1. Signaling Pathways
  2. NF-κB
  3. Keap1-Nrf2

Keap1-Nrf2

Keap1-Nrf2 is the major regulator of cytoprotective responses to electrophilic chemicals or reactive oxygen species (ROS). Keap1 is an E3 ligase, which induces the degradation of Nrf2 by ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS). Upregulation of Nrf2 inducing by inactivation of Keap1 is often observed in cancer cells. Aberrant activation of Nrf2 in cancer cells accelerates proliferation and metabolism. For this case, Nrf2 is an attractive molecule as a therapeutic target in cancer and a lot number of Nrf2 inhibitors are developed. What’s interesting, Nrf2 induction is also reported to be treatment strategies for accelerating the detoxification of carcinogens and protect the body from chemical carcinogenesis.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-100523
    ML385
    Inhibitor 99.96%
    ML385 is a specific nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.9 μM.
    ML385
  • HY-16561
    Resveratrol
    Activator 99.94%
    Resveratrol (trans-Resveratrol; SRT501), a natural polyphenolic phytoalexin that possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and anti-cancer properties. Resveratrol (SRT 501) has a wide spectrum of targets including mTOR, JAK, β-amyloid, Adenylyl cyclase, IKKβ, DNA polymerase. Resveratrol also is a specific SIRT1 activator. Resveratrol is a potent pregnane X receptor (PXR) inhibitor. Resveratrol is an Nrf2 activator, ameliorates aging-related progressive renal injury in mice model. Resveratrol increases production of NO in endothelial cells.
    Resveratrol
  • HY-N0005
    Curcumin
    Activator 98.84%
    Curcumin (Diferuloylmethane), a natural phenolic compound, is a p300/CREB-binding protein-specific inhibitor of acetyltransferase, represses the acetylation of histone/nonhistone proteins and histone acetyltransferase-dependent chromatin transcription. Curcumin shows inhibitory effects on NF-κB and MAPKs, and has diverse pharmacologic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. Curcumin induces stabilization of Nrf2 protein through Keap1 cysteine modification.
    Curcumin
  • HY-112675
    4-Octyl itaconate
    Activator 99.98%
    4-Octyl Itaconate is a cell-permeable Itaconate derivative. Itaconate is an anti-inflammatory metabolite that activates Nrf2 via alkylation of KEAP1.
    4-Octyl itaconate
  • HY-13755
    Sulforaphane
    Activator 99.75%
    Sulforaphane is an orally active inducer of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway. Sulforaphane promotes the transcription of tumor-suppressing proteins and effectively inhibits the activity of HDACs. Through the activation of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway and further induction of HO-1 expression, Sulforaphane protects the heart. Sulforaphane suppresses high glucose-induced pancreatic cancer through AMPK-dependent signal transmission. Sulforaphane exhibits both anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
    Sulforaphane
  • HY-159641
    VVD-130037
    Activator
    VVD-130037
  • HY-N1970R
    5,7-Dihydroxychromone (Standard)
    Activator
    5,7-Dihydroxychromone (Standard) is the analytical standard of 5,7-Dihydroxychromone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 5,7-Dihydroxychromone, the extract of Cudrania tricuspidata, activates Nrf2/ARE signal and exerts neuroprotective effects against 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis. 5,7-Dihydroxychromone inhibits the expression of activated caspase-3 and caspase-9 and cleaved PARP in 6-OHDA-induced SH-SY5Y cells.
    5,7-Dihydroxychromone (Standard)
  • HY-161992
    Nrf2 activator-11
    Activator
    Nrf2 activator-11 (compound M11) is a Nrf2 activator with blood-brain permeability. Nrf2 activator-11 has anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, anti-ferroptosis and anti-apoptosis. Nrf2 activator-11 can be used to study cerebral  ischemia-reperfusion (CI/R) injury models.
    Nrf2 activator-11
  • HY-N0162
    Luteolin
    Inhibitor 99.51%
    Luteolin (Luteoline), a flavanoid compound, is a potent Nrf2 inhibitor. Luteolin has anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer properties, including the induction of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest, and the inhibition of metastasis and angiogenesis, in several cancer cell lines, including human non-small lung cancer cells.
