Interleukin Related Modulator

Oxazolone is a haptenizing agent that induces acute or chronic inflammation of the large intestine and is used to construct models of colitis. Oxazolone can cause Th1/Th2-dependent colitis with weight loss and diarrhea. Oxazolone-induced inflammation can be mitigated by neutralizing anti-IL-4 or anti-TNF-α antibodies or decoy IL-13R2-α-FC proteins.

Gamma-glutamylcysteine (γ-Glu-Cys) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable dipeptide. Gamma-glutamylcysteine activates AMPK, SIRT1, IL-4/STAT6, AC/cAMP/PI3K, IGF-1R/IRS1/PI3K, and Nrf2 signaling pathways; it inhibits NF-κB, JAK1/STAT1/3, MAPKs, cadmium-induced p38 MAPK, JNK, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Gamma-glutamylcysteine regulates macrophage polarization, modulates the trafficking of CD36 and GLUT4, induces glutathione synthesis, improves metabolic dysfunction, reduces lipid deposition, ameliorates glucose homeostasis, inhibits apoptosis (Apoptosis), stabilizes mitochondria, suppresses lipid peroxidation, iron accumulation and ferroptosis (Ferroptosis), reduces ds-HMGB1 levels, reverses mechanical hyperalgesia, and alleviates hepatic lipid droplet formation. Gamma-glutamylcysteine is applicable to research related to inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, cadmium-induced neurotoxicity, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, neuropathy, and alcoholic liver disease.

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (N-Acetyl-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose), the D isomer of N-acetylglucosamine, is an orally active monosaccharide derivative of glucose with anti-tumor and anti-inflammation properties. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is also a bacterial metabolite, which is found in Escherichia coli. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine can induce yeast-mycelial conversion in Candida albicans. N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine also enhances healing of cartilaginous injuries in rabbits.

ISD sodium is an interferon-stimulatory DNA, a 45 bp non-CpG double-stranded oligonucleotide derived from the genome of Listeria monocytogenes. ISD sodium potently induces type I interferon production via the cGAS‑STING‑TBK1‑IRF3 pathway.

Rentosertib (INS018 055) (compound 112) is the orally active TNIK and MAP4K4 inhibitor with IC₅₀ values of 12-120, 12-120 nM, respectively.

Probenecid sodium is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable Pannexin 1 channel inhibitor. Probenecid sodium exhibits anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and neuroprotective activities. Probenecid sodium can be used in research related to multiple sclerosis, focal cerebral ischemic injury, influenza virus infection, and nephropathy.

Gevokizumab is a potent anti-IL-1β antibody, negatively modulates IL-1β signaling through an allosteric mechanism. Gevokizumab selectively decreases the binding affinity of IL-1β for the IL-1 receptor type I (IL-1RI) signaling receptor instead of IL-1 counter-regulatory decoy receptor (IL-1 receptor type II).

Tryptanthrin is an indole quinazoline that could be an alkaloid from indigo-bearing plants. Tryptanthrin is a potent and orally active cellular Leukotriene (LT) biosynthesis inhibitor. Tryptanthrin has anticancer activity. Tryptanthrin suppresses the expression levels of NOS1, COX-2, and NF-κB and regulates the expression levels of IL-2, IL-10, and TNF-α.

SNX281 is a selective STING agonist, with IC₅₀ values of 4.1, 4.5, 10.7, and 3.7 μM against human, mouse, rat, and monkey STING, respectively. SNX281 undergoes homodimerization at the STING binding site, triggering a conformational shift of STING from an inactive open state to an active closed state, thereby driving downstream STING-dependent signaling pathways. SNX281 induces type I interferons, IFN-β, TNF-α, IL-6, cytokine release, T cell responses, and long-lasting immune memory. SNX281 exhibits anti-tumor activity and is applicable to research related to colorectal cancer, melanoma, advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, and ovarian cancer.

