PPAR Activator

Anandamide-d8 is a deuterated labeled Anandamide. Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. Anandamide modulates both neuronal and immune functions through two protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2). Anandamide can activate numerous other receptors like PPARS, TRPV1, and GPR18/GPR55. Anandamide also has potential anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory activities. Anandamide can be used for the research of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and ulcerative colitis.

18α-Glycyrrhizic acid (18α-GA; Isoglycyrrhizinic acid; 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid) is a derivative of glycyrrhizic acid with oral activity. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and cardioprotective activities. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid protects against ethanol-induced alcoholic liver disease in rats by upregulating the expression levels of SOD, GSH, PPAR-α and CPT-1. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid shows cytotoxicity against T lymphocytes and inhibits HIV-1 replication in these cells. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid alleviates oxidative stress by reducing the levels of ROS, Nrf2, HO-1 and p-P65, and alleviates pyroptosis by downregulating the expression levels of NLRP3, GSDMD-N, P20 and c-IL-1β. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid inhibits autophagy, colonic fibrosis and myocardial fibrosis, and regulates intestinal barrier integrity. 18α-Glycyrrhizic acid can be used in research related to alcoholic liver disease, HIV-1 infection, hepatotoxicity, acute liver failure, inflammatory bowel disease and myocardial fibrosis.

α-Linolenic acid (Standard) is the analytical standard of α-Linolenic acid. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. α-Linolenic acid, isolated from Perilla frutescens, is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by humans. α-Linolenic acid can affect the process of thrombotic through the modulation of PI3K/Akt signaling. α-Linolenic acid possess the anti-arrhythmic properties and is related to cardiovascular disease and cancer.

8(S)-HETE (8(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid) is a major lipoxygenase product in PMA-treated murine epidermis. It activates mouse keratinocyte protein kinase C with an IC₅₀ of 100 μM. 8(S)-HETE also activates PPARα selectively at concentrations as low as 0.3 μM. Stereochemical assignment of the (S) enantiomer is based on comparison of chiral HPLC retention times to published results.

BML-260 is a potent inhibitor of dual-specific phosphatases JSP-1 and DUSP22. BML-260 can activate UCP1 and thermogenesis in adipocytes in a JSP-1-independent manner. The effect of BML-260 on adipocytes is partially achieved through the activation of CREB, STAT3, and PPAR signaling pathways. BML-260 can be used in the research of inflammatory and proliferative disorders associated with JNK signaling dysfunction as well as obesity.

Hexapeptide-9 is a signaling peptide. Hexapeptide-9 can promote collagen production. Hexapeptide-9 has anti-aging activity, and can be used in cosmetic research.

Tartronic acid, a dicarboxylic acid derive, is an inhibitor of the transformation of carbohydrates into fat under fat-deficient diet conditions. Tartronic acid promotes 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation by increasing the protein expression of FABP-4, PPARγ and SREBP-1. Tartronic acid promotes de novo lipogenesis and inhibits CPT-1β by upregulating acetyl-CoA and malonyl-CoA. Tartronic acid promotes weight gain and induces adipocyte hypertrophy in epididymal white adipose tissue and lipid accumulation in the livers of high-fat diet induced obese mice. Tartronic acid can be used for lipid metabolic disease research.

Cichoriin is an orally active coumarin glycoside with broad biological activities. Cichoriin exhibits inhibitory activities against α-amylase, α-glucosidase, pancreatic lipase and DPP-IV, with IC₅₀ values of 5.76, 2.94, 16.83 and 9.16 μg/mL, respectively. Cichoriin significantly improves metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice by activating the AMPK signaling pathway. Cichoriin upregulates PPAR-γ in adipose tissue and alleviates obesity and associated cardiorenal injury in rats. Cichoriin blocks monosodium urate crystal-induced activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome and cell pyroptosis by inhibiting P2Y₁₄R (IC₅₀ = 8.47 nM). In silico virtual screening reveals that Cichoriin has a strong binding affinity for SARS-CoV-2.

Gemfibrozil (Standard) is the analytical standard of Gemfibrozil. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Gemfibrozil is an activator of PPAR-α, used as a lipid-lowering agent; Gemfibrozil is also a nonselective inhibitor of several P450 isoforms, with K_i values for CYP2C9, 2C19, 2C8, and 1A2 of 5.8, 24, 69, and 82 μM, respectively.

Sulindac sulfone is an orally active metabolite of Sulindac (HY-B0008). Sulindac sulfone activates PPARγ and drives transcriptional induction of SSAT by binding to the PPRE-2 element. Sulindac sulfone induces Apoptosis. Sulindac sulfone negatively regulates the function of VDAC1/2 to inhibit the mTORC1 pathway, reduces Cyclin D1 levels, and induces G₁ cell cycle arrest in colon cancer cells. Sulindac sulfone exerts colon cancer preventive effects through a COX-independent mechanism. Sulindac sulfone can be used in research related to colon cancer.

