4E2RCat is an inhibitor of eIF4E-eIF4G interaction with an IC50 of 13.5 μM.
Tamsulosin is a selective α1 receptor antagonist.Target: α1 receptorTamsulosin is a selective α1 receptor antagonist that has preferential selectivity for the α1A receptor in the prostate versus the α1B receptor in the blood vessels. Tamsulosin-treated patients had a 0.30-fold lower risk of developing acute urinary retention compared with control patients. None of the International Continence Society male questionnaire domain scores showed significant changes between the groups [1]. tamsulosin can be recommended for treating men after catheterization for AUR, and can reduce the likelihood of the need for re-catheterization [2].
GK56 is a carboxyl nicotine hapten, which contains a linker attached to the 6-position of nicotine. GK56 conjugates to KLH via carbodiimide-mediated reactions[1].
Ibuprofen ((±)-Ibuprofen) sodium is an orally active, selective COX-1 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 13 μM. Ibuprofen sodium inhibits cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and induces cell apoptosis. Ibuprofen sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent and a nitric oxide (NO) donor. Ibuprofen sodium can be used in the research of pain, swelling, inflammation, infection, immunology, cancers[1][2][5][8].
Phospholipase D (PLD) is an enzyme of the phospholipase superfamily, which widely exists in bacteria, yeast, plants, animals and viruses, and is often used in biochemical research. Phospholipase D can catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphodiester bonds in glycerophospholipids to produce phosphatidic acid and soluble choline. Phospholipase D is involved in a variety of disease-related processes, including diabetes, atherogenesis, obesity, tumorigenesis, immune response, and neuroendocrine function[1].
Neuromedin U, rat is a 23-amino acid brain-gut peptide. Neuromedin U (NMU), through its cognate receptor NMUR2 in the central nervous system, regulates several important physiological functions, including energy balance, stress response, and nociception.
Substance P (7-11) is a fragment of the neuropeptide, substance P (SP). Substance P (7-11) gives depressor and bradycardic effects when applied to the nucleus tractus solitarius.
5-Hydroxyoxindole is a structural analog of uric acid. 5-Hydroxyoxindole has DPPH radical scavenging activities and lipid peroxidation-inhibitory activities. 5-Hydroxyoxindole can be used for the research of oxidative stress-mediated disorders[1].
Grossamide is a natural product that can be isolated from fructus cannabis, the dried fruit of Cannabis sativa L.. Grossamide has anti-neuroinflammatory effects[1].
Macelignan(Anwuligan) is a natural compound isolated from Myristica fragrans Houtt; possesses therapeutic potentials against neurodegenerative diseases with oxidative stress and neuroinflammation.IC50 value:Target: in vitro: Macelignan significantly attenuated the ROS production and neurotoxicity induced by glutamate in HT22 cell [1]. At 24 h of biofilm growth, S. mutans, A. viscosus and S. sanguis biofilms were reduced by up to 30%, 30% and 38%, respectively, after treatment with 10 microg/mL macelignan for 5 min [2]. Cisplatin-induced phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase1/2 (JNK1/2) and extracellular signal-regulated kinase1/2 (ERK1/2) was abrogated by pretreatment with macelignan, however, that of p38 was not significantly affected [3].in vivo: Macelignan attenuated the expression of phosphorylated c-Jun in cisplatin-treated mice [3]. Daily administration of macelignan reduced the spatial memory impairments induced by the chronic LPS infusions [4].
Eliprodil(SL-820715) is a non-competitive NR2B-NMDA receptor antagonist(IC50=1 uM), less potent for NR2A- and NR2C-containing receptors(IC50> 100 uM).IC50 value:Target: NR2B-NMDA antagonistHuman N-type Ca2+ channel currents were inhibited by ifenprodil and eliprodil with IC50 values of 50 microM and 10 microM respectively whereas P-type Ca2+ channel currents were inhibited reversibly by ifenprodil and eliprodil with approximate IC50 values of 60 microM and 9 microM respectively. eliprodil (1 microm) produced a moderate reverse rate-dependent prolongation of the action potential duration (7.4+/-1.5, 8.9+/-2.1 and 9.9+/-1.8% at cycle lengths of 300, 1000 and 5000 ms, respectively; n=9).
CA-074 methyl ester is a specific inhibitor of Cathepsin B, which has potent bioactivities such as neuroprotective, anti-cancer, and anti-inflamatory effects.
Galanin-B2 (NAX-5055) has activity in the epilepsy model. Galanin-B2 can penetrate the blood-brain-barrier[1].
