MMP-9 Inhibitor

Ilomastat (GM6001) is a potent and broad spectrum matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibitor, inhibits MMPs (IC₅₀s, 1.5 nM for MMP-1; 1.1 nM for MMP-2; 1.9 nM for MMP-3; 0.5 nM for MMP-9), with a K_i of 0.4 nM for human skin fibroblast collagenase (MMP-1).

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.

SB-3CT is a potent and competitive matrix metalloproteinase MMP-2 and MMP-9 inhibitor with K_i values of 13.9 and 600 nM, respectively. SB-3CT has high selectivity for gelatinases. SB-3CT shows blood-brain barrier permeability and has neuroprotective effects and anticancer activity.

DC-Y13-27 is a DC-Y13 derivative and YTHDF2 inhibitor (K_D: 37.9 μM). DC-Y13-27 inhibits YTHDF2, restores FOXO3 and TIMP1 protein levels, and reduces MMP1/3/7/9 expression. DC-Y13-27 induces Pyroptosis and increases IL-1β secretion. DC-Y13-27 reduces intervertebral disc degeneration and enhances the response to radiotherapy in colon cancer and melanoma. DC-Y13-27 has antitumor activity against breast cancer.

Snail IN-1 is an orally active Snail inhibitor with a Ka of 0.36 μM.Snail IN-1 disrupts Snail-CBP interaction, accelerates Snail protein degradation, reduces Snail acetylation, increases Snail polyubiquitination, and selectively downregulates Snail protein without altering other EMT transcription factors.Snail IN-1 reduces atherosclerotic plaque burden, modulates inflammation and plaque stability factors, downregulates CCL5, CXCL10, MMP2, and MMP9, and upregulates α-smooth muscle actin.Snail IN-1 exerts anti-inflammatory and plaque-stabilizing properties.Snail IN-1 can be used for the research of atherosclerosis.

PI3Kδ-IN-28 is an orally active and selective PI3Kδ inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 6.1 nM. PI3Kδ-IN-28 inhibits pro-inflammatory M1 macrophage polarization, promotes anti-inflammatory M2 phenotype, and alleviates pulmonary edema and inflammatory infiltration. PI3Kδ-IN-28 is applicable to research related to acute lung injury.

Anti-CD146 Antibody (AA98) is an antibody targeting CD146 and an angiogenesis inhibitor. Anti-CD146 Antibody (AA98) blocks the dimerization of CD146 as well as its downstream PI3K/AKT, p38 MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways; it inhibits the expression of MMP9 and ICAM1, epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), and the proliferation, migration and tube formation of endothelial cells. Anti-CD146 Antibody (AA98) enhances radiation-induced cancer cell apoptosis and survival inhibition, reduces tumor microvessel density, and suppresses tumor growth, invasion and vasculogenic mimicry. Anti-CD146 Antibody (AA98) can be used in research related to cervical cancer, liver cancer, malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast, uveal melanoma, leiomyosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, other tumors and angiogenesis.

Hippuric Acid is an orally active metabolite. Hippuric Acid can be produced by intestinal microorganisms from the metabolism of polyphenols, benzoic acid. Hippuric Acid decreases NRF2, MMP9 and leads to ROS accumulation. Hippuric Acid activates TGFβ/SMAD signaling. Hippuric Acid improves hyperuricemia and colitis. Hippuric Acid can also be used in cardiovascular disease research. .

Apomorphine ((-)-Apomorphine) is a potent dopamine receptor agonist. Apomorphine also inhibit MAO-A and MAO-B. Apomorphine exerts neuroprotective effect and can relax rat corpus cavernosum. Apomorphine can inhibit ROS production, DNA fragmentation and inibit JNK and ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Apomorphine can enhance degradation of intracellular Aβ40 and Aβ42, reduces tau protein levels and inhibit MMP-9 expression. Apomorphine is a highly potent radical scavenger and iron chelator. Apomorphine can be used for the researches of dementia, parkinson's disease, alzheimer disease, breast carcinoma, and erectile dysfunction.

MMP-9-IN-1 is a specific matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) inhibitor, which selectively target the hemopexin (PEX) domain of MMP-9, but not other MMPs.

KP-457 is a selective a disintegrin and metalloproteinase 17 (ADAM17) inhibitor, with higher selectivity for ADAM17 than for other MMPs and ADAM10, and IC₅₀s are 11.1 nM (ADAM17), 748 nM (ADAM10), 717 nM (MMP2), 9760 nM (MMP3), 2200 nM (MMP8), 5410 nM (MMP9), 930 nM (MMP13), 2140 nM (MMP14), and 7100 nM (MMP17), respectively.

