JNK
JNK is a stress-activated MAPK that phosphorylates the N-terminal transactivation domain of c-Jun and regulates proliferation, apoptosis, motility, metabolism, and DNA repair[1]. Mechanistically, MKK4 and MKK7 increase JNK activity through phosphorylation, linking development and stress responses to downstream transcriptional control[2]. In disease models, dysregulated JNK signaling contributes to neurodegeneration, chronic inflammation, cancer, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and apoptosis-related pathology[1][3]. Compared with related isoforms, JNK1 and JNK2 are widely expressed, whereas JNK3 is mainly expressed in the brain, with lower expression in heart and testis[4]. This isoform distinction is experimentally important because JNK3 disruption protected mice from kainic acid-induced seizure activity and hippocampal neuronal apoptosis[5]. For experimental applications, SP600125 provides a reversible ATP-competitive JNK inhibitor that blocks JNK1/2/3 and supports pathway-dissection studies, although inhibitor-based conclusions require target-specific validation[6].
References:
- [1]. Johnson GL, et al. The c-jun kinase/stress-activated pathway: regulation, function and role in human disease. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2007 Aug;1773(8):1341-8. [Content Brief]
- [2]. Los AP, et al. Protein kinase C inhibits binding of diacylglycerol kinase-zeta to the retinoblastoma protein. Biochim Biophys Acta. 2007 Mar;1773(3):352-7. [Content Brief]
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JNK Related Products (377)
Related Products (377)
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Antibodies (8)
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Galloylpaeoniflorin
0 ImagesSynonyms: 6'-O-Galloyl paeoniflorinGalloylpaeoniflorin (6'-O-Galloyl paeoniflorin) is an orally active galloylated derivative of Paeoniflorin (HY-N0293) found in peony roots with various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. Galloylpaeoniflorin suppresses RANKL-induced activation of ERK, JNK, c-Fos, c-Jun, and NFATc1, and reduces osteoclast-specific gene expression. Galloylpaeoniflorin activates Nrf2 and PI3K/Akt pathways, inhibits NF-κB activation, and scavenges ROS to reduce oxidative DNA, lipid, and protein damage. Galloylpaeoniflorin attenuates neuroinflammation, inhibits apoptosis, reduces Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric mucosa injury and UVB-induced cell damage. Galloylpaeoniflorin can be used for the research of osteoporosis, gastritis, ischemic stroke and skin diseases.
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Flavokawain A
0 ImagesFlavokawain A is a chalcone compound and an orally active inhibitor of PRMT5 and cytochrome P450. Flavokawain A has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immunomodulatory effects. Flavokawain A can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells and induce apoptosis. Flavokawain A can be used in the research of diseases such as bladder cancer.
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Silybin B
0 ImagesSynonyms: Silibinin BSilybin B (Silibinin B) is an orally active amyloid-β aggregation inhibitor and ATR pathway activator that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Silybin B inhibits Aβ fibril formation and promotes amorphous aggregate formation, while activating the ATR-mediated DNA damage repair pathway and inhibiting JNK/p38 MAPK signaling. Silybin B can reduce Cisplatin (HY-17394)-induced neuronal DNA damage and apoptosis. Silybin B has anti-oxidative stress, cell cycle regulation and neuroprotective activities. Silybin B is mainly used in the study of Alzheimer's disease and Cisplatin chemotherapy-related neurotoxicity.
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DN-1289
0 ImagesDN-1289 is an orally active and selective inhibitor of dual leucine zipper kinase (DLK; IC50=17 nM) and leucine zipper-bearing kinase (LZK; IC50=40 nM). DN-1289 results significant attenuation of optic nerve crush (ONC)-induced p-c-Jun in mice model. DN-1289 has excellent in vivo plasma half-life and blood-brain barrier permeability.
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Dimethoxycurcumin
0 ImagesSynonyms: DiMC; CHC 004; Di-O-methylcurcuminDimethoxycurcumin (DiMC) is a curcuminoid compound found in Curcuma longa. Dimethoxycurcumin is also an orally active thioredoxin reductase inhibitor (IC50 = 5.4 μM) and androgen receptor antagonist. Dimethoxycurcumin inhibits thioredoxin reductase, leading to oxidized thioredoxin accumulation, ROS production, DNA damage, glutathione depletion, mitochondrial membrane potential decrease, ATP depletion, S phase arrest, and apoptosis. Dimethoxycurcumin inhibits NF-κB, NADPH oxidase subunits, ATP synthase subunits, CDK4, cyclin-D1, FASN, ACC, and the IRS2-PI3K-Akt pathway, while activating AMPK, ERK, and JNK. Dimethoxycurcumin can be used for research on cancer, arsenic-induced hepatotoxicity, and tuberculosis.