Karacoline is an orally active PPARγ activator and ERK/JNK MAPK inhibitor. Karacoline restricts ROS production, maintains mitochondrial membrane potential, and inhibits pulmonary cell apoptosis. Karacoline inhibits NF-κB pathway activation, reduces acetylation levels of p65 and the expression of MMP14 and MMP9, enhances the expression of type II collagen (collagen II) and aggrecan (aggrecan), and suppresses extracellular matrix degradation. In a mouse model of sepsis-induced acute lung injury, Karacoline alleviates lung injury, inhibits the release of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, increases the Bcl-2/BAX ratio, and reduces caspase 3 expression. Karacoline can be used in research related to acute lung injury and intervertebral disc degeneration.

Glabridin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Glabridin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Glabridin is a natural isoflavan from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, binds to and activates PPARγ, with an EC₅₀ of 6115 nM. Glabridin exhibits antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-nephritic, anti-diabetic, anti-fungal, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antiosteoporotic, cardiovascular protective, neuroprotective and radical scavenging activities.

Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA sulfate; Prasterone sulfate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (HY-113416). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA sulfate; Prasterone sulfate) is a neurosteroid and the main secretion product of the adrenal gland. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate has both non-competitive antagonist activity of GABA_A receptor and agonist activity of σ₁ receptor. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate can partially penetrate the blood-brain barrier, inhibit GABA_A receptor-mediated chloride influx, enhance NMDA receptor activity through σ₁ receptors, exert anti-inflammatory, anti-glucocorticoid and antidepressant effects, and increase convulsive sensitivity. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate participates in neuroprotection, neurite growth regulation and catecholamine secretion regulation, and can be used in the study of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Alzheimer's disease, etc. Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate may also be a biomarker for cardiovascular disease mortality, and its concentration is independently and negatively correlated with mortality.

Vutiglabridin (HSG4112), a racemic compound, is a potent anti-obesity agent. Vutiglabridin, an optimized structural analog of Glabridin, markedly supersedes Glabridin in weight reduction efficacy and chemical stability.

9 (10)-Nitrooleate (9(10)-Nitrated oleic acid) is an endogenous lipid signaling mediator with vasoprotective effects. 9 (10)-Nitrooleate enhances enzymatic activity and improves nitric oxide bioavailability by inducing phosphorylation of Akt and ERK1/2, regulating the multi-site phosphorylation status of eNOS and optimizing its interaction with Hsp90. 9 (10)-Nitrooleate also activates PPARα, PPARδ and PPARγ receptors, thereby regulating adipogenesis, glucose uptake and inflammation-related gene expression, and exhibits immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting neutrophil migration and cytokine secretion. 9 (10)-Nitrooleate is widely used in studies of sepsis and related inflammatory diseases.

Adelmidrol exerts important anti-inflammatory effects that are partly dependent on PPARγ. Adelmidrol reduces NF-κB translocation, and COX-2 expression.

MMPP is an orally active inhibitor of STAT3 and VEGFR2, as well as an activator of PPARγ. MMPP blocks the VEGFR2/AKT/ERK/NF-κB signaling pathway to inhibit angiogenesis. MMPP inhibits ferroptosis and inflammation, and alleviates sepsis-induced myocardial injury. MMPP induces G1-phase cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and inhibits the growth of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and solid tumors. MMPP promotes adipogenesis and glucose uptake. MMPP can be used in research related to NSCLC, type 2 diabetes and myocardial injury.

Sodium propionate-¹³C is the ¹³C labeled Propionate sodium (HY-B1773A). Sodium propionate is an orally active short-chain fatty acid. Sodium propionate can be produced by intestinal bacteria from the metabolism of dietary fiber. Sodium propionate increases PPAR-γ, inhibits NF-κB activation, and reduces COX-2 expression and NO production. Sodium propionate also induces Apoptosis and Autophagy. Sodium propionate reduces HSV-1-induced keratitis. Sodium propionate has anticancer effects against glioblastoma. Sodium propionate exhibits neuroprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. Sodium propionate can be used in the research of spinal cord injury and Alzheimer's disease.

AM9053 is a selective, effective and slowly reversible inhibitor of N-acyl ethanolamine acid amidease (NAAA) (IC₅₀ = 30 nM). The effect of AM9053 on FAAH activity is limited (IC₅₀ > 100 nM). AM9053 inhibits the proliferation of colorectal cancer cells by activating the PPAR-α and TRPV1 dependent mechanisms and induces S-phase cell cycle arrest. AM9053 alleviates intestinal fibrosis by regulating macrophage activity and inhibiting the IL-23 signaling pathway. AM9053 leads to an increase in NAE levels, especially PEA and OEA. AM9053 can be used for the study of colorectal cancer and intestinal fibrosis.

Methyl dehydroabietate is an orally active resin acid. Methyl dehydroabietate disrupts microbial cell walls and exhibits significant antibacterial activity. Methyl dehydroabietate induces the expression of PPARα in the liver and PPARγ in adipose tissue, and promotes adipocyte differentiation. Methyl dehydroabietate improves insulin resistance, reduces TNFα levels, and alleviates adipocyte hypertrophy and hepatic steatosis in obese mice. Methyl dehydroabietate can be used in research related to obesity, insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis.