calcium-binding

Heptamidine dimethanesulfonate (SBi4211 dimethanesulfonate) serves as a potent inhibitor related to Pentamidine, targeting the calcium-binding protein S100B with a dissociation constant (Kd) of 6.9 µM. It demonstrates specificity by preferentially killing melanoma cells overexpressing S100B compared to cells lacking this protein. Additionally, Heptamidine is employed as a valuable research tool in the study of Myotonic dystrophy (DM).

AACOCF3 (Arachidonyl trifluoromethyl ketone) is a cell-permeable trifluoromethyl ketone analog of arachidonic acid and a potent, selective slow binding inhibitor of the 85-kDa cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2). By blocking the production of arachidonate and 12-hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid in calcium ionophore-challenged platelets, AACOCF3 hinders their synthesis. Additionally, AACOCF3 inhibits glucose-induced insulin secretion from isolated rat islets, making it promising for cardiovascular disease research.

6-Chloromelatonin is a potent melatonin receptor agonist, a 5-methoxyindole compound that competes for presynaptic melatonin receptor sites in the rabbit retina, inhibiting the calcium-dependent release of [3H]dopamine with higher metabolic stability than melatonin. Chloromelatonin competitively binds to [3H]melatonin at MT2 receptors (pKi=9.77) and may be used to study insomnia and sleep disorders associated with depression.

G36 is a cell-permeable non-steroidal antagonist of GPER. G36 inhibits activation by either 17β-estradiol or the GPER-selective agonist G-1 (IC50 = 112 and 165 nM, respectively). G36 has no detectable binding activity to either ERα or ERβ. G36 blocks the activation of PI3K or calcium mobilization triggered by estrogen through GPER and it suppresses ERK activation by estrogen or G-1 but not by EGF. G-36 can be used in combination with GPER-selective agonists, like G-1, to distinguish the roles of GPER from those of ERα and ERβ in complex biological systems.

Upacicalcet HCl is an intravesical calcium mimetic that inhibits excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion by directly acting on calcium-sensitive receptors in parathyroid cell membranes, thereby lowering PTH levels in the blood.Upacicalcet HCl can be used for the treatment of blood Upacicalcet HCl is a novel compound for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism, targeting amino acid-binding sites of calcium-sensitive receptors. binding sites.

Zonisamide (AD 810), a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, is approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in adults with partial-onset seizures. It may inhibit a carbonic anhydrase although this is not one of the main mechanisms of action. Zonisamide may act by blocking repetitive firing of voltage-gated sodium channels results in a reduction of T-type calcium channel currents, or by binding allosterically to GABA receptors. This latter action may lower the uptake of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA while increasing the uptake of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate.

Flunarizine dihydrochloride (R14950) is a selective calcium entry blocker with calmodulin binding properties and histamine H1 blocking activity. Flunarizine dihydrochloride (R14950) is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy.

Levosimendan (OR1259) is a calcium sensitizer used in the management of acutely decompensated congestive heart failure. It increases the sensitivity of the heart to calcium, thus increasing cardiac contractility without a rise in intracellular calcium. Levosimendan exerts its effect by increasing calcium sensitivity of myocytes by binding to cardiac troponin C in a calcium-dependent manner.

Dantrolene depresses excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle by binding to the ryanodine receptor 1 and decreasing intracellular calcium concentration. Ryanodine receptors mediate the release of calcium from the sarcoplasmic reticulum, an essential step in muscle contraction. Dantrolene sodium hemiheptahydrate (Sodium dantrolene) is the sodium salt form of dantrolene, a hydantoin derivative, and direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant.

2,4-Dihydroxypyridine is a pyridine derivative that acts as a chelating agent binding to metal ions and forming complexes. It is used as a reagent for determining the concentration of various ions, such as calcium, magnesium and phosphate. It is also used to measure the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. It is also used for the detection and quantification of proteins, carbohydrates and other biomolecules.

Heptamidine is an effective Pentamidine-related inhibitor of the calcium-binding protein S100B (Kd: 6.9 μM). It selectively kills melanoma cells with S100B over those without S100B. It is a useful tool for the investigation of Myotonic dystrophy.