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Daphnoretin
0 ImagesDaphnoretin (Dephnoretin; Thymelol) is a protein kinase C (PKC) activator that inhibits the expression of hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg) and exhibits antiviral activity. Daphnoretin exerts its antitumor effects by inhibiting the activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and triggers the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. Daphnoretin alleviates chondrocyte apoptosis and inflammatory responses by inhibiting endoplasmic reticulum stress and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Daphnoretin regulates the differentiation and maturation of dendritic cells, inhibits their immunostimulatory function by downregulating the phosphorylation level of JNK, and thus exerts a protective effect in skin graft rejection.
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Armepavine
0 ImagesArmepavine, found in Nelumbo nucifera, is an orally active NF-κB inhibitor. Armepavine attenuates expression of p-p65, α-SMA, p-JNK1/2, p-ERK1/2, p-p38α stimulated by TNF-α and LPS. Armepavine suppresses NF-κB nuclear translocation, IκBα phosphorylation, and collagen deposition. Armepavine can be used for the research of hepatic fibrosis and leukemia.
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6-Hydroxyflavone
0 Images6-Hydroxyflavone is an orally effective flavonoid compound. 6-Hydroxyflavone can inhibit LPS (HY-D1056) -induced NO production and has anti-inflammatory effects. 6-Hydroxyflavone promotes osteoblast differentiation by activating AKT, ERK 1/2 and JNK signaling pathways. 6-Hydroxyflavone has an inhibitory effect on bovine hemoglobin (BHb) glycosylation. 6-Hydroxyflavone has a kidney protective effect. In addition, 6-Hydroxyflavone enhances GABA-induced current through the Benzodiazepine sites of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABAA) receptors. 6-Hydroxyflavone shows a clear preference for α2 - and α3 - subtypes, which play an anti-anxiety role.
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Isosinensetin
0 ImagesIsosinensetin is a flavonoid compound and an inhibitor of HIV-1 protease and PTP1B (IC50: 2.61 µM; Ki: 0.92 µM). Isosinensetin inhibits P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in MDR1-MDCKII cells. Isosinensetin has multiple activities such as anti-tumor, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. Isosinensetin can be used in the research of various diseases including cancer, inflammation, osteoporosis, diabetes, etc.
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Peruvoside
0 ImagesPeruvoside is a potent inhibitor of Src, PI3K, JNK, STAT, and EGFR. Peruvoside induces apoptosis and autophagy and possesses a broad spectrum of anticancer activity in breast, lung, liver cancers and leukemia. Peruvoside is a broad-spectrum and potent antiviral activity against positive-sense RNA viruses. Peruvoside sensitizes Gefitinib (HY-50895)-resistant tumour cells (A549, PC9/gef and H1975) to Gefitinib.
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Astragaloside IV (Standard)
0 ImagesAstragaloside IV (Standard) is the analytical standard of Astragaloside IV. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Astragaloside IV, an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
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Methyl protodioscin
0 ImagesSynonyms: NSC-698790; Smilax saponin BMethyl protodioscin (NSC-698790; Smilax saponin B) is a multi-target, selective, steroidal diglycoside inhibitor with antitumor activity that induces cell cycle arrest. The mechanism of action of Methyl protodioscin is complex, involving the induction of G2/M cell cycle arrest, regulation of the Bcl-2/Bax apoptotic pathway, inhibition of the Akt1/c-Myc axis and MAPK/ERK signaling, while simultaneously downregulating ADAM15 and inducing FOXO1 to reduce cholesterol synthesis. It also inhibits the JNK/c-Jun pathway, reducing the production of inflammatory factors (IL-6, TNF-α). Methyl protodioscin exhibits significant antitumor (inhibiting proliferation, migration, invasion, and inducing apoptosis), anti-inflammatory, and anti-restenosis activities. Methyl protodioscin can be used in research on lung cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other tumors, as well as inflammatory diseases such as airway inflammation and enteritis.