    Luteolin
  • HY-100489
    TBHQ
    Activator 99.89%
    TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone) is a widely used Nrf2 activator, protects against Doxorubicin (DOX)-induced cardiotoxicity through activation of Nrf2. TBHQ (tert-Butylhydroquinone) is also an ERK activator; rescues Dehydrocorydaline (DHC)-induced cell proliferation inhibitionin melanoma.
    TBHQ
  • HY-17363
    Dimethyl fumarate
    Activator 99.99%
    Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is an orally active and brain-penetrant Nrf2 activator and induces upregulation of antioxidant gene expression. Dimethyl fumarate induces necroptosis in colon cancer cells through GSH depletion/ROS increase/MAPKs activation pathway, and also induces cell autophagy. Dimethyl fumarate can be used for multiple sclerosis research.
    Dimethyl fumarate
  • HY-12212
    Omaveloxolone
    Activator 99.52%
    Omaveloxolone (RTA 408) is an antioxidant inflammation modulator (AIM), which activates Nrf2 and suppresses nitric oxide (NO). Omaveloxolone attenuates osteoclastogenesis by inhibiting STING dependent NF-κb signaling.
    Omaveloxolone
  • HY-13324
    Bardoxolone methyl
    Activator 99.31%
    Bardoxolone methyl (NSC 713200; RTA 402; CDDO Methyl ester) is a synthetic triterpenoid compound with potential antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities, acting as an activator of the Nrf2 pathway and an inhibitor of the NF-κB pathway.
    Bardoxolone methyl
  • HY-19543
    Brusatol
    Inhibitor 99.89%
    Brusatol (NSC 172924) is a unique inhibitor of the Nrf2 pathway that sensitizes a broad spectrum of cancer cells to Cisplatin and other chemotherapeutic agents. Brusatol enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy by inhibiting the Nrf2-mediated defense mechanism. Brusatol can be developed into an adjuvant chemotherapeutic agent. Brusatol increases cellular apoptosis.
    Brusatol
  • HY-101140
    KI696
    Inhibitor 99.26%
    KI696 is a high affinity probe that disrupts the Keap1/NRF2 interaction. KI696 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the KEAP1/NRF2 interaction.
    KI696
  • HY-N1914
    Ergothioneine
    Inhibitor 99.99%
    Ergothioneine is an imidazole-2-thione derivative with orally active histidine betaine. Ergothioneine is a specific inhibitor of p38-MAPK and Akt, which plays a protective role in cell apoptosis induced by stress. Ergothioneine has antioxidant activity.
    Ergothioneine
  • HY-N0326
    L-Methionine
    Activator 99.60%
    L-Methionine is an L-isomer of orally active Methionine, an essential amino acid. Methionine is a strong liver antidote that acts as a liver protector. L-Methionine can inhibit cell proliferation and induce cell apoptosis. L-Methionine has antitumor and antioxidant activity.
    L-Methionine
  • HY-N0527
    Pentagalloylglucose
    Activator 99.77%
    Pentagalloylglucose (Penta-O-galloyl-β-D-glucose) is an orally active gallic tannin compound and an inducer of apoptosis and autophagy. Pentagalloglucose induces cell apoptosis and autophagy through the GSK3β/β-catenin pathway. Pentagalloglucose has antioxidant, anti mutagenic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, cardioprotective, anti allergic, cholesterol lowering, and anti-tumor activities.
    Pentagalloylglucose
  • HY-17376
    Ezetimibe
    Activator 99.72%
    Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) is a potent cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Ezetimibe is a Niemann-Pick C1-like1 (NPC1L1) inhibitor, and is a potent Nrf2 activator.
    Ezetimibe
  • HY-14909
    Bardoxolone
    Activator 99.14%
    Bardoxolone (RTA 401; CDDO) is a novel nuclear regulatory factor (NRf-2) activator. Bardoxolone is a potent necroptosis inhibitor that inhibits Z-VAD-FMK-induced necroptosis. Bardoxolone methyl enhances the antioxidant system, modulates inflammatory cytokines and inhibits apoptosis in rat kidney, demonstrating inhibition on APAP-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) and analgesic effect. Additionally, Bardoxolone methyl decreases Paclitaxel (PAC) (HY-B0015)-induced mitochondrial damage in neuronal cells. Bardoxolone methyl is promising for the research of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain and chronic kidney disease.
    Bardoxolone
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