Keap1-Nrf2

Pectolinarigenin is an orally active dual inhibitor of COX-2/5-LOX with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor and neuroprotective activities. Pectolinarigenin exerts neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects on astrocyte inflammation via the NFκB and MAPK pathways. Pectolinarigenin inhibits LPS-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2, N-FκB and p38MAPK, directly inhibits the enzymatic activity or binding of COX-2, 5-LOX and HIF-1α, and reduces the level of XIAP. Pectolinarigenin modifies Keap1 to promote nuclear accumulation of Nrf2, induces ARE-mediated antioxidant enzyme expression, and possesses direct free radical scavenging activity. Pectolinarigenin reduces the release of NO, proinflammatory mediators and leukotrienes, and increases the level of IL-10. Pectolinarigenin induces G₂/M cell cycle arrest, apoptosis (Apoptosis) and autophagy (Autophagy) via the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Pectolinarigenin reduces renal crystal deposition and inhibits melanin synthesis. Pectolinarigenin inhibits inflammation and alleviates allergy in mouse models of inflammation. Pectolinarigenin alleviates renal injury, inflammation and oxidative stress in mice by inhibiting HIF-1α activity. Pectolinarigenin can be used for the research of neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory/allergic diseases, calcium oxalate nephrocalcinosis, gastric cancer, melasma, post-inflammatory diseases and chloasma.

Roburic acid acts as an anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and osteoclastogenesis inhibitor, with a K_i of 7.066 μM against human TNF, an IC₅₀ of 9 μM against human COX-2, and an IC₅₀ of 5 μM against ovine COX-1. Roburic acid reduces the production of inflammatory mediators such as NO and IL-6 in macrophages by inhibiting the NF-κB and MAPK (p38/JNK) pathways. By competitively inhibiting the TNF-TNF-R1 interaction, Roburic acid blocks the downstream NF-κB signaling pathway, thereby inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells. Roburic acid specifically inhibits osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption by suppressing the RANKL/TRAF6/NF-κB/NFATc1 axis. Roburic acid can be used in research related to osteolytic diseases such as osteoporosis, colorectal cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Hispidin, a PKC inhibitor and a phenolic compound can be found in Phellinus linteus, has been shown to possess strong anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-dementia properties.

Germacrone is a sesquiterpene compound with multiple biological activities. Germacrone inhibits the H1N1 and H3N2 influenza A virus and the influenza B virus. Germacrone blocks the progressionof arthritis by regulating Th1/Th2 balance and inhibiting NF-κB signaling. Germacrone can arrest the cell cycle at G0/G1 and G2/M phases and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells. Germacrone inhibits 5α-reductase and has anti-androgenic effect. Germacrone has neuroprotective functions and can be used for the study of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Germacrone also has antioxidant activity.

Isobavachin is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-penetrating prenylated flavonoid present in Psoralea corylifolia. Isobavachin inhibits human CYP2B6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, UGT1A1, UGT1A9, and UGT2B7. Isobavachin suppresses MAPK activation, NF-κB nuclear translocation, overexpression of iNOS/COX-2, FcεRI-mediated signaling pathways, and RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. Isobavachin induces autophagy, cytotoxicity, neuronal differentiation, and NRF2 activation; it alleviates oxidative damage, inflammatory responses, apoptosis, iron accumulation, mitochondrial biogenesis, and mast cell degranulation. Isobavachin is applicable to research related to liver injury, inflammatory diseases, osteoporosis, liver cancer, prostate cancer, glioma, periodontitis-induced bone loss, and Alzheimer's disease.

Raffinose (Melitose) regulates intestinal flora, inhibits TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB signaling pathway, and activates Nrf2 signaling pathway. Raffinose exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activities. Raffinose is orally active.

Nrf2-IN-3 (Compound R16) is a small-molecule NRF2 inhibitor and increases reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Nrf2-IN-3 selectively binds KEAP1 mutants and restores their NRF2-inhibitory function by repairing the disrupted KEAP1/NRF2 interactions, leading to proteasome-dependent NRF2 degradation in cells. Nrf2-IN-3 sensitizes KEAP1-mutated tumor cells to Cisplatin (HY-17394), Gefitinib (HY-50895), and KEAP1 G333C-mutated xenograft to Cisplatin .

Bovinic acid is an orally active anti-inflammatory agent. Bovinic acid inhibits oxidative stress and ferroptosis by regulating the Keap1-Nrf2 signaling pathway. Bovinic acid exerts hepatoprotective effects against alcohol-associated liver disease. Bovinic acid can be used for the research of alcohol-associated liver disease.

Artemisitene, a natural derivative of Artemisinin, is a Nrf2 activator with antioxidant and anticancer activities. Artemisitene activates Nrf2 by decreasing Nrf2 ubiquitination and increasing its stability.

2''-O-Galloylhyperin is an active natural compound with anti‑inflammatory, antioxidant, anti‑adipogenic, antifibrotic, and cytostatic activities. 2''-O-Galloylhyperin upregulates SIRT1/Nrf2 signaling, inhibits NF-κB and MAPK (ERK1/2, p38, JNK) phosphorylation, suppresses TSHR activation, reduces ROS accumulation, and enhances SOD and GSH-Px activities. 2''-O-Galloylhyperin protects against LPS-induced tissue injury, enhances survival, and inhibits adipogenesis and fibrosis. 2"-O-Galloylhyperin can be used for the research of sepsis, acute lung injury, and thyroid eye disease.

