Visual System Disease

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is an orally active, selective M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist. Pilocarpine Hydrochloride can induce seizures and is used in research on conditions such as epilepsy, dry mouth (xerostomia), and elevated intraocular pressure.

ML-7 hydrochloride is a selective and highly specific myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) inhibitor that acts as a trabecular meshwork (TM) relaxant. ML-7 hydrochloride enhances Quinocetone (HY-123581)-induced phosphorylation of ERK, p38 MAPK and JNK, attenuates Akt activation, and promotes apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells. ML-7 hydrochloride reduces Th2 cytokine secretion by inhibiting MLCK, while alleviating smooth muscle hyperplasia and collagen deposition. As a non-antibiotic adjuvant, ML-7 hydrochloride restores the sensitivity of drug-resistant bacteria to Tigecycline (HY-B0117). ML-7 hydrochloride can be used in research related to glaucoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, asthma, and Klebsiella pneumoniae infection.

Aminoguanidine (Pimagedine) hydrochloride is an inhibitor of diamine oxidase (DAO) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS). Aminoguanidine hydrochloride can reduce the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Aminoguanidine hydrochloride has a dose-dependent inhibitory effect on Doxorubicin (HY-15142)-induced cell apoptosis. Aminoguanidine hydrochloride has antioxidant properties. Aminoguanidine hydrochloride can be used in the research of diabetic nephropathy.

Eculizumab (Anti-Human C5, Humanized Antibody) is a long-acting humanized monoclonal antibody targeted against complement C5. Eculizumab inhibits the cleavage of C5 into C5a and C5b and inhibits deployment of the terminal complement system including the formation of membrane attack complex (MAC). Eculizumab prevents anti-ganglioside antibody-mediated neuropathy in mice. Eculizumab can be used in hemolysis studies.

AGX51 is a pan-Id (inhibitors of DNA-binding/differentiation proteins) antagonist that disrupts ID-E protein interactions, thereby triggering ubiquitin-mediated proteasomal degradation of ID1, ID2, ID3 and ID4. AGX51 induces ROS production, G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, non-apoptotic cell death, and regulates EMT-related proteins. AGX51 reduces the proliferation, migration and myofibroblast differentiation of lung fibroblasts, alleviates pulmonary fibrosis, inhibits cancer cell viability and tumor growth, impairs neovascularization, and shows no obvious toxicity in mice. AGX51 can be used in research related to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, triple-negative breast cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, colorectal tumors, wet age-related macular degeneration and retinopathy of prematurity.

Acetazolamide sodium is a carbonic anhydrase (CA) IX inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 30 nM for hCA IX. Acetazolamide sodium has diuretic, antihypertensive and anti-gonococcal activities.

Perfluorodecalin liquids are largrly used in vitreoretinal surgery. Perfluorodecalin with tamponade lasting more than two days is detrimental to the retina in the case of rabbit. Perfluorodecalin can be used for the research of giant retinal tears. Perfluorodecalin is a non-toxic, non-flammable, thermally stable, non-bio-accumulating O₂-carrier and used as artificial blood. Perfluorodecalin enhances bone regeneration and cell viability.

Veligrotug (AVE1642) is a selective, fully human IGF-1R antagonist antibody with a K_d value of 0.55 nM for hIGF-1R. Veligrotug blocks the phosphorylation of downstream AKT. Veligrotug is applicable to research related to thyroid eye disease.

Faricimab, an overall good safety and tolerability profile, is a bispecific antibody targeting Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). Faricimab prevents retinal vascular leakage, cell death and inflammation in retinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury and sCNV mouse models. Faricimab demonstrates statistically superior visual acuity gains versus Ranibizumab (HY-P9951). Faricimab can be used for retinal diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (w-AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME) and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

Tetracaine (Amethocaine) is a sodium channel inhibitor and ryanodine receptor (RyR) inhibitor. Tetracaine blocks sodium conduction across nerve cell membranes, preventing rapid sodium ion influx and depolarization. Tetracaine exhibits biphasic effects on spontaneous sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ release in Ca²⁺-overloaded ventricular myocytes, and increases sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ load. Tetracaine can be used in research related to eye diseases.

Xelafaslatide (ONL-1204) is a Fas receptor antagonist. Xelafaslatide blocks the Fas receptor signaling pathway and inhibits downstream apoptosis and inflammatory pathways. Xelafaslatide suppresses neuroinflammation and microglial activation in glaucoma models, protects retinal ganglion cells and prevents axonal degeneration. Xelafaslatide is applicable to relevant research on glaucoma.

