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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Vitexin-2"-O-rhamnoside
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Stem bromelain
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P2970CAS No.: 37189-34-7Stem bromelain (EC 3.4.22.32) is a cysteine protease and antibacterial agent. Stem bromelain can be isolated from the stem of the pineapple (Ananas comosus). Stem bromelain induces dose-dependent secretion of IL-12p70, and IL-6, induces Apoptosis, causes cleavage of full-length PARP protein, Caspase 3, and Caspase 9, increases Bax, and decreases Bcl-2. Stem bromelain possesses various fibrinolytic, antiedema, antithrombotic, and anti-inflammatory activities. Stem bromelain also exhibits in vivo antitumor and antileukemic activities, as well as antimetastatic effects. Stem bromelain has antimycobacterial activity. Stem bromelain provides protection against lead poisoning.
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PQA-18
0 ImagesPQA-18 is a unique PAK2 inhibitor (IC50: 10 nM). PQA-18 has immunosuppressing effects. PQA-18 suppresses IL2, IL4, IL6, and TNFα. PQA-18 inhibits the population of a subset of regulatory T cells and the immunoglobulin (Ig) production against T cell-dependent antigens as well as alleviates dermatitis in mice.
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Vemircopan
0 ImagesSynonyms: ALXN2050; ACH 0145228; ACH-5228Vemircopan (ALXN2050) is an orally active complement factor D (FD) inhibitor. Vemircopan can be used in the research of diseases such as myasthenia gravis, lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
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Theophylline (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: 1,3-Dimethylxanthine(Standard); Theo-24 (Standard)Theophylline (Standard) is the analytical standard of Theophylline. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) is a potent phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, adenosine receptor antagonist, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activator. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) inhibits PDE3 activity to relax airway smooth muscle. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) has anti-inflammatory activity by increase IL-10 and inhibit NF-κB into the nucleus. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) induces apoptosis. Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) can be used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research.
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Cornuside
0 ImagesCornuside is an iridoid glycoside with anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities. Cornuside exerts anti-allergic activity by downregulating the p38 MAPK, JNK, and NF-κB signaling pathways, and inhibits IgE-mediated histamine release from mast cells. Cornuside improves cognitive impairment in mice by inhibiting BACE1 activity (IC50 = 55.84 μg/mL) and enhancing ChAT activity. Cornuside inhibits LPS (HY-D1056)-induced inflammatory mediators, including iNOS, COX-2, PGE2, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β, by suppressing NF-κB activation.
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Malvidin-3-glucoside chloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: Malvidin-3-O-glucoside chloride; Oenin chlorideMalvidin-3-glucoside (Malvidin-3-O-glucoside; Oenin) chloride is an orally active inhibitor of the NF-κB pathway, which blocks inflammatory responses induced by TNF-α, reduces IκB-α degradation and p65 nuclear translocation, and upregulates endothelial nitric oxide synthase eNOS to increase NO production. Malvidin-3-glucoside chloride exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects by inhibiting pro-inflammatory molecules such as MCP-1, ICAM-1, and IL-6, and regulating intestinal microorganisms and metabolites, while protecting endothelial cells and improving intestinal microecological dysbiosis under inflammatory conditions. Malvidin-3-glucoside chloride can be used to study chronic inflammatory-related diseases such as atherosclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease, and has the potential to prevent vascular inflammation and improve intestinal health.
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Vorbipiprant
0 ImagesSynonyms: CR6086Vorbipiprant (CR6086) is an orally active EP4 receptor antagonist with high selectivity for the human EP4 receptor (Ki: 16.6 nM). Vorbipiprant has immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and anti-angiogenic activities. Vorbipiprant can inhibit the expression of multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines and the activation of immune cells, and convert "cold" tumors unresponsive to immune checkpoint inhibitors into "hot" tumors. Vorbipiprant is used in the research of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and colon cancer.
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Praeruptorin E
0 ImagesPraeruptorin E is an orally active pyranocoumarin compound. Praeruptorin E can be isolated from the dried roots of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn. Praeruptorin E reduces the expression of NF-κB. Praeruptorin E upregulates the expression of PXR and CYP3A4. Praeruptorin E inhibits Th2 cytokines, TNF-α, IL6, MPO, and blocks the Ca2+ slow channel. Praeruptorin E promotes pulmonary tissue repair and relaxes porcine coronary artery strips. Praeruptorin E protects mice from lipopolysaccharide- and hydrochloric acid-induced acute lung injury. Praeruptorin E can be used in studies related to asthma and acute lung injury.
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Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-129139CAS No.: 111613-04-8Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside is a p38 MAPK phosphorylation inhibitor. Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside reduces the expression of VDAC1, inhibits mtROS accumulation, reverses cellular senescence, blocks excessive mitochondrial calcium influx, reduces the formation of mitochondria-associated endoplasmic reticulum membranes, and suppresses the VDAC1-IP3R1 interaction. Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside activates hair follicle stem cell proliferation and improves the condition of slowed hair growth. Cyanidin-3-O-arabinoside is applicable to research related to colon cancer and androgenetic alopecia.
