IL-6
IL-6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that regulates immune response, acute inflammation, tissue regeneration, metabolism, and stromal activation[1][2]. Mechanistically, IL-6 binds IL-6Rα and recruits gp130, activating JAK/STAT3 signaling and downstream transcriptional programs[1][3]. Disease relevance depends strongly on receptor context: membrane IL-6Rα supports classic signaling, whereas soluble IL-6Rα enables trans-signaling in gp130-expressing cells and drives pro-inflammatory activity[1][4]. Compared with these receptor forms, gp130 is broadly expressed, while IL-6R expression is restricted to selected cells such as hepatocytes and leukocytes, explaining cell-type-selective responsiveness[1]. In vascular endothelial cells, IL-6 trans-signaling induces MCP-1 through coordinated JAK/STAT3 and PI3K/AKT activation[5]. In proliferative vitreoretinopathy models, IL-6 promotes retinal pigment epithelial proliferation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition through JAK1/STAT3 signaling[6]. For experimental intervention, tocilizumab, a humanized anti-IL-6R antibody, blocks IL-6 signaling and improves rheumatoid arthritis outcomes in controlled clinical studies[7][8].
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Diallyl Trisulfide
0 ImagesDiallyl Trisulfide is an orally active anticancer agent that can be isolated from garlic. Diallyl Trisulfide has the ability to induce apoptosis and exhibits anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities. Diallyl Trisulfide can be used to study a variety of cancers, including liver, colon and prostate cancer.
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HS-276
0 ImagesHS-276 is an orally active, potent and highly selective TAK1 inhibitor, with a Ki of 2.5 nM. HS-276 shows significant inhibition of TAK1, CLK2, GCK, ULK2, MAP4K5, IRAK1, NUAK, CSNK1G2, CAMKKβ-1, and MLK1, with IC50 values of 8.25, 29, 33, 63, 125, 264, 270, 810, 1280, and 5585 nM, respectively. HS-276 reduces the expression of TNF, IL-6, and IL-1β. HS-276 can be used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) research.
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Anti-Mouse IL-6 Antibody (MP5-20F3)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P990212Purity: 99.36%Anti-Mouse IL-6 Antibody (MP5-20F3) is an anti-mouse IL-6 IgG1 monoclonal antibody. Anti-Mouse IL-6 Antibody (MP5-20F3) reshapes the tumor microenvironment by blocking IL-6. Anti-Mouse IL-6 Antibody (MP5-20F3) can inhibit the STAT3 pathway and enhance T cell infiltration. Anti-Mouse IL-6 Antibody (MP5-20F3) can be used for researches on inflammation and infection conditions such as malignant pleural effusion (MPE).
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AF12198
0 ImagesAF12198 is a potent, selective and specific peptide antagonist for human type I interleukin-1 receptor (IL1-R1) (IC50=8 nM) but not the human type II receptor (IC50=6.7 µM) or the murine type I receptor (IC50>200 µM). AF12198 inhibits IL-1-induced IL-8 production (IC50=25 nM) and IL-1-induced intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression (IC50=9 nM) in vitro. AF12198 has anti-inflammatory activities and blocks responses to IL-1 in vivo.
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Forsythoside I
0 ImagesForsythoside I is an orally active caffeoyl phenylethanoid glycoside (CPG) that can be isolated from Forsythia suspense (Thunb.) Vahl. Forsythoside I has anti-inflammatory activity and can exert a protective effect in a mouse model of acute lung injury.
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Adrenocorticotropic hormone
0 ImagesAdrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH; Adrenocorticotrophic hormone) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates cortisol secretion from the adrenal cortex via the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production. Adrenocorticotropic hormone can promote the development of spermatogenesis. Adrenocorticotropic hormone can relieve acute inflammation in gout models by inhibiting the polarization of macrophages to M1 type, inhibiting ROS and proinflammatory factor production and protecting mitochondrial function. Adrenocorticotropic hormone can be used for the researches of inflammation, endocrinology, metabolic disease, such as gout and nephrotic syndrome.
