Calcium Channel Inhibitor

Nicardipine hydrochloride (YC-93) is a calcium channel blocker with an IC₅₀ of 1 μM for blocking cardiac calcium channels. Nicardipine hydrochloride acts as an agent for chronic stable angina and for controlling blood pressure.

Plantainoside D, a phenylethanoid glycosides, is a IKK-β inhibitor with diverse biological activities. Plantainoside D shows inhibitory activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) with an IC₅₀ of 2.17 mM. Plantainoside D significantly reduces the release of glutamate from nerve terminals in the cerebral cortex of rats by inhibiting the voltage-dependent calcium channel (VDCCs) and protein kinase C (PKC) signaling cascade. Plantainoside D significantly alleviates cell apoptosis by inhibiting the generation of ROS and the activation of NF-κB. Plantainoside D significantly improves acute lung injury (ALI) induced by sepsis by regulating the Sirt3/NLRP3 signaling pathway. Plantainoside D can be used for the study of neuroprotection, antioxidant, anti-inflammation, antihypertension.

Ophiopogonin D can be isolated from the tubers of Ophiopogon japonicus, is a rare naturally occurring C₂₉ steroidal glycoside. Ophiopogonin D is a CYP2J3 inducer that significantly inhibits Ang II induced NF-κB nuclear translocation, IκBα down-regulation, intracellular Ca²⁺ overload and activation of pro-inflammatory cytokines by increasing the expression of CYP2J2/EETs and PPARα in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Ophiopogonin D can inhibit isteoclastic differentiation in RAW264.7 cells. Ophiopogonin D has protective effect as an antioxidant in H₂O₂-induced endothelial injury. Ophiopogonin D blocks ERK signaling cascades. Ophiopogonin D alleviates high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome and changes the structure of gut microbiota in mice. Ophiopogonin D has been used against inflammatory, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.

Ginsenoside Rf is a trace component of ginseng root. Ginsenoside Rf inhibits N-type Ca²⁺ channel.

JW480 is a selective KIAA1363/AADACL1 inhibitor with oral activity, featuring IC₅₀ values of 12 nM against human KIAA1363, 20 nM against mouse KIAA1363. JW480 blocks lipid deacetylase activity to restrain HAG metabolism and lowers retinyl ester hydrolase function in hepatic stellate cells. JW480 reduces MAGE lipid levels and inhibits migration, invasion, survival and tumor growth of prostate cancer cells. JW480 lowers PKCδ phosphorylation, facilitates HAGP accumulation, diminishes platelet aggregation, dense granule secretion and Ca²⁺ flux, delays arterial thrombosis and prolongs tail bleeding time in rats. JW480 can be used for the study of prostate cancer and thrombosis.

Levomepromazine (Methotrimeprazine) is an orally active antipsychotic compound and Ca²⁺ release inducer. Levomepromazine inhibits SERCA pump and induces an increase in cytoplasmic Ca²⁺ levels. Levomepromazine has antagonistic effects on a variety of neurotransmitter receptors, including dopamine, cholinergic, serotonin, and histamine receptors. Levomepromazine can induce adaptive ER stress and autophagy. In addition, Levomepromazine has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and analgesic, sedative and anti-injurious activities. Levomepromazine can be used in the study psychiatric disorders and relieving nausea and vomiting.

Lacidipine is an orally active and highly selective L-type calcium channel blocker that acts on smooth muscle calcium channels, primarily dilates peripheral arteries, reduces peripheral resistance, and has long-lasting anti-hypertensive activity. Lacidipine protects HKCs from apoptosis induced by ATP depletion and recovery by modulating the caspase-3 pathway. Lacidipine can be used in studies of hypertension, atherosclerosis and acute kidney injury (AKI).

Dronedarone (SR 33589), a derivative of amiodarone (HY-14187), is a class III antiarrhythmic agent for the study of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter. Dronedarone is a potent blocker of multiple ion currents, including potassium current, sodium current, and L-type calcium current, and exhibits antiadrenergic effects by noncompetitive binding to β-adrenergic receptors. Dronedarone is a substrate for and a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4.

