neuronal apoptosis

HLY78 (4-Ethyl-5-methyl-5,6-dihydro-[1,3]dioxolo[4,5-j]phenanthridine) targets the DIX domain of Axin, is an activator of the Wnt β-catenin signaling pathway and can enhance Axin-LRP6 binding to promote Wnt signaling.

AMN082 is an mGluR7 agonist with antidepressant effects. AMN082 has a neuroprotective effect on neuronal apoptosis in rats with traumatic brain injury and attenuates cocaine- and morphine-induced locomotor sensitization and cross-sensitization in mice.

alphaSYN-IN-NAB2, a neuron-protective agent, is a protein encoded by the NAB2 gene. NAB2 effectively and selectively protects a variety of cells from alpha-SYN toxicity. NAB2 promotes endosomal transport dependent on E3 ubiquitin ligase Rsp5 Nedd4. NAB2 identifies a viable molecular node in alpha-SYN biology that corrects multiple aspects of its underlying pathology, including dysfunctional endosomes and endoplasmic reticulum to Golgi vesicles transport. NAB2 is involved in cellular processes such as cell differentiation, apoptosis and stress response, and can be used to study cancer, neurodevelopment and neuronal activity.

GGTI 2147 decreased Rac1 activity, down-regulated p65 expression, and ameliorated OGD R-induced neuronal apoptosis.

HBDDE is a selective model inhibitor of the isoenzymes PKCα and PKCγ with IC 50 s of 43 μM and 50 μM, respectively.HBDDE has a higher affinity for PKCα PKCγ than the PKCδ, PKCβI, and PKCβII isoenzymes.HBDDE is a derivative of ellagic acid, which induces apoptosis in neuronal cells. HBDDE is a derivative of ellagic acid and induces apoptosis in neuronal cells.

Oxybenzone is a UV filter commonly used in tanning and skin protection agents. It is a derivative of benzophenone and is used as an endocrine disrupting chemical that penetrates the placental and blood-brain barriers. It impairs autophagy, alters epigenetic status and disrupts vitamin X-like receptor signaling in apoptotic neuronal cells.

Adenosine (D-Adenosine) is a natural product, a ribonucleoside consisting of adenine bound to ribose. Adenosine has vasodilatory, antiarrhythmic and analgesic effects.

Olanzapine (LY170053) is an atypical antipsychotic that is used currently in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar illness.

4-tert-Octylphenol, an endocrine-disrupting chemical with estrogenic properties, notably induces apoptosis in offspring mouse brain neuronal progenitor cells. This compound decreases levels of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU), mitotic marker Ki67, and phospho-histone H3 (p-Histone-H3), thereby diminishing the proliferation of neuronal progenitors. Consequently, 4-tert-Octylphenol adversely affects brain development and behavior in mice.

Geranylgeraniol (FT0626663) is an isoprenoid found in fruits, vegetables, and grains, including rice. Geranylgeraniol (FT0626663) inhibits growth and induces apoptosis of various tumor cells. Geranylgeraniol (FT0626663) protects monocytes against statin-induced cytotoxicity and suppresses the growth of Mycobacterium.

Pifithrin-β hydrobromide (Cyclic PFT-α) is an inhibitor of p53; reversibly blocks p53-dependent transcriptional activation and apoptosis. Protects against neuronal death in models of stroke and neurodegenerative disorders. Active in vivo; protects mice from the side-effects of Y therapy associated with p53 induction. Supresses self-renewal of embryonic stem cells. Also aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) agonist, causes upregulation of AHR target gene CYP1A1 (EC50 = 1.1 μM).

MTP 131 is a mitochondria-targeted peptide antioxidant.1,2It localizes to the mitochondria and reducestert-butyl hydroperoxide-induced lipid peroxidation and apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells when used at concentrations ranging from 0.001 to 1 nM.1MTP 131 (2 mg kg) reduces infarct volume, hemispheric swelling, and glutathione (GSH) depletion in a mouse model of acute cerebral ischemia induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO).2It increases survival, improves motor function, and decreases degeneration of the lumbar spinal cord in a superoxide dismutase 1 mutant (SOD1G93A) transgenic mouse model of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when administered at a dose of 5 mg kg. MTP 131 reduces albuminuria, urinary hydrogen peroxide levels, and mesangial matrix accumulation, as well as preserves superoxide production, in adb dbmouse model of diabetic nephropathy.3 1.Zhao, K., Luo, G., Giannelli, S., et al.Mitochondria-targeted peptide prevents mitochondrial depolarization and apoptosis induced by tert-butyl hydroperoxide in neuronal cell linesBiochem. Pharmacol.70(12)1796-1806(2005) 2.Szeto, H.H.Mitochondria-targeted peptide antioxidants: Novel neuroprotective agentsAAPS J.8(3)E521-E531(2006) 3.Miyamoto, S., Zhang, G., Hall, D., et al.Restoring mitochondrial superoxide levels with elamipretide (MTP-131) protects db db mice against progression of diabetic kidney diseaseJ. Biol. Chem.295(21)7249-7260(2020)

BMS-470539 dihydrochloride is a selective and highly potent melanocortin 1 receptor (MC-1 R) agonist with anti-inflammatory activity. BMS-470539 attenuates oxidative stress and neuronal apoptosis via the MC1R cAMP PKA Nurr1 signaling pathway in a neonatal hypoxia-ischemia rat model.

