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cis-L-Hydroxyproline inhibits the synthesis and extracellular deposition of collagen. The growth inhibition of pancreatic cancer cells induced by the Hyp isomer could be due to endoplasmatic reticulum stress.

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.

Formononetin (Flavosil) is an O-methylated isoflavone and a phytoestrogen from the root of Astragalus membranaceus.

Ferulic Acid (Coniferic acid) is a highly abundant phenolic phytochemical and a type of organic compound found in the Ferula assafoetida L. or Ligusticum chuanxiong.It can be absorbed by the small intestine and excreted through the urine.

2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid (Gentisic acid) is an active metabolite of salicylic acid degradation with a broad spectrum of biological activity, such as anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and antioxidant properties.

Ferulic acid sodium (Sodium ferulic), the sodium salt of ferulic acid, is a drug used in traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and to prevent thrombosis.

Trimethylamine N-oxide dihydrate (TMANO dihydrate) is a gut microbiota-dependent metabolite derived from dietary choline and other trimethylamine-containing nutrients. It induces inflammation by activating the ROS/NLRP3 inflammasome and promotes fibroblast differentiation and cardiac fibrosis via the TGF-β/Smad2 signaling pathway. TMANO dihydrate can be used to establish models of cardiac hypertrophy and cardiac fibrosis.

beta-Escin is a natural mixture of triterpenoid saponins isolated from horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seeds, can be used as a vasoprotective anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and anti-nociceptive agent.

DL-Isoleucine exhibits anti-glycation activity in RAW 264.7 cells and exhibits millimolar-level cytotoxicity against SW620, CACO2, SW480, and fibroblast cells.

Heparan sulfate is a natural product, a linear polysaccharide. Heparan sulfate occurs as a proteoglycan (HSPG) that is tightly attached to cell surface or extracellular matrix proteins.

Picroside I (6'-Cinnamoylcatalpol), a hepatoprotective agent, is reported to be antimicrobial and used against hepatitis B. It has antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, it may be the valuable anti-invasive drug candidates for cancer therapy by suppressing Collagenases and Gelatinases. Picroside I can enhance basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF)-, staurosporine- or dbc-mitogen-activated protein (MAP)-induced neurite outgrowth from PC12D cells.

Loureirin B can downregulate the expression of fibrosis-related molecules by regulating MMPs and TIMPs levels, inhibit scar fibroblast proliferation and suppress TGF-β1-induced fibrosis, during which TGF-β1/Smad2/3 pathway is likely involved.

Picropodophyllotoxin (AXL 1717) is a cyclolignan alkaloid found in the mayapple plant family (Podophyllum peltatum), and a small molecule inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) with potential antineoplastic activity. Picropodophyllotoxin (AXL 1717) specifically inhibits the activity and downregulates the cellular expression of IGF1R without interfering with activities of other growth factor receptors, such as receptors for insulin, epidermal growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor and mast/stem cell growth factor (KIT). This agent shows potent activity in the suppression o f tumor cell proliferation and the induction of tumor cell apoptosis. IGF1R, a receptor tyrosine kinase overexpressed in a variety of human cancers, plays a critical role in the growth and survival of many types of cancer cells.

Ferulic acid acyl-β-D-glucoside, a metabolite of Ferulic Acid, is a novel inhibitor of fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1). It exhibits IC50 values of 3.78 µM and 12.5 µM for FGFR1 and FGFR2, respectively.

Picropodophyllin (Picropodophyllin (PPP)) (PPP) is a specific IGF-1R inhibitor (IC50: 1 nM). Picropodophyllin specifically inhibits the activity and downregulates the cellular expression of IGF1R without interfering with activities of other growth factor receptors, such as receptors for insulin, epidermal growth factor, platelet-derived growth factor, fibroblast growth factor and mast/stem cell growth factor (KIT).

Crocacin A exhibits activity against yeast and filamentous fungi. It inhibits the proliferation of mouse fibroblast L929 cells. In calf heart microsomes, Crocacin A obstructs electron transfer at the bc1 segment, resulting in a red shift of the cytochrome B reduced spectrum at the 569 nm peak.

Crocacin B exhibits activity against yeasts and filamentous fungi. It can inhibit L929 mouse fibroblast cells. In calf heart microsomes, Crocacin B disrupts electron transport in the bc1 segment, resulting in a red shift of the 569 nm peak in the cytochrome B reduction spectrum.

Oximidine III is an antitumor antibiotic that selectively inhibits the growth of rat fibroblast 3Y1 cells and induces mutations in various tumor genes. The inhibitory effects of Oximidine III on vH-ras-3Y1, v-src-3Y1 cells, and normal 3Y1 cells have IC50 values of 14 nM, 4.5 nM, and 140 nM, respectively. Additionally, Oximidine III arrests cells with RAS or SRC mutations in the G1 phase of the cell cycle and increases the expression of p21WAF1.

Vitexolide D shows moderate antibacterial activity against a panel of 46 Gram-positive strains. It also shows cytotoxic activities against the HCT-116 cancer cell line and human fetal lung fibroblast MRC5 cell line (1 < IC50s < 10 uM).

Pegozafermin, a fibroblast growth factor FGF21 analog, is an endogenous metabolic hormone that regulates energy expenditure and glucose and lipid metabolism. It reduces triglyceride (TG) levels and is used for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG) [1] [2].

Tembetarine chloride is an alkaloid isolated from Tinospora cordifolia, known for its antibacterial properties. It exhibits mild cytotoxicity against mouse fibroblast cells (L929) and human embryonic kidney cells (HEK293), with IC50 values of 1245.33 μg/mL and 1642.81 μg/mL, respectively.

Siphonaxanthin is a carotenoid found in green algae, known for targeting the death receptor 5 (DR5) on cancer cells to induce apoptosis. In human leukemia HL-60 cells, it increases DR5 expression, reduces Bcl-2 levels, and activates caspase-3. It also inhibits fibroblast growth factor receptor-1 (FGFR-1) signaling in endothelial cells. Siphonaxanthin suppresses the proliferation, migration, and tubular formation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), as well as the growth of microvessels in rat aorta rings. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties by blocking the translocation of high-affinity IgE receptors (FcεRI) to lipid rafts in mast cells. Siphonaxanthin shows potential for research into diseases such as cancer, diabetic retinopathy, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Crocacin C exhibits activity against yeast and filamentous fungi. It inhibits the growth of mouse fibroblast L929 cells. In calf heart microsomes, Crocacin C interrupts electron transfer in the bc1 complex, causing a red shift of the cytochrome B reduced spectrum peak at 569nm.