Flunarizine dihydrochloride is a potent dual Na⁺/Ca²⁺ channel (T-type) blocker. Flunarizine dihydrochloride is a D₂ dopamine receptor antagonist. Flunarizine dihydrochloride shows anticonvulsive and antimigraine activity, and peripheral vasodilator effects.

Cinchonine is a natural compound present in Cinchona bark with antimalarial, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, anti platelet-aggregation and anti-obesity properties. Cinchonine inhibits cells proliferation and autophagy and induces apoptosis through activation of Caspase-3. Cinchonine activates endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis in human liver cancer cells.

Pinaverium bromide is an L-type calcium channel blocker with selectivity for the gastrointestinal tract, effectively relieves pain, diarrhea and intestinal discomfort, provides good therapeutic efficacies without significant adverse effects on Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients.

Azelnidipine (CS 905) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that is effective orally. Azelnidipine inhibits the intracellular calcium ion flow and lower blood pressure by selectively blocking L-type calcium channel on the membrane of vascular smooth muscle. Azelnidipine inhibits esophageal squamous cell carcinoma proliferation by targeting MEK1/2. Azelnidipine also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective effects .

Fendiline hydrochloride, a diphenylalkylamine type of antianginal agent, is an L-type calcium channel blocker (IC₅₀ of 17 µM). Fendiline hydrochloride is also a selective K-Ras inhibitor, and has no effect on H-Ras and N-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride inhibits K-Ras plasma membrane localization (IC₅₀ of 9.64 μM), inhibits K-Ras signal output and blocks the proliferation of pancreatic, colon, lung, and endometrial cancer cell lines expressing oncogenic mutant K-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride is a STING agonist and is able to inhibit the growth of multiple refractory cold tumors (MC38, CT26 and B16F10).

Dantrolene sodium is an orally active, non-competitive glutathione reductase inhibitor with a K_i of 111.6 μM and an IC₅₀ of 52.3 μM. Dantrolene sodium is also a calcium channel protein inhibitor. Dantrolene sodium inhibits the release of Ca²⁺ from RyR1 and RyR3, which can be beneficial in a variety of pathologies caused by disruptions in calcium homeostasis (e.g., stroke, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and neurodegenerative diseases). Dantrolene sodium offers relief of muscle spasms, malignant hyperthermia, and antitoxic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties.

(R)-Verapamil hydrochloride ((R)-(+)-Verapamil hydrochloride) is an orally active P-Glycoprotein inhibitor. (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride blocks MRP1 mediated transport. (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride induces Apoptosis and inhibits L-type calcium channels BZPcc, DHPcc and PLLcc. (R)-Verapamil hydrochloride has anti-septic shock and anti-diabetic effects.

SNX-482, a peptide, is a potent, high affinity, selective and voltage-dependent R-type Ca_V2.3 channel blocker with an IC₅₀ of 30 nM. SNX-482 has antinociceptive effect.

1-Octanol (Octanol), a saturated fatty alcohol, is a T-type calcium channels (T-channels) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 4 μM for native T-currents. 1-Octanol is a highly attractive biofuel with diesel-like properties.

Flunarizine is a potent dual Na⁺/Ca²⁺ channel (T-type) blocker. Flunarizine is a D₂ dopamine receptor antagonist. Flunarizine shows anticonvulsive and antimigraine activity, and peripheral vasodilator effects.

BX430 is a potent and selective noncompetitive allosteric human P2X4 receptor channels antagonist with an IC₅₀ of 0.54 μM. BX430 has species specificity. BX430 is used for chronic pain and cardiovascular disease.

L-Ascorbic acid-¹³C₆ is the ¹³C-labeled L-Ascorbic acid. L-Ascorbic acid (L-Ascorbate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid inhibits selectively Cav3.2 channels with an IC₅₀ of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits anti-cancer effects through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and selective damage to cancer cells.