K-7174 dihydrochloride is a proteasome and GATA inhibitor that inhibits neuronal degeneration and induces apoptosis.

MSI-1701, an analogue of MSI-1436, enhances (MSI-1436) activity by increasing (pMEK) and (pERK) phosphorylation, thus promoting (PI3K AKT) pathway signaling and inhibiting apoptosis in neuronal cells, which may contribute to its neuroprotective effects.

PaPE-1 is a pathway-preferential estrogen that activates extracellular nuclear signaling pathways without affecting nuclear signaling pathways. It exerts anti-apoptotic effects by inhibiting Aβ-induced caspase activity and reducing chromatin condensation associated with apoptosis, thereby preventing neuronal cell death. Additionally, post-treatment with PaPE-1 decreases the mRNA expression of apoptosis-specific factors (such as Bax, Gsk3b, Fas, and Fasl) under Aβ influence, while upregulating Bcl2 expression.

TFGF-18 is a GSK-3β inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.59 μM. It suppresses microglial activation and the release of pro-inflammatory mediators induced by LPS by inhibiting GSK-3β and downstream p65 NF-κB signaling. TFGF-18 also prevents neuronal apoptosis and oxidative stress, reduces the expression of Bax, caspase-3, and cleaved-caspase-3, while increasing Bcl-2 expression. It offers neuroprotection by inhibiting neuroinflammation and alleviating cognitive impairment.

STEP-IN-1 (Compound 14b) is a potent and selective inhibitor of STEP, with an IC50 of 5.27 μM. It offers neuroprotective effects by safeguarding neuronal cells from glutamate-induced toxicity, reducing intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation, and inhibiting apoptosis. STEP-IN-1 is applicable in research related to neurodegenerative diseases.

Bis(7)-tacrine dihydrochloride is a dimeric AChE inhibitor derived from tacrine with potential to treat Alzheimer's disease, prevents glutamate-induced neuronal apoptosis by blocking NMDA receptors, and is a potent GABA A receptor antagonist[1] [2] [3].

TT01001 (Ethyl 4-(3-(3,5-dichlorophenyl)thioureido)piperidine-1-carboxylate) is a selective agonist of mitoNEET and reduces oxidative stress injury and neuronal apoptosis by improving mitochondrial dysfunction. TT01001 can be used in studies about the treatment of type II diabetes.

Orsellinic acid, a compound obtained by treatment of Lecanoric acidy with alcohols, inhibits platelet-activating factor (PAF)-mediated neuronal apoptosis.

Collismycin A is a bacterial metabolite from *Streptomyces* with antibacterial, antiproliferative, and neuroprotective properties. It exhibits activity against various bacteria (MICs = 6.25-100 μg ml) and fungi (MICs = 12.5-100 μg ml). It inhibits proliferation of A549 lung, HCT116 colon, and HeLa cervical cancer cells (IC50s = 0.3, 0.6, and 0.3 μM, respectively) and NIH373 fibroblasts (IC50 = 56.6 μM) but not MDA-MD-231 breast cancer cells (IC50 > 100 μM). Collismycin A forms a complex with Fe(II) and Fe(III) in a 2:1 ratio, with iron ions inhibiting its antiproliferative effect on HeLa cells, an effect not observed with zinc, manganese, copper, or magnesium ions. Additionally, Collismycin A (1 μM) reduces apoptosis in zebrafish larvae brain regions by 44% in a model of neuronal cell death induced by all-trans retinoic acid.

8-hydroxy Efavirenz is a major oxidative metabolite of the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor efavirenz . 8-hydroxy Efavirenz is formed when efavirenz is metabolized by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoform CYP2B6. It induces apoptosis in rat primary hippocampal neurons and loss of dendritic spines in rat primary hippocampal neuronal cultures when used at a concentration of 0.01 μM.

Atractylenolide III (ICodonolactone) may have therapeutic potential in treating homocysteine-mediated cognitive impairment and neuronal injury. Atractylenolide III is a potential candidate for the treatment of human lung carcinoma by inducing the release of cytochrome c, upregulating the expression of Bax and translocating apoptosis-inducing factor.