Akt Inhibitor

Raddeanin A is an oleanane-type triterpenoid saponin with oral activity. Raddeanin A inhibits SRC, mTOR, JNK, VEGFR2, NLRP3 inflammasome, Wnt/β-catenin, Wee1, PI3K/AKT signaling pathway, MAPK/ERK signaling pathway, AR-FL, AR-Vs, and downregulates the expression of p-PI3K and p-AKT. Raddeanin A inhibits osteoclast formation, bone resorption, osteolysis, cancer cell invasion, migration, proliferation, angiogenesis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition, while induces apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, ROS production, immunogenic cell death and dendritic cell maturation. Raddeanin A improves blood-retinal barrier function, alleviates inflammation, regulates the tumor microenvironment, and enhances the activity of anti-PD-1 antibody. Raddeanin A is applicable to the research of breast cancer-associated osteolysis, human osteosarcoma, colorectal cancer, glioblastoma, Alzheimer's disease, cholangiocarcinoma, melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, castration-resistant prostate cancer and multiple myeloma.

Engasertib is an orally active highly specific AKT inhibitor with IC₅₀ values of 0.13 µM, 0.09 µM and 2.75 µM for AKT1, AKT2 and AKT3, respectively. Engasertib inhibits AKT phosphorylation and modulates downstream signalling in vitro. Engasertib can inhibit cancer cell proliferation and tumor growth.

HKB99 is an allosteric inhibitor of phosphoglycerate mutase 1 (PGAM1). HKB99 induces apoptosis. HKB99 inhibits the formation of invasive pseudopodia and inhibits migration. HKB99 increases the oxidative stress, activates JNK/c-Jun and suppresses AKT and ERK. HKB99 can be used for the research of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Kukoamine B, a spermine alkaloid, is a potent dual LPS and CpG DNA inhibitor with K_d values of 1.23 µM and 0.66 µM, respectively. Kukoamine B exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-osteoporotic and neuroprotective effects. Kukoamine B has the potential for the study of sepsis.

SB-699551 is a selective and brain penetrant 5-HT5A receptor antagonist with a pK_i of 8.2 nM. SB-699551 shows high selectivity over most other 5-HT receptor subtypes, dopamine receptors, and α1B adrenoceptor. SB-699551 disrupts Gαi/o-coupled and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways, alters CREB, ATF1, AKT, PRAS40, S6K, and FOXO1 phosphorylation in breast tumor cells. SB-699551 can be used for the research of anxiety, breast cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.

Scoulerine ((-)-Scoulerine; Discretamine) hydrochloride is a multi-target inhibitor with anti-tumor and antioxidant activities. Scoulerine mainly targets the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling axis and α1D-adrenergic receptor, disrupts microtubule structure, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Scoulerine effectively inhibits mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity, targets GABA receptors and BACE1, and suppresses the proliferation, migration, invasion, epithelial-mesenchymal transition and stem cell properties of cancer cells. Scoulerine also exhibits multiple pharmacological activities including anti-Plasmodium falciparum, antibacterial, antiemetic and antitussive effects, and regulates endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondrial function (modulates Bax, Bcl-2 and cytochrome c). Scoulerine is applicable to research related to leukemia, ovarian cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Quinagolide hydrochloride (CV205-502 hydrochloride) is a selective and orally active dopamine D2 receptor agonist. Quinagolide hydrochloride is an inhibitor of prolactin. Quinagolide hydrochloride down-regulates AKT levels and its phosphorylation. Quinagolide hydrochloride shows antitumor effects, it can be used for the research of cancer.

Isoscopoletin (6-Hydroxy-7-methoxycoumarin) is an active constituent in Artemisia argyi leaves. Isoscopoletin shows substantial inhibition against cell proliferation, with IC₅₀s of 4.0 μM and 1.6 μM for human CCRF-CEM leukaemia cells and multidrug resistant subline CEM/ADR5000, respectively. Isoscopoletin (6-Hydroxy-7-methoxycoumarin) possesses inhibitory activity against HBV replication. Isoscopoletin exhibits anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of MAPK/NF-κB/STAT/AKT signaling pathway.

α-solanine, a bioactive component and one of the major steroidal glycoalkaloids in Solanum nigrum, has been observed to inhibit growth and induce apoptosis in cancer cells.

Delphinidin 3-glucoside chloride (Delphinidin 3-O-glucoside chloride) is an active anthocyanin found in Hibiscus sabdariffa extract. Delphinidin 3-glucoside chloride induces a pro-apoptotic effect in B cell chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (B CLL). Delphinidin 3-glucoside chloride exerts phytoestrogen activity by binding to ERβ, with an IC₅₀ of 9.7 μM. Delphinidin-3-O-glucoside chloride inhibits EGFR with an IC₅₀ of 2.37 µM. Delphinidin 3-glucoside chloride exhibits antitumor effects through pAKT/IRF1/HOTAIR pathway. Delphinidin 3-glucoside chloride exhibits efficacy against oxidative stress, inhibits platelet activation and endothelial dysfunction.

CAY10526 is an inhibitor of Y-box binding protein 1 (YB-1) and microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase 1 (mPGES1). CAY10526 inhibits the production of PGE₂ by suppressing YB-1 and mPGES1. CAY10526 induces cell apoptosis (apoptosis) and inhibits the JAK/STAT, TGF-β/Smad3 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathways. CAY10526 can be used in research related to melanoma, prostate cancer, esophageal adenocarcinoma, T-cell lymphoma, etc.

