RNA Polymerases Inhibitor

CX-5461 is a selective, orally active RNA polymerase I inhibitor. CX-5461 disrupts the formation of the SL1-rDNA complex, thereby blocking the transcription initiation of ribosomal RNA without altering the activity of RNA polymerase II, DNA replication, or protein translation processes. CX-5461 upregulates the expression of p21, MDM2, Sestrin1/2, and phosphorylated AMPKα, and reduces the level of phosphorylated Akt. CX-5461 induces G2/G2/M cell cycle arrest, Autophagy, Apoptosis, and cellular senescence, and activates CHK1, CHK2, and RPA. CX-5461 can be used in research related to osteosarcoma, cervical cancer, hematologic malignancies, high-grade serous ovarian cancer, and solid tumors.

Favipiravir (T-705) is a potent viral RNA polymerase inhibitor, it is phosphoribosylated by cellular enzymes to its active form, Favipiravir-ribofuranosyl-5′-triphosphate (RTP). Favipiravir-RTP inhibits the influenza viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRP) activity with an IC₅₀ of 341 nM.

Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) disodium is a critical nucleotide and regulator of cellular metabolism. Guanosine triphosphate disodium promotes ribosomal DNA localization, pre-rRNA transcription and ribosome biogenesis by binding to RNA polymerase I and GPN proteins (GPN1/3). Guanosine triphosphate disodium links MYC-dependent ribosome biogenesis to nucleotide sufficiency, acts as a metabolic gatekeeper supporting protein synthesis, DNA/RNA synthesis and cellular signal transduction, while also participating in the physiological activities of pancreatic β-cells and serving as an oxidative substrate for reactive oxygen species. In small cell lung cancer with high MYC expression, Guanosine triphosphate disodium accumulates through the IMPDH-driven synthetic pathway, thereby affecting apoptosis and mitotic processes. Guanosine triphosphate disodium is used in the research of small cell lung cancer, hepatoblastoma and cellular metabolism.

IMT1 is a first-in-class specific and noncompetitive human mitochondrial RNA polymerase (POLRMT) inhibitor. IMT1 causes a conformational change of POLRMT, which blocks substrate binding and transcription in a dose-dependent way in vitro. IMT1 reduces deoxynucleoside triphosphate levels and citric acid cycle intermediates, resulting in a marked depletion of cellular amino acid levels. IMT1 has the potential for mitochondrial transcription disorders related diseases.

Dihydromyricetin is a potent inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 48 μM on dihydropyrimidinase. Dihydromyricetin can activate autophagy through inhibiting mTOR signaling. Dihydromyricetin suppresses the formation of mTOR complexes (mTORC1/2). Dihydromyricetin is also a potent influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 22 μM.

Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) trisodium is a critical nucleotide and regulator of cellular metabolism. Guanosine triphosphate trisodium promotes ribosomal DNA localization, pre-rRNA transcription and ribosome biogenesis by binding to RNA polymerase I and GPN proteins (GPN1/3). Guanosine triphosphate trisodium links MYC-dependent ribosome biogenesis to nucleotide sufficiency, acts as a metabolic gatekeeper supporting protein synthesis, DNA/RNA synthesis and cellular signal transduction, while also participating in the physiological activities of pancreatic β-cells and serving as an oxidative substrate for reactive oxygen species. In small cell lung cancer with high MYC expression, Guanosine triphosphate trisodium accumulates through the IMPDH-driven synthetic pathway, thereby affecting apoptosis and mitotic processes. Guanosine triphosphate trisodium is used in the research of small cell lung cancer, hepatoblastoma and cellular metabolism.

BMH-21 is a first-in-class DNA intercalator which inhibits RNA polymerase I (Pol I) transcription. BMH-21 possesses anticancer activity.

IMT1B (LDC203974) is an orally active, noncompetitive and specific allosteric inhibitor of mitochondrial RNA polymerase (POLRMT) and inhibits mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) expression. IMT1B has anti-tumour effects.

Simeprevir (TMC435; TMC435350) is an oral, potent and highly specific hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor with a K_i of 0.36 nM. Simeprevir inhibits HCV replication with an EC₅₀ of 7.8 nM. Simeprevir also potently suppresses SARS-CoV-2 replication and synergizes with Remdesivir. Simeprevir inhibits the main protease (M^pro) and the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) of SARS-CoV-2, and also modulates host immune responses.