Tivanisiran sodium (SYL1001 sodium) is a small interfering RNA (siRNA) targeting TRPV1 . Tivanisiran sodium induces the degradation of TRPV1 mRNA, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. Tivanisiran sodium alleviates ocular discomfort and pain, and improves ocular hyperemia and tear quality. Tivanisiran sodium is applicable to research related to dry eye disease.

Tetrahydrocortisol is a metabolite of Hydrocortisone (HY-N0583) that fails to activate glucocorticoid receptor. Tetrahydrocortisol inhibits Dexamethasone (HY-14648)-induced formation of cross-linked actin networks. Tetrahydrocortisol acts as a synergist to enhance the activity of anticancer agents. Tetrahydrocortisol can be used in the research of primary open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, lung cancer and breast cancer.

HTRA1-IN-1 is a potent and selective high temperature requirement A serine peptid 1 (HTRA1) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 13 nM. HTRA1-IN-1 can be used for the research of HTRA1-related diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Cenupatide (UPARANT) is a uPAR and FPR antagonist with anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, and vascular barrier regulatory activities, as well as high stability and resistance to enzymatic degradation in blood/plasma. Cenupatide blocks the uPAR-FPR interaction, reduces VEGF-induced phosphorylation levels of AKT, VEGFR-2, STAT3, JNK, p38 MAPK, ERK1/2, and NF-κB p65, and inhibits αvβ3 integrin activation. Cenupatide suppresses endothelial cell migration, invasion, tube formation, and angiogenic signaling pathways, restores tight junctions and blood-retinal barrier integrity, reduces pro-inflammatory marker levels, and inhibits apoptosis. Cenupatide reduces retinal neovascularization, renal fibrosis, and vascular leakage, and restores visual function in preclinical models. Cenupatide is applicable to research related to retinopathy, diabetic complications, ocular diseases, cancer, and inflammatory diseases.

Arundic Acid is an orally effective astrocyte function modulator and neuroprotective agent. Arundic Acid increases the expression and function of the astrocytic glutamate transporter EAAT1 by activating the ERK, Akt and NF-κB pathways. Arundic Acid attenuates retinal ganglion cell death in a normal-tension glaucoma model. Arundic Acid exerts neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Arundic Acid is a S100β protein synthesis inhibitor that prevents neurological deficits and brain tissue damage after intracerebral hemorrhage in rats. Arundic Acid downregulates neuroinflammation and astrocytic dysfunction after status epilepticus in immature rats. Arundic Acid is applicable to research related to Parkinson's disease, cerebral ischemia, glaucoma, intracerebral hemorrhage and epilepsy.

Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) Fluorescein is a classic fluorescent label that specifically binds to sugar residues such as N-acetylglucosamine, N-acetylneuraminic acid and sialic acid. Wheat Germ Agglutinin Fluorescein performs regionally differential fluorescent staining of the ocular surface epithelial glycocalyx to assess its integrity, and causes no damage to the eye at safe concentrations. Wheat Germ Agglutinin Fluorescein is also used for staining structures including red blood cells, cultured cells, bacteria and pine wood nematodes, and facilitates the isolation of wheat-associated plant-growth-promoting rhizobacterial strains. Wheat Germ Agglutinin Fluorescein can be applied to the detection of ocular glycocalyx integrity and the research of related diseases such as pine wilt disease.

Clemastine (HS-592; Meclastine) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable H1 histamine receptor (H1 histamine receptor) antagonist with potent antiallergic effects. Clemastine also antagonizes muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChR), particularly the M1 and M4 subtypes. In addition to antihistamine effects, Clemastine exhibits multiple pharmacological activities, especially in promoting central nervous system remyelination, activating autophagy and pyroptosis, exerting anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective effects, and suppressing inflammation.

JB-1, an IGF-I analog, is a selective IGF-I receptor inhibitor that does not interact with IGF-II. JB-1 competes with IGF-I for binding to IGF-1R and blocks receptor autophosphorylation. JB-1 increases the level of sVEGFR-1. JB-1 normalizes retinal abnormalities, including reducing retinal neovascularization. JB-1 is applicable to studies related to oxygen-induced retinopathy.

Latanoprostene bunod (NCX116; LBN) is a nitric oxide-releasing prostaglandin F₂α analog. Latanoprostene bunod is a prodrug that, upon instillation into the eye, is hydrolyzed by corneal esterases into two active metabolites: Latanoprost (HY-B0577) and NO. Latanoprost activates the prostaglandin FP receptor to increase the outflow of aqueous humor through the uveoscleral pathway. NO increases aqueous humor drainage through the trabecular meshwork pathway, achieving synergistic enhancement targeting the dual pathways of aqueous humor outflow. Latanoprostene bunod can be used in research related to open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.