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GLUT4 is the principal insulin-responsive glucose transporter mediating glucose uptake in skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, thereby supporting whole-body glucose homeostasis[1]. Mechanistically, insulin increases glucose uptake by regulating the trafficking of GLUT4-containing vesicles to the plasma membrane through insulin signaling, including PI3K/Akt-linked processes[2][3]. This trafficking process matters for metabolic disease because impaired insulin-stimulated GLUT4 translocation in muscle and adipose tissue underlies insulin resistance, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders[3][4]. In disease models, GLUT4 heterozygous knockout mice develop muscle insulin resistance and diabetes, supporting the experimental value of GLUT4 expression and trafficking models[5]. Compared with related isoforms, GLUT4 differs from GLUT1 because its intracellular targeting is isoform specific, and GLUT1 and GLUT4 contain sequence information that directs them to distinct cellular compartments[6][7]. For research applications, human GLUT4 structural analysis with cytochalasin B and endogenous GLUT4 translocation assays provide tools for studying transporter inhibition, trafficking regulation, and insulin resistance in cell models[8][9]. WZB117 also inhibits insulin-regulated GLUT4 more potently than GLUT1 or GLUT3, making isoform selectivity an important variable in inhibitor-based study design[10].
BAY-876, a chemical probe, is an orally active and selective glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 2 nM. BAY-876 is >130-fold more selective for GLUT1 than GLUT2, GLUT3, and GLUT4. BAY-876 is also a potent blocker of glycolytic metabolism and ovarian cancer growth. In addition, BAY-876 can induce the formation of disulfide bonds in actin cytoskeletal proteins, leading to the occurrence of cellular disulfidptosis.
KL-11743 is a potent, orally active, and glucose-competitive inhibitor of the class I glucose transporters, with IC50s of 115, 137, 90, and 68 nM for GLUT1, GLUT2, GLUT3, and GLUT4, respectively. KL-11743 specifically blocks glucose metabolism. KL-11743 can synergize with electron transport inhibitors to induce cell death. In addition, KL-11743 can induce the formation of disulfide bonds in actin cytoskeletal proteins, leading to the occurrence of cellular disulfidptosis.
Rhoifolin is a flavone glycoside can be isolated from Rhus succedanea. Rhoifolin has anti-diabetic effect acting through enhanced adiponectin secretion, tyrosine phosphorylation of insulin receptor-β and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT 4) translocation. Rhoifolin has an anti-inflammatory action via multi-level regulation of inflammatory mediators. Rhoifolin ameliorates titanium particle-stimulated osteolysis and attenuates osteoclastogenesis via RANKL-induced NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Rhoifolin also has cytotoxic activity against different cancer cell lines.
MOTS-c (human) is a blood-brain barrier-penetrating, mitochondrial-derived peptide that modulates the AMPK/PGC-1α pathway to enhance insulin sensitivity. MOTS-c (human) inhibits the folate cycle and de novo purine synthesis, increases AICAR levels to activate AMPK, and then regulates the Nrf2/Keap1 antioxidant pathway and inhibits the NF-κB inflammatory pathway, while promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and energy metabolism. MOTS-c (human) has the effects of improving glucose and lipid metabolism, anti-oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotection, and can be used in the study of type 2 diabetes, traumatic brain injury, inflammatory diseases and aging-related metabolic disorders.
MOTS-c (human) acetate is a blood-brain barrier-penetrating, mitochondrial-derived peptide that modulates the AMPK/PGC-1α pathway to enhance insulin sensitivity. MOTS-c (human) acetate inhibits the folate cycle and de novo purine synthesis, increases AICAR levels to activate AMPK, and then regulates the Nrf2/Keap1 antioxidant pathway and inhibits the NF-κB inflammatory pathway, while promoting mitochondrial biogenesis and energy metabolism. MOTS-c (human) acetate has the effects of improving glucose and lipid metabolism, anti-oxidative stress, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotection, and can be used in the study of type 2 diabetes, traumatic brain injury, inflammatory diseases and aging-related metabolic disorders.
HK2-IN-3 (compound 12) is a potent hexokinase 2 (HK2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 56.4 nM. HK2-IN-3 reduces glucose uptake and downregulated GLUT1/GLUT4 in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). HK2-IN-3 induces mitophagy and apoptosis. HK2-IN-3 suppresses tumor growth and angiogenesis in OSCC xenograft mouse models. HK2-IN-3 can be used for OSCC research.
NIR-fluorescent glucose is a functional glucose-based fluorescent imaging agent. Conjugated with the nitrobenzoselenadiazole-based SCOTfluor (compound 9), NIR-fluorescent glucose acts as a substrate for GLUT4 and GLUT2 transporters. NIR-fluorescent glucose enables the visualization of glucose uptake in live cells and in vivo.
