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ASP-4058 is a selective, safe, and orally active second-generation agonist of sphingosine phosphate receptors 1 and 5 (S1P1 and S1P5).ASP-4058 ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in mice.

AMG-369 (AMG 247) is an S1P1 S1P5 dual agonist that delays the onset of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in rats. encephalomyelitis in rats.

3-Methoxycatechol is a lignin-derived renewable chemical that promotes carcinogenesis in the esophagus.1,2-Dihydroxy-3-methoxybenzen exhibits strong antiviral activity against encephalomyelitis virus (EMCV).

Tolperisone hydrochloride (Muscalm), a centrally acting muscle relaxant, is used in the therapy of pathologically increased tone of the cross-striated muscle resulted by neurological diseases (damage of the encephalomyelitis, myelopathy, multiple sclerosis, pyramidal tract) and of spastic paralysis and other encephalopathies manifested with muscular dystonia.

Ketotifen fumarate (HC 20511 fumarate) is a cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators.

BN201 (OCS-05) is a drug with neuroprotective and myelin repair effects, which acts mainly by activating serum glucocorticoid kinase-2 (SGK2), which in turn activates the FOXO3 pathway to promote neuronal survival and myelin repair. It is mainly used for the treatment of inflammatory neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).BN201 is able to regulate multiple kinases in the insulin growth factor 1 (IGF1) pathway and cross the blood-brain barrier.

CP-456773 (MCC950 (CP-456773) and CRID3) is an effective and specific cytokine release inhibitor and NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor. CP-456773 inhibits IL-1β secretion and caspase 1 processing. MCC950 blocked canonical and noncanonical NLRP3 activation at nanomolar concentrations. MCC950 specifically inhibited activation of NLRP3 but not the AIM2, NLRC4 or NLRP1 inflammasomes. MCC950 reduced IL-1β production in vivo and attenuated the severity of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a disease model of multiple sclerosis.

Lenaldekar (LDK) inhibits T-cell expansion and autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Lenaldekar causes dephosphorylation of members of the PI3 kinase AKT mTOR pathway and delays sensitive cells in late mitosis.

Ex26 (S1P1-IN-Ex26) is a selective and potent sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1) antagonist that disrupts SR-B1-S1PR1 interactions and inhibits S1P-S1PR1 signaling. Ex26 is used in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, atherosclerosis, and gastric cancer.

S1PL-IN-31 is a dual-function chemical compound acting as an inhibitor of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) lyase with an IC50 value of 210 nM and as an antagonist of the Smoothened (Smo) receptor with an IC50 of 440 nM. Demonstrating therapeutic potential, this compound, at a dosage of 2 mg/kg per day, effectively mitigates cervical and thoracic lymphocyte infiltration and neuromuscular weakness in rats suffering from experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a condition triggered by the MOG29-152 peptide from myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein. Additionally, it significantly decreases the total lymphocyte count, including reductions in subsets of CD4+ T cells, CD8+ T cells, and B cells. At a higher dosage of 100 mg/kg, S1PL-IN-31 elevates S1P levels within the heart and lymph nodes, while doses of 3 and 10 mg/kg per day notably lower heart rates in female rats, showcasing its multifaceted biological impacts and potential for clinical application.

MOG peptide (35-55) amide, a myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) fragment spanning amino acids 35 to 55, selectively stimulates CD4+ T cell expansion and induces experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in animal models [1] [2] [3].

γ-Fibrinogen377-395 TFA is an inhibitory peptide derived from fibrinogen, which also functions as a fibrinogen epitope. It effectively blocks microglial activation and impedes fibrin-Mac-1 interactions in vitro. Additionally, it exhibits in vivo efficacy by suppressing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in mice. This compound has applications in researching multiple sclerosis (MS) and other neuroinflammatory diseases linked to blood-brain barrier disruption and microglial activation [1].

Forphenicine is a bacterial metabolite that has been found in S. fulvoviridis and an inhibitor of alkaline phosphatase (IC50 = 0.036 µg ml for the chicken intestine enzyme). It inhibits the growth of HL-60 leukemia cells when used at a concentration of 10 µM. Forphenicine (50 and 500 µg animal) increases survival in a guinea pig model of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE).

