ionophore

Sodium ionophore III (ETH2120) is a Na+ ionophore ideal for testing sodium activity in plasma, serum, and blood.

Ionomycin calcium (SQ23377 calcium) is an effective and selective calcium ionophore, demonstrating high specificity for divalent cations (Ca>Mg>Sr=Ba).

Calcimycin (A-23187) is an ionophorous, polyether carboxylic antibiotic from Streptomyces chartreusensis. It binds and transports calcium and other divalent cations across membranes, uncouples oxidative phosphorylation, and inhibits ATPase of rat liver mitochondria. The substance is primarily used as a biochemical tool to study the role of divalent cations in various biological systems.

Elesclomol (STA-4783) is an oxidative stress inducer and a highly lipophilic copper ion carrier. Elesclomol induces apoptosis in tumor cells and is used in copper death related studies. Elesclomol also inhibits FDX1-mediated Fe-S cluster biosynthesis.

Ionomycin is a calcium ion carrier and an antibiotic that binds to calcium ions (Ca2+). The main function of Ionomycin is to induce cellular responses by increasing the intracellular calcium ion concentration. In experiments, Ionomycin is typically used to activate calcium-dependent processes, such as apoptosis and enzyme activity.

Monatepil maleate (AJ-2615 maleate) is an orally active Ca2+-channel and α1-adrenoceptor antagonist and non-competitive heparanoyl-coenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) inhibitor with antihypertensive activity.Monatepil maleate is used in studies of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis. Monatepil maleate is used to study hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis.

Lasalocid sodium (Lasalocid-A sodium) is a cationic ionophore antibiotic derived from Streptomyces lasaliensis that disrupts calcium fluxes in muscle fibers. It is primarily used as a coccidiostat, particularly in poultry.

Lasalocid (Lasalocid-A) is an ion carrier antibiotic produced by Streptomyces, which has antimicrobial and parasitic properties and is often added to feed.

Nigericin is a polyether antibiotic with potent antimicrobial, antimalarial, anticoronaviral and anticancer activities. It is capable of promoting cellular potassium efflux, inducing Caspase-1/GSDMD and Caspase-3-mediated cellular pyroptosis and apoptosis in triple-negative breast cancer, and inducing apoptosis in PEL (primary exudative lymphoma) cells through mitochondrial dysfunction and Wnt/β-catenin signaling downregulation.

Calcium ionophore II (N,N,N′,N′-Tetracyclohexyl-3-oxapentanediamide) is a lipophilic ionophore utilized in preparing calcium ion-selective electrodes.

Oxodipine, a dihydropyridine-type calcium antagonist, inhibited KCl-induced aortic contraction in rabbits and reduced cardiac force in less potent rat ventricular test-paper contractions. In rat cultured neonatal ventricular myocytes, Oxodipine reduced L-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.24 μM, and against T-type Ca currents (I) with an IC of 0.41 μM. Oxodipine causes constipation in mice and gingival hyperplasia in dogs.

Copper(II) ionophore I is an active compound.

Magnesium ionophore III (ETH 4030) is an ion carrier that regulates intracellular magnesium ion concentrations. It enhances cellular functions and metabolic activities by increasing the permeability of cell membranes to magnesium ions. Additionally, Magnesium ionophore III is utilized in research to explore the significance of magnesium ions in biological processes and their impact on cellular physiology.

Lead Ionophore IV, an ion carrier, actively facilitates the transport of metal ions. It is commonly utilized in biological research to investigate the biological effects of lead ions and their impact on cellular functions. Additionally, Lead Ionophore IV is employed in developing drug delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability of compounds.

Calcium Ionophore I has a wide range of applications in life science related research.

Chloride Ionophore IV is a thiourea-type hydrogen bonding-based receptor and a chloride ionophore [1] [2].

Sodium ionophore VI, a sodium ionophore, has been utilized in the development of cation optical sensors [1].

Potassium ionophore III (BME-44) serves as a highly lipophilic, selective carrier for potassium ions, demonstrating pronounced selectivity over sodium and ammonium ions.

Chromoionophore XVII is a reagent used in biochemical reactions.

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.

Salinomycin (Procoxacin), a polyether potassium ionophore antibiotic, specifically inhibits the growth of gram-positive bacteria, acts as a potent inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signaling by blocking Wnt-induced LRP6 phosphorylation, and demonstrates selective activity against human cancer stem cells.

4-Bromo A23187, a halogenated analog of the calcium ionophore A-23187, acts as a calcium modulator and induces apoptosis in various cells.

Calcimycin (A-23187) hemicalcium salt is an antibiotic and a unique divalent cation ionophore (like calcium and magnesium). It induces Ca2+-dependent cell death by increasing intracellular calcium concentration.

Pyrithione (1-hydroxyl-1H-pyridine-2-thione) is a transition metal complex, a zinc ionophore, that causes elevated zinc levels in mammalian cells. Pyrithione has potent bactericidal and antifungal activity.