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LH2-051 is a lysosomal-enhancing lead compound that stimulates lysosomal biosynthesis and the clearance of Aβ aggregates through the dopamine transporter-cell cycle protein dependent kinase 9-transcription factor EB (DAT-CDK9-TFEB) pathway. Demonstrating favorable pharmacokinetic properties in mouse models, LH2-051 has the potential to improve Alzheimer's disease outcomes.

LH2 peptide is a pH-responsive, cell-penetrating peptide dimer with the amino acid sequence LHHLCHLLHHLCHLAG. It increases uptake in tumor cells in slightly acidic environments (such as the tumor microenvironment) through histidine residue protonation (pKa approximately 6). When conjugated with the anticancer agent paclitaxel to form PTX-LH2, it demonstrates superior tumor inhibition compared to paclitaxel alone in a subcutaneous breast tumor model. LH2 peptide holds promise as a delivery vector for cancer research.

[D-Glp1,D-Phe2,D-Trp3,6]-LH-RH, a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) analogue, acts as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist [1].

[D-Phe2,D-Ala6]-LH-RH is a potent luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) antagonist, exhibiting significant activity against LH/FSH-RH and possessing the ability to inhibit ovulation [1].

LH-21 is a potent in vivo neutral cannabinoid CB1 receptor antagonist that reduces food intake and body weight gain in obese Zucker rats, resulting in a dose-dependent inhibition of feeding [1].

Sephadex LH 20 is a suitable medium for the isolation of natural compounds found in various sources, including red wine and pigments, aiding in their purification and extraction processes.

PLH2058 is a compound that can be used to regulate, limit or inhibit AVIL (advillin) expression. It can be used in the treatment of cancer.[1]

Linzagolix is a small-molecule, non-peptide, orally active gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH antagonist) which is under development by Kissei Pharmaceutical and ObsEva for the treatment of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. As of December 2020, it is under review for approval for uterine fibroids, is in phase III clinical trials for endometriosis, and is in phase II clinical studies for adenomyosis.

NK3R-IN-2 is an orally active NK3R inhibitor with an IC50 of 330.50 nM against human NK3R. It can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and exhibits excellent NK3R binding affinity in CHO-K1 cells (IC50= 87.31 nM). NK3R-IN-2 effectively suppresses luteinizing hormone (LH) levels and is applicable for research on hormone-related diseases.

Kisspeptin-54 is a peptide ligand of the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR54 (Kis = 1.81 and 1.45 nM for rat and human receptors, respectively).1 It is a 54 amino acid peptide encoded by the metastasis suppressor gene KISS-1. Kisspeptin-54 induces calcium mobilization in CHO-K1 cells expressing rat and human receptors (EC50s = 1.39 and 5.47 nM, respectively). It also induces arachidonic acid release in CHO cells expressing rat and human GPR54 in a concentration-dependent manner. Kisspeptin-54 (10-1,000 nM) inhibits insulin secretion from isolated mouse pancreatic β-cells in the presence of 2.8 mM, but not 11.1 mM, glucose.2 Kisspeptin-54 (1-5 nmol, i.c.v.) increases serum levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice, an effect which is reversed by the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GNRH) antagonist acycline.3References1. Kotani, M., Detheux, M., Vandenbogaerde, A.L., et al. The metastasis suppressor gene KiSS-1 encodes kisspeptins, the natural ligands of the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR54. J. Biol. Chem. 276(37), 34631-34636 (2001).2. Vikman, J., and Ahrén, B. Inhibitory effect of kisspeptins on insulin secretion from isolated mouse islets. Diabetes Obes. Metab. 11(Suppl 4), 197-201 (2009).3. Gottsch, M.L., Cunningham, M.J., Smith, J.T., et al. A role for kisspeptins in the regulation of gonadotropin secretion in the mouse. Endocrinology 145(9), 4073-4077 (2004). Kisspeptin-54 is a peptide ligand of the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR54 (Kis = 1.81 and 1.45 nM for rat and human receptors, respectively).1 It is a 54 amino acid peptide encoded by the metastasis suppressor gene KISS-1. Kisspeptin-54 induces calcium mobilization in CHO-K1 cells expressing rat and human receptors (EC50s = 1.39 and 5.47 nM, respectively). It also induces arachidonic acid release in CHO cells expressing rat and human GPR54 in a concentration-dependent manner. Kisspeptin-54 (10-1,000 nM) inhibits insulin secretion from isolated mouse pancreatic β-cells in the presence of 2.8 mM, but not 11.1 mM, glucose.2 Kisspeptin-54 (1-5 nmol, i.c.v.) increases serum levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice, an effect which is reversed by the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GNRH) antagonist acycline.3 References1. Kotani, M., Detheux, M., Vandenbogaerde, A.L., et al. The metastasis suppressor gene KiSS-1 encodes kisspeptins, the natural ligands of the orphan G protein-coupled receptor GPR54. J. Biol. Chem. 276(37), 34631-34636 (2001).2. Vikman, J., and Ahrén, B. Inhibitory effect of kisspeptins on insulin secretion from isolated mouse islets. Diabetes Obes. Metab. 11(Suppl 4), 197-201 (2009).3. Gottsch, M.L., Cunningham, M.J., Smith, J.T., et al. A role for kisspeptins in the regulation of gonadotropin secretion in the mouse. Endocrinology 145(9), 4073-4077 (2004).

