1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Epigenetics
  3. Histone Demethylase
  4. KDM1/LSD1 Isoform

KDM1/LSD1

KDM1A/LSD1 (lysine-specific demethylase 1A) is a flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD)-dependent histone demethylase that catalyzes oxidative demethylation of histone H3K4me1/2 and H3K9me1/2, thereby regulating chromatin structure and transcriptional programs central to cell fate determination and differentiation[1][2]. Mechanistically, LSD1 functions within transcriptional corepressor and chromatin-remodeling complexes, where its demethylase activity modulates epigenetic gene regulation and contributes to the dynamic control of gene expression[2][3]. Through actions on both histone and non-histone substrates, LSD1 participates in multiple biological pathways involved in development, hematopoiesis, neuronal function, and cellular homeostasis[3][4]. In disease settings, aberrant LSD1 activity supports cancer progression by regulating gene-expression programs associated with adaptation to the tumor microenvironment, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), stemness, and differentiation states[4]. Experimental studies further demonstrate that pharmacological or genetic inhibition of LSD1 can suppress EMT-associated transcriptional programs and impede tumor progression in preclinical models[4]. Compared with related isoforms, the neuronal LSD1 isoform displays distinct substrate specificity, preferentially demethylating H3K9me2 rather than H3K4me2 and promoting transcriptional programs linked to neuronal differentiation, learning, and memory[4]. This functional divergence highlights isoform-specific biological roles that should be considered when interpreting mechanistic studies and therapeutic responses[4]. For experimental applications, LSD1 has emerged as a major epigenetic drug target, and multiple small-molecule inhibitors, including tranylcypromine-derived compounds and clinical-stage LSD1 inhibitors, are being evaluated for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, supporting its utility in target-validation and translational research programs[4][5].

