α-sma

SMA-12b is an analog of the immunomodulatory parasite product ES-62 that has immunomodulatory activity, can modify the expression of many inflammatory response genes, increase the expression of many genes related to antioxidant responses, and can be used in the study of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases.

AA147 (ATF6-activator-147) is a small molecule endoplasmic reticulum (ER) proteostasis regulator. The selectively activates ATF6 arm of the unfolded protein response (UPR) .It acts as a prodrug that preferentially triggers ATF6 signaling through a mechanism involving localized metabolic activation and selective covalent modification of ER resident proteins that regulate ATF6 activity.

Branaplam (LMI 070) is a highly potent, selective and orally active small molecule SMN2 splicing modulator.

SRI-011381 hydrochloride, a new-type agonist of the TGF-beta signaling pathway, is utilized in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Sinefungin (Adenosyl-Ornithine) is an effective inhibitor of virion mRNA(guanine-7-)-methyltransferase, mRNA(nucleoside-2'-)-methyltransferase, and viral multiplication. Sinefungin is a SET7/9 inhibitor and ameliorates renal fibrosis by inhibiting H3K4 methylation.

Fasudil hydrochloride (HA-1077) is a potent inhibitor of ROCK1, PKA, PKC, and MLCK with Ki of 0.33 μM, 1.0 μM, 9.3 μM and 55 μM, respectively.

SRI-011381, a new-type agonist of the TGF-beta signaling pathway, is utilized in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Fasudil (HA-1077) is a potent inhibitor of ROCK1, PKA, PKC, and MLCK.

SMA4, a selective activator of PKG1α, exhibits a basal EC50 of 29 μM, enhances phosphorylation of the PKG1 substrate VASP, and inhibits proliferation of hPASMCs. It is utilized in cardiovascular disease research [1].

Disitertide acetate (P144 acetate) is a peptidic transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1) inhibitor specifically designed to block the interaction with its receptor. Disitertide acetate is also a PI3K inhibitor and an apoptosis inducer.

SB-431542 is an inhibitor of ALK5/TGF-β type I Receptor (IC50=94 nM) and is selective. SB 431542 also has inhibitory activity against ALK4 and ALK7 but not other proteins. SB 431542 can be used for induced differentiation of stem cells.

LDN193189 (LDN-193189) (DM 3189) is a selective BMP signaling inhibitor, inhibiting the transcriptional activity of ALK2 and ALK3 (IC50s: 0.8/0.8/5.3/16.7 nM for ALK1/2/3/6).

DMH-1 is a potent and selective Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP) inhibitor.

Dorsomorphin (BML-275) is an AMPK inhibitor (Ki=109 nM) that is selective and ATP-competitive. Dorsomorphin inhibits the BMP type I receptors ALK2, ALK3, and ALK6. Dorsomorphin induces autophagy, and possesses antitumor activity.

Pirfenidone (AMR69) inhibits the production of CCL2 and CCL12 in fibroblasts and also decreases TGF-β2 protein levels. Pirfenidone is an antifibrotic agent that is commonly used in studies related to pulmonary fibrosis and also has anti-inflammatory activity.

Galunisertib (LY2157299) is a TGF-β receptor type I (TGF-βRI) inhibitor (IC50=56 nM) that is selective. Galunisertib has antitumor activity and can be used in combination with PD-1 inhibitors.

Monocrotaline is an 11-membered macrocyclic pyrrolizidine alkaloid extracted from the seeds of Crotalaria plants. It inhibits organic cation transporters OCT-1 and OCT-2, with IC50 values of 36.8 µM and 1.8 mM, respectively. Monocrotaline exhibits antitumor activity and shows certain cytotoxicity against liver cancer cells such as HepG2. It is also commonly used to induce pulmonary arterial hypertension models in rodents.

A 83-01 (ALK5 Inhibitor IV) is an inhibitor of the TGF-β type I receptors ALK5, ALK4, and ALK7 (IC50=12/45/7.5 nM). A 83-01 promotes the reprogramming of mouse fibroblasts into iPSCs. A 83-01 can be used in organoid cultures.

GW4869 (GW69A) is a selective and non-competitive inhibitor of neutral sphingomyelinase N-SMase (IC50=1 μM). GW4869 also inhibits exosome synthesis/release and is commonly used in exosome-related studies.Usually prepared as a suspension for experiments.

Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is a gut microbiota-dependent metabolite derived from dietary choline, betaine, and carnitine. It induces inflammation by activating the ROS/NLRP3 inflammasome and promotes fibroblast differentiation through the activation of the TGF-β/Smad2 signaling pathway. TMAO is commonly used to induce cardiac fibrosis models.

SY-LB-57 is a highly effective agonist of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) receptor signaling, suitable for studies of conditions such as bone fractures and pulmonary arterial hypertension [1].

RepSox (ALK5 Inhibitor II) is a TGFβR-1/ALK5 inhibitor that selectively inhibits the binding of ATP to ALK5 and the autophosphorylation of ALK5 (IC50=23/4 nM). RepSox induces adipogenesis in MEFs cells.

Valproic Acid (2-Propylpentanoic Acid) is an HDAC inhibitor that suppresses HDAC1 activity and induces HDAC2 degradation, exhibiting oral bioavailability. Valproic Acid activates Notch1 signalling and inhibits the proliferation of small cell lung carcinoma cells, making it applicable for research into epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

BMP signaling agonist sb4 (SB 4) is an agonist of benzoxazole bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling (EC50 :74 nM)