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Balcinrenone
0 ImagesSynonyms: AZD9977Balcinrenone (AZD9977) is an orally active mineralocorticoid receptor modulator. Balcinrenone regulates mineralocorticoid receptor activity, inhibits aldosterone-induced target gene expression, and suppresses the activities of renal Toll-like receptor 4, MyD88 and NF-κB. Balcinrenone alleviates renal extracellular matrix remodeling, inflammatory cell infiltration, and the expression of renal injury markers. Balcinrenone restores myocardial perfusion reserve, regulates potassium homeostasis, and induces fecal potassium excretion. Balcinrenone is applicable to research on metabolism-related chronic kidney disease and heart failure.
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Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside
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0 ImagesPinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside is a TRPV1 antagonist and HDAC7 inhibitor. Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside blocks TRPV1-mediated calcium influx, suppresses phosphorylation of p65, IκBα, p38, JNK, and ERK1/2, inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK signaling cascades. Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside reduces production and gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α. Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside exhibits potent analgesic activity, elevates thermal pain threshold and mechanical pain threshold in murine models. Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside restores CD8+ T cell infiltration into bladder cancer tumors and improves bladder cancer immunotherapy efficacy. Pinocembrin 7-O-[3''-O-galloyl-4'',6''-hexahydroxydiphenoyl]-β-D-glucoside can be used for the researches of painand bladder cancer.
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Nadifloxacin
0 ImagesSynonyms: OPC7251Nadifloxacin (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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Anti-Mouse CD106/VCAM-1 Antibody (M/K-2.7)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-P990294Anti-Mouse CD106/VCAM-1 Antibody (M/K-2.7) is an anti-mouse CD106/VCAM-1 IgG1 monoclonal antibody. Anti-Mouse CD106/VCAM-1 Antibody (M/K-2.7) reduces inflammatory response and oxidative stress by lowering p-STAT3 and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. Anti-Mouse CD106/VCAM-1 Antibody (M/K-2.7) can alleviate cardiac inflammation and fibrosis by reducing the expression of collagen I and collagen III. Anti-Mouse CD106/VCAM-1 Antibody (M/K-2.7) can be used for research on cardiovascular conditions such as hypertensive heart condition and subretinal fibrosis.
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Chondroitin sulfate (from chicken)
0 ImagesSynonyms: Chondroitin polysulfate (from chicken)Chondroitin sulfate (from chicken) (Chondroitin polysulfate (from chicken)) is an orally active, sulfated linear polysaccharide extracted from chickens, which belongs to glycosaminoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate (from chicken) reduces the phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2 and p38MAPK, inhibits the expression of inflammatory cytokines and MMP, and downregulates the levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and PGE2. Chondroitin sulfate (from chicken) improves motor function, protects cartilage tissue, reverses chondrocyte aggregation, and regulates the structure of intestinal flora. Chondroitin sulfate (from chicken) can be used in research related to osteoarthritis.
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KPT-276
0 ImagesKPT-276 is an orally active and blood-brain barrier-penetrant selective XPO1/CRM1 inhibitor. KPT-276 blocks XPO1-mediated nuclear export function and promotes nuclear retention of various tumor suppressor proteins. KPT-276 induces apoptosis and G1 cell cycle arrest in tumor cells, and downregulates c-MYC, CDC25A, and BRD4. KPT-276 reduces immune cell proliferation through nuclear accumulation of cell cycle inhibitors, rescues TDP-43 cytoplasmic mislocalization, and restores axon growth and growth rate in mutant PFN1 motor neurons. KPT-276 maintains axonal cytoskeletal integrity and mitochondrial function, and inhibits tumor growth. KPT-276 can be used for research on glioblastoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple myeloma, and non-small cell lung cancer.
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(2S)-OMPT triethylamine, in ethanol:chloroform (1:1), 98%
0 Images(2S)-OMPT (triethylamine), in ethanol:chloroform (1:1), 98%, Lysophosphatidic acid analogue, is a LPA3 G-protein-coupled receptor agonist. (2S)-OMPT (triethylamine), in ethanol:chloroform (1:1), 98% selectively activates LPA3 G-protein-coupled receptor to trigger downstream cellular signaling events. (2S)-OMPT (triethylamine), in ethanol:chloroform (1:1), 98% induces calcium, IL-6 release in cancer cells and activates MAPK and Akt signaling pathways. (2S)-OMPT (triethylamine), in ethanol:chloroform (1:1), 98% can be used for the research of ovarian cancer.
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Edpetiline
0 ImagesEdpetiline is an anti-inflammatory agent. Edpetiline inhibits the phosphorylation of IκB, nuclear transcription/translocation of NF-κB p65, as well as the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK and ERK MAPK. Edpetiline reduces intracellular ROS levels, inhibits the expression of TNF-α, IL-6, iNOS, COX-2, and promotes the expression of IL-4. Edpetiline is applicable to the research of diseases associated with inflammation and oxidative stress.
