NLRP3 Inhibitor

MCC950 (CP-456773; CRID3) is a potent and selective NLRP3 inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 7.5 and 8.1 nM in BMDMs and HMDMs, respectively.

MCC950 sodium (CP-456773 sodium; CRID3 sodium salt) is a potent, selective NLRP3 inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 7.5 and 8.1 nM in BMDMs and HMDMs, respectively.

Dexpramipexole ((R)-Pramipexole) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable mitochondrial protective agent. Dexpramipexole upregulates the expression of Parkin, PINK1, GPX4 and FSP1; binds to mitochondrial F1/Fo-ATP synthase; blocks the Na_v1.8 sodium channel; and inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Dexpramipexole induces mitophagy, inhibits ferroptosis, pyroptosis, apoptosis, neuroinflammation and eosinophilopoiesis; maintains mitochondrial function and redox homeostasis; reduces reactive oxygen species production; and decreases myocardial infarct size. Dexpramipexole is applicable to studies on eosinophilic asthma, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, sepsis-associated encephalopathy, analgesia, and more.

NT-0527 is a selective, orally active, and brain-permeable NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor. NT-0527 can specifically block the formation of the NLRP3 inflammasome, resulting in the reduction in the maturation and release of IL-1β, exhibit inhibition on CYP2C19. NT-0527 displays anti-inflammatory activity in the mouse LPS (HY-D1056) /ATP (HY-B2176)-induced peritonitis model. NT-0527 can be used for the research of neuroinflammatory disorders (Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and peripheral inflammatory disorders (type II diabetes, atherosclerosis, gout, etc.) associated with NLRP3 inflammasome.

NLRP3-IN-92 is a NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor. NLRP3-IN-92 can be used for the research of immune diseases and inflammatory diseases.

Necrosulfonamide is a MLKL and Gasdermin D (GSDMD) inhibitor, capable of separately inhibiting necroptosis and pyroptosis of cells. Necrosulfonamide does not affect the activation of upstream signals, but specifically inhibits the downstream executor oligomerization step. Necrosulfonamide reduces the expression of the key kinases NLRP3 and caspase-1 involved in necroptosis and pyroptosis, activate the Nrf2 pathway and the downstream antioxidant enzymes, and also downregulates a variety of inflammatory factors. Necrosulfonamide plays significant roles in various diseases such as neurodegenerative diseases (such as Parkinson’s disease), tissue damage and ischemia-reperfusion injury, inflammatory bowel disease, osteoarthritis and fracture repair, and hair loss by regulating two important programmed necrosis pathways.

ANA-12 is a brain-penetrant, selective TrkB antagonist with IC₅₀ values of 45.6 nM and 41.1 μM, and K_d values of 10 nM and 12 μM, for high- and low-affinity sites, respectively. ANA-12 specifically inhibits BDNF-induced TrkB receptor activation and its downstream signaling cascades by directly and non-competitively binding to the TrkB receptor, without affecting the functions of TrkA and TrkC. ANA-12 is used in research concerning neuropsychiatric disorders (such as depression and anxiety), acute and chronic pain, neuroimmune inflammation, and the mechanisms of learning and memory.

Inclisiran sodium is a double-stranded small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecule. Inclisiran sodium inhibits the transcription of PCSK9. Inclisiran sodium inhibits Pyroptosis, activates PPARγ, and reduces NLRP3, cleaved caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18. Inclisiran sodium has anti-inflammatory, lipid-regulating and anti-atherosclerotic activities. Inclisiran sodium can be used in researches of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

NLRP3/AIM2-IN-3 (compound 59) is a potent inhibitor with differential species specific effects against NLRP3 and AIM2 inflammasome-dependent pyroptosis. NLRP3/AIM2-IN-3 shows inhibitory efficacy against pyroptosis in THP-1 macrophages stimulated with LPS/nigericin, with an IC₅₀ of 0.077 ± 0.008 μM. NLRP3/AIM2-IN-3 disturbs the interaction of NLRP3 or AIM2 with the adaptor protein ASC and inhibited ASC oligomerization.

