Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Inducer

Phthalic acid is the final common metabolite of phthalic acid esters (PAEs). Phthalic acid can be used for the synthesis of synthetic agents, such as isophthalic acid (IPA), and terephthalic acid (TPA). Phthalic acid has applications in the preparation of phthalate ester plasticizers. Phthalic acid exhibits mutagenic effect and causes genetic damage in mammalian germ cells.

Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) is a short-chain perfluoroalkyl substance and the main replacement for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid induces fat accumulation in human HepG2 hepatoma cells. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid promotes lipid accumulation by activating PPARγ pathway and triggering oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum stress and calcium dyshomeostasis. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid impairs reproduction and causes developmental disorders in offspring of Caenorhabditis elegans. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid disrupts pancreatic organogenesis and lipid homeostasis in zebrafish embryos. Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid can be used in environmental toxicology, lipid metabolism and developmental toxicity studies.

Levistolide A is an apoptosis inducer and a PEDV virus inhibitor. Levistolide A can induce apoptosis in colon cancer cells and suppress the replication of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) by promoting ROS generation. Levistolide A activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) in N2a/APP695swe cells and reduces excessive phosphorylation of tau through the GSK3α/β pathway, improving symptoms in Alzheimer’s mice. Levistolide A improves kidney damage in 5/6 nephrectomy (Nx) mice by inhibiting the RAS,TGF-β1/Smad, and MAPK pathways.

Neoandrographolide is a diterpenoid compound isolated from Andrographis paniculata. Neoandrographolide inhibits osteoclasts differentiation and bone resorption through inhibition of MAPK/NF-κB/PI3K/AKT/GSK3β/PPAR/CAMK signaling pathway. Neoandrographolide inhibits apoptosis in rat embryonic ventricular cardiomyocytes. Neoandrographolide inhibits iNOS and the generation of ROS, activates eNOS, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic activity.

2-Phenylacetamide is a estrogen-like compound that can be isolated from Lepidium apetalum seeds. 2-Phenylacetamide inhibits p38 MAPK signaling pathway, exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, and anti-fibrosis effects. 2-Phenylacetamide is orally active.

pTH-Related Protein (1-34) (human,mouse,rat) (pTHrP (1-34)) is a parathyroid hormone-related protein fragment. Binding of pTH-Related Protein (1-34) (human,mouse,rat) to PTH1R triggers cAMP/PKA and PKC signaling, PI3K-mediated Akt and ERK1/2 phosphorylation, NADPH oxidase-dependent ROS generation, and TGF-beta1 and p47phox expression. pTH-Related Protein (1-34) (human,mouse,rat) induces fibronectin upregulation, osteoblast differentiation, osteoclastic bone resorption, bone formation, eNOS/NO-mediated vasodilation, and sensitization of type II pneumocytes to ultraviolet-induced apoptosis (apoptosis) via caspase 3. pTH-Related Protein (1-34) (human,mouse,rat) can be used in research on diabetic nephropathy, breast cancer, acute lung injury, humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy, osteoporosis, and cartilage degeneration.

Allura Red AC is a food colorant, appearing as a deep red water-soluble powder or granules, used in various applications such as beverages, syrups, candies, and cereals. Allura Red AC can statically quench the intrinsic fluorescence of HSA. Additionally, Allura Red AC is a 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) pathway-associated pro-inflammatory agent, capable of exacerbating experimental colitis. Allura Red AC holds potential for research in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), intestinal barrier function, and food additive safety.

(S)-(+)-Carvone is an orally active natural product. (S)-(+)-Carvone increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT) and ROS, reduces the levels of oxidative stress markers (MDA, AChE), reduces the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10), and downregulates NLRP3. (S)-(+)-Carvone increases the activities of caspase-8, -9 and -3. (S)-(+)-Carvone induces apoptotic death. (S)-(+)-Carvone has antimanic-like effect, liver protection and anticancer activity against skin cancer. (S)-(+)-Carvone improves memory and arthritis.

N-decanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C10-HSL) is a N-acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) N-decanoyl-L-homoserine lactone can inhibit primary root growth in Arabidopsis. N-decanoyl-L-homoserine lactone triggers a transient and immediate increase in the concentrations of cytosolic free Ca²⁺ and reactive oxygen species (ROS), increases the activity of mitogen-activated protein kinase 6 (MPK6), and induces nitric oxide (NO) production in Arabidopsis roots.

Lomefloxacin hydrochloride (NY-198 hydrochloride) is an orally active difluoroquinolone antibiotic. Lomefloxacin hydrochloride prevents DNA supercoiling and replication by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase II. Lomefloxacin hydrochloride induces ROS production and Apoptosis. Lomefloxacin hydrochloride has broad-spectrum bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Lomefloxacin hydrochloride has anticancer effects against melanoma. Lomefloxacin hydrochloride can be used in the study of systemic bacterial infections (such as Salmonella typhimurium infections), skin and melanoma .

