ERK Activator

LYP-IN-5 is a lymphoid tyrosine phosphatase (LYP) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ value of 20.6 μM. LYP-IN-5 enhances the phosphorylation of ZAP70 and ERK1/2 following TCR stimulation, and promotes T cell activation. LYP-IN-5 can be used in the research of autoimmune diseases.

αMβ2 integrin agonist-1 (Compound 8) is a highly selective αMβ2 integrin agonist with anti-inflammatory activity (EC₅₀=1.4 nM). αMβ2 integrin agonist-1 activates integrin-mediated cell adhesion and JNK/ERK signaling. αMβ2 integrin agonist-1 induces tumor-associated macrophage repolarization and enhances antitumor T-cell immune responses. αMβ2 integrin agonist-1 is promising for research of cancers and chronic inflammatory diseases (e.g., pancreatic cancer, rheumatoid arthritis).

DOR agonist 2 (Compound 3) is a Delta Opioid Receptor agonist. DOR agonist 2 can inhibit the expression of TNF-α, prevent NF-κB transport to the nucleus, and activate the G protein-mediated ERK1/2 pathway. DOR agonist 2 can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases.

Cuspin-1 is a upregulator of Survival of Motor Neuron protein (SMN). Cuspin-1 upregulates SMN expression post-transcriptionally, and increases the phosphorylation of Erk. Cuspin-1 can be used for research of neurodegenerative disease, such as spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Aminoguanidine-¹³C,¹⁵N₂ (Pimagedine-¹³C,¹⁵N₂) hemisulfate is the ¹³C,¹⁵N₂-labeled Aminoguanidine hemisulfate (HY-W020772). Aminoguanidine hemisulfate is an inhibitor of diamine oxidase (DAO) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Aminoguanidine hemisulfate can reduce the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Aminoguanidine hemisulfate has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on Doxorubicin (HY-15142)-induced cell apoptosis. Aminoguanidine hemisulfate has antioxidant properties. Aminoguanidine hemisulfate can be used in the research of diabetic nephropathy.

Gestodene-d₇ (SHB 331-d₇; WL 70-d₇) is the deuterated-labeled Gestodene (HY-B0110). Gestodene is an orally active synthetic progestogen compound of the 19-nortestosterone class. Gestodene binds with high affinity to the progesterone receptor, inhibits 5α-reductase, binds to androgen and aldosterone receptors, and inactivates CYP3A. Gestodene acts as a positive allosteric modulator of PAR1, enhances PAR1-mediated signaling pathways, and is capable of increasing the activation potency of PAR1-AP toward PAR1, thereby promoting ERK1/2 phosphorylation, receptor internalization, cell morphological changes, and human platelet aggregation. Gestodene and its A-ring reduced metabolites promote the proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization of neonatal rat osteoblasts. Gestodene itself has no binding capacity for estrogen receptors, and this osteogenic activity depends on intracellular metabolism to generate A-ring reduced products with estrogen-like agonistic activity. Gestodene is useful for research on diseases related to progesterone secretion and diseases related to thrombosis.

α,δ-NAG is an orally active glutaminase-resistant less-hydrolyzable L-Glutamine derivative. α,δ-NAG is a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) allosteric modulator. α,δ-NAG suppresses neutrophilic airway inflammation by activating the GPCR/ERK/MKP-1 pathway. α,δ-NAG can be used for the researches of inflammation and immunology, such as asthma.

Phoenixin-14 (PNX-14) TFA is an endogenous neuropeptide with multiple biological activities, and serves as the endogenous ligand of GPR173. Phoenixin-14 TFA reduces ROS production by inhibiting the HMGB1/TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling axis, thereby exerting antioxidant and mitochondrial protective effects. Phoenixin-14 TFA inhibits FOXO3 phosphorylation by upregulating SIRT3 expression, suppresses apoptosis, and improves myocardial systolic/diastolic function. Phoenixin-14 TFA resists ferroptosis by activating the ATF4/SLC7A11/GPX4 axis; it activates ERK1/2 phosphorylation via GPR173. Phoenixin-14 TFA can be used in researches on neuroprotection, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, reproductive protection and so on.

β-Neo-Endorphin acetate is an endogenous opioid peptide. β-Neo-Endorphin acetate is a hypothalamic "big" Leu-enkephalin of porcine origin. β-Neo-Endorphin acetate shows activation of the Erk1/2, MMP-2 and MMP-9.

Fenoprofen-¹³C₆ (LILLY-53858-¹³C₆) sodium hydrate is the ¹³C labeled Fenoprofen (HY-B1456A).Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

20:4 Lyso PI acts as an activator of GPR55 and RhoA. 20:4 Lyso PI activates the GPR55-RhoA-ROCK pathway, thereby inducing morphological changes, cytoskeleton assembly, cell rounding and stress fiber formation. 20:4 Lyso PI can be used in research related to diseases such as those of the nervous system.