Inclisiran is a double-stranded small interfering RNA (siRNA) molecule. Inclisiran inhibits the transcription of PCSK9. Inclisiran inhibits Pyroptosis, activates PPARγ, and reduces NLRP3, cleaved caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18. Inclisiran has anti-inflammatory, lipid-regulating and anti-atherosclerotic activities. Inclisiran can be used in researches of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

CY-09 is a selective and direct NLRP3 inhibitor. CY-09 directly binds to the ATP-binding motif of NLRP3 NACHT domain and inhibits NLRP3 ATPase activity, resulting in the suppression of NLRP3 inflammasome assembly and activation.

Dapansutrile is a potent, orally active and selective NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor. Dapansutrile has anti-inflammatory activity and decreases immune factor levels. Dapansutrile can be used for research of inflammatory diseases.

Stavudine (d4T) is an orally active nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). Stavudine has activity against HIV-1 and HIV-2. Stavudine also inhibits the replication of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Stavudine reduces NLRP3 inflammasome activation and modulates Amyloid-β autophagy. Stavudine induces apoptosis.

ATN-161 is an antagonist of α5β1 integrin and αvβ3 integrin, as well as an inhibitor of fibrosis, an inhibitor of oxidative stress, a tight junction stabilizer, a mitochondrial integrity protector, an angiogenesis inhibitor and an antiviral agent. ATN-161 inhibits NLRP3, MAPK, and ROS. ATN-161 protects mice from SARS-CoV-2 infection. ATN-161 reduces infarct volume, alleviates edema, decreases immune cell infiltration, reduces the area of choroidal neovascularization lesions, lowers tumor microvessel density and viral load. ATN-161 can be used in research related to ischemic stroke, choroidal neovascularization, breast cancer, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), and liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.

ADS032 is a sulfonylurea compound that is an NLRP1 and NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor. ADS032 reduces the secretion of inflammatory factors and inhibits the oligomerization of ASC. ADS032 has anti-inflammatory effects in a variety of inflammatory models and can be used in the study of inflammatory diseases.

Citraconic acid (Methylmaleic 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).

Licochalcone B is an extract from the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis. Licochalcone B inhibits amyloid β (₄₂) self-aggregation (IC₅₀=2.16 μM) and disaggregate pre-formed Aβ₄₂ fibrils, reduce metal-induced Aβ₄₂ aggregation through chelating metal ionsLicochalcone B inhibits phosphorylation of NF-κB p65 in LPS signaling pathway. Licochalcone B inhibits growth and induces apoptosis of NSCLC cells. Licochalcone B specifically inhibits the NLRP3 inflammasome by disrupting NEK7‐NLRP3 interaction.

Britannin is an NLRP3 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 3.630 μM, exhibiting anti-inflammatory activity. Britannin inhibits the activation and assembly of the NLRP3 inflammasome by blocking the interaction between NLRP3 and NEK7. Additionally, Britannin demonstrates antitumor activity by inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cells through blocking the interaction between HIF-1α and Myc, thereby suppressing PD-L1 expression and enhancing cytotoxic T lymphocyte activity. Britannin can also induce apoptosis and autophagy in liver cancer cells by activating ROS-regulated AMPK. Britannin holds promise for research in the fields of anti-inflammatory and antitumor therapeutics.

Muscone is the main active monomer of traditional Chinese medicine musk. Muscone inhibits NF-κB and NLRP3 inflammasome activation. Muscone remarkably decreases the levels of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, TNF-α and IL-6), and ultimately improves cardiac function and survival rate.

Sweroside is an iridoid glycoside that targets multiple targets, including the Keap1/Nrf2 axis, NLRP3 inflammasome, SIRT1, NF-κB, AMPK/mTOR pathway, and caspase family. Sweroside promotes Nrf2 nuclear translocation by competitively binding to Keap1. Sweroside also inhibits oxidative stress and NLRP3-mediated pyroptosis by activating Nrf2, inhibits NF-κB inflammatory pathway by activating SIRT1, and promotes autophagy and induces caspase-dependent apoptosis via the AMPK/mTOR pathway. Sweroside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and lipid metabolism regulating activities, and can be used in the research of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, leukemia, acute lung injury, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and other fields.