Hypertension

Forskolin (Coleonol) is a potent adenylate cyclase activator with an IC₅₀ of 41 nM and an EC₅₀ of 0.5 μM for type I adenylyl cyclase. Forskolin is also an inducer of intracellular cAMP formation. Forskolin induces differentiation of various cell types and activates pregnane X receptor (PXR) and FXR. Forskolin exerts a inotropic effect on the heart, and has platelet antiaggregatory and antihypertensive actions. Forskolin also induces autophagy.

L-Ascorbic acid (L-Ascorbate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid inhibits selectively Ca_v3.2 channels with an IC₅₀ of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor. L-Ascorbic acid exhibits anti-cancer effects through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and selective damage to cancer cells.

Isoprenaline (Isoproterenol) hydrochloride is a non-selective, orally active β-adrenergic receptor agonist. Isoprenaline has potent peripheral vasodilator, bronchodilator, and cardiac stimulating activities. Isoprenaline can be used for the research of bradycardia and bronchial asthma.

Nigericin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus that act as a K⁺/H⁺ ionophore, promoting K⁺/H⁺ exchange across mitochondrial membranes. Nigericin is a NLRP3 activator. Nigericin shows promising anti-cancer activities through decreasing intracellular pH (pHi), and inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin signals. Nigericin induces pyroptosis through caspase 1/GSDMD in TNBC.

XAV-939 is a Tankyrase inhibitor. XAV-939 has inhibitory activity for TNKS1 and TNKS2 with IC₅₀ values of 5 nM and 2 nM, respectively. XAV-939 also is an enhancer of osteoblastic differentiation of hMSCs. XAV-939 can be used for the research of conditions associated with activated Wnt signaling, such as cancer, fibrotic diseases and conditions associated with low bone formation.

Intralipid 20% is a safe fat emulsion, composed of soybean oil (consisting of a mixture of long-chain triglycerides (C14-24) of predominantly unsaturated fatty acids), and egg phospholipids, can be used as a nutritional supplement. Intralipid 20% effectively inhibits the opening of the mitochondrial permeability transition pore, effectively protecting the heart from ischaemia-reperfusion injury and has some potential to modulate the innate immune response.

Indoramin (Wy 21901) is a competitive and selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonist. Indoramin reduces peripheral vascular resistance, blood pressure, heart rate and myocardial contractility in experimental animals. Under hypoxic conditions, Indoramin increases ATP synthesis in brain tissue, maintains cerebral ATP levels, and alleviates hypoxia-related swelling of synaptosomes, cerebral microvessels and the whole brain. Indoramin can be used in studies related to hypertension, cardiovascular regulation and cerebral hypoxia.

19-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione is an endogenous adrenal C19 steroid and also an agonist of the olfactory receptor OR51E2, with an EC₅₀ of 0.15 nM. 19-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione activates G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathways, drives neuroendocrine transdifferentiation, induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, reduces apoptosis and anabolic signaling, decreases cell viability, and reprograms cell metabolic profiles. 19-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione induces sodium retention and hypertension, and its secretion is regulated by ACTH and the renin-angiotensin system. 19-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione can be used in research related to prostate cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and hypertension.

Nigericin sodium salt is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus that act as a K⁺/H⁺ ionophore, promoting K⁺/H⁺ exchange across mitochondrial membranes. Nigericin sodium salt is a NLRP3 activator. Nigericin sodium salt shows promising anti-cancer activities through decreasing intracellular pH (pHi), and inactivation of Wnt/β-catenin signals. Nigericin sodium salt induces pyroptosis through caspase 1/GSDMD in TNBC.

IWR-1 (IWR-1-endo) is a tankyrase inhibitor targeting Wnt/β-catenin (IC₅₀ = 180 nM). IWR-1 compromises critical steps of the canonical Wnt signaling, namely translocation of β-catenin to the nucleus and subsequent TCF/LEF activation and expression of Wnt/β-catenin downstream targets. IWR-1 promotes β-catenin phosphorylation by promoting stability of Axin-scaffolded destruction complexes. IWR-1 can be studied in research for anti-tumor purposes, and diseases such as osteosarcoma, colorectal cancer and psoriasis.

2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate (2-APB) is a cell-permeable inhibitor of Inositol triphosphate receptor (IP3R). 2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate also inhibits the store-operated Ca²⁺ (SOC) channel and activates some TRP channels (V1, V2 and V3). Additionally, 2-Aminoethyl diphenylborinate has inhibitory effects on vasospasm. At high concentrations, it exhibits specific anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in neural tissue.

L-Arginine ((S)-(+)-Arginine) is the substrate for the endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) to generate NO. L-Arginine is transported into vascular smooth muscle cells by the cationic amino acid transporter family of proteins where it is metabolized to nitric oxide (NO), polyamines, or L-proline. L-Arginine is a potent vasodilator, and can be used to induce experimental acute pancreatitis.

Verapamil ((±)-Verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker and a potent and orally active first-generation P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor. Verapamil also inhibits CYP3A4. Verapamil has the potential for high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias and angina research.

IWP-2 is an inhibitor of Wnt processing and secretion with an IC₅₀ of 27 nM. IWP-2 targets the membrane-bound O-acyltransferase porcupine (Porcn) and thus preventing a crucial Wnt ligand palmitoylation. IWP-2 is also an ATP-competitive CK1δ inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 40 nM for the gatekeeper mutant ^M82FCK1δ.

Histamine is the agonist for histamine receptor and a vasodilator. Histamine is an organic nitrogen compound that participates in local immune responses, regulates intestinal physiological functions, and acts as a neurotransmitter. Histamine affects p38 MAPK/Akt signaling pathway, exhibits antitumor, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Histamine can be used in the research of acute myeloid leukemia, malignant melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma.

Propranolol hydrochloride is a nonselective and BBB-permeableβ-adrenergic receptor (βAR) antagonist, has high affinity for the β1AR and β2AR with K_i values of 1.8 nM and 0.8 nM, respectively. Propranolol hydrochloride inhibits [³H]-DHA binding to rat brain membrane preparation with an IC₅₀ of 12 nM. Propranolol hydrochloride is used for study of hypertension, pheochromocytoma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Propranolol is a nonselective and BBB-permeable β-adrenergic receptor (βAR) antagonist, has high affinity for the β1AR and β2AR with K_i values of 1.8 nM and 0.8 nM, respectively. Propranolol inhibits [³H]-DHA binding to rat brain membrane preparation with an IC₅₀ of 12 nM. Propranolol is used for the study of hypertension, pheochromocytoma, myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmias, angina pectoris, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Monensin (Monensin A) sodium, an orally active antibiotic, is an ionophore that mediates Na⁺/H⁺ exchange. Monensin sodium is a potent Wnt signaling inhibitor. Monensin sodium causes a marked enlargement of the multivesicular bodies (MVBs) and regulates exosome secretion. Monensin sodium can be used for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections research, and shows anticancer effects.

L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt (Sodium ascorbate), an electron donor, is an endogenous antioxidant agent. L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt selectively inhibits Ca_v3.2 channels with an IC₅₀ of 6.5 μM. L-Ascorbic acid sodium salt is also a collagen deposition enhancer and an elastogenesis inhibitor.

Wnt-C59 (C59) is a highly potent and oral porcupine (PORCN) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 74 pM.