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NF-κB

Nuclear factor-κB; Nuclear factor-kappaB

NF-κB

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NF-κB (Nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells) is a protein complex that controls transcription of DNA. NF-κB is found in almost all animal cell types and is involved in cellular responses to stimuli such as stress, cytokines, free radicals, ultraviolet irradiation, oxidized LDL, and bacterial or viral antigens. NF-κB plays a key role in regulating the immune response to infection. Incorrect regulation of NF-κB has been linked to cancer, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases, septic shock, viral infection, and improper immune development. NF-κB has also been implicated in processes of synaptic plasticity and memory. There are five proteins in the mammalian NF-κB family: NF-κB1, NF-κB2, RelA, RelB, c-Rel.

NF-κB Isoform Specific Products:

NF-κB Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-147836
    Akt/NF-κB/JNK-IN-1
    		Inhibitor
    Akt/NF-κB/JNK-IN-1 (Compound 2i) is an inhibitor of Akt, NF-κB and JNK signaling pathways. Akt/NF-κB/JNK-IN-1 inhibits nitric oxide production with an IC50 of 3.15 μM. Akt/NF-κB/JNK-IN-1 shows anti-inflammatory activities.
    Akt/NF-κB/JNK-IN-1
  • HY-N0622R
    Morusin (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Morusin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Morusin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Morusin is a prenylated flavonoid isolated from Morus alba Linn. with various biological activities, such as antitumor, antioxidant, and anti-bacteria property. Morusin could inhibit NF-κB and STAT3 activity.
    Morusin (Standard)
  • HY-N0031R
    Plantamajoside (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Plantamajoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of Plantamajoside. This product is intended for use in research and analytical applications. Plantamajoside is an orally active phenylpropanoid glycoside. Plantamajoside can be isolated from Plantago asiatica L.(Plantaginaceae). Plantamajoside inactivates NF-κB, PI3K/akt, induces Apoptosis, and improves Autophagy. Plantamajoside regulates MAPK, integrin-linked kinase/c-Src. Plantamajoside inhibits multiple cancers, improves lung and kidney damage. Plantamajoside has neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.
    Plantamajoside (Standard)
  • HY-W015490R
    1,4-Naphthoquinone (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    1,4-Naphthoquinone is an inhibitor with broad-spectrum inhibitory activity targeting DNA polymerase, NF-κB and monoamine oxidase (MAO-A/B), with antibacterial and anti-biofilm efficacy. 1,4-Naphthoquinone is a competitive inhibitor of MAO-B (Ki=1.4 μM) and a non-competitive inhibitor of MAO-A (Ki=7.7 μM). 1,4-Naphthoquinone inhibits DNA polymerase pol α, β, γ, δ, ε, λ with IC50 ranging from 5.57-128 μM. 1,4-Naphthoquinone inhibits tumor cell proliferation, induces apoptosis and necrosis, and has anti-angiogenic and anti-inflammatory activities by inducing oxidative stress, depleting glutathione (GSH), inhibiting DNA polymerase-mediated DNA synthesis and blocking NF-κB nuclear translocation. 1,4-Naphthoquinone can be used in anti-bacterial , anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory studies, including inhibition of melanoma and colon cancer cell growth and endothelial cell function, as well as LPS-induced inflammation models.
    1,4-Naphthoquinone (Standard)
  • HY-N1965R
    Gaultherin (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Gaultherin (Standard) is the analytical standard for Gaultherin (HY-N1965). Gaultherin is an orally active non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. Gaultherin selectively inhibits NF-κB, MAPK, COX-2 (IC50 = 0.35 mg/mL), LOX (IC50 = 0.56 mg/mL) and HYAL (IC50 = 28.58 μg/mL) to exert anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic effects. Gaultherin exhibits modest direct antioxidant capacity, greater in cell-based models. Gaultherin does not affect COX-1 so that avoids the common gastrointestinal side effects of Aspirin (HY-14654).
    Gaultherin (Standard)
  • HY-135444
    Heliangin
    		Inhibitor
    Heliangin is a Sesquiterpenoids product that can be isolated from the herbs of Helianthus tuberosus L..
    Heliangin
  • HY-N12378A
    α-Patchoulene
    		Inhibitor
    α-Patchoulene is an orally active anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic agent. α-Patchoulene inhibits the NF-κB, TLR4, and cAMP/PKA/CREB signaling pathways; activates the Sirt1/Nrf2 and AMPK signaling pathways; and targets Fas/FasL, Caspase-3, ERK1/2, ROCK1/MLC2 for inhibition. α-Patchoulene regulates cytokine secretion, inflammatory cell infiltration, lipid peroxidation, cell polarization, gut microbiota, and lipid metabolism, restores barrier function, mitochondrial function, and cell viability, and exhibits repellent activity against Spodoptera exigua larvae. α-Patchoulene can be used in research related to various inflammatory, ischemic, fibrosis-associated diseases, as well as hepatocellular carcinoma.
    α-Patchoulene
  • HY-N0634R
