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.

Pexmetinib (ARRY-614) is an orally active dual Tie-2 and p38 MAPK inhibitor. Pexmetinib binds to Tie-2 and p38 MAPK in a "DFG-out" conformation, attenuates the phosphorylation of p38, inhibits STAT3 activation, reduces the promoter-binding activity of NFATc1, and decreases the expression of MMPs. Pexmetinib inhibits leukemia cell proliferation, abrogates TNF-α-mediated myelosuppression of healthy hematopoietic stem cells, stimulates hematopoiesis in primary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) samples, inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption, and suppresses migration, invasion and induced osteolysis of breast cancer cells. Pexmetinib can be used in research related to myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia and breast cancer-induced osteolysis.

PXS-4728A is an orally active, selective VAP-1/SSAO inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 5 nM and a K_i of 175 nM. PXS-4728A inhibits the expression of MMP-9. It reduces cell rolling, adhesion and migration, decreases cell infiltration levels, pro-inflammatory cytokines, chemokines and collagen deposition, and improves pulmonary function. PXS-4728A reduces the formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaques, and decreases blood lipid and blood glucose levels as well as body weight gain. PXS-4728A can be used in research related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, acute pulmonary inflammation, acute lung injury, bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, rhinovirus-exacerbated asthma, sepsis, Klebsiella pneumoniae pulmonary infection and atherosclerosis.

Avenanthramide C is an orally active polyphenolic compound that penetrates the blood-brain barrier. Avenanthramide C is derived from oats. Avenanthramide C inhibits NF-κB nuclear translocation and inhibits the phosphorylation of PI3K, PLCγ1, Lyn, Syk, and Akt. Avenanthramide C inhibits the expression and activity of MMP-9 and inhibits MAPK phosphorylation. Avenanthramide C scavenges DPPH radicals, reduces intracellular ROS, and inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine release and adhesion molecule expression. Avenanthramide C inhibits cell degranulation. Avenanthramide C attenuates active systemic anaphylaxis and inhibits passive cutaneous anaphylaxis. Avenanthramide C ameliorates PHZ-induced blood stasis. Avenanthramide C inhibits neuroinflammation, restores long-term potentiation, and improves recognition and spatial memory in Alzheimer's disease models. Avenanthramide C can be used for research on allergic inflammation, thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and Alzheimer's disease.

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. .

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.

Anethole is a type of orally active aromatic compound that is widely found in nature and used as a flavoring agent. Anethole possesses anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anesthetic, estrogenic, central nervous system depressant, hypnotic, insecticidal, and gastroprotective effects. Anethole can be used in the study of oxidative stress-related skin diseases and prostate cancer.