Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Inhibitor

Pepinh-TRIF (TFA) is a 30 aa peptide that blocks TIR-domain-containing adapter-inducing interferon-β (TRIF) signaling by interfering with TLR-TRIF interaction.

Juglone (5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthalenedione) is a yellow dye that can be extracted from Juglans regia. Juglone induces apoptosis through the mitochondrial pathway. Juglone has antibacterial and antitumor activity .

Atazanavir (BMS-232632) is a highly selective and orally active HIV-1 protease inhibitor . Atazanavir is a substrate and inhibitor of CYP3A4, and an inhibitor of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Atazanavir is also a SARS-CoV 3CL^pro inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 3.49 μM. Atazanavir inhibits cardiac fibrosis, hyperlipidemia and induces malignant glioma death.

AT791 is a potent and orally bioavailable TLR7 and TLR9 inhibitor. AT791 inhibits TLR7 and 9 signaling in a variety of human and mouse cell types and inhibits DNA-TLR9 interaction in vitro.

Physcion (Parietin), an anthraquinone derivative derived from the traditional Chinese medicine rhubarb, is an effective oral active 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase inhibitor with blood-brain barrier permeability, with IC₅₀ and K_d values of 38.5 μM and 26.0 μM, respectively. Additionally, Physcion is an inhibitor of the <>bTLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anticancer effects, and can induce Apoptosis and Autophagy in cancer cells.

Okanin, effective constituent of the flower tea Coreopsis tinctoria, attenuates LPS-induced microglial activation through inhibition of the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathways.

Zinc Gluconate is a zinc supplement in the form of a gluconate salt, which plays a role in various physiological processes such as immune function, wound healing, and olfaction. Zinc Gluconate has a LD₅₀ of 39.6 mg/kg in mice (Tail vein injection). Zinc Gluconate can be used in the research of inflammation, zinc deficiency, colds, cancer, and nutritional supplements.

Benzoylaconine (Benzoylaconitine) is an orally active monoester alkaloid found in the traditional Chinese medicine Aconitum carmichaelii. Benzoylaconine is an ACE2 agonist (EC₅₀: 1.5 μM) with antihypertensive and anti-heart failure effects. Benzoylaconine inhibits TLR-induced MAPK and NF-κB pathways to exert anti-inflammatory effects. Benzoylaconine upregulates the protein levels of P-gp, MRP2, and has anti-tumor effects.

TLR9-IN-1 is a potent and selective TLR9 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ value of 7 nM for human TLR9. TLR9-IN-1 can be used for researching diseases associated with undesirable immune response.

Litifilimab (BIIB059) is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting BDCA2. Litifilimab induces internalization of BDCA2 receptors on the membrane of plasmacytoid dendritic cells, inhibits the TLR7/TLR9 signaling pathway, and suppresses the production of type I interferons. Litifilimab can be used in the research of systemic and cutaneous lupus erythematosus.

Alpinetin is a flavonoid isolated from cardamom and possesses antitumor, antiinflammation, hepatoprotective, cardiovascular protective, lung protective, antibacterial, antiviral, neuroprotective properties. Alpinetin inhibits lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced inflammation, activates PPAR-γ, activates Nrf2, and inhibits TLR4 expression to protect LPS-induced renal injury.

Robinin is a flavonoid that can be extracted from the leaves of purple cowpea, inhibiting TGF-β, TLR4/NF-κB and TLR2-PI3k-AKT signaling pathways. Robinin exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor effects. The combination of Robinin and Methotrexate (HY-14519) reduces inflammation in experimental arthritis, Robinin can decrease the Doxorubicin (HY-15142A) induced cardiac toxicity effect.

Teneligliptin (MP-513) hydrobromide hydrate is an orally active and selective dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor (IC₅₀s: 0.37 and 0.29 nM for the human and rat DPP-4, respectively). Teneligliptin hydrobromide hydrate improves blood glucose levels and can be used in researches related to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Saquinavir (Ro 31-8959) mesylate is an orally active HIV protease inhibitor that can be used in the research of AIDS. Saquinavir mesylate also has anti-inflammatory activity and can induce apoptosis of human red blood cells.

Chloroquine dihydrochloride is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis. Chloroquine dihydrochloride is an autophagy and toll-like receptors (TLRs) inhibitor. Chloroquine dihydrochloride is highly effective in the control of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection in vitro (EC₅₀=1.13 μM).

Isofraxidin, a coumarin component from Acanthopanax senticosus, inhibits MMP-7 expression and cell invasion of human hepatoma cells. Isofraxidin inhibits the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in hepatoma cells. Isofraxidin attenuates the expression of iNOS and COX-2, Isofraxidinalso inhibits TLR4/myeloid differentiation protein-2 (MD-2) complex formation.

Guluronic acid (G2013) sodium is an orally active oxidative stress regulator and anti-inflammatory agent that exerts pharmacological effects by down-regulating various pro-inflammatory and oxidative stress-related genes (such as TLR4, NF-κB, iNOS, etc.) and inhibiting the activities of COX-2, MMPs and VEGF. Low-dose Guluronic acid sodium up-regulates the expression of immunoregulatory genes SHIP1 and SOCS1, thereby effectively inhibiting cancer-related inflammation, tumor angiogenesis, cell adhesion and metastasis, while reducing the accumulation of immunosuppressive cells. Guluronic acid sodium significantly prolongs the survival time of tumor-bearing hosts within a concentration range without direct cytotoxicity, demonstrating favorable safety. Guluronic acid sodium has involved in the research of multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, breast cancer and other inflammatory diseases.

Pamidronic acid, the second-generation nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate, is an inhibitor of bone loss. Pamidronic acid significantly inhibits subchondral bone loss in early osteoarthritis by upregulating the expression of OPG in cartilage and subchondral bone, and inhibiting the expression of RANKL and MMP-9 in both tissues, as well as TLR-4 in cartilage, thereby alleviating cartilage degeneration. Additionally, Pamidronic acid can inhibit the signaling of Wnt and β-catenin, and is applicable for research on osteoporosis and osteosarcoma.

TLR7/8-IN-1 is a crystalline from of a TLR7/TLR8 inhibitor extracted from patent WO2019220390, compound 2b. TLR7/8-IN-1 can be used for the research of autoimmune disease.

SARM1-IN-2 (Example 82) is a SARM1 inhibitor (IC₅₀ <1 μM) that inhibits axon regeneration. Axon regeneration refers to the process by which neuronal axons attempt to restore their structure and function after axonal degeneration. SARM1-IN-2 inhibits axon regeneration by reducing or inhibiting the binding of SARM1 to NAD+. SARM1-IN-2 can be used to study axonal degeneration.