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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AD-9308
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11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N9932CAS No.: 125519-47-311β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin is a sesquiterpene lactone and the main bitter component of chicory root. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin inhibits yeast α-glucosidase activity (IC50 = 27.49 μM) and inhibits Crz1 activation and nuclear accumulation. 1β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin possesses blood-brain barrier penetration capacity in an in vitro HBMEC blood-brain barrier model and can generate cysteine-conjugated metabolites within brain microvascular endothelial cells. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin can regulate the lncRNA H19/miR-21-3p signaling axis; it upregulates the expression of ABCG2 and lncRNA H19, downregulates miR-21-3p, inhibits the release of IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP pro-inflammatory mediators, and alleviates urate-induced inflammatory injury in renal epithelial cells. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin can be used in research on diabetes and renal urate deposition.
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Chaetoglobosin Vb
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N9541CAS No.: 1399690-75-5Chaetoglobosin Vb is a cytochalasin alkaloid with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Chaetoglobosin Vb attenuates LPS (HY-D1056)-induced TLR4 inflammatory signaling and IFN-β release by downregulating TRIF, MyD88, TLR4 mRNA and IRF7 expression. Chaetoglobosin Vb downregulates the expression and release of inflammatory mediators such as iNOS, COX-2, TNF-α and IL-6 by blocking MAPK/NF-κB pathway activation. Chaetoglobosin Vb reduces excessive ROS production and protects SOD enzyme activity against LPS-induced oxidative stress. Chaetoglobosin Vb inhibits the growth of certain bacteria and radish seedling roots. Chaetoglobosin Vb can be used in research related to colorectal cancer, bacterial infection, and radish growth.
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4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho (Standard); (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol (Standard)4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (Standard) (P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho (Standard); (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol (Standard)) is the analytical standard of 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (HY-W015777). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho; (4-Methoxyphenyl) methanol) is a naturally derived volatile aromatic compound. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol upregulates the phosphorylation level of PI3K/Akt pathway proteins, downregulates the expression of pro-inflammatory factors, increases the content of tight junction proteins occludin and claudin-5, and alleviates structural damage to the blood-brain barrier. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol improves the decrease in viability and NO level of cerebral microvascular endothelial cells induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion, and reduces the release of lactate dehydrogenase. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol serves as a substrate in the two-phase persulfate-mediated electro-oxidation system, where it is directionally oxidized to p-anisaldehyde. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol acts as a substrate for wild-type fungal aryl alcohol oxidase. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol can be used in studies related to ischemic stroke, as well as in research across various fields such as chemical synthesis, including the synthesis of fragrances and flavorings.
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DL-Tryptophan (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: (±)-Tryptophan (Standard)DL-Tryptophan (Standard) is an analytical standard of DL-Tryptophan. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. DL-Tryptophan ((±)-Tryptophan) is an orally effective aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist. DL-Tryptophan reduces the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, as well as liver injury markers aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase, and alleviates hepatocyte apoptosis (apoptosis) in sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture. DL-Tryptophan can be used in the research of sepsis-related acute liver injury.
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GPR68 antagonist 1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181485GPR68 antagonist 1 is a GPR68 antagonist with an IC50 of 81 nM. GPR68 antagonist 1 inhibits the mouse GPR68-mediated cAMP signaling pathway with an IC50 of 179 nM. GPR68 antagonist 1 alleviates disease symptoms in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) (HY-116282C)-induced mouse model of inflammatory bowel disease. GPR68 antagonist 1 is applicable to research related to inflammatory bowel disease.
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JH-I-25
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-138834CAS No.: 1042673-20-0JH-I-25 is an orally active IRAK1 and IRAK4 inhibitor. JH-I-25 inhibits LPS-induced IRAK4 phosphorylation, IRAK1 degradation, MAPK activation, and the expression of proinflammatory cytokines TNF-α and IL-6 in lung tissues. JH-I-25 improves the survival rate of LPS-induced septic mice and serves as an IRAK4 recruiter in the design of proteolysis-targeting chimeric molecules. JH-I-25 can be used in research related to diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, septic shock, rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, acute lung injury, sepsis, and psoriasis.
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7-Acetoxycoumarin
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N20744CAS No.: 10387-49-2Synonyms: Acetylumbelliferone7-Acetoxycoumarin (Acetylumbelliferone) is an anti-inflammatory inhibitor with antibacterial and amoebicidal activities. 7-Acetoxycoumarin reduces the phosphorylation levels of ERK, JNK, NF-κB and p38 MAPK. 7-Acetoxycoumarin downregulates the protein and mRNA expression levels of iNOS and COX-2. 7-Acetoxycoumarin inhibits the production of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, NO and PG2. 7-Acetoxycoumarin reduces the degradation of IκBα. 7-Acetoxycoumarin can be used in studies related to amoebiasis and Bacillus lentus infection.
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Patrinoside aglucone
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-160121CAS No.: 76319-15-8Synonyms: Patrinoside aglyconePatrinoside aglucone (Compound 8) is an iridoid glucoside that can be isolated from the Valeriana tuberosa. Patrinoside aglucone has potent anticancer activity with G2/M phase tumor cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction. Patrinoside aglucone also significantly inhibits the proliferation of cancer stem cells (such as MDA-MB-231 and U-251MG cells). Patrinoside aglucone has great anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting NO release (IC50: 43.44 μM) and significantly reduces the level of TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, PGE2 and COX-2.
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Bengamide B
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-110151CAS No.: 104947-69-5Bengamide B is an alkaloid with anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory activities. Bengamide B reduces the phosphorylation level of IκBα, thereby blocking the activation of NF-κB. Bengamide B inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells. Bengamide B can be used in research related to inflammatory diseases and cancers.