Hydrangeic acid is an orally effective stilbene-type glycolipid metabolism regulator that lowers blood glucose and lipids. It can be isolated from processed leaves of Hydrangea macrophylla var. thunbergii. Hydrangeic acid is associated with glycolipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity regulation. Hydrangeic acid does not directly activate PPARγ or PPARα, but instead upregulates the mRNA expression of adiponectin, PPARγ2, GLUT4, and fatty acid-binding protein aP2, and downregulates TNF-αmRNA expression, promoting adipogenesis, glucose uptake, and GLUT4 translocation in 3T3-L1 cells. Simultaneously, Hydrangeic acid inhibits inflammatory factor-induced NO production, exerting activity in improving insulin resistance. Hydrangeic acid can be used in research related to type 2 diabetes and does not cause liver weight gain as a side effect.
D927 (DS11252927) is an orally active glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) translocation activator with an EC50 of 0.14 μM. D927 enhances the binding affinity of PI3Kα catalytic subunit p110α to canonical RAS proteins (KRAS4A, KRAS4B) and RRAS, RRAS2, MRAS. D927 activates the PI3Kα-AKT pathway (increasing phosphorylation of AKT, p70S6 kinase) without affecting the RAF-ERK1/2 pathway. D927 improves hyperglycemia in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mice model. D927 can be used for the study of glucose homeostasis disorders and diabetes.
Avicularin is an orally active flavonoid. Avicularin inhibits NF-κB (p65), COX-2 and PPAR-γ activities. Avicularin has anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious anti-allergic, anti-oxidant, hepatoprotective, and anti-tumor activities.
Fasentin, a potent glucose uptake inhibitor, inhibits GLUT-1/GLUT-4 transporters. Fasentin preferentially inhibits GLUT4 (IC50=68 μM) over GLUT1. Fasentin is a death receptor stimuli (FAS) sensitizer and sensitizes cells to FAS-induced cell death. Fasentin is also a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) apoptosis-inducing ligand sensitizer. Fasentin blocks glucose uptake in cancer cell lines and has anti-angiogenic activity.
GLUT4-IN-2 is a potent and selective GLUT4 inhibitor with IC50s of 11.4 µM and 6.8 µM for GLUT1 and GLUT4, respectively. GLUT4-IN-2 induces cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G0/G1phase. GLUT4-IN-2 shows potent antitumor activity.
Licarin B, a nitric oxide production inhibitor extracted from the component of the seeds of Myristica fragrans, improves insulin sensitivity via PPARγ and activation of GLUT4 in the IRS-1/PI3K/AKT pathway.
DS02312223 (D223) is a molecular glue that promotes the binding of RAS to PI3Kα, with a Kd of 0.76 μM for p110α. DS02312223 increases the binding affinity between GTP-bound KRAS (KRAS-GMPPNP) and p110α by nearly three orders of magnitude (KD = 0.017 μM). DS02312223 stimulates the translocation of GLUT4 to the plasma membrane. DS02312223 promotes glucose uptake in the absence of insulin. DS02312223 can be used in diabetes research.
Deoxyandrographolide is an orally active lactone found in the Andrographis paniculata Nees. Deoxyandrographolide shows a KD of 38.4 μM of HDAC1. Deoxyandrographolide enhances GLUT4 plasma membrane translocation, activates PI3K and AMPK-dependent signaling pathways, suppresses fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, triglycerides, and LDL-cholesterol levels. Deoxyandrographolide enhances HDAC1 expression via inhibited ubiquitination degradation, represses H3K4me3, improves chromosome stability, and restrains aging biomarkers p16, p21, γH2A.X, p53 and ROS production. Deoxyandrographolide interacts with Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus 3Cpro active site, inhibits protease and IFN-antagonist activity, derepresses ISG expression, and inhibits viral replication. Deoxyandrographolide can be used for the researches of type 2 diabetes mellitus, vascular senescenceand virus infection.
Sennidin B, a stereoisomer isolated from the leaves of Cassia angustifolia, has lower activity than Sennidin A. Sennidin A inhibits HCV NS3 helicase, with an IC50 of 0.8 μM. Sennidin A induces phosphorylation of Akt and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation. Sennidin A stimulates the glucose incorporation .
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.
Pterosin A ((2S)-Pterosin A) is a sesquiterpene compound. Pterosin A is an orally active AMPK activator with anti-diabetic effect. Pterosin A can promote glucose uptake, increase serum insulin, and improve hyperglycemia and glucose intolerance. Pterosin A can prevent insulin-secreting cells death and reduce ROS production. Pterosin A can be used for the research of metabolic disease, such as diabetes.
DS-1150b is an orally active GLUT4 activator. DS-1150b has the activity of activating GLUT4 transport and can promote the translocation of GLUT4 to the cell membrane in skeletal muscle cells. DS-1150b has shown hypoglycemic effects in the Zucker obese rat model and can be used in the study of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
NV-5440 (Compound I-120) is an mTORC1 inhibitor and glucose transporter inhibitor. NV-5440 targets GLUT-1, -2, -3, and -4, and shows no activity against GLUT-5. NV-5440 inhibits glucose uptake.
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