Aloin (mixture of A&B) is an orally active anthraquinone derivative isolated from Aloe vera. Aloin (mixture of A&B) mitigates airway impairment and exerts neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antitumor effects. Aloin (mixture of A&B) inhibits Clostridium histolyticum collagenase, granulocyte matrix metalloproteinases and human 20S proteasome. Aloin (mixture of A&B) upregulates the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway, suppresses the TGF-β/Smad2/3 pathway. Aloin (mixture of A&B) reduces IL-4/IL-5/IL-13 levels, and reverses oxidative stress markers (MDA, SOD, GSH). Aloin (mixture of A&B) can be used for research on chronic ulcers, burns, wounds, inflammatory and degenerative disorders, asthma and neuroblastoma.

Epimedin A, one of the main flavonoid active components in Herba Epimedii, is orally active. Epimedin A can inhibit osteoclastogenesis, differentiation, and bone resorption. Epimedin A also possesses anti-inflammatory activity. Epimedin A can be used in the research of osteoporosis and inflammatory diseases.

7-Hydroxyflavone is a flavonoid isolated from Clerodendrum phlomidis, with anti-inflammatory activity. 7-Hydroxyflavone protects renal cells from nicotine (NIC)-associated cytotoxicity via the ERK/Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. 7-Hydroxyflavone inhibits PKM2 with an IC₅₀ of 2.12 μM. 7-Hydroxyflavone inhibits COX-2 and 5-LOX with IC₅₀ of 27 µg/mL and 33 µg/mL. 7-Hydroxyflavone is orally active.

CPUY192018 is a potent inhibitor of the Keap1-Nrf2 protein-protein interaction, with an IC₅₀ of 0.63 µM. CPUY192018 exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. CPUY192018 can activate the Nrf2-dependent antioxidant pathway and inhibit the NF-κB-related inflammatory response. CPUY192018 can be used in the research of inflammation-related diseases.

Carbocisteine is an orally active mucolytic agent. Carbocisteine attenuates the phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 and ERK1/2. Carbocisteine modulates Nrf2/HO-1 and NFκB interplay. Carbocisteine inhibits Apoptosis. Carbocisteine is used in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research.

Pyridoxine-¹³C₄ (hydrochloride) is the ¹³C-labeled Pyridoxine (hydrochloride). Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Pyridoxol; Vitamin B6) is a pyridine derivative. Pyridoxine (Pyridoxol; Vitamin B6) exerts antioxidant effects in cell model of Alzheimer's disease via the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway.

Dyclonine hydrochloride (Dyclocaine hydrochloride) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable piperidine phenylacetone small molecule commonly used as a local anesthetic. Dyclonine hydrochloride acts as a highly selective allosteric antagonist of TRPV3; it also reversibly inhibits G9a, ALDH2 and ALDH3A1, non-competitively blocks AChE. Dyclonine hydrochloride activates the Nrf2/ARE pathway, relieves the epigenetic silencing of FXN, blocks Aβ42 aggregation, and promotes remyelination and reparative polarization of microglia. Dyclonine hydrochloride alleviates pruritus via TRPV3 inhibition; it is used in studies of neurodegenerative disease models based on its AChE inhibitory, antioxidant and remyelinating effects; it sensitizes drug-resistant tumors through ALDH inhibition, and combined use with protease inhibitors induces more tumor cell apoptosis; it inhibits Candida albicans in vitro. Dyclonine hydrochloride can be used for research on multiple diseases including neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and pruritic dermatitis.

Nrf2 activator-2 is an Nrf2 activator with binding affinity for Keap1, with an EC₅₀ of 2.9 μM. Nrf2 activator-2 binds to Keap1, stabilizes the protein, inhibits the Keap1-Nrf2 interaction, and reduces the ubiquitination level of Nrf2. Nrf2 activator-2 can be used in cancer-related research.

Pinoresinol Diglucoside is an orally active lignan with multifunctional bioactivity. Pinoresinol Diglucoside interacts with targets including ALB, HIF1A, GSK3B, BCL2, MARK3, IL6, NF-κB p65, Nrf2, HO-1, and TLR4, and modulates pathways including PI3K-Akt, estrogen, MAPK, Rap1, AKT/mTOR/NF-κB, and TGF-β1/Smads. Pinoresinol Diglucoside regulates osteogenesis, bone resorption, oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis, ferroptosis, ferritinophagy, cardiac fibrosis, and vasorelaxation. Pinoresinol Diglucoside can be used for the research of osteoporosis, ischemia/reperfusion-induced brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, chondrodysplasia, diabetic cardiomyopathy, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, cisplatin-induced hearing loss, atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, and disuse osteoporosis.

Kinsenoside is the main active ingredient of the genus plant, and has various biological activities. Kinsenoside and Nrf2 depend on the protection of nuclear cells (NPCs), which significantly reduces their ability to survive. Kinsenoside Active NPC Medium AKT-ERK1/2-Nrf2 Signal passage, Prevent physical decline, aging, harmonious physical function impairment. Kinsenoside can improve the puncture guide model for intermediate vertebral wall discharge (IDD).