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Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P990252Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) is an anti-mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 IgG monoclonal antibody. Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) can reduce angiogenesis and density by blocking the DLL4-Notch signaling pathway. Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) reduces inflammatory response by decreasing NF-κB activity and pro-inflammatory factors (IL-1β, iNOS, IL-6) levels. Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) can inhibit Th17 cell differentiation and IL-17A production. Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) can reduce macrophage infiltration and alleviate insulin resistance. Anti-Mouse Delta-like protein 4/DLL4 Antibody (HMD4-2) can be used for researches on inflammation, metabolic conditions and cancer such as atherosclerosis, pancreatic cancer and asthma.
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O-Methylbulbocapnine
0 ImagesO-Methylbulbocapnine is an aporphine alkaloid that acts as an inhibitor of LPS-induced inflammatory signaling and a dopamine D1R antagonist. O-Methylbulbocapnine inhibits LPS-induced phosphorylation of p38, ERK1/2, c-Jun, NF-κB p65 at Ser536, and Akt, decreases MyD88 protein levels, and reduces NF-κB nuclear translocation and DNA-binding activity. O-Methylbulbocapnine inhibits LPS-induced production of IL-6, TNF-α, PGE2, and NO, and decreases COX-2 and iNOS expression. O-Methylbulbocapnine can be used for research on Alzheimer's disease, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and malaria.
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Madindoline A
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N14323CAS No.: 184877-64-3Madindoline A is an orally active gp130 antagonist with a KD of 288 μM. Madindoline A inhibits IL-6- and IL-11-induced osteoclastogenesis, suppresses IL-6-stimulated serum amyloid A protein production, inhibits bone resorption and bone loss, and also inhibits IL-6- and IL-11-dependent cell line growth, as well as IL-6-dependent Stat3 tyrosine phosphorylation. Madindoline A is applicable for the research of hormone-dependent postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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2-Hydroxy-5-(2-nitrovinyl)benzoic acid
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184788CAS No.: 42571-07-3Synonyms: SANA2-Hydroxy-5-(2-nitrovinyl) benzoic acid (SANA) is an orally active pleiotropic anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator. 2-Hydroxy-5-(2-nitrovinyl) benzoic acid inhibits NF-κB, activates Nrf2/Keap1 and AMPK, suppresses inflammasome activity, induces thermogenesis, reverses insulin resistance and alleviates skin graft rejection. 2-Hydroxy-5-(2-nitrovinyl) benzoic acid can be used in research related to obesity, glucose intolerance, skin graft rejection and insulin resistance.
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Glycoursodeoxycholic acid 3-sulfate disodium
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W747071CAS No.: 71781-63-0Glycoursodeoxycholic acid 3-sulfate disodium is a glycine-conjugated sulfated bile acid 3-sulfate, which is produced by SULT2A1-mediated sulfation of glycoursodeoxycholic acid (HY-N1424) in the liver. Glycoursodeoxycholic acid 3-sulfate disodium attenuates the anti-inflammatory effect of glycoursodeoxycholic acid and impairs the inhibitory effect on the IL-17 and NF-κB signaling pathways. Glycoursodeoxycholic acid 3-sulfate disodium shows a significant correlation with aortic flow velocity and BNP in patients with aortic stenosis. Glycoursodeoxycholic acid 3-sulfate disodium is mainly used in related studies such as quantitative analysis, quality control and biochemical experiments; it often serves as a reagent for metabolomics analysis and can also be applied to research related to aortic stenosis.
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Nadifloxacin (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: OPC7251 (Standard)Nadifloxacin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Nadifloxacin (HY-B0506). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Nadifloxacin (OPC7251) is a broad-spectrum quinolone antibiotic. Nadifloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, interfering with DNA replication. It also suppresses the production of proinflammatory cytokines (such as IL-1α, IL-6, and IL-8). Nadifloxacin exhibits antibacterial activity against various pathogens, including Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus. Nadifloxacin also exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Nadifloxacin can be used in the research of skin infections such as acne vulgaris, folliculitis, and impetigo.
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Nadifloxacin-d5
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-B0506S1Synonyms: OPC7251-d5Nadifloxacin-d5 (OPC7251-d5) is deuterium labeled Nadifloxacin (HY-B0506). Nadifloxacin (OPC7251) is a broad-spectrum quinolone antibiotic. Nadifloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, interfering with DNA replication. It also suppresses the production of proinflammatory cytokines (such as IL-1α, IL-6, and IL-8). Nadifloxacin exhibits antibacterial activity against various pathogens, including Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus. Nadifloxacin also exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Nadifloxacin can be used in the research of skin infections such as acne vulgaris, folliculitis, and impetigo.
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Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-165316CAS No.: 13699-45-1Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine is a NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor with multiple activities including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine inhibits LPS-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation, reduces pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, decreases ROS and MDA levels, alleviates lung tissue and cell damage, and mediates apoptosis. Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine serves as a myristate donor for myristoylation of the Glucose-6-Phosphate Isomerase (GPI) anchor in Trypanosoma brucei and undergoes hydrolysis. Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine acts as a biomarker for the severity of community-acquired pneumonia. Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine can be used in research related to diseases such as community-acquired pneumonia and acute lung injury.
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Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N7697CCAS No.: 127171-88-4Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride is a small molecular polysaccharide. Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride inhibits the binding of AgW to TLR4. Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride upregulates IL-10, inhibits LPS-induced upregulation of ROS, induces alternative activation of macrophages/monocytes, and suppresses LPS-induced production of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6. Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride reverses the mortality of mice challenged with APAP or LPS. Chitohexaose hexahydrochloride can be used in research related to Acetaminophen (HY-66005)-induced hepatotoxicity and endotoxemia.
