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  3. PERK

PERK

Protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase; PKR-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase

Protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) is one of four known kinases that respond to cellular stress by deactivating the eukaryotic initiation factor 2 α (eIF2α) or other signal transduction cascades. PERK is highly expressed in pancreatic beta-cells and is essential in the beta-cell's development, differentiation and function.

PERK is a type I ER membrane protein containing a stress-sensing domain facing the ER lumen, a transmembrane segment, and a cytosolic kinase domain. Increase in unfolded proteins in the ER causes release of ER chaperones from the stress-sensing domain of PERK, which results in its activation via oligomerization and autophosphorylation at multiple serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues. Upon activation, PERK phosphorylates eIF2α at serine 51, rendering it an inhibitor of the ribosome translation initiation complex, consequently reducing overall protein synthesis. The reduction in translation reduces the ER burden, providing time for the cell to process or degrade the accumulated unfolded proteins to restore ER homeostasis. Although global protein synthesis is decreased, there is specific increased translation of certain mRNAs, such as ATF4, which modulate cellular survival pathways and enhance UPR function. Interfering with PERK function in cancer cells may limit their ability to thrive under hypoxia or nutrient deprived conditions and lead to apoptosis or tumor growth inhibition.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-18072
    GSK2606414
    Inhibitor 99.91%
    GSK2606414 is a cell-permeable and orally available protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum (ER) kinase (PERK) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.4 nM.
    GSK2606414
  • HY-12495
    ISRIB (trans-isomer)
    Inhibitor 98.58%
    ISRIB (trans-isomer) is a potent inhibitor of PERK with an IC50 of 5 nM. ISRIB potently reverses the effects of eIF2α phosphorylation (IC50=5 nM).
    ISRIB (trans-isomer)
  • HY-13820
    GSK2656157
    Inhibitor 99.66%
    GSK2656157 is a selective and ATP-competitive inhibitor of protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) with an IC50 of 0.9 nM.
    GSK2656157
  • HY-119240
    CCT020312
    Activator 99.28%
    CCT020312 is a selective EIF2AK3/PERK activator. CCT020312 elicits EIF2A phosphorylation in cells.
    CCT020312
  • HY-12661A
    AMG PERK 44
    Inhibitor 99.81%
    AMG PERK 44 is an orally active and highly selective PERK inhibitor with an IC50 of 6 nM. AMG PERK 44 has 1000-fold and 160-fold selectivity over GCN2 (IC50=7300 nM) and B-Raf (IC50 >1000 nM), respectively. AMG PERK 44 induces autophagy.
    AMG PERK 44
  • HY-157231A
    HC-5404-Fu
    Inhibitor
    HC-5404-Fu is a PERK inhibitor with an antitumor activity. HC-5404-Fu inhibits endoplasmic reticulum stress response signalling. HC-5404-Fu sensitizes renal cell carcinoma cells to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). HC-5404-Fu is promising for research of renal cell carcinoma, gastric cancer, metastatic breast cancer, small cell lung cancer, and other solid tumors.
    HC-5404-Fu
  • HY-N0231R
    Bavachalcone (Standard)
    Inhibitor
    Bavachalcone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Bavachalcone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Bavachalcone is a potent inducer of apoptosis. Bavachalcone exerts anticancer activity by promoting autophagy and apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Bavachalcone acts as an anti-neuroinflammatory and antidepressant through the NF-κB pathway. Bavachalcone inhibits osteoclasts by interfering with ERK and Akt signaling pathways and the expression of c-Fos and NFATc1. Bavachalcone exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on baculovirus-expressed BACE-1 in vitro.
    Bavachalcone (Standard)
  • HY-112417
    Ki11502
    Inhibitor
    Ki11502 is a multi-targeted receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) inhibitor that selectively inhibits the activity of PDGF β/α receptors with IC50 values less than 10 nM. Ki11502 selectively inhibits PDGF β receptor phosphorylation, proliferation, and proteoglycan synthesis in human vascular smooth muscle cells. Ki11502 can induce Apoptosis) and exhibits profound antiproliferative effects on select subsets of leukemia, including those with Imatinib (HY-15463) resistant mutations. Ki11502 is highly suitable for studying the role of PDGF in vascular diseases, particularly the role of proteoglycans in atherosclerosis.
