 inhibitor with IC50s of 17 nM and 2 nM, respectively[1].
DMH-1 is a potent and selective BMP inhibitor with IC50s of 27/107.9/<5/47.6 nM for ALK1/ALK2/ALK3/ALK6, respectively.
RKI-1313 is a ROCK inhibitor with IC50s of 34, 8 µM for ROCK 1 and ROCK 2, respectively. RKI-1313 shows little effect on the phosphorylation levels of ROCK substrates, migration, invasion or anchorage-independent growth[1].
GSK180736A is a G protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.77 μM.
AJH-836 is an activator of Munc13-1 and PKC ε/α (Kd: 4.5 nM for PKCα) . AJH-836 triggers the translocation of Munc13-1 from the cytoplasm to the plasma membrane. AJH-836 can be used for research of neurodegenerative diseases[1].
Ruboxistaurin hydrochloride is a selective and ATP-competitive PKCβ inhibitor, with IC50s of 4.7 and 5.9 nM for PKCβI and PKCβII, shows less potent inhibition on PKCη (IC50, 52 nM), PKCα (IC50, 360 nM), PKCγ (IC50, 300 nM), PKCδ (IC50, 250 nM), and has no effect on PKCζ (IC50, >100 μM).
ROCK2-IN-7 is a kinase inhibitor targeting to ROCK2. ROCK2-IN-7 inhibits ROCK2/pSTAT3 Signaling. ROCK2-IN-7 suppresses systemic immunity activation and attenuates inflammation in psoriasis model[1].
Chelerythrine is a natural alkaloid, acts as a potent and selective Ca2+/phospholopid-dependent PKC antagonist, with an IC50 of 0.7 μM[1]. Chelerythrine has antitumor, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activity[2].
ROCK2-IN-6 (Comp A) is a selective ROCK2 inhibitor, can be used for ROCK mediated diseases, autoimmune diseases and inflammation research[1].
K-252a, a staurosporine analog isolated from Nocardiopsis sp. soil fungi, inhibits protein kinase, with IC50 values of 470 nM, 140 nM, 270 nM, and 1.7 nM for PKC, PKA, Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent kinase type II, and phosphorylase kinase, respectively[1][2].
Ruboxistaurin (LY333531) is an orally active, selective PKC beta inhibitor (Ki=2 nM). Ruboxistaurin exhibits ATP dependent competitive inhibition of PKC beta I with an IC50 of 4.7 nM. Ruboxistaurin inhibits PKC beta II with an IC50 of 5.9 nM[1][2].
Netarsudil mesylate is a small-molecule inhibitor of Rho kinase and a norepinephrine transporter; reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in normotensive monkey eyes.
GW788388 is a potent and selective inhibitor of ALK5 with IC50 of 18 nM, and also inhibits TGF-β type II receptor and activin type II receptor activities, without inhibiting BMP type II receptor.
RKI-1447 is a potent small molecule inhibitor of ROCK1 and ROCK2 with IC50 values of 14.5 nM and 6.2 nM, respectively.
Hispidin, a PKC inhibitor and a phenolic compound from Phellinus linteus, has been shown to possess strong anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-dementia properties[1].
Pep2m, myristoylated (Myr-Pep2m) is a cell-permeable peptide. Pep2m, myristoylated can disrupt the protein kinase ζ (PKMζ) downstream targets, N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor/glutamate receptor subunit 2 (NSF/GluR2) interactions. PKMζ is an autonomously active isozyme of protein kinase C (PKC)[1][2].
Mezerein is a PKC activator that exhibits antileukemic properties. Mezerein inhibits the growth of yeast expressing PKC alpha (IC50=1190 nM), PKC beta1 (IC50=908 nM), and PKC delta (IC50=141 nM) but not of yeast expressing PKC[1][2].
Bisindolylmaleimide IV (Arcyriarubin A) is a potent protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor, with IC50s ranging from 0.1 to 0.55 μM. Bisindolylmaleimide IV also inhibits PKA (IC50=3.1-11.8μM)[1]. Bisindolylmaleimide IV is a potent, selective inhibitor of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) replication in cell culture with an IC50 of 0.2 μM[2].