mTOR Inhibitor

Gymnemic acid I is a bioactive triterpene saponin found in Gymnema sylvestre. Gymnemic acid I is an antisweetness inhibitor via human sweet receptor type 1 receptor 2 (T1R2) and T1R3. Gymnemic acid I is a ribosomal protein biosynthesis inhibitor. Gymnemic acid I has antidiabetic effects. Gymnema acid I induces autophagy-protected MIN-6 cells from apoptosis under high glucose stress by inhibiting the phosphorylation activity of mTOR.

PI-103 Hydrochloride is a dual PI3K and mTOR inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 8 nM, 88 nM, 48 nM, 150 nM, 20 nM, and 83 nM for p110α, p110β, p110δ, p110γ, mTORC1, and mTORC2. PI-103 Hydrochloride also inhibits DNA-PK with an IC50 of 2 nM. PI-103 Hydrochloride induces autophagy.

RMC-6272 (RM-006) is a bi-steric mTORC1-selective inhibitor. RMC-6272 exhibits potent and selective (> 10-fold) inhibition of mTORC1 over mTORC2. RMC-6272 shows improved inhibition of mTORC1 in comparison to Rapamycin, and induces more cell death in TSC2 null tumors.

Moracin N is a benzofuran compound. At low concentrations, Moracin N activates the Keap1/Nrf2 pathway, downregulates the expression of FTH1 and ACSL4, enhances glutathione synthesis, and inhibits neuronal ferroptosis. At high concentrations, Moracin N induces ROS accumulation, activates mitochondrial apoptosis, and triggers autophagy-mediated cell death by inhibiting the AKT/mTOR pathway. Moracin N can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and ischemic brain injury.

ARI-1 is a receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1) inhibitor. ARI-1 blocks the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway in a ROR1-dependent manner. ARI-1 upregulates cleaved-PARP and p-P38. ARI-1 induces Apoptosis. ARI-1 has anticancer activity against non-small cell lung cancer.

Telocinobufagin (Telobufotoxin; Telocinobufogenin) is an orally active bufadienolide with potential anti-tumor effects. Telocinobufagin exerts its anti-cancer effects on non-small cell carcinoma, osteosarcoma, thyroid cancer, breast cancer and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma by inhibiting the STAT3, JAK2/STAT3, LARP1-mTOR, PI3K/Akt/Snail and PLK1 pathways, and can also induce tumor cell apoptosis. Telocinobufagin enhances the Th1 immune response and protects against Salmonella typhimurium infection. Telocinobufagin has a strong cardiac-stimulating effect by inhibiting the activity of Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase, and it can promote renal fibrosis. Telocinobufagin demonstrates non-opioid analgesic effects in various acute pain models.

CC-115 hydrochloride is a potent and dual DNA-PK and mTOR kinase inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 13 nM and 21 nM, respectively. CC-115 blocks both mTORC1 and mTORC2 signaling.

RMC-4998 is an orally active inhibitor targeting the active or GTP-bound state of the KRAS^G12C mutant. RMC-4998 can form a ternary complex with intracellular CYPA and the activated KRAS^G12C mutant, with an IC₅₀ value of 28 nM. RMC-4998 can inhibit ERK signaling in KRAS^G12C mutant cancer cells and induce apoptosis. RMC-4998 can be used for tumor research.

PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 is a PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 possess anti-cancer effects and selectivity against MDA-MB-231 cells with IC₅₀ value of 2.29 μM. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 can induce cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.

Tioconazole (UK-20349) is a broad-spectrum antifungal imidazole derivative. Tioconazole inhibits several dermatophytes and yeasts, with MIC₅₀ values of less than 3.12 mg/L and 9 mg/L, respectively. Additionally, Tioconazole exhibits anti-parasitic activity. Tioconazole exerts anticancer activity by inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and blocking autophagy. Tioconazole is applicable for research in the fields of anti-infection and anticancer therapy.

Palomid 529 is a potent inhibitor of mTORC1 and mTORC2 complexes.