KDM1/LSD1 Related Products (92):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-17447A
    Tranylcypromine hydrochloride
    Ligand 99.91%
    Tranylcypromine hydrochloride (SKF 385 hydrochloride) is an irreversible inhibitor of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1/BHC110) and monoamine oxidase (MAO). Tranylcypromine hydrochloride inhibits LSD1, MAO A and MAO B with IC50s of 20.7, 2.3 and 0.95 μM, respectively. Tranylcypromine hydrochloride can be used for the research of depression.
  • HY-18632
    GSK2879552
    Inhibitor 99.98%
    GSK2879552 an orally active, selective and irreversible inhibitor of lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1/ KDM1A), with potential antineoplastic activity.
  • HY-12782T
    Iadademstat dihydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.98%
    Iadademstat (ORY-1001) dihydrochloride is a selective irreversible lysine (K)-specific demethylase 1A (KDM1A/LSD1) inhibitor.
  • HY-100546A
    GSK-LSD1 dihydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.88%
    GSK-LSD1 dihydrochloride is a potent, selective and irreversible lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 16 nM.
  • HY-109117
    Iadademstat
    Inhibitor 99.82%
    Iadademstat (ORY-1001) is a highly potent, orally active and selective LSD1 (KDM1A) inhibitor with antileukemic activity. Iadademstat can be used for relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia research.
  • HY-183067A
    TAS1440 benzoate
    Inhibitor
    TAS1440 benzoate is an orally active LSD1/KDM1A inhibitor with a human IC50 of 4.8 nM. TAS1440 benzoate non-covalently binds to the histone H3-binding pocket of LSD1, inhibiting demethylase activity and disrupting repressive complexes with INSM1 and SMAD2. TAS1440 benzoate activates tumor-suppressive TGF-β and NOTCH signaling pathways via transcriptional reprogramming. TAS1440 benzoate can be used for the research of small cell lung cancer, specifically the SCLC-A subtype.
  • HY-182892
    MC4491
    Inhibitor
    MC4491 is a selective LSD1/PRMT5 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.152 μM against the LSD1/CoREST complex and an IC50 of 0.043 μM against the PRMT5/MEP50 complex. MC4491 induces transcriptomic changes and splicing alterations in AML cells. MC4491 is applicable for the research of acute myeloid leukemia.
  • HY-N18236
    3β-Acetoxyl-atractylenolide I
    Inhibitor
    3β-Acetoxyl-atractylenolide I is a LSD1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 57 μM. 3β-Acetoxyl-atractylenolide I blocks tumor growth, metastasis and invasion. 3β-Acetoxyl-atractylenolide I is used in the research of various cancers including prostate cancer, breast cancer, neuroblastoma, gastric cancer, colon cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal cancer, acute myeloid leukemia and retinoblastoma.
  • HY-12635
    SP2509
    Antagonist 99.50%
    SP2509 is a potent and selective antagonist of lysine specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) with an IC50 of 13 nM.
  • HY-B1496
    Tranylcypromine hemisulfate
    Inhibitor 99.94%
    Tranylcypromine (SKF 385) hemisulfate is an irreversible, nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor used in the treatment of depression. Tranylcypromine hemisulfate is also a lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor, suppresses lesion growth and improves generalized hyperalgesia in mouse with induced endometriosis. Tranylcypromine has antidepressant effects.
  • HY-103713
    Seclidemstat
    Inhibitor 99.77%
    Seclidemstat is a potent noncompetitive and reversible KDM1A (LSD1) inhibitor (Ki=31 nM, IC50=13 nM). Seclidemstat promotes antitumor immunity in switch/sucrose nonfermentable (SWI/SNF) complex mutated ovarian cancer, as well as inhibit virus production, viral DNA replication, and late gene expression. Seclidemstat can be used for the research of Ewing Sarcoma.
  • HY-129388B
    Pulrodemstat benzenesulfonate
    Inhibitor 99.64%
    Pulrodemstat (CC-90011) benzenesulfonate is a potent, selective, reversible and orally active inhibitor of lysine specific demethylase-1 (LSD1) with an IC50 of 0.25 nM. Pulrodemstat benzenesulfonate is less enzymatic inhibition against LSD2, MAO-A, and MAO-B. Pulrodemstat benzenesulfonate induces acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells differentiation and has potent anticancer activity.
  • HY-109169
    Bomedemstat
    Inhibitor 99.43%
    Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) is an orally active and irreversible lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor. Bomedemstat can increase H3K4 and H3K9 methylation, and then alter gene expression. Bomedemstat shows anti-cancer activities, inhibits cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
  • HY-109169A
    Bomedemstat ditosylate
    Inhibitor 99.14%
    Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) ditosylate is an orally active and irreversible lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor. Bomedemstat ditosylate can increase H3K4 and H3K9 methylation, and then alter gene expression. Bomedemstat ditosylate shows anti-cancer activities, inhibits cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
  • HY-138830
    TAK-418
    Inhibitor 99.81%
    TAK-418 is a selective, orally active LSD1 (KDM1A) enzyme inhibitor with an IC50 of 2.9 nM. TAK-418 unlocks aberrant epigenetic machinery and improves autism symptoms in neurodevelopmental disorder models.
  • HY-19612A
    DDP-38003 dihydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.31%
    DDP-38003 dihydrochloride is an novel, orally available inhibitor of histone lysine-specific demethylase 1A (KDM1A/LSD1) with an IC50 of 84 nM.
  • HY-109169B
    Bomedemstat hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.94%
    Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) hydrochloride is an orally active and irreversible lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor. Bomedemstat hydrochloride can increase H3K4 and H3K9 methylation, and then alter gene expression. Bomedemstat hydrochloride shows anti-cancer activities, inhibits cancer cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
  • HY-103713A
    Seclidemstat mesylate
    Inhibitor 99.80%
    Seclidemstat (SP-2577) mesylate is a potent noncompetitive and reversible KDM1A (LSD1) inhibitor (Ki=31 nM, IC50=13 nM). Seclidemstat mesylate promotes antitumor immunity in switch/sucrose nonfermentable (SWI/SNF) complex mutated ovarian cancer, as well as inhibit virus production, viral DNA replication, and late gene expression. Seclidemstat mesylate can be used for the research of Ewing Sarcoma.
  • HY-164099
    LSD1/HDAC6-IN-2
    Inhibitor 99.66%
    LSD1/HDAC6-IN-2 (JBI-802) is an orally active LSD1/HDAC6/MAO-A inhibitor, with IC50 values of 5 nM, 11 nM, and 5 nM, respectively. LSD1/HDAC6-IN-2 can inhibit the growth of multiple myeloma cells MM.1S, MM.1R, and RPMI-8226. LSD1/HDAC6-IN-2 can be used for research on diseases such as acute myeloid leukemia and lymphoma.
  • HY-110277
    S2101
    Inhibitor 99.70%
    S2101 is a lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.99 μM, Ki of 0.61 μM and Kinact/Ki of 4560 M/s.
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