Alvelestat (AZD9668) is an orally active, selective inhibitor of neutrophil elastase. Alvelestat reduces elastase activity, myeloperoxidase release, neutrophil recruitment and activation, and calcium phosphate precipitation; promotes smooth muscle cell colonization and collagen deposition; and inhibits the formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as well as NET-derived neutrophil elastase activity. Alvelestat restores endothelial dysfunction, regulates antioxidant factors, improves the expression of endothelial tight junctions, reduces vascular leakage, and accelerates wound healing. Alvelestat prevents pulmonary hemorrhage, matrix protein degradation, airspace enlargement, and small airway wall remodeling; and alleviates cigarette-induced inflammatory responses. Alvelestat inhibits the growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms exacerbated by Porphyromonas gingivalis. Alvelestat can be used in research related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, radiation-induced skin injury, and bronchiectasis.

Famotidine (MK-208) is an orally active and highly selective histamine H2 receptor antagonist. It inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking the Gs signaling pathway, and regulates intracellular cAMP and ERK pathways. Famotidine inhibits TLR3-mediated inflammatory pathways, and reduces the expression of various inflammatory mediators and interferon-related genes. Famotidine scavenges DPPH and nitric oxide free radicals, alleviates oxidative stress damage in gastric tissue, inhibits proMMP-9, improves vascular endothelial permeability, and restores the normal physiological functions of neutrophils and eosinophils. Famotidine crosses intestinal epithelial cells via facilitated diffusion and passive diffusion, blocks paracellular cation transport, and increases intestinal transepithelial electrical resistance. Famotidine reduces serum levels of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase, exerts analgesic effects and gastric protective effects simultaneously. Famotidine can be used in studies related to COVID-19, liver injury and acute gastric ulcer.

ARP-100 is a potent and selective matrix metalloproteinase MMP-2 inhibitor (IC₅₀=12 nM). ARP-100 interacts with S1＇ pocket of MMP-2 and shows anti-invasive properties in an in vitro model of invasion on matrigel. ARP-100 shows the less inhibitory activity towards MMP-1 (>50 μM), MMP-3 (4.5 μM), MMP-7 (>50 μM), and MMP-9 (0.2 μM).

Apigenin-7-glucuronide could inhibit Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP) activities, with IC₅₀s of 12.87, 22.39, 17.52, 0.27 μM for MMP-3, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13, respectively.

Luteolin 7-O-glucuronide could inhibit Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMP) activities, with IC₅₀s of 17.63, 7.99, 11.42, 12.85, 0.03 μM for MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-8, MMP-9, MMP-13, respectively.

Morroniside has neuroprotective effect by inhibiting neuron apoptosis and MMP2/9 expression.

Guluronic acid (G2013) sodium is an orally active oxidative stress regulator and anti-inflammatory agent that exerts pharmacological effects by down-regulating various pro-inflammatory and oxidative stress-related genes (such as TLR4, NF-κB, iNOS, etc.) and inhibiting the activities of COX-2, MMPs and VEGF. Low-dose Guluronic acid sodium up-regulates the expression of immunoregulatory genes SHIP1 and SOCS1, thereby effectively inhibiting cancer-related inflammation, tumor angiogenesis, cell adhesion and metastasis, while reducing the accumulation of immunosuppressive cells. Guluronic acid sodium significantly prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing hosts within a concentration range without direct cytotoxicity, demonstrating favorable safety. Guluronic acid sodium has involved in the research of multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, breast cancer and other inflammatory diseases.

8-Gingerol can be found in the rhizome of ginger (Z. officinale) and has oral bioactivity. It activates TRPV1, with an EC₅₀ value of 5.0 µM. 8-Gingerol inhibits COX-2 and also suppresses the growth of H. pylori in vitro. Additionally, 8-Gingerol exhibits anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties by inhibiting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and modulating its downstream STAT3/ERK pathway to suppress the proliferation, migration, and invasion of colorectal cancer cells. 8-Gingerol also exerts immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting oxidative stress, inducing cell cycle arrest, promoting apoptosis, and regulating autophagy. Furthermore, 8-Gingerol has cardioprotective effects. 8-Gingerol is promising for research in the fields of cancer, infection, immunosuppression, and cardiovascular diseases.

JG26 is an ADAM inhibitor with IC₅₀ values of 12 nM, 1.9 nM, and 150 nM for ADAM8, ADAM17, and ADAM10, respectively. JG26 inhibits MMP-12 with an IC₅₀ value of 9.4 nM. JG26 inhibits AngII (HY-13948)-induced EGFR transactivation and ERK activation. JG26 increases the expression of ACE2, inhibits the cleavage of CD23, reduces the infection of SARS-CoV-2. JG26 inhibits colorectal cancer metastasis. JG26 can be used for research on Hodgkin lymphoma and vascular diseases.