    Cimifugin (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Cimifugin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cimifugin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cimifugin (Cimitin) is a bioactive component of Cimicifuga racemosa, a Chinese herb. Cimifugin suppresses allergic inflammation by reducing epithelial derived initiative key factors via regulating tight junctions. Cimifugin reduces the migration and chemotaxis of RAW264.7 cells and inhibits the release of inflammatory factors and activation of MAPKs and NF-κB signaling pathways induced by LPS.
    Cimifugin (Standard)
  • HY-N6966R
    Ethyl Caffeate (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Ethyl Caffeate is a natural phenolic compound isolated from Bidens pilosa. Ethyl caffeate suppresses NF-κB activation and its downstream inflammatory mediators, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in vitro or in mouse skin.
    Ethyl Caffeate (Standard)
  • HY-N0919R
    Yangonin (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Yangonin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Yangonin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Yangonin exhibits affinity for the human recombinant cannabinoid CB1 receptor with an IC50 and a Ki of 1.79 μM and 0.72 μM, respectively.
    Yangonin (Standard)
  • HY-N3021R
    D-chiro-Inositol (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    D-chiro-Inositol is a stereoisomer of inositol that exhibits activities such as improving glucose metabolism, anti-tumor effects, anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant activity. D-chiro-Inositol effectively alleviates cholestasis by enhancing bile acid secretion and reducing oxidative stress. D-chiro-Inositol improves insulin resistance, lowers hyperglycemia and circulating insulin levels, reduces serum androgen levels, and ameliorates some metabolic abnormalities associated with X syndrome by mimicking the action of insulin. Additionally, D-chiro-Inositol can induce a reduction in pro-inflammatory factors (such as Nf-κB) and cytokines (such as TNF-α), thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects. D-chiro-Inositol may be used in the study of liver cirrhosis, breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
    D-chiro-Inositol (Standard)
  • HY-B0380AR
    Trimebutine maleate (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Trimebutine maleate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Trimebutine maleate (HY-B0380A). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Trimebutine maleate is a multi-target inhibitor and opioid receptor agonist with antimuscarinic activity. Trimebutine maleate inhibits L-type Ca2+ channels and large-conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (BKCa channels), thereby inhibiting extracellular calcium influx and potassium ion efflux. Trimebutine maleate also targets Toll-like receptors, inhibits Toll-like receptor 2/4/7/8/9 signals, and inhibits LPS-induced IRAK1 activation, as well as ERK1/2, JNK and NF-κB activation, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects. Trimebutine maleate also induces tumor cell apoptosis by inhibiting the AKT/ERK pathway. Trimebutine maleate also inhibits excessive contraction of smooth muscle and can be used in the study of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
    Trimebutine maleate (Standard)
  • HY-N0773R
    Isovitexin (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Isovitexin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Isovitexin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Isovitexin is a flavonoid isolated from passion flower, Cannabis and, and the palm, possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant activities; Isovitexin acts like a JNK1/2 inhibitor and inhibits the activation of NF-κB.
    Isovitexin (Standard)
  • HY-113402AR
    Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Gamma-glutamylcysteine (TFA) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Gamma-glutamylcysteine (TFA). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA (γ-Glu-Cys TFA) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable dipeptide. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA activates AMPK, SIRT1, IL-4/STAT6, AC/cAMP/PI3K, IGF-1R/IRS1/PI3K, and Nrf2 signaling pathways; it inhibits NF-κB, JAK1/STAT1/3, MAPKs, cadmium-induced p38 MAPK, JNK, and PI3K/Akt signaling pathways. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA regulates macrophage polarization, modulates the trafficking of CD36 and GLUT4, induces glutathione synthesis, improves metabolic dysfunction, reduces lipid deposition, ameliorates glucose homeostasis, inhibits apoptosis (Apoptosis), stabilizes mitochondria, suppresses lipid peroxidation, iron accumulation and ferroptosis (Ferroptosis), reduces ds-HMGB1 levels, reverses mechanical hyperalgesia, and alleviates hepatic lipid droplet formation. Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA is applicable to research related to inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes, cadmium-induced neurotoxicity, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury, neuropathy, and alcoholic liver disease.
    Gamma-glutamylcysteine TFA (Standard)
  • HY-W001174R
    2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone, isolated from Rehmannia glutinosa, inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators in activated macrophages by blocking the ERK1/2 and NF-κB signaling pathways.