DCVC inhibits pathogen-stimulated TNF-α in human extra placental membranes in vitro.Target: TNF-αin vitro: DCVC inhibits pathogen stimulated cytokine release from tissue punch cultures. DCVC (5-50 μM) significantly inhibits LTA-, LPS-, and GBS-stimulated cytokine release from tissue cultures as early as 4 h (P ≤ 0.05). In contrast, TCA (up to 500 μM) does not inhibit LTA-stimulated cytokine release from tissue punches. DCVC effects on LTA-stimulated and LPS-stimulated TNF-α release from tissue punch cultures of extraplacental membranes. DCVC effects on GBS-stimulated release of pro-inflammatory cytokines from extraplacental membranes in transwell cultures. [1]. Boldenow E, et al. The trichloroethylene metabolite S-(1,2-dichlorovinyl)-l-cysteine but not trichloroacetate inhibits pathogen-stimulated TNF-α in human extraplacental membranes in vitro. Reprod Toxicol. 2015 Apr;52:1-6. [2]. Lash LH, et al. Multigenerational study of chemically induced cytotoxicity and proliferation in cultures of human proximal tubular cells. Int J Mol Sci. 2014 Nov 18;15(11):21348-65. [3]. Yoo HS, et al. Comparative analysis of the relationship between trichloroethylene metabolism and tissue-specific toxicity among inbred mouse strains: kidney effects. J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2015;78(1):32-49.

Gonadorelin Acetate (33515-09-2 free base) (Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (LH-RH)) is hypothalamic neuropeptide which plays a key role in the control of reproductive functions.

Abarelix acetate is a synthetic third generation gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR) antagonist. It increases histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells in vitro and from a human skin model ex vivo. In vivo, abarelix decreases plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) levels six hours post-treatment in castrated rats, with levels returning to baseline within 24 hours.3 Abarelix (2 mg/kg) also transiently decreases plasma testosterone levels in intact rats, with levels returning to baseline within seven days post-treatment. Formulations containing abarelix have previously been used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

NBI-42902 is a potent inhibitor of peptide radioligand binding to the human GnRH receptor (K(i) = 0.56 nm). Tritiated NBI-42902 binds with high affinity (K(d) = 0.19 nm) to a single class of binding sites and can be displaced by a range of peptide and nonpeptide GnRH receptor ligands. In vitro experiments demonstrate that NBI-42902 is a potent functional, competitive antagonist of GnRH stimulated IP accumulation, Ca(2+) flux, and ERK1/2 activation. It did not stimulate histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells. Finally, it is effective in lowering serum LH in castrated male macaques after oral administration. Overall, these data provide a benchmark of pharmacological characteristics required for a nonpeptide GnRH antagonist to effectively suppress gonadotropins in humans and suggest that NBI-42902 may have clinical utility as an oral agent for suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. (source: Endocrinology. 2007 Feb;148(2):857-67. Epub 2006 Nov 9.)

Spexin TFA, a potent agonist for galanin receptor 2/3 (GAL2/GAL3) with EC50 values of 45.7 and 112.2 nM respectively, shows no significant activity towards galanin receptor 1. As an endogenous peptide promoting satiety, it reduces long chain fatty acid uptake by adipocytes and lowers food consumption in diet-induced obese mice and rats. Additionally, it moderates LH secretion in goldfish and demonstrates anxiolytic effects in vivo.

LH-RH II (chicken), a structural variant of mammalian luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) found in the hypothalamus of the domestic hen, exists as one of two forms of LHRH that enhance gonadotropin release in domestic chickens [1] [2].

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone-Associated Peptide (GAP) (25-53), Human, also known as hGAP-25-53, is a fragment of the human gonadotropin-releasing hormone-associated peptide that serves as an immunogen for producing antiseras such as MC-1, MC-2, and MC-3. This peptide is connected to the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) sequence through a 3 amino acid processing site [1].

Prolactin-Releasing Peptide (1-31) (rat) is a ligand for the UHR-1/GRP10 receptor, influencing fasting-induced food intake and increasing plasma levels of LH, FSH, and testosterone in rats [1] [2].

Human Follicular Gonadotropin Releasing Peptide (hF-GRP) is a hormonal peptide that, in vitro, can induce the secretion of pituitary luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) [1] [2].

pGlu-His-Pro-Gly-NH2, also known as Glp-His-Pro-Gly-NH2, is a tetrapeptide that promotes the release of gonadotropin, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) [1] [2].

Potent galanin receptor 2/3 (GAL2/GAL3) agonist (EC50 values are 45.7 and 112.2 nM, respectively). Exhibits no significant activity at galanin receptor 1. Endogenous satiety-inducing peptide; inhibits long chain fatty acid uptake by adipocytes and decreas

Spexin acetate is a potent galanin receptor 2/3 (GAL2/GAL3) agonist (EC50 values are 45.7 and 112.2 nM, respectively). Exhibits no significant activity at galanin receptor 1. Endogenous satiety-inducing peptide; inhibits long chain fatty acid uptake by ad

Myr-Arf1(2–17) is a myristoylated peptide utilized to simulate the localization and function of the Arf1 protein on the cell membrane. This compound is also employed in investigating the desensitization mechanisms of the luteinizing hormone/chorionic gonadotropin receptor (LH/CGR).