AMPK Activator

Chamaejasmine (Chamaejasmin) is a natural biflavonoid found in the roots of Stellera chamaejasme, exhibiting antitumor activity. Chamaejasmine inhibits Bcl-2, upregulates Bax, and induces cleavage of caspase-9/-3 and PARP. Chamaejasmine induces ROS production, Δψm loss, cytochrome c release, G2/M arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy. Chamaejasmine induces apoptosis and autophagy through activation of AMPK and inhibition of mTOR, and inhibits microtubule depolymerization by binding to β-tubulin. Chamaejasmine inhibits IL-4, IgE, β-hexosaminidase, and mast cell infiltration, and improves skin barrier function in AD models. Chamaejasmine exhibits cytotoxicity against various cancer cells. Chamaejasmine can be used in research related to various cancers such as lung adenocarcinoma and osteosarcoma, as well as atopic dermatitis.

Dipentyl phthalate is an endocrine-disrupting phthalate plasticizer. Dipentyl phthalate increases AMPK phosphorylation and decreases AKT1 phosphorylation and SIRT1 levels. Dipentyl phthalate reduces adrenocorticotropic hormone levels. Dipentyl phthalate is a testicular toxicant.

Pinocembrin chalcone (2',4',6'-Trihydroxychalcone) is an antibacterial compound from Helichrysum Trilineatum. Pinocembrin chalcone facilitates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation, improves glucose tolerance, increases muscle FAO and reduces fat accumulation in the liver and skeletal muscles in high-fat diet-induced (HFD) diabetic mice. Pinocembrin chalcone is promising for research of gastric ulcers and diabetes.

IMM-H007 (WS070117) is an orally active and potent AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) activator and TGFβ1 (transforming growth factor β1) antagonist. IMM-H007 has protective effects in cardiovascular diseases via activation of AMPK. IMM-H007 negatively regulates endothelium inflammation through inactivating NF-κB and JNK/AP1 signaling. IMM-H007 inhibits ABCA1 degradation. IMM-H007 resolves hepatic steatosis in HFD-fed hamsters by the regulation of lipid metabolism. IMM-H007 can be used for the research of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and inflammatory atherosclerosis.

Kaempferol-7-O-rhamnoside is a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor and farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist. Kaempferol-7-O-rhamnoside demonstrates cardioprotective potential targeting the AMPKα1 signaling pathway. Kaempferol-7-O-rhamnoside significantly upregulates the mRNA expression of AMPKα1 in H9c2 cardiomyocytes. Kaempferol-7-O-rhamnoside reverses APAP-induced reduction of glutathione (GSH) content and increase of ROS production in L02 cells. Kaempferol-7-O-rhamnoside has the potential for heart failure.

Gomisin J is a Schisandra chinensis-derived lignan that can inhibit multiple targets such as eNOS, AMPK (LKB1, CaMKIIβ), fetuin-A, NF-κB, Nrf2/HO-1, and can pass through the blood-brain barrier. Gomisin J increases NO bioavailability by activating eNOS, regulates lipid metabolism by activating the AMPK pathway, inhibits fetuin-A and NF-κB to exert anti-inflammatory effects, and activates Nrf2/HO-1 to enhance antioxidant capacity. Gomisin J has the activities of anti-hypertension, regulating liver lipid metabolism, and reducing cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, and can be used for research on hypertension, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, etc.

Macranthoside B is an apoptosis inducer with in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity. Macranthoside B induces autophagy and ferroptosis in cancer cells. Macranthoside B induces intracellular ROS accumulation, activates AMPK, inhibits mTOR and P70S6 kinase phosphorylation, and modulates Bcl-2/Bax expression. Macranthoside B activates caspase-3, caspase-9, and the intrinsic caspase cascade, induces PARP cleavage/degradation, and inhibits NRF2 signaling. Macranthoside B disrupts iron homeostasis via NCOA4-dependent ferritinophagy, up-regulates Lip-ROS, reduces mitochondrial membrane potential, and activates the JNK pathway. Macranthoside B can be used for the research of ovarian cancer, hepatoma, gastric carcinoma, breast carcinoma, colon carcinoma, glioma, melanoma, adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction, and cervical cancer.

ALKBH1-IN-4 prodrug (Compound 29E) is a prodrug of a DNA N6-methyladenine demethylase ALKBH1 inhibitor that significantly increases the abundance of 6mA in cells and upregulates the AMPK signaling pathway, thereby inhibiting the viability of gastric cancer cells. ALKBH1-IN-4 prodrug exhibits excellent cellular activity and favorable metabolic exposure in vivo, and holds promise for research in gastric cancer.

