IL-6

Myricetin 3'-glucoside is an orally active glycosylated flavonoid. Myricetin 3'-glucoside inhibits the cerebral ischemia-induced elevation of inflammatory cytokine levels, including TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β. Myricetin 3'-glucoside reverses the cerebral ischemia-mediated downregulation of Bcl-2 protein levels and reduces the cerebral ischemia-induced upregulation of Bax protein levels. Myricetin 3'-glucoside reduces cerebral infarct volume, increases the number of Nissl bodies, and improves neurological function scores in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Myricetin 3'-glucoside can be used in cerebral ischemia-related research.

Azaleatin is an orally active inhibitor of hQC, NS2B-NS3 protease and E. coli β-glucuronidase, with IC₅₀ values of 1.1 μM, 38.00 μg/mL and 0.57 μM, respectively. Azaleatin inhibits the activities of NF-κB, MyD88, JAK1, TLR4, STAT3, IL-1β, IL-6, COX-2, TNF-α and β-glucuronidase, blocks pro-inflammatory signaling pathways, reduces the levels of ROS, MDA and uric acid, elevates the levels of GPx, GSR, GST, SOD, CAT, HO-1 and GSH, scavenges free radicals and exerts reducing capacity. Azaleatin inhibits the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax, Caspase-9 and Caspase-3, and upregulates the expression of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2. Azaleatin reduces the levels of cardiac injury markers, restores cardiac histological structure, inhibits Aβ aggregation, dengue protease activity, hepatic stellate cell proliferation and cancer cell growth, and also exhibits antibacterial activity. Azaleatin can be used in studies related to subchronic cardiotoxicity, Alzheimer's disease, dengue fever, hyperuricemia, liver fibrosis, gastric cancer and bacterial infections.

JTE-907 is a selective and orally active cannabinoid CB2 receptor inverse agonist and exerts anti-inflammatory effects. JTE-907 upregulates IL-6, MCP-1, IL-1β, VEGF, ANGPTL4, and TRPV1 in mature adipocytes. JTE-907 downregulates CB1, MCP-1, and IL-1β in preadipocytes. JTE-907 inhibits ear swelling in mice. JTE-907 reverses the protective effects of CB2 agonists and Anandamide (HY-10863) against cytokine-evoked colonic mucosal damage. JTE-907 can be used for the research of allergic dermatitis, obesity, and colitis.

Naamidine J is an imidazole-type alkaloids discovered in a sponge. Naamidine J inhibits inflammation by binding to the protein CSE1L (K_D = 5.41 μM). Namidine J significantly inhibits the expression of pro-inflammatory factors such as TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6, and upregulates anti-inflammatory factors such as CD206 and Arg-1. Namidine J inhibits PD-L1 and shows antitumor activity. Namidine J significantly reduces pulmonary tissue edema, inflammatory cell infiltration and cytokine storm in mice. Namidine J can be used for the research on the immune microenvironment of acute lung injury and tumors.

Hecogenin acetate is an orally active steroid saponin aglycone with extensive biological activities. Hecogenin acetate inhibits the phosphorylation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK signaling pathways, antagonizes TRPA1/TRPM8 channels, inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Hecogenin acetate inhibits the production of ROS and the activation of NLRP3 inflammasome; downregulates the expression of MMP-2, and has neuroprotective and anti-tumor activities. Hecogenin acetate enhances gastric mucosal defense and promotes ulcer healing. Hecogenin acetate can be used in combination with certain antibiotics to regulate bacterial efflux pumps and restore antibiotic sensitivity.

Brazilein is a compound with anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities, with an IC₅₀ of 500 μM against guinea pig Na⁺,K⁺-ATPase. Brazilein reduces iNOS mRNA expression, thereby inhibiting nitric oxide production in immune cells. Brazilein suppresses inflammatory responses by reducing the mRNA expression of TNF-α and IL-6, but has no effect on IL-1β expression. Brazilein reduces the cerebral infarction volume and improves the neurological function scores of rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Brazilein induces apoptosis of splenic lymphocytes in mice. Brazilein inhibits humoral immune responses in mice, and causes thymus and spleen atrophy as well as body weight loss in mice. Brazilein also possesses antimalarial and antibacterial activities. Brazilein is also a red dye. Brazilein can be used in studies related to the infection, nervous system, cardiovascular system and inflammatory diseases.