Cynaroside (Luteolin 7-glucoside) is a flavonoid compound that exhibits anti-oxidative capabilities. Cynaroside is also a potent influenza RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 32 nM. Cynaroside also is a promising inhibitor for H₂O₂-induced apoptosis, has cytoprotection against oxidative stress-induced cardiovascular diseases. Cynaroside also has antibacterial, antifungal and anticancer activities, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

CX-5461 dihydrochloride is a selective, orally active RNA polymerase I inhibitor. CX-5461 dihydrochloride disrupts the formation of the SL1-rDNA complex, thereby blocking the transcription initiation of ribosomal RNA without altering the activity of RNA polymerase II, DNA replication, or protein translation processes. CX-5461 dihydrochloride upregulates the expression of p21, MDM2, Sestrin1/2, and phosphorylated AMPKα, and reduces the level of phosphorylated Akt. CX-5461 dihydrochloride induces G2/G2/M cell cycle arrest, Autophagy, Apoptosis, and cellular senescence, and activates CHK1, CHK2, and RPA. CX-5461 dihydrochloride can be used in research related to osteosarcoma, cervical cancer, hematologic malignancies, high-grade serous ovarian cancer, and solid tumors.

Enitociclib ((+)-BAY-1251152; (+)-VIP152) is a selective CDK9 inhibitor (IC₅₀=3 nM) that inhibits transcriptional elongation by blocking Ser2/Ser5 phosphorylation of RNA polymerase II. Enitociclib specifically depletes key short-lived proteins such as c-MYC, MCL-1 and induces tumor cell apoptosis. Enitociclib also interferes with the production of enhancer RNAs (eRNA) and enhancer-promoter interactions, and downregulates oncogene expression at the epigenetic level. Enitociclib exerts synergistic effects with agents including Bortezomib (HY-10227), Lenalidomide (HY-A0003), Pomalidomide (HY-10984), Venetoclax (HY-15531) and Paclitaxel (HY-B0015), and even reverses paclitaxel resistance. Enitociclib serves as a vital research tool for various malignancies such as double-hit diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, multiple myeloma and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

7-Aminoactinomycin D (7-AAD) a cell-impermeant fluorescent DNA stain, is a potent RNA polymerase inhibitor. 7-Aminoactinomycin D selectively binds to GC regions of the DNA. 7-Aminoactinomycin D also has antibacterial effects.

Fidaxomicin (OPT-80), a macrocyclic antibiotic, is an orally active and potent RNA polymerase inhibitor. Fidaxomicin has a narrow spectrum of antibacterial activity and a good anti-Clostridium difficile activity (MIC₉₀=0.12 μg/mL). Fidaxomicin can be used for Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) research.

Rifaximin, a gastrointestinal-selective antibiotic, binds the β-subunit of bacterial DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, resulting in inhibition of bacterial RNA synthesis. Rifaximin susceptibility is higher against Gram-positive strains (MIC: 0.03-5 mg/ml) compared to Gram-negative bacteria (MIC: 8-50 mg/mL).

Dirhodium tetraacetate (Tetrakis (acetato) dirhodium (II)) is an anticancer agent. Dirhodium tetraacetate functionally inhibits the activities of DNA polymerase I and RNA polymerase. It also acts as a catalyst and can be used to construct rhodium-based artificial metalloenzymes.

Guanosine triphosphate (GTP) trisodium salt hydrate is a critical nucleotide and regulator of cellular metabolism. Guanosine triphosphate trisodium salt hydrate promotes ribosomal DNA localization, pre-rRNA transcription and ribosome biogenesis by binding to RNA polymerase I and GPN proteins (GPN1/3). Guanosine triphosphate trisodium salt hydrate links MYC-dependent ribosome biogenesis to nucleotide sufficiency, acts as a metabolic gatekeeper supporting protein synthesis, DNA/RNA synthesis and cellular signal transduction, while also participating in the physiological activities of pancreatic β-cells and serving as an oxidative substrate for reactive oxygen species. In small cell lung cancer with high MYC expression, Guanosine triphosphate trisodium salt hydrate accumulates through the IMPDH-driven synthetic pathway, thereby affecting apoptosis and mitotic processes. Guanosine triphosphate trisodium salt hydrate is used in the research of small cell lung cancer, hepatoblastoma and cellular metabolism.

Galidesivir (BCX4430), an adenosine analog and a direct-acting antiviral agent, disrupts viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) activity. Galidesivir is active in vitro against many RNA viral pathogens, including the filoviruses and emerging infectious agents such as MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2. Galidesivir inhibits some negative-sense RNA viruses with EC₅₀s ranging from ~3 to ~68 μM.

Dasabuvir (ABT-333) is a nonnucleoside hepatitis C virus (HCV) polymerase inhibitor. Dasabuvir inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase encoded by the HCV NS5B gene. Dasabuvir inhibits genotype 1a (strain H77) and 1b (strain Con1) replicons, with EC₅₀ values of 7.7 and 1.8 nM, respectively.

2'-O-Methylcytidine is an orally active 2'-substituted nucleoside as a inhibitor of HCV replication with antiviral activity. 2'-O-Methylcytidine inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (NS5B)-catalyzed RNA synthesis in vitro, in a manner that is competitive with substrate nucleoside triphosphate.