Metabolic Disease

Alagebrium chloride (ALT711) is an advanced glycation end product (AGE) inhibitor.

AR-A014418 is a potent, selective and ATP-competitive GSK3β inhibitor (IC₅₀=104 nM; K_i=38 nM).

Tiron is a non-toxic chelator of a variety of metals. Tiron is cell permeable analog of vitamin E and function as hydroxyl radical and superoxide scavenger. Tiron is an orally active antioxidant. Tiron can be used to alleviate acute metal overload in animals.

GLP-1(7-36), amide is a physiological incretin hormone that stimulates insulin secretion.

L-(+)-Arabinose selectively inhibits intestinal sucrase activity in a noncompetitive manner and suppresses the plasma glucose increase due to sucrose ingestion.

Morin is an orally active plant-derived flavonoid. Morin inhibits ROS generation. Morin induces Apoptosis. Morin inhibits PTP1B (IC₅₀ of 15 μM) and activates the insulin receptor. Morin has a detoxifying effect. Morin can be used in diabetes, leukemia, colon cancer, cervical cancer, Parkinson's disease and hypertension research.

Chelerythrine chloride is a potent, cell-permeable inhibitor of protein kinase C, with an IC₅₀ of 660 nM. Chelerythrine chloride inhibits the Bcl-XL-Bak BH3 peptide binding with IC₅₀ of 1.5 μM and displaces Bax from Bcl-XL. Chelerythrine chloride induces apoptosis and autophagy.

C22-Ceramide (d18:1/22:0) (N-Behenoyl-D-erythro-sphingosine) is an ultra-long-chain ceramide containing a C22:0 behenoyl acyl chain. C22-Ceramide can be glycosylated via CGT-3 to form C22 glucosylceramide (C22 GlcCer), which in turn maintains clathrin membrane localization and lysosomal homeostasis, inhibits TOR signaling and promotes SKN-1 activation, thereby enhancing oxidative stress resistance and extending the lifespan of C. elegans. C22-Ceramide can be used in research on cardiometabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease and thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA), as well as oxidative stress and aging-related studies.

Ceftriaxone (Ro 13-9904 free acid) is a broad spectrum β-lactam third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which has good antibacterial activity against a variety of gram-negative and positive bacteria. Ceftriaxone is a covalent inhibitor of GSK3β with IC₅₀ value of 0.78 μM. Ceftriaxone is an inhibitor of Aurora B. Ceftriaxone has anti-inflammatory, antitumor and antioxidant activities. Ceftriaxone can be used in the study of bacterial infections and meningitis.

AZD7545 is a potent, competitive, selective PDHK2 (pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 2) inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 36.8 nM, 6.4 nM for PDHK1 and PDHK2, respectively.

4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (Isochlorogenic acid C) is an antioxidant, can be isolated from Gynura divaricata and Laggera alata. 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid reduces islet cell apoptosis and improves pancreatic function in type 2 diabetic mice, and has obvious inhibitory activities against yeast α-glucosidase. 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid inhibits prostate cancer cells through cell cycle arrest. 4,5-Dicaffeoylquinic acid also has anti-apoptotic, anti-injury and anti-hepatitis B virus effects.

Eplerenone (Epoxymexrenone) is a selective, highly specific and orally active aldosterone blocker (SAB). Eplerenone also is a selective mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) with IC₅₀ value of 0.081 μM. Eplerenone can be used for the research of hypertension, atherosclerosis, chronic systolic heart failure (HF) and cardiovascular (CV).

CP-91149 is a GP (glycogen phosphorylase) inhibitor. CP-91149 promotes glycogen resynthesis, but not its overaccumulation. CP-91149 has the potential for Type II (insulin-dependent) diabetes study.

Candesartan Cilexetil (TCV-116) is an angiotensin II receptor inhibitor. Candesartan Cilexetil ameliorates the pulmonary fibrosis and has antiviral and skin wound healing effect. Candesartan Cilexetil can be used for the research of high blood pressure.

FSG67 is a glycerol 3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 24 μM.

Pancreatin is the porcine pancreas extract (PPE) which contains the main pancreatic digestive enzymes.

Famotidine (MK-208) is an orally active and highly selective histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking the Gs signaling pathway, and regulates intracellular cAMP and ERK pathways. Famotidine inhibits TLR3-mediated inflammatory pathways, and reduces the expression of various inflammatory mediators and interferon-related genes. Famotidine scavenges DPPH and nitric oxide free radicals, alleviates oxidative stress damage in gastric tissue, inhibits proMMP-9, improves vascular endothelial permeability, and restores the normal physiological functions of neutrophils and eosinophils. Famotidine crosses intestinal epithelial cells via facilitated diffusion and passive diffusion, blocks paracellular cation transport, and increases intestinal transepithelial electrical resistance. Famotidine reduces serum levels of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, exerts analgesic effects and gastric protective effects simultaneously. Famotidine can be used in studies related to COVID-19, liver injury and acute gastric ulcer.

Creatinine (NSC13123) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable modulator of GABAA and NMDA receptors, with activities of antioxidation and metabolic regulation. Creatinine is generated via non-enzymatic conversion of creatine and phosphocreatine in muscle. Creatinine serum levels correlate with muscle mass, glomerular filtration rate, and extrarenal clearance, serving as an evaluation biomarker for renal function, muscle mass, and clinical outcomes, and used for perioperative renal risk assessment. In addition, Creatinine can induce specific Cryptococcus species to produce creatinine deiminase and act as their nitrogen source, while it can be secreted via renal tubules. Creatinine is widely used in research related to various diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases, psychiatric disorders, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, and renal failure.

S961 acetate is an high-affinity and selective insulin receptor (IR) antagonist with IC₅₀s of 0.048, 0.027, and 630 nM for HIR-A, HIR-B, and human insulin-like growth factor I receptor (HIGF-IR) in SPA-assay, respectively.

7α-Hydroxycholesterol is a cholesterol oxide and can serve as a biomarker for oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation. 7α-Hydroxycholesterol has cytotoxic and pro-inflammatory activities. 7α-Hydroxycholesterol can also inhibit sterol synthesis and reduce the activity of HMG-CoA reductase. 7α-Hydroxycholesterol can be used in the research of diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis.