Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Inducer

Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% is a biochemical reagent. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% reduces the production of ROS and the expression levels of MyD88 as well as c-Rel genes. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% decreases the activities of T-SOD, CAT, and GSH, increases the activities of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% is cytotoxic to various cells. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% has antioxidant activity. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, 99% can be used in the research of diabetes, Parkinson's disease and DMBA (HY-W011845)-induced tumors.

Buspirone hydrochloride is a 5-HT1A receptor agonist. Buspirone hydrochloride can be used for anxiety and depression research.

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.

Avermectin B1 (Abamectin) is a mixture of two similar segments of avermectin. Avermectin B1 is an orally anti-infection agent, which can be used in the research of parasitic worms, insect pests, agriculture and animal husbandry. Avermectin B1 can also induce the production of ROS and induces cytotoxicity, apoptosis and autophagy.

Propyl gallate is a common food antioxidant. Propyl gallate can inhibit the production of acrolein, glyoxal and methylglyoxal. Propyl gallate exhibits anti-inflammatory, antitumor and cardioprotective activities.

Diquat dibromide hydrate is a comprehensive herbicide. Diquat dibromide hydrate increases the production of ROS and triggers mitophagy. Diquat dibromide hydrate generates free radicals such as superoxide anions through redox cycles, which induce oxidative stress. Diquat dibromide hydrate is cytotoxic, reproductive, and neurotoxic. Diquat dibromide hydrate is used in cotton, soybean, and other crops to combat noxious weeds.

EF24, a curcumin analogue, is an NF-kB inhibitor with great anti-tumor efficacy and oral bioavailability via deactivation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). EF24 is active against melanoma and breast cancer cell lines with GI₅₀ values of 0.7 μM and 0.8 μM, respectively. EF24 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells and DU-145 human prostate cancer cells. EF24 increases the levels of activated caspase 3 and 9, and decreases the phosphorylated forms of MEK1 and ERK.

Sinigrin (Allyl-glucosinolate) is an orally active glucosinolate found in cruciferous plants. Sinigrin possesses multiple activities such as anti-cancer, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and inhibition of fat synthesis. Sinigrin can be used in the research of tumors, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases.

Argininosuccinic acid disodium is an intermediate metabolite in the urea cycle, and its level is associated with argininosuccinic aciduria. Argininosuccinic acid disodium can induce oxidative stress, leading to lipid and protein oxidation, reduction of glutathione, and decrease in antioxidant enzyme activity. Argininosuccinic acid disodium can be converted into guanidinosuccinic acid, a nitric oxide mimic, under the action of nitric oxide-derived free radicals. Argininosuccinic acid disodium can be used in the research of metabolic diseases, renal failure, nervous system diseases, etc.

Zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) is commonly applied in industry (catalysts, photoconductors) and biomedical (photodynamic therapy, PDT). Zinc phthalocyanine can be used to photooxidise cyclohexane and is promising for research of solar-cell applications.

GNE-140 racemate is a racemic mixture of (R)-GNE-140 (HY-100742A) and (S)-GNE-140 (HY-100742B), and also a tautomer of GNE-140 (HY-118241). GNE-140 racemate is an orally active lactate dehydrogenase inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 3 nM against human LDHA and an IC₅₀ of 5 nM against LDHB. GNE-140 racemate reduces the phosphorylation level and total protein expression of p38 MAPK, and inhibits EGF-induced AKT phosphorylation. GNE-140 racemate decreases lactate production, regulates glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway and nucleotide biosynthesis, increases extracellular pH, inhibits cell proliferation, migration and invasion, and induces caspase-3 activation and ROS accumulation. GNE-140 racemate can be used in research related to breast cancer, cystic fibrosis and pancreatic cancer.

Licochalcone D, a flavonoid compound mainly existing in the root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, is a potent and orally active inhibitor of NF-kappaB (NF-κB) p65. Licochalcone D possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer properties.

Tin(II) chloride dihydrate (Stannous chloride dihydrate) is a biochemical reagent with genotoxicity, mutagenicity, mitotic recombinogenicity, and reactive oxygen species-inducing activity.

Diquat dibromide is a comprehensive herbicide. Diquat dibromide increases the production of ROS and triggers mitochondrial Autophagy. Diquat dibromide generates free radicals such as superoxide anions through redox cycles, which induce oxidative stress. Diquat dibromide is cytotoxic, reproductive, and neurotoxic. Diquat dibromide is used in cotton, soybean, and other crops to combat noxious weeds.

Iturin A is a cyclic lipid peptide with strong antifungal activity. Iturin A induces ROS explosion and induces apoptosis and autophagy in tumor cells. Iturin A has antitumor activity.

HKB99 is an allosteric inhibitor of phosphoglycerate mutase 1 (PGAM1). HKB99 induces apoptosis. HKB99 inhibits the formation of invasive pseudopodia and inhibits migration. HKB99 increases the oxidative stress, activates JNK/c-Jun and suppresses AKT and ERK. HKB99 can be used for the research of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Dimethyl phthalate (DMP) can be used as a plasticizer to impart flexibility to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin. Additionally, Dimethyl phthalate is an oral active endocrine disruptor that can cause ovarian dysfunction in mice. Dimethyl phthalate can also induce oxidative stress and apoptosis in cells, thereby affecting blood and red blood cell function in rats.

Rhodizonic acid disodium (Sodium rhodizonate dibasic) is a transition metal-dependent pro-oxidant and lead detection agent that induces reactive oxygen species generation, DNA damage, and inhibits Aconitase activity. Rhodizonic acid disodium generates superoxide anion radicals in an iron (II)-dependent manner, leading to aconitase inactivation. Rhodizonic acid disodium also triggers hydroxyl radical-mediated DNA strand breaks and 8-OHdG formation via copper ion reduction. Rhodizonic acid disodium reacts with lead to form a scarlet precipitate, with the color intensity proportional to lead content, enabling qualitative or quantitative analysis of lead. Rhodizonic acid disodium can also be used for real-time visualization of the dynamic process of lead sequestration in the plant rhizosphere and evaluation of the effects of environmental factors such as soil type on the stability of lead-sequestering structures.

Chemerin-9 (149-157) TFA is a potent agonist of chemokine-like receptor 1 (CMKLR1) . Chemerin-9 (149-157) TFA has anti-inflammatory activity. Chemerin-9 (149-157) TFA stimulates phosphorylation of Akt and ERK as well as ROS production. Chemerin-9 (149-157) TFA ameliorates Aβ_1-42-induced memory impairmen. Chemerin-9 (149-157) TFA regulates immune responses, adipocyte differentiation, and glucose metabolism.