Autophagy Activator

Phytic acid (myo-Inositol; hexakis dihydrogen phosphate; Inositol hexaphosphate) is an orally active compound. Phytic acid can be derived from the seeds of legumes. Phytic acid is a [PO4]³- storage depot and precursor for other inositol phosphates and pyrophosphates. Phytic acid attenuates Aβ oligomers and upregulates autophagy protein. Phytic acid can be used in cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, nervous system disease and cancer research.

Eupalinolide B is a germ sesquiterpene. Eupalinolide B can be isolated from Eupatorium lindleyanum. Eupalinolide B induces Apoptosis, elevates ROS, promotes Autophagy. regulates GSK-3β/β-catenin, targets UBE2D3 and TAK1, activates ROS-ER-JNK, inhibits NF-κB and MAPKs. Eupalinolide B has anticancer activity against pancreatic cancer and liver cancer. Eupalinolide B relieves rheumatoid arthritis, acute lung injury, periodontitis, depression.

Atractyloside potassium salt is a powerful and specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ADP/ATP transport. Atractyloside potassium salt inhibits chloride channels from mitochondrial membranes of rat heart. Atractyloside potassium salt activates autophagy, inhibits ANT2, mTOR and promotes the activation of p-AMPK. Atractyloside potassium salt has anti-cancer effects on non-small cell lung cancer and can inhibit liver steatosis. Atractylodesin potassium salt has nephrotoxicity.

LYN-1604 is a potent UNC-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) activator (EC₅₀=18.94 nM) for the research of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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.

Semaglutide-¹³C₆,¹⁵N TFA is the ¹³C- and ¹⁵N-labeled Semaglutide TFA (HY-114118A). Semaglutide TFA is a long-acting, selective, competitive GLP-1R agonist that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. After activating GLP-1R, Semaglutide TFA promotes insulin secretion, inhibits gastric emptying and appetite, and at the same time enhances autophagy, inhibits oxidative stress and apoptosis. Semaglutide TFA also regulates mitochondrial function and lipid metabolism (such as reducing de novo lipogenesis in the liver). Semaglutide TFA has activities such as lowering blood sugar, reducing weight, neuroprotection (such as improving motor function in Parkinson's disease models, reducing α-synuclein aggregation) and improving hepatic steatosis. Semaglutide TFA can be used for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and liver diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease, metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), and cancer.

Lomitapide (AEGR-733; BMS-201038) mesylate is an orally active microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) inhibitor and a selective mTORC1 inhibitor with lipid-lowering activity and BBB permeability. Lomitapide mesylate significantly reduces plasma LDL levels by blocking the assembly and secretion of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL). Lomitapide mesylate inhibits mTORC1 in an ATP-dependent manner, thereby inducing AMPK-independent autophagic cell death and suppressing cancer cell growth and apoptosis. Lomitapide mesylate also enhances tumor infiltration of CD8⁺ T cells. In addition, Lomitapide mesylate inhibits HDAC, improves endothelial function, effectively alleviates vascular inflammation and oxidative stress, and exerts neuroprotective effects in a cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury model. Lomitapide mesylate can be used in research on related diseases such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, ischemic stroke, and familial hypercholesterolemia.

α-Phellandrene (alpha-Phellandrene) is an orally active monoterpenoid and insecticide. α-Phellandrene can be isolated from plant essential oils. α-Phellandrene induces Apoptosis and Autophagy. α-Phellandrene promotes cAMP signaling pathway and increases NO production. α-Phellandrene has anti-inflammatory and anticancer (sarcoma) activities. α-Phellandrene shows insecticidal activity against Lucilia cuprina L3. α-Phellandrene reduces mechanical hyperalgesia.

6-Azuridine (6-Azauridine) is an orally active purine nucleoside analogue. 6-Azuridine activates autophagic flux, induces Apoptosis that depends on AMPK and p53. 6-Azuridine exhibit both antitumor and antiviral activities.

Sedanolide, a natural compound occurring in edible umbelliferous plants, possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.

Fluazinam is an orally active dinitroaniline fungicide. Fluazinam induces phosphorylation of JNK, activates p38 pathway, decreases Bcl-2, activates caspase-3, decreases complex I activity, increases Autophagy and Apoptosis. Fluazinam has strong antifungal activity against F. fujikuroi and B. maydis. Fluazinam has a negative impact on Brachydanio rerio and worker bees.

Ginkgolide K, isolated from Ginkgo biloba, induces protective autophagy through the AMPK/mTOR/ULK1 signaling pathway. Ginkgolide K possesses neuroprotective activity.

Semaglutide (crude) is the crude form of Semaglutide (HY-114118). Semaglutide is a long-acting, selective, competitive GLP-1R agonist that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. After activating GLP-1R, Semaglutide promotes insulin secretion, inhibits gastric emptying and appetite, and at the same time enhances Autophagy, inhibits oxidative stress and Apoptosis. Semaglutide also regulates mitochondrial function and lipid metabolism (such as reducing de novo lipogenesis in the liver). Semaglutide has activities such as lowering blood sugar, reducing weight, neuroprotection (such as improving motor function in Parkinson's disease models, reducing α-synuclein aggregation) and improving hepatic steatosis. Semaglutide can be used for the study of neurodegenerative diseases and liver diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, Parkinson's disease, metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), and cancer.

BGT226 (NVP-BGT226 maleate) is a PI3K (with IC₅₀s of 4 nM, 63 nM and 38 nM for PI3Kα, PI3Kβ and PI3Kγ) /mTOR dual inhibitor which displays potent growth-inhibitory activity against human head and neck cancer cells.

Eupalinolide A is a Yes-associated protein (YAP) degrader and HSP70 inducer. Eupalinolide A inhibits osteogenic differentiation of tendon-derived stem cells (TDSCs). Eupalinolide A induces autophagy in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via activating the ROS/ERK signaling pathway. Eupalinolide A protects PAM212 cells from UVB-, Menadione (HY-B0332)-, or heat shock-induced apoptosis. Eupalinolide A alleviates trauma-induced heterotopic ossification (HO) of Achilles tendon and inhibits growth of MHCC97-L and HCCLM3 hepatocellular carcinoma xenograft tumors in mice. Eupalinolide A can be used for the study of traumatic heterotopic ossification of tendons and hepatocellular carcinoma.

YTK-105 is a p62/ZZ binding domain ligand and Autophagy enhancer. YTK-105 activates p62-dependent selective macroautophagy. YTK-105 serves as an autophagy-targeting ligand (ATL) for synthesizing AUTOTAC degraders.

PHF6 (VQIVYK) TFA is a self-assembly sequence capable of initiating the full-length tau protein aggregation. PHF6 TFA is mapped to the third microtubule-binding repeat region of the tau protein.

UNC2400 is a close analog of UNC1999 with >1,000-fold lower potency than UNC1999 as a negative control for cell-based studies.

Resveratrol analog 1 is an analog of Resveratrol (HY-16561), compound 48. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenolic phytoalexin that possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and anti-cancer properties.

ILK-IN-2 (OSU-T315 analog) is an oral PDK2 inhibitor and also an ILK inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 0.6 μM. ILK-IN-2 induces cell autophagy and apoptosis, showing anti-tumor activity. ILK-IN-2 directly abolishes AKT activation by preventing AKT from translocating to lipid rafts, triggering Caspase-dependent apoptosis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and extending the lifespan in TCL1 mouse models.