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Lactulose
0 ImagesLactulose is an orally active galactose-fructose disaccharide. Lactulose suppresses upregulation of TNF-α and IL-6. Lactulose decreases the degree of DNA damage. Lactulose exhibits many of the properties of other oligosaccharides, including increasing the numbers of Bifidobacteria in feces. Lactulose restores the structure and composition of the intestinal microbiota, mitigates inflammation, and suppresses inflammatory tumorigenesis in mice with colitis-associated cancer. Lactulose can be used in the research of constipation.
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Sarilumab
0 ImagesSynonyms: Anti-Human IL6Rα, Human AntibodySarilumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting IL6 that binds to IL6R and blocks the binding of IL6, thereby inhibiting the activation of the downstream STAT3 phosphorylation signaling pathway. In tumor cells with active IL6/STAT3 signaling pathways, Sarilumab induces Apoptosis and inhibits cell growth. Sarilumab is applicable to research related to prostate cancer, lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Lipoxin A4
0 ImagesSynonyms: LXA4Lipoxin A4 (LXA4), an endogenous lipoxygenase-derived eicosanoid mediator, has potent dual pro-resolving and anti-inflammatory properties. Lipoxin A4 inhibits proliferation and inflammatory cytokine/chemokine production of human epidermal keratinocytes (NHEKs) associated with the ERK1/2 and NF-kB pathways. Lipoxin A4 inhibits serum amyloid A (SAA)-mediated IL-8 release with an IC50 value of 25.74 nM.
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S7
0 ImagesS7 is an inhibitory polypeptide targeting IL-6R, which specifically binds to IL-6R and its A chain (gp80/IL-6RA) to block its signal transduction. S7 inhibits IL-6-mediated anti-apoptosis (apoptosis), angiogenesis and the expression of VEGF-A, blocks related survival signaling pathways, and enhances the sensitivity of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drugs. S7 can be applied to the research of related diseases such as cervical cancer, multiple myeloma, Kaposi's sarcoma, prostate cancer and basal cell carcinoma.
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STAT1/3-IN-1
0 ImagesSTAT1/3-IN-1 is a potent STAT1/3 inhibitor with potent anti-inflammatory effect. STAT1/3-IN-1 inhibits phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of STAT1/3 to modulate microglial inflammation, reduces LPS (HY-D1056)-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines (NO, IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) and inflammatory mediators (iNOS, COX-2). STAT1/3-IN-1 exhibits low toxicity in mice. STAT1/3-IN-1 can be used for the research of neuroinflammation.
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Thiabendazole
0 ImagesSynonyms: Tiabendazole; 2-(4-Thiazolyl)benzimidazoleThiabendazole is an orally available benzimidazole fungicide with repellent and anticancer activities. Thiabendazole can result in developmental malformations. Thiabendazole can be used for modeling.
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Sinigrin
0 ImagesSynonyms: Allyl-glucosinolate; 2-Propenyl-glucosinolateSinigrin (Allyl-glucosinolate) is an orally active glucosinolate found in cruciferous plants. Sinigrin possesses multiple activities such as anti-cancer, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and inhibition of fat synthesis. Sinigrin can be used in the research of tumors, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases.
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Mulberroside A
0 ImagesMulberroside A is one of the main bioactive constituent in mulberry (Morus alba L.). Mulberroside A decreases the expressions of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 and inhibits the activation of NALP3, caspase-1, and NF-κB and the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38, exhibiting anti-inflammatory antiapoptotic effects. Mulberroside A shows inhibitory activity against mushroom tyrosinase with an IC50 of 53.6 μM.
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AX-024
0 ImagesAX-024 is an orally available, first-in-class inhibitor of the TCR-Nck interaction that selectively inhibits TCR-triggered T cell activation with an IC50 ~1 nM. AX-024 modulates cell signaling by targeting SH3 domains. AX-024 has low-acute toxicity and high potency and selectivity, and strongly inhibit the production of IL-6, TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-10 and IL-17A.
