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-169014
    HDAC-IN-77
    Inhibitor
    HDAC-IN-77 (HL-5s) is an HDAC inhibitor. HDAC-IN-77 can induce ferroptosis and inhibit the Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. HDAC-IN-77 can be used in cancer research.
    HDAC-IN-77
  • HY-143892
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-5
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-5 (compound 1) is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 PPI (Keap1-Nrf2 protein−protein interaction) inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.1 µM, Kd of 3.7 µM.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-5
  • HY-113298R
    Citraconic acid (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Citraconic acid (Methylmaleic acid) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Citraconic acid (HY-113298). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Citraconic acid is an orally active inhibitor targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome and Keap1-Nrf2 pathway. Citraconic acid reduces reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by inhibiting succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity. Citraconic acid also modifies the conformation of Keap1 protein, relieves its inhibition of Nrf2, promotes antioxidant gene expression, and inhibits NLRP3 activation and the release of pro-inflammatory factors such as IL-1β and IL-18. Citraconic acid has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, can reduce oxidative stress and cell pyroptosis, improve tissue damage, and can be used for the research of inflammation-related diseases such as acute renal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Citraconic acid is an isomer of Itaconic acid (HY-Y052).
    Citraconic acid (Standard)
  • HY-157928
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-18
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-18 (Compound 22) is an orally active Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction (PPI) inhibitor with good pharmacokinetics (PK) profiles and more potent in vivo activities in rats. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-18 has the strongest inhibitory activity in structure−activity relationship (SAR) study (KD = 0.0029 μM).
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-18
  • HY-180946
    AChE-IN-105
    Inhibitor
    AChE-IN-105 (Compound C5) is a potent, mixed AChE inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.02 μM. AChE-IN-105 scavenges ROS, decreases Hydrogen peroxide-induced Caspase-3 activation, reduces activity of the Nrf2-ARE pathway. AChE-IN-105 prevents memory impairments in the Scopolamine (HY-N0296)-induced cognitive dysfunction zebrafish model. AChE-IN-105 has potent antioxidant activity. AChE-IN-105 can be used in the research of Alzheimer's disease.
    AChE-IN-105
  • HY-171035
    PRL-295
    Inhibitor
    PRL-295 is an orally active inhibitor targeting Keap1-Nrf2 interaction. PRL-295 increases the thermal stability of Keap1 and disrupts its interaction with Nrf2, thereby activating the Nrf2-dependent transcriptional target NAD(P)H:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1). PRL-295 protects against Acetaminophen (HY-66005)-induced liver injury in mice.
    PRL-295
  • HY-176284
    OXPHOS-IN-2
    Inhibitor
    OXPHOS-IN-2 is an orally active OXPHOS inhibitor. OXPHOS-IN-2 exhibits potent inhibitory activity in PC9 (IC50 = 12.3 nM) and Bxpc-3 cells (IC50 = 250 nM in glucose medium, IC50 = 17.5 nM in galactose medium). OXPHOS-IN-2 decreases the NADH/NAD+ ratio and reduces ATP levels. OXPHOS-IN-2 induces tumor cells apoptosis by activating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and downregulating the level of Nrf2. OXPHOS-IN-2 can be used for research on cancer such as non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
    OXPHOS-IN-2
  • HY-170761
    KEAP1-NRF2 PPI-IN-1
    Inhibitor
    KEAP1-NRF2 PPI-IN-1 (compound 23) is an inhibitor targeting the KEAP1-NRF2 interaction. KEAP1-NRF2 PPI-IN-1 has IC50 values of 136 nM and 62 nM in the DNA damage assays of human TK6 and insect SF9 cell lines, respectively.
    KEAP1-NRF2 PPI-IN-1
  • HY-143893
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-6
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-6 (compound 64) is a potent and selective Keap1-Nrf2 PPI (Keap1-Nrf2 protein−protein interaction) inhibitor with an IC50 of 41 nM, Kd of 68 nM.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-6
  • HY-174395
    CD-10
    Inhibitor
    CD-10 is an orally active and BBB-penatrable Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction (PPI) inhibitor. CD-10 binds to Keap1 with a KD value of 193 nM. CD-10 exhibits potent anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects through Keap1-Nrf2 pathway activation, evidenced by reduced levels of MDA, IL-4, IL-10 and increased expression of HO-1. CD-10 effectively alleviated anxiety and depressive behaviors and restored serum neurotransmitter levels by promoting Nrf2 nuclear translocation in the chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) mouse model. CD-10 can be used for the study of depression.