Isogarcinol is a natural polyisoprenylated benzophenone first isolated from plant species in the genus Garcinia. It has immunosuppressant actions, inhibiting the protein phosphatase calcineurin (IC50 = 36 μM) and suppressing the proliferation of T cells. Oral administration of isogarcinol in mice decreases delayed type hypersensitivity, prolongs graft survival in allogeneic skin transplants, suppresses inflammation in collagen-induced arthritis, and reduces clinical symptoms in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Isogarcinol inhibits the proliferation of HL-60 and PC-3 cancer cells (IC50s = 4 and 8 μg ml, respectively) through cell cycle arrest and apoptosis.

BIO5192 hydrate is a selective and potent integrin α4β1 (VLA-4) inhibitor (Kd < 10 pM). The compound selectively binds to α4β1 (IC50 = 1.8 nM) over various other integrins and results in a 30-fold increase in mobilization of murine hematopoietic stem and progenitors (HSPCs) over basal levels[1][2].

BNN27 is an agonist of the TrkA receptor (TrkAreceptor) and the p75NTR receptor (p75NTR receptor), exhibiting neurotrophic and anti-apoptotic properties. It enhances levels of glutamate, GABA, and glutamine in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of rats, improving glutamate turnover. In a mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), BNN27 demonstrates neuroprotective effects, shows anti-inflammatory properties in an experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) model, and exhibits retinal protection in a rat diabetes model. BNN27 also possesses blood-brain barrier permeability.

Glatiramer acetate (GA) is a synthetic amino acid copolymer that is approved for treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and clinically isolated syndrome (CIS).

JC-171, a selective inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, effectively inhibits LPS ATP-induced interleukin-1β (IL-1β) release from J774A.1 macrophages with an IC50 of 8.45 μM[1].

Palmitoylcholine is an acyl choline.1It inhibits protein kinase C activity when used at a concentration of 100 μM.2Palmitoylcholine induces hemolysis in rat erythrocytes.3Plasma levels of palmitoylcholine are decreased in female patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).1 1.Germain, A., Barupal, D.K., Levine, S.M., et al.Comprehensive circulatory metabolomics in ME/CFS reveals disrupted metabolism of acyl lipids and steroidsMetabolites10(1)34(2020) 2.Nakadate, T., and Blumberg, P.M.Modulation by palmitoylcarnitine of protein kinase C activationCancer Res.47(24 Pt 1)6537-6542(1987) 3.Cho, K.S., and Proulx, P.Interactions of acyl carnitines and other lysins with erythrocytes and reconstituted erythrocyte lipoproteinsBiochim. Biophys. Acta318(1)50-60(1973)

MBP Ac1-9, a peptide fragment of myelin basic protein (MBP), serves as an immunodominant epitope in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) models, where it induces an immune response in T cells leading to pathological changes similar to multiple sclerosis. This peptide is used in research focused on T cell activation and autoimmune responses.

PLP (190-209), a fragment of myelin proteolipid protein (PLP), is utilized to induce experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in animal models for multiple sclerosis research [1].

CA 074 is a potent inhibitor of cathepsin B with a Ki value of 2 to 5 nM.CA 074 inhibits ischemic hippocampal neuronal death in primates and attenuates retinopathy and optic neuritis in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis induced by SJL J mice.

J5 peptide, an MBP inhibitor, competitively inhibits the binding of MBP 85-99 to HLA-DR2, and mitigates PLP 139-151 MBP 85-99-induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) in mice. It is utilized in research pertaining to inflammatory and immune diseases [1].

Ketotifen (HC 20-511) is a second-generation, orally active, noncompetitive histamine 1 (H1) receptor antagonist and mast cell stabilizer. It inhibits 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (PGD) in vitro and exhibits antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and the Influenza virus. Ketotifen is also used in research on autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) and in the prevention of asthma attacks.