anti-fibrosis

L-Mimosine (Leucenol) is an antineoplastic alanine-substituted pyridine derivative isolated from Leucena glauca and acts as an iron chelator.

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.

Selvigaltin (GB1211) is an orally administered, highly selective small-molecule inhibitor of galectin-3 (Gal-3) with an IC₅₀ value of 12 nM in rabbits, exhibiting anticancer and anti-fibrotic activity. Selvigaltin reduces galectin-3 levels in the liver and decreases biomarkers of inflammation (cellular foci) and fibrosis (PSR, SHG), while simultaneously lowering the mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory and fibrotic biomarkers (IL-6, TGF-β3, SNAI2, collagen). Selvigaltin also restores T-cell activity and reduces tumor growth and metastasis. Selvigaltin is suitable for use in studies of liver fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and tumors.

ATX inhibitor 5 is a potent and orally active autotaxin (ATX) inhibitor (IC50: 15.3 nM) that reduces CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis and exhibits anti-hepatic fibrosis effects.

GLPG1205 is a potent, orally active GPR84 (G protein-coupled receptor) antagonist with anti-inflammatory activity. GLPG1205 shows good PK/PD characteristics and can be used to study pulmonary fibrosis.

Tipelukast (KCA 757) is a novel, orally available leukotriene receptor antagonist with anti-inflammatory properties, capable of reducing fibrosis and down-regulating TIMP-1 and type 1 collagen. Tipelukast is utilized in asthma research.

Antroquinonol ((+)-Antroquinonol) is a natural product and an activator of the Nrf2 signaling pathway, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. The compound is cell-permeable and can be used in research on non-small cell lung cancer and colon cancer. Antroquinonol has also shown potential in inhibiting inflammation and fibrosis in models of focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

TD139 is a small molecule inhibitor of inhaled galectin-3 (Gal-3) with potential anti-fibrotic activity, commonly used in the study of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

JNJ-49095397 (RV568) is a selective p38 MAPK-α and p38 MAPK--γ kinase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory activity and potential antiviral activity for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis, and respiratory syncytial virus infection.

Aucuparin (2,6-dimethoxy-4-phenylphenol) is a plant antibiotic with anti-inflammatory activity. Aucuparin inhibited pulmonary fibrosis in mouse models induced by bleomycin (BLM). ABTS and FRAP showed clear scavenging activity. Aucuparin inhibited superoxide production of human neutrophils induced by fmlp, and its IC50 was 17.0μM.

(S)-(+)-Ibuprofen (Dexibuprofen) , is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX).

Ibuprofen (Advil) is a propionic acid derivate and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects. Ibuprofen inhibits the activity of cyclo-oxygenase I and II, resulting in a decreased formation of precursors of prostaglandins and thromboxanes.

Amiodarone hydrochloride is an anti-anginal agent and a class III antiarrhythmic drug that inhibits potassium channels (including wild-type hERG channels and their tail currents, with an IC₅₀ of approximately 45 nM) as well as voltage-gated sodium channels. This leads to prolonged action potential duration in ventricular and atrial myocytes, resulting in reduced heart rate and vascular resistance. It activates ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK signaling pathways in fibroblasts, promoting cell proliferation and myofibroblast differentiation. Amiodarone hydrochloride is widely used in the study of supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias and can also be used to establish pulmonary fibrosis animal models.

Esomeprazole is the S-isomer of omeprazole, inhibits the lysosomal cysteine protease legumain to prevent cancer metastasis. Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitors (PPI).

Esomeprazole Sodium ((S)-Omeprazole sodium) is the S-isomer of omeprazole with selective and irreversible proton pump inhibitor activity.Esomeprazole acts as an exosome inhibitor by blocking the exosome release via the inhibition of V-H+-ATPases

Sinapinic Acid (Synapoic acid) protects the rat liver from CCl4-induced inflammation, most likely by acting as a free radical scavenger and modulator of NF-κB p65 activation and proinflammatory cytokine expression. Sinapic acid with antioxidant role protects cardiac cells and its functions from I/R induced oxidative stress. Sinapic acid is a potentially useful agent for the protection against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Sinapic acid prevents the alterations in the levels of lipids and lipoproteins by virtue of its anti-lipidaemic effect in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarcted rats. Sinapic acid ameliorates hyperglycemia through PLC-PKC signals to enhance the glucose utilization in diabetic rats.

1. Berberine (Umbellatine) is a potent oral hypoglycemic agent with beneficial effects on lipid metabolism. 2. Berberine may as a broad-spectrum anti-microbial medicine, a complementary therapeutic agent for HIV/AIDS. 3. Berberine seems to act as an herbal antidepressant and a neuroprotector against neurodegenerative disorders. 4. Berberine is used in histology for staining heparin in mast cells. As a natural dye, berberine has a colour index of 7516. 5. Berberine reduces hepatic fat content in rats with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; also prevents proliferation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), which are central for the development of fibrosis during liver injury. 6. Berberine can ameliorate proinflammatory cytokines-induced intestinal epithelial tight junction damage in vitro, and berberine may be one of the targeted therapeutic agents that can restore barrier function in intestinal disease states. 7. Berberine has antineoplastic effects, including breast cancer, leukemia, melanoma, epidermoid carcinoma, hepatoma, pancreatic cancer, oral carcinoma, tongue carcinoma, glioblastoma, prostate carcinoma and gastric carcinoma, etc.

Bixin is an orally active carotenoid that modulates TLR4/NF-κB, Nrf2, and ROS to mitigate high-fat diet-induced cardiac injury in mice and induces apoptosis in A549, HeLa, and MCF-7 cells.

Cenicriviroc Mesylate is a dual CCR2/CCR5 antagonist, also inhibits both HIV-1 and HIV-2 with anti-inflammatory and antiinfective activity.

DB1976 dihydrochloride (DB1976 2HCl) , a transcription factor PU.1 inhibitor with potential anti-inflammatory activity, slowed down inflammation and fibrosis and improved glucose homeostasis and dyslipidemia in mice in in vivo experiments.DB1976 dihydrochloride promotes apoptosis and may be used in studies of metabolic dysfunction and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

A-839977 is a selective P2X7 receptor antagonist with anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, inhibiting BzATP-induced calcium efflux from the P2X7 receptor, and is used in the study of renal fibrosis.

HDAC6-IN-51 (Compound 7e) is a selective inhibitor of HDAC6, exhibiting an IC50 value of 42.9 nM. This compound demonstrates effective anti-pulmonary fibrosis activity.

Anti-NASH agent 2 (compound 21) is an inhibitor of neolipogenesis activity and α-SMA gene expression. It improves hepatic steatosis, edema, inflammatory infiltration, and liver fibrosis in NASH mouse models.

JNK-1-IN-5 (Compound 14) is a potent JNK1 inhibitor with sub-nanomolar efficacy. It effectively inhibits TGF-β-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition and shows promise for research targeting JNK1 as an anti-pulmonary fibrosis agent.