TNFRSF5/CD40
TNFRSF5/CD40 is a tumor necrosis factor receptor family member expressed by B cells, professional antigen-presenting cells, non-immune cells, and tumors[1]. Mechanistically, CD40-CD40L/CD154 engagement regulates humoral and cellular adaptive immunity, including B-cell proliferation, immunoglobulin isotype switching, and germinal center formation[1][2]. CD40 signaling recruits TRAFs and activates NF-κB, with additional involvement of PI3K/AKT, MAPKs, and JAK3/STAT pathways[3]. In inflammatory disease models, CD40 ligation promotes cytokines, chemokines, matrix metalloproteinases, growth factors, adhesion molecules, and procoagulant responses in vascular and immune-associated cells[4][5]. Compared with related pathway forms, CD40 and CD40L both have membrane and soluble forms, and soluble CD40 may bind CD40L and reduce transmembrane CD40 receptor activation[3][6]. For experimental applications, CD40 agonistic antibodies and CD40L-based strategies require receptor clustering or trimerization, while antagonistic approaches target autoimmune disease, allograft rejection, and inflammatory pathology[3][7].
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TNFRSF5/CD40 Related Products (138)
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2,2-Diphenyltetrahydrofuran
0 Images2,2-Diphenyltetrahydrofuran (DPTHF) acts as a TRPV3 channel antagonist and is a structural analog of 2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate (HY-W009724). 2,2-Diphenyltetrahydrofuran shows weak inhibitory activity against TRPV1 and TRPV2. It reduces hedonic feeding in mice exposed to Olanzapine (HY-14541). 2,2-Diphenyltetrahydrofuran can be used in the research of nervous system-related diseases.
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0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W001288SIndole-4-carboxaldehyde-13C is the 13C-labeled Indole-4-carboxaldehyde (HY-W001288). Indole-4-carboxaldehyde is an ergot alkaloid precursor that regulates glycosylation and inflammation. Indole-4-carboxaldehyde upregulates Glo-1, inhibits MGO-induced NF-κB activation, and suppresses MGO-induced expression of TNF-α and IFN-γ. Indole-4-carboxaldehyde inhibits MGO-induced formation of advanced glycation end products (AGE) and expression of their receptor (RAGE). Indole-4-carboxaldehyde is a core metabolite produced in the pedicels of Summer Black grapes after exogenous gibberellin treatment, and it directly promotes fruit enlargement and fruit set of Summer Black grapes. Indole-4-carboxaldehyde can be used in studies related to hepatic steatosis and plant growth regulation.
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Vulgarin
0 ImagesVulgarin is an orally active, naturally occurring eudesmane sesquiterpene with multiple biological activities including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Vulgarin targets and inhibits HMGB1, NF-κB and iNOS, while regulating key genes involved in hepatic gluconeogenesis; it also blocks inflammatory signaling pathways and inhibits the production and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-1β. Vulgarin effectively alleviates pancreatic oxidative stress by reducing lipid peroxidation levels and restoring antioxidant enzyme activity. Vulgarin reverses abnormally elevated serum pancreatic enzyme levels, preserves the integrity of pancreatic acinar cells, and reduces pancreatic edema, hemorrhage and inflammatory infiltration. Vulgarin remodels the function of pancreatic endocrine cells, restores insulin content in β cells, and downregulates glucagon levels in α cells and somatostatin levels in δ cells. Vulgarin can be used in studies related to pancreatic injury and diabetes.
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Pexmetinib hydrochloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-16782ACAS No.: 1416216-01-7Synonyms: ARRY-614 hydrochloridePexmetinib hydrochloride (ARRY-614 hydrochloride) is an orally active dual Tie-2 and p38 MAPK inhibitor. Pexmetinib hydrochloride binds to Tie-2 and p38 MAPK in a "DFG-out" conformation, attenuates the phosphorylation of p38, inhibits STAT3 activation, reduces the promoter-binding activity of NFATc1, and decreases the expression of MMPs. Pexmetinib hydrochloride inhibits leukemia cell proliferation, abrogates TNF-α-mediated myelosuppression of healthy hematopoietic stem cells, stimulates hematopoiesis in primary myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) samples, inhibits RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and bone resorption, and suppresses migration, invasion and induced osteolysis of breast cancer cells. Pexmetinib hydrochloride can be used in research related to myelodysplastic syndrome, acute myeloid leukemia and breast cancer-induced osteolysis.