Etilefrine is a sympathetic nerve agonist and AMPK activator that selectively targets α1/β1 adrenergic receptors. Etilefrine stimulates α1 adrenergic receptors, leading to contraction of vascular smooth muscle and increased peripheral resistance. Etilefrine also stimulates β1 receptors to enhance myocardial contractility and increase heart rate, thereby increasing blood pressure and improving cardiac output. Etilefrine also bidirectionally regulates the AMPK/Akt pathway and modulates the phosphorylation levels. Etilefrine can be used in cardiovascular research, such as postural hypotension, chylothorax, and improving low cardiac output.

SMTIN-T140 (compound 6a) is a potent TRAP1 (tumor-necrosis-factor-receptor associated protein 1) inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 1.646 μM. SMTIN-T140 shows anticancer activity. SMTIN-T140 leads to mitochondrial dysfunction, increases mitochondrial ROS production and activates AMPK. SMTIN-T140 potently suppressed tumor growth without any noticeable in vivo toxicity in a mouse model xenografted with PC3 prostate cancer cells.

COH-SR4 is an AMPK activator. COH-SR4 shows potent anti-proliferative activities against leukemia, melanoma, breast and lung cancers. COH-SR4 inhibits adipocyte differentiation via AMPK activation. COH-SR4 can be used for the research of obesity and related metabolic disorders.

7-Methoxyisoflavone is an isoflavone derivative and also an activator of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK).

AMPK activator 2 (compound 7a) hydrochloride, a fluorine-containing proguanil derivative, up-regulates AMPK signal pathway and downregulates mTOR/4EBP1/p70S6K. AMPK activator 2 hydrochloride inhibits proliferation and migration of human cancer cell lines (UMUC3, T24, A549).

Alisol A 24-acetate (Alisol A monoacetate) is an orally active derivative of protostane-type tetracyclic triterpenoid. Alisol A 24-acetate upregulates the expression of adiponectin, AMPKα, CPT1, and ACOX1; downregulates the expression of SREBP-1c, ACC, FAS, Bcl-2, Bcl-xl, PPAR-γ, perilipin A, and NFATc1; inhibits the activity of PI3K/Akt/mTOR and HMGR; and activates the PKA and ERK signaling pathways. Alisol A 24-acetate regulates cell apoptosis (apoptosis), autophagy (Autophagy, hepatic lipid accumulation, inflammatory response, neuroprotection, MRSA membrane integrity, and osteoclast differentiation. Alisol A 24-acetate can be used in research related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, nephrotoxicity, obesity, global cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, bacterial infection, and osteoporosis.

Gamma-glutamylcysteine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Gamma-glutamylcysteine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 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.

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

AMPK activator 4 is a potent AMPK activator without inhibition of mitochondrial complex I. AMPK activator 4 selectively activates AMPK in the muscle tissues. AMPK activator 4 dose-dependently improves glucose tolerance in normal mice, and significantly lowers fasting blood glucose level and ameliorates insulin resistance in db/db diabetic mice. Anti-hyperglycemic effect.

Setmelanotide monoacetate (RM-493 monoacetate) is a blood-brain barrier-permeable, selective MC4R agonist with a K_i value of 2.1 nM for hMC4R. Setmelanotide monoacetate activates the CaMKK2/AMPK signaling pathway. Setmelanotide monoacetate mediates body weight homeostasis, feeding regulation and energy expenditure modulation; it reduces food intake, induces weight loss, decreases obesity severity, increases daytime activity and energy expenditure, lowers levels of leptin, triglycerides, fasting insulin and diastolic blood pressure, improves insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance and fatty liver condition, and reverses respiratory depression. Setmelanotide monoacetate is applicable to research related to obesity, hyperinsulinemia, fatty liver and respiratory depression.

Malvidin-3-O-arabinoside chloride ameliorates ethyl carbamate-induced oxidative damage by stimulating AMPK-mediated autophagy.

Galegine hydrochloride, a guanidine derivative, contributes to weight loss in mice. Guanidine hydrochloride is the compound derived from G. officinalis, which gave rise to the biguanides, metformin and phenformin. Galegine hydrochloride activates AMPK in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and L6 myotubes, as well as in the H4IIE rat hepatoma and HEK293 human kidney cell lines. Galegine hydrochloride has antibacterial activity, with minimum inhibitory concentration of 4 mg/L against Staphylococcus aureus strains.