Jolkinolide B is a bioactive diterpene isolated from the roots of Euphorbia fischeriana Steud with oral activity. Jolkinolide B downregulates XIAP, cIAP1, cIAP2, and phosphorylated Akt, upregulates Smac, activates caspase-3 and caspase-9, and inhibits NF-κB, TGFβ/smad3 and JAK/STAT3 pathways. Jolkinolide B exerts comprehensive biological effects including inducing cancer cell apoptosis, suppressing inflammatory responses, improving lung function, alleviating hepatic steatosis and eliminating intracellular Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Jolkinolide B can be used for the research of leukemia, histiocytic lymphoma, asthma, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and tuberculosis.

A-674563 is an orally active Akt1 inhibitor with a K_i of 11 nM.

Kirenol is a diterpenoid compound, an orally active apoptosis inducer and signaling pathway regulator, with a K_d value of 5.47 μM against the target CK2. Kirenol promotes the cleavage of Bid into tBid, regulates the protein levels/phosphorylation of Bax, Bcl-2, p53 and p21, and induces caspase-independent apoptosis, S-phase cell cycle arrest, ROS accumulation and cytotoxicity in cancer cells. Kirenol activates the CK2/AKT and AMPK-mTOR-ULK1 pathways, inhibits the signaling of NF-κB, TGF-β/Smads and NLRP3 inflammasome, and regulates the GSK3β, BMP and Wnt/β-catenin pathways. Kirenol induces autophagy, mitophagy and osteoblast differentiation, promotes mitochondrial fusion, and exerts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, renoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective and analgesic effects. Kirenol is applicable to research related to chronic myeloid leukemia, ischemic stroke, diabetic nephropathy, heart failure, acute lung injury and osteoporosis.

MJ-33 lithium salt is a competitive phospholipase A₂ (PLA₂) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.3 μM. MJ-33 lithium salt inhibits NOX2 activation and reduces ROS production by blocking the PLA₂ activity of Prdx6. MJ-33 lithium salt effectively inhibits the activity of acidic PLA₂ (pH 4.0) and reduces the degradation of alveolar surfactant phosphatidylcholine (PC), but exerts no effect on alkaline PLA₂ (pH 8.5). MJ-33 lithium salt significantly alleviates lung oxidative injury induced by ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). MJ-33 lithium salt significantly inhibits the invasion, migration and adhesion abilities of prostate cancer cells by suppressing the MAPK, AKT, NF-κB and AP-1 signaling pathways. MJ-33 lithium salt can be used for the research of ROS-related diseases and prostate cancer.

Bavachalcone is a potent inducer of apoptosis. Bavachalcone exerts anticancer activity by promoting autophagy and apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Bavachalcone acts as an anti-neuroinflammatory and antidepressant through the NF-κB pathway. Bavachalcone inhibits osteoclasts by interfering with ERK and Akt signaling pathways and the expression of c-Fos and NFATc1. Bavachalcone exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on baculovirus-expressed BACE-1 in vitro.

Epimedin A, one of the main flavonoid active components in Herba Epimedii, is orally active. Epimedin A can inhibit osteoclastogenesis, differentiation, and bone resorption. Epimedin A also possesses anti-inflammatory activity. Epimedin A can be used in the research of osteoporosis and inflammatory diseases.

Ginkgo biloba extract is a natural product that can be isolated from Ginkgo biloba leaves. Ginkgo biloba extract alleviates oxidative stress-induced neuronal apoptosis (Apoptosis) by stabilizing mitochondrial function, regulating Bcl-2 family proteins and inhibiting caspase activation. Ginkgo biloba extract alleviates testicular injury by upregulating SKP2 and inhibiting Beclin1-independent autophagy (Autophagy). Ginkgo biloba extract alleviates various types of neuronal damage in animal models. Ginkgo biloba extract reduces behavioral sensitization in rats. Ginkgo biloba extract counteracts Aβ-induced neurotoxicity by blocking a series of Aβ-triggered events, including glucose uptake, ROS accumulation, AKT activation, mitochondrial dysfunction, JNK and ERK 1/2 pathways, and apoptosis, and also interferes with the formation of Aβ oligomers. Ginkgo biloba extract is applicable to research related to cerebral hypoperfusion, testicular injury, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multi-infarct dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

4-Hydroxychalcone is an orally active flavonoid precursor. 4-Hydroxychalcone inhibits VEGF- and bFGF-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and Akt. 4-Hydroxychalcone suppresses resistant hypertension by alleviating hyperaldosteronism, inflammation and renal injury in cryptochrome gene knockout mice. 4-Hydroxychalcone possesses anti-angiogenic activity.

Coenzyme Q0 (CoQ0) is a potent, oral active ubiquinone compound can be derived from Antrodia cinnamomea. Coenzyme Q0 induces apoptosis and autophagy, suppresses of HER-2/AKT/mTOR signaling to potentiate the apoptosis and autophagy mechanisms. Coenzyme Q0 regulates NFκB/AP-1 activation and enhances Nrf2 stabilization in attenuation of inflammation and redox imbalance. Coenzyme Q0 has anti-angiogenic activity through downregulation of MMP-9/NF-κB and upregulation of HO-1 signaling.