    2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Standard)
  • HY-90003S
    Tianeptine-d12
    		Inhibitor
    Tianeptine-d12 is a deuterated analog of Tianeptine (HY-90003).Tianeptine is an atypical antidepressant. Tianeptine is a moderate-intensity agonist of the μ-opioid receptor (MOR), and to a lesser extent, is an agonist of the δ-opioid receptor (DOR). Tianeptine is a glutamate modulator that can enhance AMPA receptor and antagonize NMDA receptor. Tianeptine increases sensitivity of the α1 adrenergic receptor, which only manifests in chronic treatment. Tianeptine exerts neuroprotective effects under stress/inflammation-induced conditions, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Tianeptine inhibits MMP-9 by suppressing the PI3K/Akt-mediated NF-κB pathway. Tianeptine can be used to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, but does not cause sedative effects.
    Tianeptine-d<sub>12</sub>
  • HY-N0026R
    2'-Acetylacteoside (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    2'-Acetylacteoside (Standard) is the analytical standard of 2'-Acetylacteoside (2'-AA) (HY-N0026). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 2'-Acetylacteoside is a natural compound with oral activity and blood-brain barrier permeability. 2'-Acetylacteosideexhibits MAO‑B inhibitory activity (IC50 = 17.71 μM, Ki = 13.81 μM). 2'-Acetylacteoside downregulates the expression of RANK, TRAF6, NF‑κB, NFATc1 and IKKβ, disrupts the RANKL/RANK interaction, blocks downstream signaling pathways, and increases the level of phosphorylated Akt. 2'-Acetylacteoside possesses potent anti-osteoclastogenic, anti-bone resorptive, pro-neurogenic, neuroprotective and antioxidant activities. 2'-Acetylacteoside can be used in the research of osteoporosis, ischemic stroke and Parkinson's disease.
    2'-Acetylacteoside (Standard)
  • HY-W097625R
    6-Methoxyflavone (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    6-Methoxyflavone (Standard) is the analytical standard of 6-Methoxyflavone (HY-W097625). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 6-Methoxyflavone is an orally active methoxyflavone. 6-Methoxyflavone suppresses neuroinflammation in microglia through the inhibition of TLR4/MyD88/p38 MAPK/NF-κB dependent pathways and the activation of HO-1/NQO-1 signaling. 6-Methoxyflavone induces S-phase arrest through the CCNA2/CDK2/p21CIP1 signaling pathway and activates the PERK/EIF2a/ATF4/CHOP pathway in HeLa cells. 6-Methoxyflavone acts as a Flumazenil (HY-B0009)-insensitive positive allosteric modulator at human recombinant α1β2γ2L and α2β2γ2L GABAα receptors. 6-Methoxyflavone inhibits NFAT Translocation into the nucleus and suppresses T cell activation. 6-Methoxyflavone partially restores chronic ethanol-induced behavioral deficits in mice. 6-Methoxyflavone antagonizes chronic constriction injury and diabetes associated neuropathic nociception expression. 6-Methoxyflavone can be used for the study of cancer, inflammation and neurological diseases.
    6-Methoxyflavone (Standard)
  • HY-121246R
    Fluorofenidone (Standard)
    		Inhibitor
    Fluorofenidone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Fluorofenidone (AKF-PD) (HY-121246). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fluorofenidone is an orally active compound with anti-fibrotic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory pharmacological effects. Fluorofenidone downregulates the expression of ACSL4, upregulates GPX4 expression and inhibits the NF-κB signaling pathway to alleviate inflammation and fibrosis. Fluorofenidone ameliorates cholestasis and fibrosis by inhibiting hepatic Erk/-Egr-1 signaling and Tgfβ1/Smad pathway in mice. Fluorofenidone demonstrates protective effects against chronic lung injury in mice. Fluorofenidone can be used for the study of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary interstitial fibrosis (PIF) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
    Fluorofenidone (Standard)
  • HY-173388
    TLR4-IN-2
    		Inhibitor
    TLR4-IN-2 (Compound Racemic-11k) is inhibitors of TLR4, JNK, and NF-κB. TLR4-IN-2 inhibits NO production in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells with an IC50 value of 23.2 µM. TLR4-IN-2 exerts anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting TLR4 expression, reducing JNK phosphorylation, thereby suppressing the activation of NF-κB, blocking the transcription of inflammation-related genes, reducing the expression of iNOS and COX-2, and decreasing the production of inflammatory mediators such as NO, PGE 2, and TNF-α. TLR4-IN-2 is promising for research of inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and various inflammatory disorders.
    TLR4-IN-2
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NF-κB transcription factors are critical regulators of immunity, stress responses, apoptosis and differentiation. In mammals, there are five members of the transcription factor NF-κB family: RELA (p65), RELB and c-REL, and the precursor proteins NF-κB1 (p105) and NF-κB2 (p100), which are processed into p50 and p52, respectively. NF-κB transcription factors bind as dimers to κB sites in promoters and enhancers of a variety of genes and induce or repress transcription. NF-κB activation occurs via two major signaling pathways: the canonical and the non-canonical NF-κB signaling pathways[1]. 