Vitexin-4''-O-glucoside (4''-O-Glucosylvitexin) is an orally active natural flavonoid component with multiple pharmacological effects including antioxidation, anti-inflammation, cytoprotection and anti-apoptosis. Vitexin-4''-O-glucoside regulates the MAPK signaling pathway by downregulating the phosphorylation levels of JNK and p38, thereby blocking endoplasmic reticulum stress responses. Vitexin-4''-O-glucoside alleviates oxidative stress by reducing MDA content and upregulating the activities of SOD and CAT, attenuates inflammation by downregulating the expressions of inflammatory factors TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6, and also reduces LDH release and inhibits caspase-3 activation. Vitexin-4''-O-glucoside effectively improves drug-induced acute liver injury and exerts significant protective effects against myocardial hypoxia/reoxygenation injury. Vitexin-4''-O-glucoside can be used in studies on acute liver injury, cardiovascular diseases and myocardial hypoxia-reoxygenation injury.

M199 is a potent TLR3/TLR9 signaling inhibitor. M199 induces secretion of IL-6, IL-8 and TNFα in human PBMCs. M199 is used as a selective inducer of the immune response.

LZ-07 is a selective IRAK4 PROTAC degrader with DC₅₀ values of 1.14 nM (DOHH2) and 2.70 nM (TMD8). LZ-07 acts as a PI3Kδ kinase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 92 nM. By bridging IRAK4 and the CRBN E3 ubiquitin ligase, LZ-07 induces IRAK4 degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system, ablates both its kinase and scaffold functions, and thereby blocks downstream inflammatory signal transduction. LZ-07 can be used in research related to autoimmune diseases.

Naphazoline (Naphthazoline) is a potent α-adrenergic receptor agonist. Naphazoline reduces vascular hyperpermeability and promotes vasoconstriction. Naphazoline reduces the levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6), cytokines (IFN-γ and IL-4), IgE, GMCSF, and NGF. Naphazoline can be used for non-bacterial conjunctivitis research.

(9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid ((9S,13R)-12-OPDA) is a mPGES-1 inhibitor and Nrf2 activator. (9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid selectively inhibits mPGES-1 expression and reduces inducible PGE₂ production without affecting COX-1 or COX-2. (9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid inhibits the phosphorylation of IKKβ, IκBα, and NF-κB (p65), blocks the nuclear translocation of p65, increases the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, and upregulates HO-1 expression. (9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid inhibits the differentiation of M0 macrophages toward the M1 phenotype and promotes differentiation toward the M2 phenotype. (9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid decreases the levels of NO, PGE₂, IL-1β, IL-6, iNOS, and PGD₂. (9S,13R)-12-Oxo phytodienoic acid can be used for inflammation research.

Hericene A is an orally active aromatic hericene derivative. Hericene A exhibits anti-inflammatory and neurotrophic activities, and can found in the fruiting bodies of Hericium erinaceus. Hericene A inhibits the secretion of pro-inflammatory mediators. Hericene A promotes axonal growth, neurite branching, neurotrophic factor expression and downstream signal transduction. Hericene A can be used for the research of inflammatory and neurological diseases.

Momordicine I is a cucurbitane-type triterpenoids. Momordicine I suppresses glioma growth by promoting apoptosis and impairing mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. Momordicine I inhibits glycolysis, lipid metabolism, induces autophagy in HNC cells to suppress head and neck cancer growth. Momordicine I alleviates isoproterenol-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy through suppression of PLA2G6 and DGK-ζ. Momordicine I exerts its cardiovascular benefits by upregulating nitric oxide, inhibiting the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), activating the PI3K/Akt pathway, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Momordicine I inhibits AKT1, IL-6, and SRC, suggesting its potential application in type 2 diabetes.

Hordenine hydrochloride (Ordenina hydrochloride; Peyocactine hydrochloride) is a multifunctional alkaloid with oral activity and blood-brain barrier penetration. Hordenine hydrochloride inhibits LPS-induced phosphorylation of p38, JNK, ERK1/2, p65, IκB, and AKT, prevents p65 nuclear translocation, and suppresses inflammatory cytokines and mediators. Hordenine hydrochloride promotes M2 macrophage polarization, restores blood-milk barrier integrity, alleviates oxidative stress by reducing ROS and MDA, and attenuates LPS-induced lung injury and pulmonary edema. Hordenine hydrochloride inhibits cAMP production, CREB phosphorylation, and MITF expression, thereby suppressing melanin synthesis in melanocytes and reconstructed epidermis. Hordenine hydrochloride activates the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, promotes dermal papilla cell proliferation and hair shaft elongation, and accelerates hair regeneration. Hordenine hydrochloride activates DRD2, acts as a D3R partial agonist, α2A-AR full agonist, and 5-HT2A-R antagonist, and inhibits SERT and DAT. Hordenine hydrochloride inhibits α-synuclein accumulation and ameliorates motor deficits in Parkinson's disease models. Hordenine hydrochloride limits alcohol intake, reduces relapse drinking behavior, and modulates alcohol-induced conditioned place preference. Hordenine hydrochloride can be used for research on mastitis, skin pigmentation, acute lung injury, foodborne diseases, hair loss, Parkinson's disease, bacterial infections, and alcohol use disorder.

