nf-κb-in-2

NF-κB-IN-2 inhibits canonical NF-κB signaling induced by TNF-α in PC-3 cells.

NF-κB MAPK-IN-2 (compound 14) is a potent inhibitor of NF-κB and MAPK pathways. It effectively reduces the protein expression levels of p-p65, p-IκB, p-p38, p-JNK, and p-ERK. This compound decreases the release of TNF-α and IL-6 induced by LPS and inhibits the nuclear translocation of p65 and c-Fos. NF-κB MAPK-IN-2 shows potential for research in sepsis.

NF-κΒ activator 1 can activate the nf-kappa Β gene activator, EC50 of 0.9 microns. NF-κΒ is widely used in eukaryotic cells as a gene regulating cell proliferation and cell survival. NF-κΒ activator 1 induces superoxide dismutase (SOD) 2 1 mRNA expression.

Inflachromene (ICM) is an inhibitor of HMGB1 and HMGB expression with anti-inflammatory activity.Inflachromene reduces seizure severity in a mouse model of epilepsy by inhibiting HMGB1 translocation, inhibits endothelial proliferation through the HMGB1/2-regulated TLR4-NF-κB pathway, and inhibits autophagy by regulating Beclin 1 activity. Inflachromene can be used to study epilepsy.

NSC-697923 (2-[(4-methylphenyl)sulfonyl]-5-nitrofuran), a potent inhibitor of UBE2N (ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 N, Ubc13), exhibits its role in inducing cell death in neuroblastoma (NB) cells through two distinct mechanisms. In p53 wild-type NB cells, NSC-697923 promotes the nuclear importation of p53, thereby triggering cell death. Meanwhile, in p53 mutant NB cells, NSC-697923 activates the JNK-mediated apoptotic pathway, leading to cell death. Additionally, NSC-697923 inhibits DNA damage and NF-κB signaling, further contributing to its antitumor activity.

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].

Guaiacol (2-Methoxyphenol) is a precursor to various flavorants, such as eugenol and vanillin. Its derivatives are used medicinally as an expectorant, antiseptic, and local anesthetic. It also can be used as an indicator in chemical reactions that produce oxygen. When oxygen binds to it, the complex turns yellowish brown and absorbs light maximally at about 470 nm.

1. Linalool (Linalol), a natural compound of the essential oils, has been shown to have antinociceptive, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. 2. Linalool was protected against LPS/GalN-induced liver injury through induction of antioxidant defense via Nrf2 activating and reduction inflammatory response via NF-κB inhibition. 3. Linalool biosynthesis and accumulation might be involved in plant defense against bacterial and fungal pathogens and be associated with field resistance to citrus canker. 4. Linalool significantly increased the expression of antioxidant enzymes regulated by Nrf-2 and diminished lung tissue levels of several pro-inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interleukin (IL)-6.

Ethyl gallate (gallic acid ethyl ester) obviously decreases cell proliferation in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, exhibits cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner. Ethyl gallate can inhibit the abilities of invasion of breast cancer in vitro by inhibiting the mRNA levels of MMP-9 MMP-2, phosphorylation of Akt and protein expression of NF-κB and inhibits hydrogen peroxide signaling, may represent an alternative class of vasopressors for use in septic shock. Also, Ethyl gallate suppresses proliferation and invasion in human breast cancer cells by modulating the PI3K Akt pathway, which may contribute to inhibiting their downstream targets such as NF-κB p-65, Bcl-2 Bax, and mRNA levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in breast cancer cells, could be used as potential antioxidants with safe therapeutic application in cancer chemotherapy.

Fumaric acid (2-Butenedioic acid) attenuates the eotaxin-1 expression in TNF-α-stimulated fibroblasts by suppressing p38 MAPK-dependent NF-κB signaling. Fumaric acid has recently been identified as an oncometabolite or an endogenous, cancer-causing metabolite. High levels of this organic acid can be found in tumors or biofluids surrounding tumors. Its oncogenic action appears due to its ability to inhibit prolyl hydroxylase-containing enzymes.

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.