ILS-920 is a Rapamycin analog characterized by diminished immunosuppressive effects but remarkable neuroprotective properties. It exhibits selective binding affinity towards the immunophilin FKBP52 as well as the β1-subunit of L-type voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC). ILS-920 displays a notable 200-fold preference for FKBP52 over FKBP12.

BMS CCR2 22 is a potent and selective antagonist of CCR2 with calcium flux IC50 of 18 nM, chemotaxis IC50 of 1 nM, and binding IC50 of 5.1 nM.

PK14105 has been evaluated biologically as a potential radioligand for positron emission tomography (PET) studies targeting peripheral benzodiazepine binding sites (PBBS) receptors. When administered to rats with unilaterally lesioned striata, PK14105 was observed to quickly cross the blood-brain barrier, displaying significant radioactivity retention in the lesioned striatum, in contrast to the unlesioned striatum or cerebellar vermis. Additionally, PK14105 has the capability to inhibit receptor ligands, calcium channel ligands, and co-transporters in all salivary glands.

Etalocib (LY293111) sodium is an orally active leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonist with a Ki value of 25 nM for inhibiting [3H]LTB4 binding. It exhibits an IC50 of 20 nM against LTB4-induced calcium mobilization. Additionally, Etalocib sodium can induce apoptosis.

Adenophostin A is a potent agonist of inositol trisphosphate (IP3) receptors, binding with high affinity to these receptors and effectively stimulating the release of calcium ions (Ca2+).

KN-93 (Phosphate) can competitively block the binding of calmodulin to the corresponding kinase. It is a calcium/calmodulin-dependent kinase II (CaMKII) inhibitor with a Ki of 370 nM. It can also inhibit the proliferation of human hepatic stellate cells.

BMS-933043 is a Selective α7 nAChR partial agonist. BMS-933043 showed potent binding affinity to native rat (Ki = 3.3 nM) and recombinant human alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (Ki = 8.1 nM). BMS-933043 shows agonist activity in a calcium fluoresc

PD 122860 is a dihydropyridine with calcium channel blocking and sodium channel stimulating properties. In the rat heart, PD 122860 increased left ventricular contractility, decreased coronary resistance and altered the shape of the electrocardiogram T-wa

PD-217014 is a GABA analog. It inhibits (3)H-gabapentin binding to alpha(2)delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in a concentration-dependent manner (K(i) = 18 nmol/l). PD-217014 possesses visceral analgesic activity.

LU 49888 is a photoaffinity analog of verapamil that has been used to identify specific binding sites for phenylalkylamines of calcium channels present in rabbit skeletal muscle microsomes.

T-5342126 is a toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) antagonist that reduces LPS-induced production of nitric oxide (NO) in RAW 264.7 cells (IC50 = 27.8 μM) and decreases LPS-induced IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-6 production in isolated human whole blood (IC50s = 110.5, 315.6, and 318.4 μM, respectively). T-5342126 (82 mg kg) also reduces ethanol intake and the abundance of ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1 (Iba1), a marker of microglial activation, in the central nucleus of the amygdala in ethanol-dependent mice.

D-myo-Inositol-1,4,5-triphosphate trisodium (Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate trisodium) is a second messenger produced in cells by the phospholipase C-mediated hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate. It binds to Ins(1,4,5)P3 receptors, resulting in the opening of calcium channels and an increase in intracellular calcium.

D-myo-Inositol-1,4,6-phosphate (Ins(1,4,6)-P3) is a member of the inositol phosphate (InsP) family that play critical roles as small, soluble second messengers in the transmission of cellular signals. The most studied InsP, Ins(1,4,5)-P3, is a second messenger produced in cells by phospholipase C (PLC)-mediated hydrolysis of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-biphosphate. Binding of Ins(1,4,5)-P3 to its receptor on the endoplasmic reticulum results in opening of the calcium channels and an increase in intracellular calcium. Ins(1,4,6)-P3 (tested as the meso compound) is 9-fold less potent than Ins(1,4,5)-P3 at initiating Ca2+ release when injected into Xenopus oocytes.