Azilsartan (TAK-536) is an orally active, potent, selective and specific angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1) antagonist. Azilsartan induces ROS formation and apoptosis in HepG2 cells. Azilsartan shows neuroprotective and anticancer activity. Azilsartan can be used for hypertension and stroke research.

Ponicidin (Rubescensine B) is an orally active RIPK1 inhibitor with a K_d value of 135 nM. Ponicidin inhibits the JAK2/STAT3 pathway to induce apoptosis, activates the PI3K/Akt pathway, upregulates SIRT1 expression, alleviates oxidative stress, suppresses inflammatory responses and necroptosis, and blocks cell cycle progression. Ponicidin induces ROS production to exert antiproliferative and antiviral effects, while also improving cognitive function and reducing Aβ plaque deposition. Ponicidin can be used in studies related to hepatocellular carcinoma, Alzheimer's disease, and gastric cancer.

Coenzyme Q0 (CoQ0) is a potent, oral active ubiquinone compound can be derived from Antrodia cinnamomea. Coenzyme Q0 induces apoptosis and autophagy, suppresses of HER-2/AKT/mTOR signaling to potentiate the apoptosis and autophagy mechanisms. Coenzyme Q0 regulates NFκB/AP-1 activation and enhances Nrf2 stabilization in attenuation of inflammation and redox imbalance. Coenzyme Q0 has anti-angiogenic activity through downregulation of MMP-9/NF-κB and upregulation of HO-1 signaling.

BM213 is a selective C5aR agonist, with an EC₅₀ of 59 nM. BM213 specifically activates the C5a-C5aR1 axis, which in turn promotes neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation and exacerbates inflammatory responses. BM213 significantly induces ventricular dilationin, promotes myocardial ROS production, and induces cardiomyocyte apoptosis in rats. BM213 can be used for the study of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury.

SFI003 is a SRSF3 inhibitor that drives CRC cell apoptosis via the SRSF3/DHCR24/ROS axis and exhibits potent antitumor effects both in vitro and in vivo.

Chloranil (Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone), an orally active metabolite of pentachlorophenol and hexachlorobenzene, is a widely used fungicide. Chloranil can induce ROS production. Chloranil induces neutrophil extracellular traps through the ROS-JNK-NOX2 pathway. Chloranil induces ferroptosis and neuroinflammation. Chloranil induces apoptosis of mouse embryonic stem cells .

Panaxatriol is an orally active dammarane-type tetracyclic triterpene sapogenin. Panaxatriol enhances the phosphorylation levels of Akt, insulin receptor and p70S6K in skeletal muscle. Panaxatriol reduces the mRNA expression level of Atrogin1 in skeletal muscle. Panaxatriol induces apoptosis, pre-G1 cell cycle arrest and increased intracellular ROS levels in prostate cancer cells, decreases mitochondrial membrane potential, inhibits cell migration and reduces colony formation. Panaxatriol can be used in research related to insulin resistance, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury and prostate cancer^[1][2][3].

Isoxanthohumol is an orally active flavonoid compound. Isoxanthohumol has biological activities such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antifungal, and inhibition of adipogenesis. Isoxanthohumol can induce apoptosis, autophagy, and migration of tumor cells. Isoxanthohumol is active against viruses such as HSV, BVDV, CMV, and Rhino. Isoxanthohumol can be used for the research of tumors, metabolic, and inflammatory diseases.

Phellodendrine chloride is an orally active plant alkaloid. Phellodendrine chloride inhibits the proliferation of KRAS-mutated pancreatic cancer cells by suppressing macropinocytosis and glutamine metabolism, inducing ROS accumulation and mitochondrial apoptosis. Phellodendrine chloride promotes autophagy by activating the AMPK/mTOR pathway, alleviating intestinal damage in ulcerative colitis. Phellodendrine chloride can alleviate gouty arthritis by inhibiting the IL-6/STAT3 signaling pathway. Phellodendrine chloride suppresses allergic reactions by altering the conformation of MRGPRB3/MRGPRX2 protein, thereby inhibiting the activation of PKC and subsequent downstream MAPK and NF-κB signaling. Phellodendrine chloride inhibits the AKT/NF-κB pathway and down-regulates the expression of COX-2, thereby protecting zebrafish embryos from oxidative stress. Phellodendrine chloride has an anti-major depressive disorder (MDD) effect by down-regulating CHRM1, HTR1A, and the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway.

MSU38225 is a selective Nrf2 inhibitor. MSU38225 increases ROS levels by inhibiting antioxidant production. MSU38225 arrests cells at the G₂/M phase, enhances cellular sensitivity to chemotherapeutic agents, and exerts synergistic effects with Carboplatin (HY-17393) and 5-fluorouracil (HY-90006). MSU38225 exhibits anticancer activity against lung cancer. MSU38225 can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer.