AMPK Activator

MOTS-c (mouse) is a mitochondrial-derived polypeptide that can be used to regulates pancreatic cell function. MOTS-c (mouse) reduces insulin secretion and expression in INS-1E cells, and enhances glucagon secretion and expression in αTC-1 cells. MOTS-c (mouse) decreases the apoptosis in INS-1E and αTC-1. MOTS-c (mouse) counteracts diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance through AMPK activation.

Buformin hydrochloride (1-Butylbiguanide hydrochloride), a potent AMPK activator, acts as an orally active biguanide antidiabetic agent. Buformin hydrochloride decreases hepatic gluconeogenesis and lowers blood glucose production in vivo. Buformin hydrochloride also has anti-cancer activities and is applied in cancer study (such as, cervical cancer and breast cancer, et al).

Amarogentin is a secoiridoid glycoside that is mainly extracted from Swertia and Gentiana roots. Amarogentin exhibits many biological effects, including anti-oxidative, anti-tumour, and anti-diabetic activities. Amarogentin exerts hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory effects. Amarogentin promotes apoptosis, arrests G2/M cell cycle and downregulates of PI3K/Akt/mTOR signalling pathways. Amarogentin exerts beneficial vasculo-metabolic effect by activating AMPK.

EB-3D is a potent and selective choline kinase α (ChoKα) inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 1 μM for ChoKα1. EB-3D exerts effects on ChoKα expression, AMPK activation, apoptosis, endoplasmic reticulum stress and lipid metabolism. EB-3D exhibits a potent antiproliferative activity in a panel of T-leukemia cell lines. Anti-cancer activity.

Phaseoloidin is an orally active multi-target inhibitor. Phaseoloidin inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and blocks the caspase-11-GSDMD pyroptosis axis. Phaseoloidin reduces the expression of collagen-degrading enzymes to maintain the integrity of cartilage matrix. Phaseoloidin activates the AMPK/mTOR pathway to enhance autophagy function and reverse apoptosis resistance. Phaseoloidin inhibits the growth and development of Manduca sexta and Spodoptera littoralis larvae, thereby helping Nicotiana attenuata defend against lepidopteran herbivorous insects. Phaseoloidin can be used in research related to acute gouty arthritis and pulmonary fibrosis.

Methyl rosmarinate is an orally active hydroxycinnamic acid. Methyl rosmarinate exhibits an IC₅₀ of 24.70 μM and a K_i of 15.29 μM against PTP1B, an IC₅₀ of 41.46 μg/mL against BChE, a K_i of 0.61 mM against mushroom tyrosinase, and an IC₅₀ of 2.50 μM against SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro. Methyl rosmarinate downregulates the phosphorylation levels of ERK, JNK, p38, Smad2 and Smad3. Methyl rosmarinate activates erythrocyte BPGM and promotes the production of 2,3-BPG. Methyl rosmarinate induces apoptosis of fibroblasts. Methyl rosmarinate prolongs the survival time of hypoxic mice. Methyl rosmarinate improves insulin sensitivity. Methyl rosmarinate binds to SARS-CoV-2 3CLpro and inhibits viral replication. Methyl rosmarinate induces glioblastoma cell death. Methyl rosmarinate activates the TGR5/AMPK axis and reduces the levels of ROS and MDA. Methyl rosmarinate shows inhibitory activity against MMP-1. Methyl rosmarinate can be used in research related to pulmonary fibrosis, hypoxia-induced injury, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, hyperpigmentation disorders, COVID-19, glioblastoma and myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Epimedin B (Epmedin B) is a flavonoid active component found in Epimedium, with oral activity, and exhibits anti-osteoporotic and neuroprotective effects. Epimedin B inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation, F-actin ring formation, and mature osteoclast bone resorption, inhibits the phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPK, PI3K, and AKT, activates the AMPK-Nrf2 antioxidant pathway, and reduces cellular and mitochondrial ROS. Epimedin B acts on ESR1 and exerts its effects via GPER. Epimedin B alleviates bone loss and improves bone microstructure in vivo, and in Parkinson's models protects dopaminergic neurons and maintains striatal dopamine levels through anti-apoptotic and anti-endoplasmic reticulum stress effects. Epimedin B can be used for research related to osteoporosis, diabetic osteoporosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Cinnamyl Alcohol is an active component from chestnut flower, inhibits increased PPARγ expression, exhibits anti-obesity, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

Ginkgolide C is a flavone isolated from Ginkgo biloba leaves, possessing multiple biological functions, such as decreasing platelet aggregation and ameliorating Alzheimer disease.