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(±)-Perillaldehyde
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W753791CAS No.: 2111-75-3(±)-Perillaldehyde has an antidepressant effect by modulating the olfactory nervous system in a mouse model of stress-induced depression. (±)-Perillaldehyde also has anti-inflammatory activity, inducing JNK activation in RAW264.7 cells and inhibiting the expression of TNF-α, with an IC50 of 171.7 μM.
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Murrayafoline A
0 ImagesMurrayafoline A is a carbazole alkaloid that can be extracted from Murraya tetramera. Murrayafoline A directly targets Specificity protein 1 (Sp1), thereby inhibiting NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Murrayafoline a induces a G0/G1-phase arrest in platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-stimulated vascular smooth muscle cells. Murrayafoline A attenuates the Wnt/β-catenin pathway by promoting the degradation of intracellular β-catenin proteins. Murrayafoline A enhances the contraction of rat ventricular myocytes and L-type calcium current by activating protein kinase C. Murrayafoline A inhibits LPS (HY-D1056)-induced neuroinflammation in vivo. Murrayafoline A can be used for the study of inflammation, vascular complications and colon cancer.
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KMS99220
0 ImagesKMS99220 is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable activator of the Nrf2 inhibitory protein Keap-1. KMS99220 enhances the activity of AMPK, activates the Nrf2 signaling pathway, and reduces the phosphorylation of IκB, nuclear translocation of NFκB, as well as the phosphorylation levels of JNK, IKK and p38 MAPK via HO-1. KMS99220 binds to Keap1 to trigger the nuclear translocation of Nrf2, induces the expression of HO-1, NQO1, GCLC, GCLM and proteasome subunits; enhances proteasomal enzymatic activity; inhibits iNOS expression, nitric oxide production and IL-1β generation; attenuates microglial activation; reduces α-synuclein aggregation; and prevents dopaminergic neuron degeneration and motor dysfunction. KMS99220 prevents the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, induces the expression of Nrf2 downstream target genes, and effectively ameliorates associated motor dysfunction in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. KMS99220 is applicable to research related to Parkinson's disease.
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Ceramide 3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-141582CAS No.: 34354-88-6Synonyms: N-Stearoyl phytosphingosineCeramide 3 (N-Stearoyl phytosphingosine) is an orally active major component of intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum of the skin, and belongs to the ceramide family. Ceramide 3 inhibits c-jun and NF-κB activation induced by Histamine (HY-B1204), and suppresses the expression of IL-4 and TNF-α. Ceramide 3 inhibits scratching behavior and vascular permeability in mice, and exhibits antihistamine effects in guinea pig ileum. Ceramide 3 improves skin barrier function, reduces transepidermal water loss, erythema and the number of circulating epidermal cells, and accelerates barrier repair of irritated or dysfunctional skin.
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Flavokawain C
0 ImagesFlavokawain C is an orally active natural chalcone. Flavokawain C inhibits the proliferation of various cancer cells. Flavokawain C upregulates GADD153 in cancer cells, inhibits the phosphorylation of Akt and JNK, suppresses early ERK phosphorylation, activates late ERK phosphorylation, activates caspase related subtypes, induces PARP-1 cleavage, causes upregulation of p21 and p27, downregulation of mutant p53 and anti-apoptotic IAP proteins, elevates intracellular ROS levels, reduces SOD activity, and induces apoptosis. Flavokawain C downregulates FABP4, induces autophagy in cancer cells, and activates the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Flavokawain C decreases the expression of glycolysis-related proteins GLUT1 and HK2, and inhibits glycolysis in nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. Flavokawain C inhibits the activation of the EGFR/PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and reduces the expression of HSP90B1. Flavokawain C inhibits angiogenesis by decreasing the expression of angiogenic proteins Ang-1 and VEGF in human umbilical vein endothelial cells. Flavokawain C increases γ-H2AX levels in cells, inhibits the phosphorylation of FAK, PI3K and AKT in cells, and induces DNA damage in cells. Flavokawain C exerts anti-tumor activity in multiple tumor xenograft mouse models. Flavokawain C is applicable to research related to colorectal cancer, colon adenocarcinoma, nephroblastoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma and liver cancer.
