nf-κb activation

AP-1/NF-κB activation inhibitor 1 is a potent inhibitor of AP-1 and NF-κB mediated transcriptional activation (IC50 = 1 μM), without blocking basal transcription driven by the β-actin promoter. It has a similar inhibitory effect on the production of IL-2 and IL-8 levels in stimulated cells [1].

Rocaglamide (Roc-A), isolated from the genus Aglaia, can be used to treat coughs, injuries, asthma, and inflammatory skin diseases. It is a potent inhibitor of NF-κB activation in T-cells.

Gue1654 is a selective OXE-R inhibitor that attenuates coronary artery ligation-induced ischemic myocardial injury and cardiomyocyte oxygen/glucose deprivation-induced injury in mice through activation of BCAT1.Gue1654 inhibits OXE-R-inhibited protein kinase C-ε (PKC-ε)/nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) signaling and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes. Gue1654 can be used to study cardiovascular disease.

Aspirin is an orally active, selective, and irreversible inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 with IC₅₀ values of 5 and 210 μg/mL, respectively. It induces apoptosis, inhibits NF-κB activation and platelet prostaglandin synthesis, thereby preventing thrombosis. Additionally, it acts as a histone deacetylase inhibitor that upregulates p21, exhibiting anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-platelet aggregation activities. Aspirin is commonly used to induce gastric ulcer models.

Piceatannol (Astringenin) is an anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antiproliferative agent. It inhibits p56lck and syk protein tyrosine kinases and inhibits NF-κB activation and gene expression of TNF-induced. It is synthetic from the conversion of resveratrol by cytochrome P450 1B1.

(R)-(-)-Ibuprofen ((R)-Ibuprofen) is the R enantiomer of Ibuprofen and inhibits NF-κB activation. (R)-(-)-Ibuprofen has anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects.

α-Lipoic Acid (Alphalipoic acid) inhibits NF-κB-dependent HIV-1 LTR activation. α-Lipoic Acid induces endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-mediated apoptosis in hepatoma cells.α-Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant, which is an essential cofactor of mitochondrial enzyme complexes.

Indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a naturally occurring, orally available cleavage product of the glucosinolate glucobrassicanin, inhibits NF-κB and IκBα kinase activation.

Sinapinic Acid (Synapoic acid) protects the rat liver from CCl4-induced inflammation, most likely by acting as a free radical scavenger and modulator of NF-κB p65 activation and proinflammatory cytokine expression. Sinapic acid with antioxidant role protects cardiac cells and its functions from I/R induced oxidative stress. Sinapic acid is a potentially useful agent for the protection against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Sinapic acid prevents the alterations in the levels of lipids and lipoproteins by virtue of its anti-lipidaemic effect in isoproterenol induced myocardial infarcted rats. Sinapic acid ameliorates hyperglycemia through PLC-PKC signals to enhance the glucose utilization in diabetic rats.

NSC-37445 has anti-tumor activity, such as inhibits growth of bladder tumor cells in a nude mice model , prevents the recurrence and progression of non-muscle-invasive urothelial cell carcinoma. NSC-37445 can significantly reduce the expression of CDK1-inhibitory kinases, Myt1 and Wee1, and cause cyclin B1 protein accumulation leading to CDK1 activation in T24 cells. 3. Flavokawain A (Flavokavain A) may exert anti-inflammatory responses by suppressing LPS-induced expression of pro-inflammatory mediators via blockage of NF-κB-AP-1-JNK p38 MAPK signaling pathways in the murine macrophages.

1. 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Quinacetophenone) possess anti-anxiety, and neuroprotective qualities. 2. 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Quinacetophenone) reatment can induce a sustained activation of JNK, ERK1 2, and p38 MAPKs, it also can potentiate the pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects of bortezomib in U266 cells. 3. 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Quinacetophenone) has anti-inflammatory activity in activated macrophages, raising the possibility that this compound has a therapeutic potential for inflammatory conditions. 4. 2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone (Quinacetophenone) is an uncompetitive inhibitor of murine tyrosinase (K(I) 0.28mm), it strongly inhibits both melanogenesis and cellular tyrosinase activity in vitro in 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthin-stimulated B16 mouse melanoma cells or in vivo in zebrafish and mouse models.