Gestodene-d₆ (SHB 331-d₆; WL 70-d₆) is the deuterated-labeled Gestodene (HY-B0110). Gestodene is an orally active synthetic progestogen compound of the 19-nortestosterone class. Gestodene binds with high affinity to the progesterone receptor, inhibits 5α-reductase, binds to androgen and aldosterone receptors, and inactivates CYP3A. Gestodene acts as a positive allosteric modulator of PAR1, enhances PAR1-mediated signaling pathways, and is capable of increasing the activation potency of PAR1-AP toward PAR1, thereby promoting ERK1/2 phosphorylation, receptor internalization, cell morphological changes, and human platelet aggregation. Gestodene and its A-ring reduced metabolites promote the proliferation, differentiation, and mineralization of neonatal rat osteoblasts. Gestodene itself has no binding capacity for estrogen receptors, and this osteogenic activity depends on intracellular metabolism to generate A-ring reduced products with estrogen-like agonistic activity. Gestodene is useful for research on diseases related to progesterone secretion and diseases related to thrombosis.

β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate (Standard) is the analytical standard of β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate (HY-D0886). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate is a bioactive endogenous metabolite and a phosphatase inhibitor. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate plays an important role in inducing and maintaining osteoblast differentiation, mineral metabolism and signal transduction, and can be used as a drug carrier to form heat-sensitive hydrogels. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt hydrate accelerates the calcification of vascular smooth muscle cells.

Elaidic acid-d₁₇ is deuterium labeled Elaidic acid (HY-113016). Elaidic acid is an orally active trans fatty acid. Elaidic acid enhances the stemness of colorectal cancer cells by activating the Wnt/ERK1/2 pathway, thereby promoting cell proliferation, invasion and metastasis, and inhibiting apoptosis. Elaidic acid also inhibits the growth of Lactobacillus and alters the cell surface hydrophobicity of Lactobacillus. Elaidic acid reduces basal 2-deoxyglucose uptake in muscle cells and adipocytes. Elaidic acid can be used in research on colorectal cancer, insulin and other related areas.

Ferroptosis inducer-7 is an orally active and selective ferroptosis inducer via inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP₃R)/calcium release-activated calcium channel protein (ORAI). Ferroptosis inducer-7 exhibits a notable effect in alleviating anemia symptoms, suppressing bone marrow CTLs activation, and improving hematopoietic function in immune-mediated bone marrow failure. Ferroptosis inducer-7 can be studied in research for aplastic anemia.

Rapastinel (GLYX-13) acetate is a potent NMDAR modulator capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier, and it exhibits extremely high affinity for human NMDAR (EC₅₀=0.0017-9.9 nM). Rapastinel acetate enhances ERK signaling and activates the mTOR pathway, thereby upregulating the expression of BDNF and VGF, and inducing significant neuroplastic changes such as enhanced LTP and increased mature dendritic spine density in the hippocampus. Rapastinel acetate moderately elevates the efflux of dopamine, norepinephrine and 5-HT in the prefrontal cortex, and uniquely avoids side effects of traditional antidepressants such as dissociation, addiction or sedation. Rapastinel acetate is applicable to the research of major depressive disorder and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Pyridoxal 5'-​phosphate (monohydrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pyridoxal 5'-​phosphate (monohydrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate monohydrate, the active form of vitamin B6, is an essential cofactor for multiple enzymes, including aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase that catalyzes the final stage in the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate monohydrate is the most important coenzyme variant in the process of vitamin B6 intracellular phosphorylation and is interconvertible with other variants, including pyridoxine 5′‐phosphate (PNP) and pyridoxamine 5′-phosphate (PMP).

Endothelin-1 (1-31) (Human) acetate is a potent vasoconstrictor and hypertensive agent. Endothelin-1 (1-31) (Human) acetate is derived from the selective hydrolysis of big ET-1 by chymase.

UFP-512 is a selective and potent σ-opioid receptor (DOP receptor) peptidic agonist with antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like effects. UFP-512 exhibits as a potent agonist on adenylyl cyclase inhibition and Erk1/2 activation. UFP-512 induces phosphorylation of DOP receptors on Ser³⁶³ with a low desensitization of the cAMP pathway. UFP-512 is promising for research of mood disorders.

Sialorphin is a neutral endopeptidase (NEP) and aminopeptidase N (APN) inhibitor that responds to androgen signals. Sialorphin blocks the degradation of endogenous opioid peptides and interacts with μ-, δ-, κ-opioid receptors. Sialorphin regulates the ERK/mTOR signaling pathway by inducing cell cycle arrest, enhancing ERK1/2 activity, and reducing the phosphorylation levels of mTOR, 4E-BP1, p70S6K; accordingly, Sialorphin exhibits antiproliferative activity against colorectal cancer, glioma and prostate cancer cells without cytotoxicity. In addition, Sialorphin also produces antinociceptive responses, regulates sexual behavior, relaxes corpus cavernosum smooth muscle, and alleviates experimental colitis. Sialorphin is also a copper (II) ion-binding ligand. Sialorphin has been used in mechanistic studies related to cancer, pain management and inflammatory bowel disease.