Tamarixetin (4'-O-Methyl Quercetin) is an orally active natural flavonoid derivative of quercetin and caseinolytic protease p (ClpP) inhibitor with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antitumor effects. Tamarixetin inhibits the hydrolytic activity of ClpP to the fluorescent substrate Suc-LY-AMC with an IC₅₀ of 49.73 μM, which can be used for the study of Staphylococcus aureus infection. Tamarixetin inhibits tumor cell growth, induces apoptosis, and cell cycle arrest. Tamarixetin prevents cardiac hypertrophy by inhibiting the NFAT and AKT pathways.

α-MSH (11-13) (ACTH-(11-13)) acetate is a C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH that can cross the blood-brain barrier. α-MSH (11-13) acetate exhibits antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activities. α-MSH (11-13) acetate also exerts neuroprotective effects after traumatic brain injury by inhibiting excessive activation of microglia and reducing neuronal apoptosis. α-MSH (11-13) acetate can be used in research related to traumatic brain injury, fever, and bacterial infections.

ADP-β-S (Adenosine 5'-(β-thiodiphosphate)) trilithium is a non-hydrolyzable ADP analog and a P2Y12 receptor agonist. ADP-β-S trilithium activates the P2Y12 receptor in microglia, thereby triggering downstream inflammatory signaling pathways. ADP-β-S trilithium activates P2Y purinergic receptors in rat pancreatic β cells and enhances glucose-induced insulin secretion. ADP-β-S trilithium can be used in the research of diseases such as inflammation and diabetes.

IL-17 modulator 4 is a proagent of IL-17 modulator 1 (HY-141535). IL-17 modulator 1 is an orally active, highly efficacious IL-17 modulator. IL-17 modulator 4 is promising for the research of IL-17A mediated diseases, including inflammation, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases, cancer, and precancerous syndrome.

Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA (γ-Glu-Cys TFA) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable dipeptide. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA activates AMPK, SIRT1, IL-4/STAT6, AC/cAMP/PI3K, IGF-1R/IRS1/PI3K, and Nrf2 signaling pathways; it inhibits NF-κB, JAK1/STAT1/3, MAPKs, cadmium-induced p38 MAPK, JNK, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA regulates macrophage polarization, modulates the trafficking of CD36 and GLUT4, induces glutathione synthesis, improves metabolic dysfunction, reduces lipid deposition, ameliorates glucose homeostasis, inhibits apoptosis (Apoptosis), stabilizes mitochondria, suppresses lipid peroxidation, iron accumulation and ferroptosis (Ferroptosis), reduces ds-HMGB1 levels, reverses mechanical hyperalgesia, and alleviates hepatic lipid droplet formation. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA is applicable to research related to inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, cadmium-induced neurotoxicity, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, neuropathy, and alcoholic liver disease.

RCGD423 is a gp130 modulator, which prevents articular cartilage degeneration and promotes repair.

Broussonin E is a phenolic compound and shows anti-inflammatory activity. Broussonin E can suppress inflammation by modulating macrophages activation statevia inhibiting the ERK and p38 MAPK and enhancing JAK2-STAT3 signaling pathway. Broussonin E can be used for the research of inflammation-related diseases such as atherosclerosis.

Flumethasone (Flumetasone) is an orally active, high selective and potent glucocorticoid receptor (GR) agonist. Flumethasone activates GR to inhibit nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB)-mediated pro-inflammatory cytokine production (TNF-α, IL-1β) and promotes anti-inflammatory gene expression (IL-10), while also regulating metabolic enzyme activity (tyrosine aminotransferase induction). Flumethasone is promising for research of inflammatory diseases, cancer, and endocrine regulation.

Platycodin D3 is a triterpenoid saponin that can be found in Platycodon grandiflorum. Platycodin D3 exhibits multiple activities including anti-inflammation, regulation of airway mucus secretion, improvement of asthmatic airway inflammation and remodeling, and inhibition of hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication. The IC₅₀ value of Platycodin D3 against HCV NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase is 8 μg/mL. Platycodin D3 can be used in studies related to asthma, hepatitis C virus infection and inflammatory diseases.

Manidipine is an orally active calcium channel antagonist. Manidipine regulates the expression of cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6). Manidipine has a hypotensive effect. Manidipine can be used in the study of cardiovascular diseases (such as hypertension, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, ventricular hypertrophy), kidney diseases (such as glomerular diseases), and epilepsy.