Cyclovirobuxine D (CVB-D) is the main active component of the traditional Chinese medicine Buxus microphylla. Cyclovirobuxine D induces autophagy and attenuates the phosphorylation of Akt and mTOR. Cyclovirobuxine D inhibits cell proliferation of gastric cancer cells through suppression of cell cycle progression and inducement of mitochondria-mediated apoptosis. Cyclovirobuxine D is beneficial for heart failure induced by myocardial infarction.

BGT226 (NVP-BGT226 maleate) is a PI3K (with IC₅₀s of 4 nM, 63 nM and 38 nM for PI3Kα, PI3Kβ and PI3Kγ) /mTOR dual inhibitor which displays potent growth-inhibitory activity against human head and neck cancer cells.

Maackiain (DL-Maackiain) is an orally active multi-target inhibitor with anti-tumor activity and neuroprotective effects. Maackiain activates the AMPK, NLRP3 and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways, and inhibits key targets such as NF-κB, mTOR, MAO-B, NFATc1 and PKCδ, thereby precisely regulating processes including apoptosis, autophagy and pyroptosis. Maackiain also effectively inhibits microglial activation, osteoclast formation, and proliferation and invasion of tumor cells, and protects dopaminergic neurons from damage. Maackiain is applicable to the research of various diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, sepsis and dengue fever。

Endoxifen Z-isomer is an orally active selective PKCβ1 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 360 nM against human PKCβ1. Endoxifen Z-isomer also acts as an estrogen receptor modulator and antiestrogen. Endoxifen Z-isomer binds to and blocks ERα, ERβ and PKCβ1, inhibits estrogen and PI3K/AKT/mTORC1 signaling pathways, suppresses the expression of genes associated with cell cycle, cell proliferation and extracellular matrix remodeling, and induces apoptosis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and hypoxic features. Endoxifen Z-isomer inhibits tumor growth in breast tumor and glioblastoma models, reduces bone turnover and blood lipid levels, and does not require metabolism via CYP2D6. Endoxifen Z-isomer can be used in research related to ER⁺ breast cancer, invasive breast cancer, glioblastoma multiforme, type I bipolar disorder, desmoid tumor, gynecological malignancies, melanoma and hormone receptor-positive solid tumors.

CZ415 is a potent and highly selective mTOR inhibitor with a pIC₅₀ of 8.07. CZ415 inhibits mTORC1 and mTORC2 protein complex.

AD1058 is an orally active, selective, and BBB-permeable inhibitor of ATR (IC₅₀: 1.6 nM). AD1058 exhibits anticancer activity by inhibiting tumor cell proliferation, inducing cell cycle arrest, and promoting apoptosis. AD1058 is suitable for research on advanced malignancies and brain metastases.

Notoginsenoside Ft1 is an orally active bioactive saponin. Notoginsenoside Ft1 inhibits the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, activates the p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 signaling pathways, and increases the proportion of CD8⁺ T cells, thereby inducing apoptosis and lysosomal cell death in various cancer cells, and promoting angiogenesis. Notoginsenoside Ft1 causes vasodilation by activating glucocorticoid receptors (GR) and estrogen receptor beta (ERβ) in endothelial cells. Notoginsenoside Ft1 increases intracellular Ca²⁺ accumulation, reduces cAMP levels by activating a signaling network mediated through P2Y₁₂ receptors, and promotes platelet aggregation, thereby exerting a procoagulant effect. Notoginsenoside Ft1 inhibits ferroptosis (ferroptosis) in renal tubular epithelial cells by activating the TGR5 receptor, thereby demonstrating a renal protective effect. Notoginsenoside Ft1 acts as a TGR5 agonist and an FXR antagonist to combat obesity and insulin resistance.

STF-118804 is a highly specific NAMPT inhibitor. STF-118804 activates AMPK and inhibits mTOR pathways. STF-118804 has antitumor activity against pancreatic cancer.

(+)-Usnic acid is isolated from isolated from lichens, binds at the ATP-binding pocket of mTOR, and inhibits mTORC1/2 activity. (+)-Usnic acid inhibits the phosphorylation of mTOR downstream effectors: Akt (Ser473), 4EBP1, S6K, induces autophay, with anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activity. (+)-Usnic acid possesses antimicrobial activity against a number of planktonic gram-positive bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Enterococcus faecium.