ERK1 Inhibitor

PD98059 is a potent and selective MEK inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 5 µM. PD98059 binds to the inactive form of MEK, thereby preventing the activation of MEK1 (IC₅₀ of 2-7 µM) and MEK2 (IC₅₀ of 50 µM) by upstream kinases. PD98059 is a ERK1/2 signaling inhibitor. PD98059 is a ligand for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), and suppresses TCDD binding (IC₅₀ of 4 μM) and AHR transformation (IC₅₀ of 1 μM). PD98059 also inhibits Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus CalmetteGuerin (BCG)-induced autophagy.

Erlotinib (CP-358774) is a selective, orally active EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Erlotinib also acts as a substrate and inhibitor of OATP2B1, with an IC₅₀ of approximately 0.079 μM for inhibiting OATP2B1-mediated uptake of estrone 3-sulfate. Erlotinib blocks EGFR phosphorylation, downstream signal transduction, as well as the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. Erlotinib inhibits MMP-10-mediated renal injury, fibrotic lesions, the ERK1/2, GSK-3β and β-catenin signaling pathways, fibronectin, α-SMA, collagen deposition, and renal injury markers. Erlotinib is metabolized via CYP3A to produce the active metabolite OSI-420. Erlotinib can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, papillary renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, renal fibrosis, and other conditions.

Leupeptin hemisulfate is a broad-spectrum protease inhibitor. Leupeptin hemisulfate inhibits serine, cysteine and threonine proteases, and regulates autophagy. Leupeptin hemisulfate reduces the expression levels of LC3B, iNOS, Cox-2, Beclin-1 and the level of endopeptidases; increases the levels of p62, Arg 1, Msr 1 and Mrc⁻1; and blocks the upregulation of p-PTEN, p-NF-κB, p-PI3K, p-Akt, p-p38 and ERK1/2. Leupeptin hemisulfate inhibits NO, ROS, proinflammatory cytokines, the IFN-γ/IL-10 ratio, phagolysosome fusion, mammalian lysosomal hydrolase activity and SARS-CoV-2 replication; and reverses impaired autophagic flux. Leupeptin hemisulfate is applicable to research related to chronic inflammatory diseases, edema, skin tumorigenesis, COVID-19 and respiratory infections.

SCH772984 is a highly selective and ATP-competitive ERK inhibitor, with IC₅₀s of 4 and 1 nM for ERK1 and ERK2, respectively. SCH772984 has antitumor activity in MAPK inhibitor-naive and MAPK inhibitor-resistant cells containing BRAF or RAS mutations.

Peptide R54 acetate (Pep R54 acetate) is a CXCR4 antagonist. Peptide R54 acetate inhibits CXCL12-dependent activation of pERK1/2 and pAKT. The combination of Peptide R54 acetate and Nivolumab (HY-P9903) suppresses melanoma growth. Peptide R54 (acetate) is applicable to research related to melanoma and ovarian cancer.

Astragaloside IV, an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.

Ulixertinib (BVD-523; VRT752271) 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 (BVD-523; VRT752271) inhibits the phosphorylated ERK2 (pERK) and downstream kinase RSK (pRSK) in an A375 melanoma cell line.

Piperlongumine is a alkaloid, possesses ant-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiangiogenic, antioxidant, antitumor, and antidiabetic activities. Piperlongumine induces ROS, and induces apoptosis in cancer cell lines. Piperlongumine shows anti-cardiac fibrosis activity, suppresses myofibroblast transformation via suppression of the ERK1/2 signaling pathway. Piperlongumin could be used in the study of migrasome.

Temuterkib (LY3214996) is a highly selective inhibitor of ERK1 and ERK2, with IC₅₀ of 5 nM for both enzymes in biochemical assays. Temuterkib potently inhibits cellular p-RSK1 in BRAF and RAS mutant cancer cell lines. Temuterkib shows potent antitumor activities in cancer models with MAPK pathway alterations.

