1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Epigenetics
    PI3K/Akt/mTOR
  3. AMPK
  4. AMPK Activator

AMPK Activator

AMPK Activators (283):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-B0627
    Metformin
    Activator 99.98%
    Metformin (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide) inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the liver, leading to AMPK activation and enhancing insulin sensitivity, and can be used in the study of type 2 diabetes. Metformin exerts central glucose-lowering effects by inhibiting Ras-related protein 1 (Rap1) in SF1 hypothalamic neurons. Metformin also inhibits liver oxidative stress, nitrosative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis caused by liver ischemia/reperfusion injury. In addition, Metformin regulates the expression of autophagy-related proteins by activating AMPK and inhibiting the mTOR signaling pathway, thereby inducing tumor cell autophagy and inhibiting the growth of renal cell carcinoma in vitro and in vivo.
  • HY-13417
    AICAR
    Activator 99.99%
    AICAR (Acadesine) is an adenosine analog and a AMPK activator. AICAR is also an autophagy, YAP and mitophagy inhibitor. AICAR regulates the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibits proinflammatory cytokines and iNOS production. AICAR inhibits autophagy through a mechanism independent of AMPK activity.
  • HY-17471A
    Metformin hydrochloride
    Activator 99.98%
    Metformin (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide) hydrochloride inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the liver, leading to AMPK activation and enhancing insulin sensitivity, and can be used in the study of type 2 diabetes. Metformin hydrochloride exerts central glucose-lowering effects by inhibiting Ras-related protein 1 (Rap1) in SF1 hypothalamic neurons. Metformin hydrochloride also inhibits liver oxidative stress, nitrosative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis caused by liver ischemia/reperfusion injury. In addition, Metformin hydrochloride regulates the expression of autophagy-related proteins by activating AMPK and inhibiting the mTOR signaling pathway, thereby inducing tumor cell autophagy and inhibiting the growth of renal cell carcinoma in vitro and in vivo.
  • HY-179578
    SU212
    Activator
    SU212 is a podophyllotoxin-derived ENO1 inhibitor and AMPK activator. SU212 can selectively induce oxidative phosphorylation, reduce glycolysis activity and glucose uptake in tumor cells, and directly bind to ENO1 without affecting these pathways in normal cells. SU212 induces apoptosis and promotes ENO1 degradation via proteasomal and autophagic pathways without inhibiting the catalytic activity. SU212 leads to mitotic arrest and apoptosis in TNBC (triple-negative breast cancer) cells by activating AMPK, demonstrating potent anti-tumor activity in vitro. SU212 inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in syngeneic, xenograft, and diabetic mouse models, exhibiting an excellent safety profile. SU212 can be used in research on t TNBC, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.
  • HY-178239A
    DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium
    Activator 98.65%
    DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium is a prodrug of phosphoramide. DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium can effectively increase intracellular ATP levels. DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium activates the AMPK signaling pathway by increasing the AMP/ATP ratio. DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium can enhance mitochondrial function and antioxidant capacity while reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. DX-8951 Hydroxy-acid sodium has shown significant anti-aging and longevity effects in both human fibroblast and nematode models.
  • HY-50662
    A-769662
    Activator 99.33%
    A-769662 is a AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator. A-769662 inhibits the function of the 26S proteasome by an AMPK-independent mechanism and leads to cell cycle arrest. A-769662 directly stimulates partially purified rat liver AMPK (EC50 = 0.8 μM) and inhibits fatty acid synthesis in primary rat hepatocytes (IC50 = 3.2 μM). A-769662 can alleviate the symptoms of metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.
  • HY-111363
    MK8722
    Activator 99.82%
    MK8722 is a potent and systemic pan-AMPK activator.
  • HY-12357
    Bempedoic acid
    Activator 99.88%
    Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) is an ATP-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor. Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) activates AMPK.
  • HY-113402
    Gamma-glutamylcysteine
    Activator 98.53%
    Gamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glu-Cys) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable dipeptide. Gamma-glutamylcysteine activates AMPK, SIRT1, IL-4/STAT6, AC/cAMP/PI3K, IGF-1R/IRS1/PI3K, and Nrf2 signaling pathways; it inhibits NF-κB, JAK1/STAT1/3, MAPKs, cadmium-induced p38 MAPK, JNK, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Gamma-glutamylcysteine regulates macrophage polarization, modulates the trafficking of CD36 and GLUT4, induces glutathione synthesis, improves metabolic dysfunction, reduces lipid deposition, ameliorates glucose homeostasis, inhibits apoptosis (Apoptosis), stabilizes mitochondria, suppresses lipid peroxidation, iron accumulation and ferroptosis (Ferroptosis), reduces ds-HMGB1 levels, reverses mechanical hyperalgesia, and alleviates hepatic lipid droplet formation. Gamma-glutamylcysteine is applicable to research related to inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, cadmium-induced neurotoxicity, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, neuropathy, and alcoholic liver disease.