    Ki11502
  • HY-139612
    Opnurasib
    Inhibitor 98.94%
    Opnurasib (JDQ-443) (NVP-JDQ443) is an orally active, potent, selective, and covalent KRAS G12C inhibitor (extracted from patent WO2021120890A1). Opnurasib shows antitumor activity.
    Opnurasib
  • HY-137207
    MK-28
    Activator 99.72%
    MK-28 is a potent and selective PERK activator. MK-28 exhibits remarkable pharmacokinetic properties and high BBB penetration in mice.
    MK-28
  • HY-P1120
    WKYMVm
    Modulator 99.88%
    WKYMVm is a selective formylpeptide receptor 2 (FPR2) agonist. WKYMVm has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect that can reduce lung injury and spinal cord injury. WKYMVm ameliorates obesity by regulating lipid metabolism and leptin signaling. WKYMVm is involved in the regulation of immune cells by activating FPRs. WKYMVm can promote the chemotactic migration of immune cells and inhibit the apoptosis of phagocytes. In addition, WKYMVm may play a favorable or unfavorable role in tumors, depending on the type of tumor.
    WKYMVm
  • HY-135220
    PERK-IN-2
    Inhibitor 99.00%
    PERK-IN-2 is a potent PERK inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.2 nM.
    PERK-IN-2
  • HY-101991
    ML291
    Activator 99.74%
    ML291 is a UPR (unfolded protein response)-inducing sulfonamidebenzamide. ML291 overwhelms the adaptive capacity of the UPR and induces apoptosis in a variety of solid cancer models. ML291 can activate the PERK/eIF2a/CHOP (apoptotic) arm of the UPR and reduce leukemic cell burden.
    ML291
  • HY-N0231
    Bavachalcone
    Inhibitor 99.95%
    Bavachalcone is a potent inducer of apoptosis. Bavachalcone exerts anticancer activity by promoting autophagy and apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Bavachalcone acts as an anti-neuroinflammatory and antidepressant through the NF-κB pathway. Bavachalcone inhibits osteoclasts by interfering with ERK and Akt signaling pathways and the expression of c-Fos and NFATc1. Bavachalcone exhibits a significant inhibitory effect on baculovirus-expressed BACE-1 in vitro.
    Bavachalcone
  • HY-137813
    PERK-IN-4
    Inhibitor 98.30%
    PERK-IN-4 is a potent and selective PERK (protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase) inhibitor with an IC 50 of 0.3 nM. PERK is activated in response to a variety of endoplasmic reticulum stresses implicated in numerous disease states.
    PERK-IN-4
  • HY-145835
    PERK-IN-5
    Inhibitor 99.40%
    PERK-IN-5 is a highly potent, selectively and orally bioavailable PERK inhibitor (IC50s of 2 and 9 nM for PERK and p-eIF2α, respectively). PERK-IN-5 can significantly inhibit tumor growth in the 786-O renal cell carcinoma xenograft tumor model.
    PERK-IN-5
  • HY-13699
    NBI-42902
    Inhibitor 98.65%
    NBI-42902 is an orally active, potent functional and competitive antagonist of GnRH receptor with an IC50 value of 0.79 nM, a Ki value of 0.56 nM, respectively. NBI-42902 inhibits GnRH-stimulated inositol phosphate (IP) accumulation, Ca2+ flux, and ERK1/2 activation. NBI-42902 inhibits serum luteinizing hormone (LH) in castrated male macaques. NBI-42902 can be used for research on sex-hormone-related diseases.
    NBI-42902
  • HY-139612A
    (S)-JDQ-443
    99.32%
    (S)-JDQ-443 is an isomer of JDQ-443 (HY-139612). JDQ-443 is an orally active, potent, selective, and covalent KRAS G12C inhibitor (extracted from patent WO2021120890A1). JDQ-443 shows antitumor activity.
    (S)-JDQ-443
  • HY-P1120A
    WKYMVm TFA
    Modulator
    WKYMVm (TFA) is a selective formylpeptide receptor 2 (FPR2) agonist. WKYMVm has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect that can reduce lung injury and spinal cord injury. WKYMVm ameliorates obesity by regulating lipid metabolism and leptin signaling. WKYMVm is involved in the regulation of immune cells by activating FPRs, and WKYMVm can promote the chemotactic migration of immune cells and inhibit the apoptosis of phagocytes. In addition, WKYMVm may play a favorable or unfavorable role in tumors, depending on the type of tumor.
    WKYMVm TFA
  • HY-158196
    PERK/eIF2α activator 1
    Activator
    PERK/eIF2α activator 1 (compound V8) is a flavonoid with an anti-tumor activity. PERK/eIF2α activator 1 induces apoptosis and activates the PERK-eIF2α-ATF4 pathway. PERK/eIF2α activator 1 inhibits HepG2 cell proliferation with an IC50 value of 23 μM.
    PERK/eIF2α activator 1
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