ERK Inhibitor

Lactose is a β-galactoside consisting of galactose and glucose residues, the main carbohydrate in mammalian breast milk. Lactose, a macronutrient and an inducer of host innate immune responses, possesses immune modulatory functions.

Nitidine chloride, a potential anti-malarial lead compound derived from Zanthoxylum nitidum (Roxb) DC, exerts potent anticancer activity through diverse pathways, including inducing apoptosis, inhibiting STAT3 signaling cascade, DNA topoisomerase 1 and 2A, ERK and c-Src/FAK associated signaling pathway, also has anti-inflammatory activity. Nitidine chloride inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory cytokines production via MAPK and NF-kB pathway.

LUNA18 is an orally-available cyclic peptide KRAS and ERK inhibitor. LUNA18 phosphorylates ERK and AKT and decreases cell proliferation in RAS-mutated cancer cells. LUNA18 exhibits RAS signal inhibition and potent anti-cancer activities through inhibiting interaction between RAS and guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) in a mouse xenograft model. LUNA18 shows significant cellular efficacy against cell lines with KRAS genetic alterations, such as colon cancer, stomach cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and pancreaticcancer.

BIX02189 is a potent and selective MEK5 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 1.5 nM. BIX02189 also inhibits ERK5 catalytic activity with an IC₅₀ of 59 nM.

2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene 2-O-β-D-glucoside isolats from the roots of Polygonaceae species, inhibits the formation of 5-HETE, HHT and thromboxane B2. 2,3,5,4'-Tetrahydroxystilbene 2-O-β-D-glucoside has hypotensive, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, cardioprotective, and neuroprotective actions.

Sappanone A is an orally active homoisoflavone found in sappan L. Sappanone A is a PDE4 and NF-κB inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect. Sappanone A induces HO-1 expression through activation of Nrf2 pathway. Sappanone A also inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. Sappanone A has great potential in the research of inflammation-related and cardiovascular .

Sophocarpine is a PTEN activator and an inhibitor of PI3K/Akt, MEK/ERK, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Sophocarpine upregulates PTEN expression and inhibits PI3K/Akt phosphorylation, arrests tumor cell cycle and induces apoptosis. Sophocarpine inhibits MEK/ERK phosphorylation and VEGF secretion, reducing tumor cell migration. Sophocarpine can also inhibit NF-κB activation and p38 and JNK phosphorylation, reduce the expression of inflammatory factors such as iNOS and COX-2, and activate the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to reduce oxidative stress. Sophocarpine has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects, and can be used in the research of cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer, inflammation-related diseases, and Doxorubicin (HY-15142A)-induced cardiac damage.

XMD8-92 is a potent ERK5 (BMK1)/BRD4 inhibitor with K_ds of 80 and 190 nM, respectively. XMD8-92 inhibits DCAMKL2, PLK4 and TNK1 with K_ds of 190, 600 and 890 nM, respectively. Anti-cancer activity.

Ulixertinib hydrochloride (BVD-523 hydrochloride) is a potent, orally active, highly selective, ATP-competitive and reversible covalent inhibitor of ERK1/2 kinases, with an IC₅₀ of <0.3 nM against ERK2. Ulixertinib hydrochloride inhibits the phosphorylated ERK2 (pERK) and downstream kinase RSK (pRSK) in an A375 melanoma cell line.

Lumichrome, a photodegradation product of Riboflavin, is an endogenous compound in humans. Lumichrome inhibits human lung cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis via a p53-dependent mechanism. Lumichrom is the inhibitor for AKT/β-catenin signaling pathway.

ZY-444 is an anti-cancer agent, targeting pyruvate carboxylase (PC). ZY-444 suppresses the Wnt/β-catenin/Snail signaling pathway by blocking nuclear translocation of β-catenin. ZY-444 selectively inhibits proliferation, migration, and invasion and induces apoptosis in cancer cells. ZY-444 exhibits potent anti-tumor in cancer mouse models. ZY-444 can be used for the study of breast cancer, lung cancer (NSCLC), prostate cancer and iodine-refractory thyroid cancer.

Bicyclol (SY801) is an orally active derivative of the traditional Chinese medicine Schisandra chinensis, which has antiviral, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti-steatosis, anti-fibrotic and anti-tumor activities. Bicyclol regulates the expression of heat shock proteins and plays an anti-apoptosis role in hepatocytes. Bicyclol reduces the activation of NF-κB and the levels of inflammatory factors in hepatocytes infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) by inhibiting the activation of the ROS-MAPK-NF-κB pathway, and prevents ferroptosis in acute liver injury. Bicyclol can change the expression of Mdr-1, GSH/GST and Bcl-2, increase the intracellular concentration of anticancer drugs, and sensitize drug-resistant cells to anticancer drugs. Bicyclol inhibits the proliferation of human malignant hepatoma cells by regulating the PI3K/AKT pathway and the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK pathway. Bicyclol can be used in the study of chronic hepatitis, acute liver injury, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Atractylenolide II (Asterolide) is a sesquiterpenoid compound. Atractylenolide II can induce G1 phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in B16 melanoma cells. Atractylenolide II is an orally effective anticancer agent that can exert anti-melanoma effects by inhibiting the STAT3 signaling pathway. In addition, Atractylenolide II has been shown to ameliorate myocardial fibrosis, oxidative stress, and neuroprotective activity.

6'-Sialyllactose sodium promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria (such as Bifidobacterium and lactobacillus) and inhibits the proliferation of harmful bacteria. 6'-Sialyllactose sodium exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic activities. 6'-Sialyllactose sodium promotes the muscle health.

Dabogratinib (TYRA-300) is an orally active, selective FGFR3 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 11 nM. Dabogratinib exhibits antitumor activity against urothelial carcinoma and solid tumors. Dabogratinib downregulates the FGFR3 and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, and induces tumor growth inhibition and regression in FGFR3-altered xenograft models. Dabogratinib promotes chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, drives endochondral bone formation and overall body growth, partially restores long bone proportions, and improves craniofacial and spinal morphology. Dabogratinib can be used for the research of metastatic urothelial carcinoma, achondroplasia and hypochondroplasia.

VX-11e is a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable inhibitor of ERK with K_i < 2 nM.

EF24, a curcumin analogue, is an NF-kB inhibitor with great anti-tumor efficacy and oral bioavailability via deactivation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). EF24 is active against melanoma and breast cancer cell lines with GI₅₀ values of 0.7 μM and 0.8 μM, respectively. EF24 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells and DU-145 human prostate cancer cells. EF24 increases the levels of activated caspase 3 and 9, and decreases the phosphorylated forms of MEK1 and ERK.

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) is an orally active unsaturated medium-chain fatty acid with various physiological activities. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid induces ROS-mediated apoptosis in A549 cells. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid inhibits VEGF-induced angiogenesis in human venous endothelial cells. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by activating the AMPK-α signaling pathway. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid protects against bone loss by inhibiting NF-κB signaling downstream of FFAR4. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is an antibiotic against many bacteria and fungi, such as Neurospora sitophila, molds and Staphylococcus aureus. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid has longevity-promoting effects in C. elegans. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid prevents osteoarthritis by targeting aspartyl β hydroxylase and inhibiting chondrocyte senescence.

MK-8353 (SCH900353) is a potent, selective and orally available ERK1/2 inhibitor, with IC₅₀s of 23.0 nM and 8.8 nM, respectively; MK-8353 has antitumor activity.

AX-15836 is a potent and selective ERK5 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 8 nM.