STF-118804 is a highly specific NAMPT inhibitor. STF-118804 activates AMPK and inhibits mTOR pathways. STF-118804 has antitumor activity against pancreatic cancer.

AMDE-1 is a potent autophagy inducer. AMDE-1 induces autophagy by the AMPK-mTORC1-ULK1 pathway and at the same time inhibited autophagy-mediated degradation by causing lysosome dysfunction. AMDE-1 can be used in research of cancer.

Fortunellin, is a flavonoid, that can be isolated from the fruits of Fortunella margarita (kumquat). Fortunellin exhibits little toxicity to mice and suppresses inflammation and ROS generation in H9C2 cells induced by LPS. Fortunellin protects against fructose-induced inflammation and oxidative stress by enhancing AMPK/Nrf2 pathway. Fortunellin can be used for diabetic cardiomyopathy research.

Jervine (11-Ketocyclopamine) is an orally active steroidal alkaloid and Hedgehog signaling pathway inhibitor. Jervine can be isolated from Veratrum californicum. Jervine regulates Wnt, inhibits the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, and activates the AMPK signaling pathway. Jervine induces DNA damage, Apoptosis, Autophagy, ROS production and Mitochondrial damage. Jervine exhibits anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities. Jervine reduces tumor growth rate and weight in xenograft models. Jervine can be used in studies related to triple-negative breast cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer.

Syringaresinol is a lignan-type phytochemical with anti-inflammatory activities. Syringaresinol inhibits the NF-κB and AKT signaling pathway in IL-1β-activated mouse chondrocytes. Syringaresinol increases phosphorylation of AMPK, eNOS, and intracellular Ca²⁺ levels in HUVECs. Syringaresinol attenuates osteoarthritis progression in mice with Destabilization of the Medial Meniscus (DMM)-induced osteoarthritis. Syringaresinol can be used for the study of osteoarthritis (OA).

PT1 is an AMPKα1 activator that directly activates the inactive truncated forms of AMPKα1 monomers.

Luteolin 7-diglucuronide is the major flavonoid isolated from Aloysia triphylla and Verbena officinalis.

RSVA405 is a potent, orally active activator of AMPK, with an EC₅₀ of 1 μM. RSVA405 facilitates CaMKKβ-dependent activation of AMPK, inhibits mTOR, and promotes autophagy to increase Aβ degradation. RSVA405 has anti-inflammatory effects through the inhibition of STAT3 function. RSVA405 can also be used for the research of obesity.

D-Arabinpyranose is is an orally active antidepressant and a growth inhibitor of C. elegans (IC₅₀ is 7.5 mM). D-Arabinpyranose can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, selectively interfere with the metabolism of D-ribose and D-fructose, and inhibit the growth of nematodes. D-Arabinpyranose can also inhibit the synthesis of cell biofilm and exert antibacterial activity. D-Arabinpyranose activates the ACSS2-PPARγ/TFEB-CRTC1 axis through the lysosomal AXIN-LKB1-AMPK pathway, inducing CRTC1 transcription, exerts antidepressant-like activity. D-Arabinpyranose is the ring-opened form of the aldopentose D-Arabinpyranose (HY-N7082).

Biguanide is an orally active antihyperglycemic agent. Biguanide inhibits mitochondrial ATP production, activates the LKB1-AMPK signaling pathway, and damages the energy homeostasis. Biguanide enhances insulin-receptor activation and downstream signaling. Biguanide exhibits potential in ameliorating the type 2 diabetes and the insulin-associated cancers.

Lixumistat (IM156) hydrochloride is a potent and orally active AMPK activator and OXPHOS inhibitor. Lixumistat hydrochloride strongly activates AMPK, while it lacks the systemic metabolic regulatory effects of classic metformin, such as hypoglycemic and weight-lowering activities. Lixumistat hydrochloride exhibits significant therapeutic effects on cognitive decline associated with brain aging and pulmonary fibrosis.