 

The canonical NF-κB pathway is triggered by signals from a large variety of immune receptors, such as TNFR, TLR, and IL-1R, which activate TAK1. TAK1 then activates IκB kinase (IKK) complex, composed of catalytic (IKKα and IKKβ) and regulatory (NEMO) subunits, via phosphorylation of IKKβ. Upon stimulation, the IKK complex, largely through IKKβ, phosphorylates members of the inhibitor of κB (IκB) family, such as IκBα and the IκB-like molecule p105, which sequester NF-κB members in the cytoplasm. IκBα associates with dimers of p50 and members of the REL family (RELA or c-REL), whereas p105 associates with p50 or REL (RELA or c-REL). Upon phosphorylation by IKK, IκBα and p105 are degradated in the proteasome, resulting in the nuclear translocation of canonical NF-κB family members, which bind to specific DNA elements, in the form of various dimeric complexes, including RELA-p50, c-REL-p50, and p50-p50. Atypical, IKK-independent pathways of NF-κB induction also provide mechanisms to integrate parallel signaling pathways to increase NF-κB activity, such as hypoxia, UV and genotoxic stress.

 

The non-canonical NF-κB pathway is induced by certain TNF superfamily members, such as CD40L, BAFF and lymphotoxin-β (LT-β), which stimulates the recruitment of TRAF2, TRAF3, cIAP1/2 to the receptor complex. Activated cIAP mediates K48 ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation of TRAF3, resulting in stabilization and accumulation of the NFκB-inducing kinase (NIK). NIK phosphorylates and activates IKKα, which in turn phosphorylates p100, triggering p100 processing, and leading to the generation of p52 and the nuclear translocation of p52 and RELB[2][3].

 

Reference:

[1]. Oeckinghaus A, et al. The NF-kappaB family of transcription factors and its regulation.Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol. 2009 Oct;1(4):a000034. 
[2]. Taniguchi K, et al. NF-κB, inflammation, immunity and cancer: coming of age. Nat Rev Immunol. 2018 May;18(5):309-324.
[3]. Perkins ND,et al. Integrating cell-signalling pathways with NF-kappaB and IKK function. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2007 Jan;8(1):49-62.

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