PERK Activator

CCT020312 is a selective EIF2AK3/PERK activator. CCT020312 elicits EIF2A phosphorylation in cells.

SKI-II is an orally active dual-target inhibitor of SphK1/2 and DES1, with K_i values of 16 µM and 0.3 µM against SphK1 and DES1, respectively. SKI-II activates the PERK-Nrf2 antioxidant pathway by stabilizing Nrf2, and synergizes with Temozolomide (HY-17364) to induce oxidative/endoplasmic reticulum stress and cancer cell death under hypoxic conditions. In vivo, SKI-II inhibits SphK activity, promotes ceramide accumulation and apoptosis, and synergizes with Cisplatin (HY-17394) to reverse drug resistance via the ras/MAPK pathway. SKI-II reduces measles virus replication by inhibiting mTORC1 activity. SKI-II binds to VCP to induce M1 polarization, enhances host tolerance to Staphylococcus aureus infection, and exerts radioprotective effects through Nrf2 activation and accelerated DNA repair. SKI-II can be used in research related to glioblastoma, acute myeloid leukemia, gastric cancer, measles virus infection, Staphylococcus aureus infection, and acute radiation syndrome.

O6-Benzylguanine is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-penetrant inhibitor of O⁶-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT/AGT). O6-Benzylguanine modulates p53 and its downstream p21 and cyclins to induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and on the other hand activates mTORC1/MAPK and other signaling pathways to induce cellular senescence by inhibiting intracellular MGMT. O6-Benzylguanine is used in research related to various tumors, cellular senescence, and vascular smooth muscle dysfunction.

MK-28 is a potent and selective PERK activator. MK-28 exhibits remarkable pharmacokinetic properties and high BBB penetration in mice.

L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid is a proline analog. L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid upregulates the lipid autophagy marker LC3-II via activation of the PERK pathway. L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid increases pro-apoptotic BAX protein. L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid induces ATF6 cleavage and upregulates phosphorylated eIF2α levels. L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid induces ER stress, inducing protein misfolding and aggregation. L-Azetidine-2-carboxylic acid shows teratogenic, pro-inflammatory and pro-apoptotic effects.

Gum Arabic is an orally active complex branched polysaccharide. Gum Arabic can be isolated from the Acacia senegal tree. Gum Arabic upregulates the expression of maturation markers (CD86, CD40, and CD54), promotes ERK1/2 phosphorylation, and inhibits Apoptosis. Gum Arabic exhibits antimalarial effects against Plasmodium berghei ANKA. Gum Arabic exhibits hepatoprotective, renal, and cardiovascular protective activities. Gum Arabic improves obesity. Gum Arabic is commonly used as a stabilizer and thickener. Gum Arabic can be used in the research of brain tumor imaging.

Isorhamnetin-3-O-glucoside is an orally active natural compound. Isorhamnetin 3-O-glucoside increases P-ERK, ERK, P-Akt (Ser473), P-PI3K, and PDX-1. Isorhamnetin 3-O-glucoside downregulates C/EBPα and inhibits lipase. Isorhamnetin 3-O-glucoside reduces lipids and inhibits obesity.

Gomisin N is an orally active lignan compound. Gomisin N can be isolated from Schisandra chinensis. Gomisin N induces Apoptosis in a variety of cells. Gomisin N activates AMPK, Akt, MAPK/ERK, Nrf2, caspase-3 and PARP-1. Gomisin N inhibits GSK3β, nitric oxide (NO), and proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α). Gomisin N has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, and anti-melanogenesis activities. Gomisin N has anti-tumor activity against cervical cancer and liver cancer. Gomisin N improves Alzheimer's disease.

DGAT-1 inhibitor 2 is an orally active DGAT-1 inhibitor with IC₅₀ values of 15 nM and 9 nM for human DGAT-1 and rat DGAT-1, respectively. DGAT-1 inhibitor 2 increases ROS concentration, GRP78, and PERK protein abundance. DGAT-1 inhibitor 2 increases SREBF1, CPT1A, and MTTP mRNA in fatty acid-treated cells. DGAT-1 inhibitor 2 improves obesity.

1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene (Hydroxyhydroquinone) is an ER stress inducer that targets proteins such as PKR-like ER kinase PERK to induce cytotoxicity. 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene selectively activates eIF2α phosphorylation, activates the PERK-eIF2α signaling pathway and induces stress granule formation. 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene subsequently exacerbates oxidative stress and causes DNA double-strand breaks, destroying organelles such as mitochondria and ER, and inducing cell death. 1,2,4-Trihydroxybenzene also has the potential to exhibit anti-tumor effect, increase blood pressure, and relieve spasm.

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.

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.