Phillyrin (Forsythin) is a novel AMPK activator, has anti-obesity effects in nutritive obesity mice, it can prevent lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells by blocking the expression of SREBP-1c and FAS through LKB1 AMPK activation. Phillyrin(Forsythin) may be a new preventive agent of acute lung injury in the clinical setting, it potentially contributes to the suppression of the activation of MAPK and NF-κB pathways, it also has protective effects on H2O2-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis in PC12 cells.

ISO-1 (MIF Antagonist) is an inhibitor of the dopachrome tautomerase activity, blocks the activation of NF-κB and TNF-α secretion from LPS-treated macrophages.

Alliin ((S)-3-(Allylsulphinyl)-L-alanine) is a garlic organosulfur compound that possesses various pharmacological properties.alliin protected against LPS-induced ALI by activating PPARγ, which subsequently inhibited LPS-induced NF-κB activation and inflammatory response. Alliin might be used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of ALI.

QNZ (EVP4593) (EVP4593) is an effective inhibitor of NF-κB activation and TNF-α production. The IC50 of QNZ for NF-κB and TNF-α is11 nM and 7 nM, respectively.

HOIPIN-8 is a potent inhibitor of the linear ubiquitin chain assembly complex (LUBAC) with an IC50 of 11 nM. As a derivative of HOIPIN-1, it exhibits 255-fold greater inhibition of both petit-LUBAC and TNF-α-mediated NF-κB activation compared to HOIPIN-1. HOIPIN-8 is a promising tool to explore cellular functions of LUBAC.

ethyl 2-[3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylate is a synthetic compound belonging to the curcumin family. It is involved in the regulation of immune response and inflammation through inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway, in the regulation of antioxidant response through activation of the Nrf2 signaling pathway, and in the regulation of cell survival and proliferation through inhibition of the Akt signaling pathway.

Methylthiouracil is a thiourea-class antithyroid agent that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones and is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism. Studies have shown that Methylthiouracil can also suppress the production of TNF-α and IL-6, as well as inhibit the activation of NF-κB and ERK1/2. It can be used to induce hyperlipidemia and neurological disorder models.

Anatabine dicitrate, a tobacco alkaloid that can cross the blood-brain barrier, is a potent α4β2 nAChR agonist and inhibits NF-κB activation, thereby reducing amyloid-β (Aβ) production by preventing β-cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein.

Asatone, an active component isolated from Radix et Rhizoma Asari, has an anti-inflammatory effect via activation of NF-κB and downregulation of p-MAPK (ERK, JNK, and p38) pathways.

Dri-c21045 showed concentration-dependent inhibition of NF- B activation and all CD40L induced by B cell proliferation. IC50 was 17.1 M and 4.5 M, respectively.Dri-c21045 is an effective selective inhibitor of CD40-CD40L synergistic stimulator protein-pro

Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val), a 2,5-diketopiperazine extracted from the fruits of Mycobacterium chiliolyticum AZ2 and Mycobacterium leprae, possesses anti-inflammatory activity and virulence activity against phytopathogenic microorganisms (e.g., R. fascians LMG 3605) and inhibits Gram-positive plant pathogens.Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) significantly inhibited IKKα phosphorylation and IκBα and NF-κB activation as well as iNOS and COX-2 activation in a concentration Cyclo(L-Pro-L-Val) significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of IKKα, IKKβ, IκBα, and NF-κB, as well as the activation of iNOS and COX-2 in a concentration-dependent manner, and is a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases.

Coenzyme Q0 (CoQ0), a potent, orally active ubiquinone compound derived from Antrodia cinnamomea, induces apoptosis and autophagy. It suppresses HER-2 AKT mTOR signaling, enhancing apoptosis and autophagy mechanisms. Additionally, Coenzyme Q0 regulates NFκB AP-1 activation and promotes Nrf2 stabilization, contributing to the attenuation of inflammation and redox imbalance. It also exhibits anti-angiogenic activity by downregulating MMP-9 NF-κB and upregulating HO-1 signaling.

Triphala is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation. Triphala inhibits NF-κB activation. Triphala exerts antifungal action, and with anti-adipogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic activities.