Influenza Virus Inhibitor

GSK 650394 is a novel SGK inhibitor with IC₅₀ of 62 nM and 103 nM for SGK1 and SGK2 in the SPA assay respectively. GSK 650394 also inhibits influenza virus replication.

YM-201636 is a potent and selective PIKfyve inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 33 nM. YM-201636 also inhibits p110α with an IC₅₀ of 3.3 μM. YM-201636 inhibits retroviral replication.

UNC0638, a chemical probe, selectively inhibits G9a and GLP histone methyltransferases with IC₅₀ of 15 nM and 19 nM, respectively. UNC0638 inhibits TNBC cell invasion and migration in vitro. UNC0638 is also an inhibitor of EHMT1/2 and induces fetal hemoglobin (HbF) expression in human erythroid progenitor cell culture. In addition, UNC0638 has anti-FMDV (foot-and-mouth disease virus) and anti-VSV (vesicular stomatitis virus) activities, with excellent potency and selectivity against multiple epigenetic and non-epigenetic targets.

Aloe emodin (Rhabarberone) is a natural hydroxyanthraquinone with antitumor activities. aloe-emodin can bind with mTORC2 and inhibit its kinase activity. Aloe emodin exerts antiproliferation effects and induces cellular apoptosis. Aloe emodin also exhibits antiviral activity that against influenza A virus.

β-Cyclodextrin is a cyclic polysaccharide composed of seven units of glucose (α-D-glucopyranose) linked by α-(1,4) type bonds. β-Cyclodextrin has often been used to enhance the solubility of agents. β-Cyclodextrin has anti-influenza virus H1N1 activities.

Geniposide is an iridoid glucoside extracted from Gardenia jasminoidesEllis fruits; exhibits a varity of biological activities such as anti-diabetic, antioxidative, antiproliferative and neuroprotective activities.

Xanthohumol is one of the principal flavonoids isolated from hops, the inhibitor of diacylglycerol acetyltransferase (DGAT), COX-1 and COX-2, and shows anti-cancer and anti-angiogenic activities. Xanthohumol also has antiviral activity against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), rhinovirus, HSV-1, HSV-2 and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

N-acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-Deoxyneuraminic Acid (Neu5Ac2en) is a potent neuraminidase (sialidase) inhibitor. N-acetyl-2,3-dehydro-2-Deoxyneuraminic Acid shows inhibitory activities against human neuraminidase enzymes with IC₅₀s of 143, 43, 61, and 74 μM for NEU1, NEU2, NEU3, and NEU4, respectively. Anti-influenza virus activity.

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.

Amantadine (1-Adamantanamine) is an orally avtive and potent antiviral agent with activity against influenza A viruses. Amantadine inhibits several ion channels such as NMDA and M2, and also inhibits Coronavirus ion channels. Amantadine also has anti-orthopoxvirus and anticancer activity. Amantadine can be used for Parkinson's disease, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and COVID-19 research.

Arctigenin ((-)-Arctigenin), a biologically active lignan, can be used as an antitumor agent. Arctigenin exhibits potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral (influenza A virus) activities. Arctigenin can be used for the research of metabolic disorders, and central nervous system dysfunctions.

Go6976 is a Protein Kinase C (PKC) inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 20 nM.

Acid Red 94 sodium, a synthetic fluorescein derivative, is a deep red dye primarily composed of 4,5,6,7-tetrachloro-2,4,5,7-tetraiodo fluorescein. It is widely used as an ophthalmic diagnostic agent to detect dry or damaged cells on the ocular surface. Acid Red 94 sodium exhibits antitumor activity and can inhibit Friend Leukemia Virus (FLV) infection through photodynamic action. Additionally, Acid Red 94 sodium can inhibit Aβ aggregation through light irradiation. Acid Red 94 sodium holds potential for use in cancer, viral infections, and neurodegenerative disease research.

3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (3,4-Di-O-caffeoylquinic acid), naturally isolated from Laggera alata, has antioxidative, DNA protective, neuroprotective and hepatoprotective properties. 3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid exerts apoptosis-mediated cytotoxicity and α-glucosidase inhibitory effects. 3,4-Dicaffeoylquinic acid possesses a unique mechanism of anti-influenza viral activity, that is, enhancing viral clearance by increasing TRAIL.

Palmitoylethanolamide (Palmidrol) is an active endogenous compound which can used for preventing virus infection of the respiratory tract.

Psoralen (Ficusin) is a coumarin isolated from the seeds of Fructus Psoraleae. Psoralen exhibits a wide range of biological properties, including anti-cancer, antioxidant, antidepressant, anticancer, antibacterial, and antiviral, et al.

EHNA hydrochloride is a potent and selective dual inhibitor of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase 2 (PDE2)(IC₅₀=4 μM) and adenosine deaminase (ADA). EHNA hydrochloride exerts a concentration inhibition of the cGMP-stimulated PDE II (cGs-PDE)(IC₅₀:0.8 μM (human), 2 μM (porcine myocardium)), but has smaller inhibitory effect on the unstimulated PDE2 activity. EHNA hydrochloride play roles in mediating diverse pharmacological responses, including antiviral, antitumour and antiarrhythmic effects.

Aurintricarboxylic acid is a nanomolar-potency, allosteric antagonist with selectivity towards αβ-methylene-ATP-sensitive P2X1Rs and P2X3Rs, with IC₅₀s of 8.6 nM and 72.9 nM for rP2X1R and rP2X3R, respectively. Aurintricarboxylic acid is a potent anti-influenza agent by directly inhibiting the neuraminidase. Aurintricarboxylic acid is an inhibitor of topoisomerase II and apoptosis. Aurintricarboxylic acid is a selective inhibitor of the TWEAK-Fn14 signaling pathway. Aurintricarboxylic acid also acts as a cystathionine-lyase (CSE) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.6 μM. Aurintricarboxylic acid is a modifier of miRNAs that regulate miRNA function, with an IC₅₀ of 0.47 µM.

Ginsenoside Rb2 is one of the main bioactive components of ginseng extracts. Rb2 can upregulate GPR120 gene expression. Ginsenoside Rb2 has antiviral effects.

Hesperadin is an ATP competitive indolinone inhibitor of Aurora A and B. Hesperadin inhibits Aurora B with an IC₅₀ of 250 nM. Hesperadin inhibits the growth of Trypanosoma brucei by blocking nuclear division and cytokinesis. Hesperadin also is a broad-spectrum influenza antiviral.