  • HY-14615
    [6]-Gingerol
    Activator 99.68%
    [6]-Gingerol is an active compound isolated from Ginger (Zingiber officinale), exhibits a variety of biological activities including anticancer, anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidation.
  • HY-112769
    EX229
    Activator 99.44%
    EX229, a Benzimidazole derivative, is a potent and allosteric activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), with Kds of 0.06 μM, 0.06 μM and 0.51 μM for α1β1γ1, α2β1γ1 and α1β2γ1 in biolayer interferometry, respectively.
  • HY-16397A
    Phenformin hydrochloride
    Activator 99.64%
    Phenformin (Phenethylbiguanide) hydrochloride is an orally active biguanide hypoglycemic agent. Phenformin hydrochloride inhibits mitochondrial respiratory chain complex I, leading to an increased AMP/ATP ratio, activation of AMPK, and subsequent inhibition of the mTOR pathway, thereby suppressing cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis and autophagy. Phenformin hydrochloride inhibits cancer stem cells (CSCs) and possesses potent antitumor potential.
  • HY-13417A
    AICAR phosphate
    Activator 99.97%
    AICAR phosphate (Acadesine phosphate) is an adenosine analog and a AMPK activator. AICAR phosphate regulates the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibits proinflammatory cytokines and iNOS production. AICAR phosphate is also an autophagy, YAP and mitophagy inhibitor.
  • HY-126307
    Urolithin B
    Activator 99.85%
    Urolithin B is one of Ellagitannins' slow microbial products, and has anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects. Urolithin B suppresses NF-κB activity. Urolithin B suppresses JNK, ERK and Akt's oxidation, and increases AMPK's oxidation. Urolithin B is also a quantitative change factor for bone and skin quality.
  • HY-B1221
    Flufenamic acid
    Activator 99.93%
    Flufenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX), activates AMPK, and also modulates ion channels, blocking chloride channels and L-type Ca2+ channels, modulating non-selective cation channels (NSC), activating K+ channels. Flufenamic acid binds to the central pocket of TEAD2 YBD and inhibits both TEAD function and TEAD-YAP-dependent processes, such as cell migration and proliferation.
  • HY-111355B
    Cholesteryl sulfate sodium
    Activator 99.86%
    Cholesterol sulfate sodium is a naturally occurring, orally active cholesterol derivative that is widely distributed in various tissues and body fluids. Cholesterol sulfate sodium acts as a DOCK2 inhibitor, with IC50 values of 2 μM and 2.9 μM against mouse and human targets, respectively. Cholesterol sulfate sodium restricts excessive neutrophil infiltration and alleviates intestinal inflammation and damage. Cholesterol sulfate sodium serves as an activator of protein kinase C (PKC), which promotes squamous cell differentiation and inhibits skin carcinogenesis. Cholesterol sulfate sodium regulates cholesterol homeostasis and cellular metabolism by activating the AMPK-Sirt1 pathway. Cholesterol sulfate sodium can be used in research related to actinic keratitis, ulcerative colitis, skin cancer, and other conditions.
  • HY-W011527
    Xanthosine
    Activator 99.99%
    Xanthosine is a nucleoside derived from xanthine and ribose. Xanthosine activates the AMPK/FoxO1/AKT/GSK3β signaling cascade. Xanthosine promotes cell proliferation and regulates blood glucose metabolism. Xanthosine increases milk production in cows and goats. Xanthosine is used in mammary stem cell and type 2 diabetes research.
  • HY-N0823
    Lithospermic acid
    Activator 99.56%
    Lithospermic acid ((+)-Lithospermic acid) is a plant-derived polycyclic phenolic carboxylic acid isolated from Salvia miltiorrhiza, and has the anti-oxidative and hepatoprotective activity on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced acute liver damage in vitro and in vivo.
  • HY-N2341
    Palmitelaidic acid
    Activator 99.4%
    Palmitelaidic acid (9-trans-Hexadecenoic acid) is the trans isomer of palmitoleic acid. Palmitoleic acid is one of the most abundant fatty acids in serum and tissue.
  • HY-100548
    GSK621
    Activator 98.03%
    GSK621 is a specific AMPK activator, with IC50 values of 13-30 μM for AML cells. GSK621 induces autophagy and apoptosis. GSK621 induces eiF2α phosphorylation-a hallmark of UPR activation.