Pachypodol is an orally active methoxyflavonoid compound. Pachypodol activates the ERK-dependent Nrf2 pathway and inhibits Apoptosis. Pachypodol exhibits activities such as antioxidant, cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory effects. Pachypodol improves cognition. Pachypodol exerts protective effects against cardiac and liver damage. Pachypodol has anticancer activity against colon cancer.

Obestatin(human) is a 23-amino acid amidated peptide that regulates appetite and gastrointestinal motility via its interaction with GPR39. Obestatin(human) can be used for weight loss. Obestatin(human) cannot penetrate the cell membrane.

MRS2768 tetrasodium salt is a potent, selective, and metabolically stable P2Y₂ receptor agonist with an EC₅₀ of 1.89 μM for the human P2Y₂ receptor. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt activates Gq/PLC/PKC signaling, leading to downstream phosphorylation of Akt, eNOS, and ERK, with effects varying by cell type. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt inhibits ENaC via Gq/PKC/Src/Akt to promote natriuresis and lower blood pressure in the kidney. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt activates eNOS to increase NO secretion in endothelial cells. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt drives proliferation via PI3K/Akt in fibroblasts and cancer cells. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt exerts anti-apoptotic effects through PKC/Src/Akt in cardiomyocytes. MRS2768 tetrasodium salt can be applied to investigate P2Y₂-dependent pathological processes, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and renal fibrosis, DOCA-salt induced hypertension, myocardial infarction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, pancreatic cancer, cardiac fibrosis, dry eye disease, as well as shear stress-mediated vascular remodeling and atherosclerosis.

Atiprimod (Azaspirane) is a STAT3 inhibitor with antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-angiogenic activities. Atiprimod blocks the signaling pathways of IL-6 and VEGF by inhibiting the phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of STAT3. Atiprimod blocks the JAK-STAT signaling pathway by inhibiting the phosphorylation of JAK2 and JAK3. Atiprimod also inhibits cell proliferation, induces cell cycle arrest, and induces autophagy and apoptosis. Atiprimod triggers persistent ER stress-mediated apoptosis in breast cancer cells by activating the PERK/eIF2α/ATF4/CHOP axis and inhibiting the nuclear translocation of STAT3/NF-κB. Atiprimod shows great anti-tumor activities in tumor xenograft mouse models. Atiprimod can be used for the study of pituitary adenoma, breast cancer, multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Anticancer agent 296 is a potent anticancer agent that activates the PERK-eIF2α-CHOP signaling pathway to induce endoplasmic reticulum stress, thereby regulating caspase and Bcl-2 family proteins, ultimately leading to apoptosis. Anticancer agent 296 increases intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), reduces mitochondrial membrane potential, and promotes Ca²⁺ release. Anticancer agent 296 suppresses cell colony formation and S-phase cell proliferation, and induces autophagy. Anticancer agent 296 is applicable for research on non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

NCATS-SM0225 is an endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation (ERAD) inhibitor and a direct binder of VDAC1, VDAC2 and VDAC3. NCATS-SM0225 exhibits an IC₅₀of 1.02 μM for ERAD and a K_d of 3.13 μM for human VDAC1 binding. NCATS-SM0225 disrupts cellular calcium homeostasis, enhances VDAC1-IP3R coupling and activating PERK. NCATS-SM0225 selectively kills cancer cells, exhibits tumor growth inhibitory effects in melanoma xenograft models. NCATS-SM0225 can be used for research on multiple cancers including melanoma, as well as the molecular mechanisms of ERAD and calcium homeostasis regulation.

Pachypodol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pachypodol (HY-N3121). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pachypodol is an orally active methoxyflavonoid compound. Pachypodol activates the ERK-dependent Nrf2 pathway and inhibits Apoptosis. Pachypodol exhibits activities such as antioxidant, cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory effects. Pachypodol improves cognition. Pachypodol exerts protective effects against cardiac and liver damage. Pachypodol has anticancer activity against colon cancer.

MRS2768 is a potent, selective, and metabolically stable P2Y₂ receptor agonist with an EC₅₀ of 1.89 μM for the human P2Y₂ receptor. MRS2768 activates Gq/PLC/PKC signaling, leading to downstream phosphorylation of Akt, eNOS, and ERK, with effects varying by cell type. MRS2768 inhibits ENaC via Gq/PKC/Src/Akt to promote natriuresis and lower blood pressure in the kidney. MRS2768 activates eNOS to increase NO secretion in endothelial cells. MRS2768 drives proliferation via PI3K/Akt in fibroblasts and cancer cells. MRS2768 exerts anti-apoptotic effects through PKC/Src/Akt in cardiomyocytes. MRS2768 can be applied to investigate P2Y₂-dependent pathological processes, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease and renal fibrosis, DOCA-salt induced hypertension, myocardial infarction, pulmonary arterial hypertension, pancreatic cancer, cardiac fibrosis, dry eye disease, as well as shear stress-mediated vascular remodeling and atherosclerosis.