Gamma-linolenic acid (γ-Linolenic acid) is an orally active unsaturated fatty acid. Gamma-linolenic acid exerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the NF-κB pathway and the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and JNK. At the same time, it exerts anticancer effects by inducing apoptosis (Apoptosis) in cancer cells. Additionally, Gamma-linolenic acid also has antioxidant and memory-improving effects. It holds promise for research in the fields of inflammation, neurology, and cancer diseases.

Ravoxertinib (GDC-0994) is an orally active ERK kinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 6.1 nM and 3.1 nM for ERK1 and ERK2, respectively.

Apomorphine ((-)-Apomorphine) is a potent dopamine receptor agonist. Apomorphine also inhibit MAO-A and MAO-B. Apomorphine exerts neuroprotective effect and can relax rat corpus cavernosum. Apomorphine can inhibit ROS production, DNA fragmentation and inibit JNK and ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Apomorphine can enhance degradation of intracellular Aβ40 and Aβ42, reduces tau protein levels and inhibit MMP-9 expression. Apomorphine is a highly potent radical scavenger and iron chelator. Apomorphine can be used for the researches of dementia, parkinson's disease, alzheimer disease, breast carcinoma, and erectile dysfunction.

Erlotinib (CP-358774) Hydrochloride is a selective, orally active EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Erlotinib Hydrochloride also acts as a substrate and inhibitor of OATP2B1, with an IC₅₀ of approximately 0.079 μM for inhibiting OATP2B1-mediated uptake of estrone 3-sulfate. Erlotinib Hydrochloride blocks EGFR phosphorylation, downstream signal transduction, as well as the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. Erlotinib Hydrochloride inhibits MMP-10-mediated renal injury, fibrotic lesions, the ERK1/2, GSK-3β and β-catenin signaling pathways, as well as the deposition of fibronectin, α-SMA, collagen and renal injury markers. Erlotinib Hydrochloride is metabolized via CYP3A to produce the active metabolite OSI-420. Erlotinib Hydrochloride can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, papillary renal cell carcinoma, EGFR inhibitor resistance and renal fibrosis.

FR 180204 is an ATP-competitive and selective ERK inhibitor. FR 180204 inhibits ERK1 and ERK2 with IC₅₀s of 0.51 μM (K_i=0.31 μM) and 0.33 μM (K_i=0.14 μM), respectively.

ASN007 (ERK-IN-3) is a potent and orally active inhibitor of ERK. ASN007 inhibits ERK1/2 with low single-digit nM IC₅₀ values. ASN007 exhibits significant anti proliferative activity against various tumor cells. ASN007 can be used for the research of cancers driven by RAS mutations.

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.

ERK1/2 inhibitor 1 is a potent, orally bioavailable ERK1/2 inhibitor, showing 60% inhibition at 1 nM and an IC₅₀ of 3.0 nM against ERK1 and ERK2, respectively.

Senkyunolide I is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable metabolite of Z-ligustilide (HY-N0401A). Senkyunolide I is isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong. Senkyunolide I upregulates p-Erk1/2 and Nrf2/HO-1, and inhibits Caspase 3. Senkyunolide I alleviates Apoptosis. Senkyunolide I increases the pain threshold in mice and reduces acetic acid-induced writhing responses in mice. Senkyunolide I improves neurological deficits, reduces infarct volume and alleviates cerebral edema in rats with focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Senkyunolide I protects renal function and structural integrity in a mouse model of renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Senkyunolide I is applicable to research related to focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, migraine, and renal ischemia-reperfusion injury.

ASTX029 (Example 1) is a potent dual ERK1/2 inhibitor (IC₅₀: 2.7 nM). ASTX029 has anti-cancer activity.

Methylnissolin (Astrapterocarpan) is an osteoclast inhibitor with anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and antioxidant activities. Methylnissolin downregulates the activation of the MAPK and PI3K/AKT pathways, inhibits the phosphorylation of MAPK1 and AKT1, and blocks PDGF-BB-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2. Methylnissolin reduces the expression and secretion of proinflammatory mediators, decreases intracellular ROS levels, upregulates antioxidant enzymes, and downregulates osteoclastogenesis markers. Methylnissolin is applicable to research related to ischemic stroke, osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, skin aging, etc.