    CD-10
  • HY-147924
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11 (compound 6k) is a Keap1-Nrf2 inhibitor with KD2 value of 0.21 nM. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11 inhibits the productions of ROS and NO and the expression of TNF-α. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11 relieves inflammations by increasing the Nrf2 nuclear translocation. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11 can be used for anti-inflammatory research.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-11
  • HY-146578
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-8
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-8 (compound 12d) is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 PPI (Keap1-Nrf2 protein−protein interaction) inhibitor with IC50s of 64.5 nM and 14.2 nM for FP and TR-FRET assays, respectively. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-8 significantly increases the mRNA levels of Nrf2 downstream genes, GSTM3, HMOX2 and NQO1.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-8
  • HY-N10313
    Dehydrobruceine B
    Inhibitor
    Dehydrobruceine B, a quassinoid, can be isolated from Brucea javanica. Dehydrobruceine B shows a synergistic effect with Cisplatin (HY-17394) to induce apoptosis via mitochondrial method. Dehydrobruceine B increases apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) and Bax expression and suppresses Keap1-Nrf2.
    Dehydrobruceine B
  • HY-149245
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-15
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-15 (Compound 24a) is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction inhibitor with IC50s of 77 nM and 2.5 nM in FP assay and TR-FRET assay, respectively.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-15
  • HY-150578
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12 is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 2.30 µM. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12 shows metabolic stability in human liver microsomes.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12
  • HY-N7617R
    Toralactone (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Pirimiphos ethyl (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pirimiphos ethyl. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pirimiphos ethyl is a kind of organophosphorus pesticide that commonly employes for the protection of crops including vegetables, bananas, turf and mushrooms through the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity.
    Toralactone (Standard)
  • HY-173181
    Anticonvulsant agent 10
    Inhibitor
    Anticonvulsant agent 10 (Compound 6d) is an inhibitor targeting the Keap1-Nrf2 interaction, with a potent ED50 of 0.04 mmol/kg. By inhibiting Keap1-Nrf2 binding and activating the Nrf2/ARE pathway, Anticonvulsant agent 10 exerts anticonvulsant and neuroprotective effects, making it suitable for research in antiepileptic and neuroprotective studies.
    Anticonvulsant agent 10
  • HY-181907
    NBE5
    Inhibitor
    NBE5 is an orally active hydrophobic tag-targeting (Hyt) degrader (HyTTD) that targets Keap1. NBE5 mimics protein misfolding and recruits the molecular chaperone Hsp90, while achieving targeted degradation of Keap1 through both the ubiquitin-proteasome system and the autophagy-lysosome system. Consequently, NBE5 relieves the inhibition of the transcription factor Nrf2 by Keap1, potently activates the Nrf2-mediated endogenous antioxidant pathway, and upregulates the expression of downstream antioxidant proteins such as HO-1 and GCLM. NBE5 effectively alleviates oxidative stress and inflammatory damage, and exhibits excellent in vivo activity in a mouse model of acute colitis induced by DSS (HY-116282C).
    NBE5 consists of a hydrophobic tag (HY-W022007), a Keap1-Nrf2 ligand (HY-14909), and a linker (HY-W014831).
    NBE5
  • HY-179398
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-29
    Inhibitor
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-29 (Compound 1a), a Curcumin (HY-N0005) analog, is a Keap1 protein inhibitor. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-29 exhibits significant inhibitory activity against A549, PC-3 and MCF-7 cells. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-29 can be used for the study of prostate cancer.
    Keap1-Nrf2-IN-29
  • HY-N2593R
    Isorhapontigenin (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Isorhapontigenin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Isorhapontigenin (HY-N2593). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Isorhapontigenin is an orally active dietary polyphenol. Isorhapontigenin acts as a potent antioxidant that reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Isorhapontigenin promotes the binding of JUN to the AP-1 site on the SESN2 promoter, induces SESN2 transcription, triggers MAPK8-dependent JUN activation, and upregulates the expression of PPAR-α, PGC-1α and CPT-1A to facilitate fatty acid oxidation. Isorhapontigenin induces autophagy, apoptosis and preadipocyte differentiation; it inhibits tumor growth, cell invasion, NF-κB transcriptional activity, the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, STAT1 phosphorylation and MMP-2 expression. Isorhapontigenin alleviates oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokine release and triglyceride accumulation; it increases intracellular ATP levels and promotes Nrf2 nuclear translocation. Isorhapontigenin improves insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue and glucose tolerance, and reduces postprandial blood glucose, insulin and free fatty acid levels. Isorhapontigenin is applicable to research on bladder cancer, liver injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute lung injury and type 2 diabetes.
    Isorhapontigenin (Standard)
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