7-Hydroxyflavanone is an aromatase (CYP19) activity inhibitor found in plants with an IC₅₀ of 65 μM, and it also possesses 20S proteasome inhibitory activity. 7-Hydroxyflavanone significantly inhibits primary humoral immunity to SRBC in mice and weakly suppresses DTH. 7-Hydroxyflavanone 1 attenuates Doxorubicin (HY-15142A)-induced oxidative stress, IL-6 inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, caspase 3/7 activation, apoptosis, and necrosis, and upregulates the PGC-1α/pAMPK/Beclin-1 autophagy-related pathway. 7-Hydroxyflavanone is extensively metabolized by various fungi, undergoing multiple structural modifications. 7-Hydroxyflavanone can be used in research related to Doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and immune system diseases.

7,8-Dimethoxycoumarin is a coumarin compound derived from Artemisia caruifolia with oral activity. 7,8-Dimethoxycoumarin inhibits mitochondrial permeability transition pore and H⁺/K⁺-ATPase, and exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, renoprotective, neuroprotective and gastroprotective effects. 7,8-Dimethoxycoumarin reduces lipid peroxidation (TBARS), increases GSH levels, inhibits myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and regulates the expression of inflammatory factors by inhibiting the NF‑κB and MAPK pathways. 7,8-Dimethoxycoumarin ameliorates gastric mucosal injury, alleviates renal tissue lesions and relieves neuropathic pain. 7,8-Dimethoxycoumarin can be used in studies related to acute renal failure, trigeminal neuralgia and gastritis.

Anemoside A3-methyl 6-aminohexanoate is an orally effective pyruvate carboxylase (PC) inhibitor with a K_d value of 10.1 μM against human PC. Anemoside A3-methyl 6-aminohexanoate exerts its function through the PC/NF-κB/NLRP3 inflammasome axis. Anemoside A3-methyl 6-aminohexanoate significantly alleviates symptoms of DSS (HY-116282C)-induced colitis in mice. Anemoside A3-methyl 6-aminohexanoate can be used in colitis-related research.

Coelonin is a dihydrophenanthrene with anti-inflammation activity. Coelonin inhibits LPS-induced PTEN phosphorylation. Coelonin inhibits NF-κB activation and p27Kip1 degradation by regulating the PI3K/AKT pathway negatively. Coelonin can inhibit IκBα phosphorylation and degradation and increases the expression of IκBα protein.

APH02174 hemiformic is an orally effective and selective IRAK4 PROTAC degrader with a DC₅₀ of 4.01 nM in THP-1 cells. APH02174 hemiformic inhibits LPS (HY-D1056)-induced IL-6 release by degrading IRAK4 and blocking TLR/IL-1R downstream signaling. APH02174 hemiformic exhibits favorable anti-inflammatory activity in both Imiquimod (HY-B0180)-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation and collagen-induced arthritis models. APH02174 hemiformic is useful for research on inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Phellodendrine is an orally active plant alkaloid. Phellodendrine inhibits the proliferation of KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer cells by suppressing macropinocytosis and glutamine metabolism, inducing ROS accumulation and mitochondrial apoptosis. Phellodendrine promotes autophagy by activating the AMPK/mTOR pathway, alleviating intestinal damage in ulcerative colitis. Phellodendrine can alleviate gouty arthritis by inhibiting the IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway. Phellodendrine suppresses allergic reactions by altering the conformation of MRGPRB3/MRGPRX2 protein, thereby inhibiting the activation of PKC and subsequent downstream MAPK and NF-κB signaling. Phellodendrine inhibits the AKT/NF-κB pathway and down-regulates the expression of COX-2, thereby protecting zebrafish embryos from oxidative stress. Phellodendrine has an anti-major depressive disorder (MDD) effect by down-regulating CHRM1, HTR1A, and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.