Deltorphin I is a δ-opioid receptor agonist with high affinity and selectivity.
AS1928370 (ASP8370) is a potent, selective, orally available TRPV1 antagonist with IC50 of 0.51 uM, shows no inhibitory effects on TRPV4, TRPA11, and TRPM8 at 10 uM; demonstrates high aqueous solubility (pH6.8, >100 uM), satisfactory stability in human liver microsomes, and reduced CYP3A4 inhibition; improves capsaicin-induced secondary hyperalgesia and mechanical allodynia in an L5/L6 spinal nerve ligation model in rats with respective ED50s of 0.17 and 0.26 mg/kg p.o.
(E)-10-Hydroxy Nortriptyline maleate is a metabolite of Nortriptyline. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and the main active metabolite of Amitriptyline, and is used to relieve the symptoms of depression[1].
SUVN-911 is a potent, selective, brain penetrated and orally bioavailable neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine α4β2 receptor antagonist, with a Ki of 1.5 nM. SUVN-911 has antidepressant activity[1].
PDE10-IN-2 is a PDE10 inhibitor with an IC50≦0.01 μM[1].
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].
Idalopirdine (Lu AE58054) is a potent and selective 5-HT6 receptor antagonist with a Ki of 0.83 nM.
4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine (L-PCPA) is a 5-HT biosynthesis inhibitor. 4-Chloro-L-phenylalanine is also a nonspecific antagonist of both isoforms of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH1 and TPH2)[1].
Abecarnil (ZK 112119) is a ligand or a partial agonist for benzodiazepine (BZ) receptor. Abecarnil possesses anxiolytic and anticonvulsant properties. Abecarnil can act as a positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptor. Abecarnil inhibits the binding of the BZ [3H]lormetazepam to rat cerebral cortex membranes, with an IC50 of 0.82 nM. Abecarnil can be used for epilepsy research[1][2][3][4].
Sabcomeline (hydrochloride) is a potent and functionally selective muscarinic M1 receptor partial agonist that improve cognition.
Atropine (Tropine tropate) hydrobromide is a competitive muscarinic acetylcholine receptor (mAChR) antagonist with IC50 values of 0.39 and 0.71 nM for Human mAChR M4 and Chicken mAChR M4, respectively. Atropine hydrobromide inhibits ACh-induced relaxations in human pulmonary veins. Atropine hydrobromide can be used for research of anti-myopia and bradycardia[1][2][3][4].
TRPM8-IN-1 (example 14) is an inhibitor of transient receptor potential melastatin-8 (TRPM8) channels, IC50<5 μM[1].
Meclinertant (SR 48692) is a potent, selective, nonpeptide and orally active neurotensin receptor 1 (NTS1) antagonist. In human colon carcinoma (HT-29) cells, Meclinertant competitively antagonizes neurotensin-induced intracellular Ca2+ mobilization with a pA2 values of 8.13. Meclinertant has anxiolytic, anti-addictive and memory-impairing effects[1][2][3].
(RS)-PPG is a potent and selective agonist for group III mGluRs. The EC50s of 5.2 μM, 4.7 μM, 185 μM, and 0.2 μM for hmGluR4a, hmGluR6, hmGluR7b, and hmGluR8a, respectively. Anticonvulsive and neuroprotective activity[1].
Sugammadex sodium is a synthetic γ-cyclodextrin derivative, and acts as a new reversal agent for neuromuscular block.
Clozapine N-oxide (CNO) is a major metabolite of the anti-psychotic drug clozapine. Clozapine N-oxide is a agonist for the chemogenetic Designer Receptors Exclusively Activated by Designer Drug (DREADD) system.
Netupitant (CID-6451149) is a highly potent and selective, orally active neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist with Ki of 0.95 nM.IC50 value: 0.95 nM (Ki) [1]Target: NK1 receptorin vitro: Netupitant also dose-dependently inhibited the SP response as expected from an NK1 receptor antagonist. Importantly, when both palonosetron and netupitant were present, they exhibited an enhanced inhibition of the SP response compared to either of the two antagonists alone [2].in vivo: In mice the intrathecal injection of SP elicited the typical scratching, biting and licking response that was dose-dependently inhibited by Netupitant given intraperitoneally in the 1-10mg/kg dose range. In gerbils, foot tapping behavior evoked by the intracerebroventricular injection of a NK(1) agonist was dose-dependently counteracted by Netupitant given intraperitoneally (ID(50) 1.5mg/kg) or orally (ID(50) 0.5mg/kg) [3].