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Hibiscetin
0 ImagesHibiscetin is an orally active anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective and neuroprotective agent. Hibiscetin reduces the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6. Hibiscetin inhibits lipid peroxidation, reduces MDA levels, and induces the activities of antioxidant enzymes CAT, GSH and SOD. Hibiscetin lowers blood glucose, reverses reduced insulin levels, regulates adipokine levels, and reduces elevated AST and ALT levels. Hibiscetin alleviates Rotenone (HY-B1756)-induced akinesia and catalepsy, normalizes neurotransmitter levels, and modulates the activities of activated caspase 3 and BDNF. Hibiscetin can be used in the research of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.
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11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N9932CAS No.: 125519-47-311β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin is a sesquiterpene lactone and the main bitter component of chicory root. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin inhibits yeast α-glucosidase activity (IC50 = 27.49 μM) and inhibits Crz1 activation and nuclear accumulation. 1β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin possesses blood-brain barrier penetration capacity in an in vitro HBMEC blood-brain barrier model and can generate cysteine-conjugated metabolites within brain microvascular endothelial cells. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin can regulate the lncRNA H19/miR-21-3p signaling axis; it upregulates the expression of ABCG2 and lncRNA H19, downregulates miR-21-3p, inhibits the release of IL-6, TNF-α, and hs-CRP pro-inflammatory mediators, and alleviates urate-induced inflammatory injury in renal epithelial cells. 11β,13-Dihydrolactucopicrin can be used in research on diabetes and renal urate deposition.
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4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho (Standard); (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol (Standard)4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (Standard) (P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho (Standard); (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol (Standard)) is the analytical standard of 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (HY-W015777). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol (P-Methoxy-benzyl alcoho; (4-Methoxyphenyl) methanol) is a naturally derived volatile aromatic compound. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol upregulates the phosphorylation level of PI3K/Akt pathway proteins, downregulates the expression of pro-inflammatory factors, increases the content of tight junction proteins occludin and claudin-5, and alleviates structural damage to the blood-brain barrier. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol improves the decrease in viability and NO level of cerebral microvascular endothelial cells induced by oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion, and reduces the release of lactate dehydrogenase. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol serves as a substrate in the two-phase persulfate-mediated electro-oxidation system, where it is directionally oxidized to p-anisaldehyde. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol acts as a substrate for wild-type fungal aryl alcohol oxidase. 4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol can be used in studies related to ischemic stroke, as well as in research across various fields such as chemical synthesis, including the synthesis of fragrances and flavorings.
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(-)-Isoproterenol
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Myristoyllysophosphatidylcholine
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AD-35 free base
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Berkeleyacetal C
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N-Desmethyl clomipramine-d6
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-12388S1Synonyms: Desmethylclomipramine-d6; Norclomipramine-d6N-Desmethyl clomipramine-d6 (Desmethylclomipramine-d6; Norclomipramine-d6) is the deuterated-labeled N-Desmethyl clomipramine (HY-12388). N-Desmethyl clomipramine (Desmethylclomipramine; Norclomipramine) is the orally active major active metabolite of the tricyclic antidepressant Clomipramine (HY-B0457A), possessing multiple activities including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiparasitic effects. N-Desmethyl clomipramine blocks autophagosome-lysosome fusion, leading to the accumulation of LC3-II, p62, ATG7, WIPI2, and ATG5-12, reactivates the p53/p21 pathway, induces apoptosis through C-PARP and C-CAS3, and inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of renal cancer cells. N-Desmethyl clomipramine inhibits LdTOPIA, inducing R-loop accumulation in the nucleus of Leishmania, ultimately causing parasite death. N-Desmethyl clomipramine can be used for research on depression, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, and leishmaniasis.