CU-T12-9 is a potent TLR1 2 agonist(EC50 of 52.9 nM in HEK-Blue hTLR2 SEAP assay). It acts by activating the NFkB pathway, upregulating proinflammatory cytokines, and enhancing TLR1 and TLR2 dimerization.CU-T12-9 activates both the innate and the adaptive immune systems. CU-T12-9 selectively activates the TLR1 2 heterodimer, not TLR2 6. CU-T12-9 signals through NF-κB and invokes an elevation of the downstream effectors TNF-α, IL-10, and iNOS.

1. Cornuside (Comuside) has immunomodulatory activity . 2. Cornuside suppresses expression levels of cytokine-induced proinflammatory and adhesion molecules in the human endothelial cells. 3. Cornuside can treat myocardial I R and protect the liver from CCl4-induced acute hepatotoxicity, by reducing oxidative stress and suppressing inflammatory responses. 4. Cornuside has anti-inflammatory activity by downregulations of iNOS and COX-2 due to NF-κB inhibition as well as the negative regulation of ERK1 2, p38, and JNK1 2 phosphorylations in RAW 264.7 cells. 5. Cornuside has protective potential against cerebral ischemic injury, may be due to the suppression of intracellular Ca(2+) elevation and caspase-3 activity, and improvements in mitochondrial energy metabolism and antioxidant properties.

Ethyl Caffeate (ETHYL 3,4-DIHYDROXYCINNAMATE) suppressed the differentiation of naive CD4+ T cells into Th1 in vitro. Furthermore, Ethyl Caffeate intensely blocked the transcriptional expression in interferon-γ-related signaling, including IFN-γ, T-bet, STAT1, and STAT4.

1. Flavokawain B (Flavokavain B) has potent anti-inflammatory activity, can significantly inhibit production of NO and PGE2 in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. 2. Flavokawain B, the hepatotoxic constituent from kava root, induces GSH-sensitive oxidative stress through modulation of IKK NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. 3. Flavokawain B induces apoptosis, has the potential usefulness of FKB for prevention and treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer in an adjuvant setting. 4. Flavokawain B acts through ROS generation and GADD153 up-regulation to regulate the expression of Bcl-2 family members, thereby inducing mitochondrial dysfunction and apoptosis in HCT116 cells.

1. Isovitexin (Apigenin-6-C-Glucoside) exhibits a potential antioxidant activity. 2. Isovitexin shows a strong antihyperglycemic action, inhibits α-glucosidase in vivo.

Neochlorogenic acid (trans-5-O-Caffeoylquinic acid) is an antioxidant compound used in the treatment of oxidative stress and related afflictions.

1. 6-Shogaol (6-Shogaol) has antipyretic and analgesic effects in addition to inhibitory effect on lipoxygenase activity. 2. 6-shogaol has anti-inflammatory property, reduces the inflammatory response and protected the femoral cartilage from damage produced in a CFA monoarthritic model of the knee joint of rats. 3. 6-Shogaol inhibits the growth of human cancer cells and induces apoptosis in COLO 25 cells through modulation of mitochondrial functions regulated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). 4. 6-Shogaol effectively inhibit invasion and metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma through diverse molecular mechanisms, including inhibition of the MAPK and PI3k Akt pathways and NF-κB and STAT3 activities to suppress expression of MMP-2 -9 and uPA and block angiogenesis, could further regulate urokinase-type plasminogen activity.

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.

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.

Ergolide, a sesquiterpene lactone extracted from the dried flowers of Inula Britannica, effectively hinders the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclo-oxygenase-2 in RAW 264.7 macrophages by deactivating NF-κB.

Sabialimon P (compound 16), with an IC50 of 18.12 μM, functions as a NO release inhibitor and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties. It effectively diminishes the secretion of TNF-α, iNOS, IL-6, and NF-κB, and suppresses the expression of COX-2 and NF-κB p65 in LPS-induced RAW264.7 cells.

COX-2-IN-48 (5-25) serves as an inhibitor of COX-2, exhibiting an IC50 of 51.7 nM against human COX-2. It displays anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in various rodent models through inhibition of the NF-κB pathway. COX-2-IN-48 (5-25) inhibits the degradation of IκB, phosphorylation and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65, and the expression of COX-2 and iNOS.

OxLig-1 (7-Ketocholesteryl-9-carboxynonanoate) constitutes a lipid component of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and serves as a critical ligand for β-glycoprotein I (β(2)-GPI). It induces nuclear translocation by activating the NF-κB pathway. Additionally, oxLig-1 is utilized in the study of atherosclerosis (AS).