pb-28

PB28 is a cyclohexylpiperazine derivative that functions as a potent and highly selective agonist of the sigma 2 (σ2) receptor, exhibiting a Ki (binding affinity) of 0.68 nM. At the same time, PB28 acts as an antagonist of the sigma 1 (σ1) receptor, with a Ki of 0.38 nM. PB28 demonstrates a lower affinity for other receptors. It effectively inhibits electrically evoked twitch in both the guinea pig bladder (EC50 value of 2.62 μM) and ileum (EC50 value of 3.96 μM). Moreover, PB28 exhibits the ability to modulate protein-protein interaction between SARS-CoV-2 and human cells. Additionally, PB28 triggers caspase-independent apoptosis and possesses significant antitumor activity.

PB28 dihydrochloride is a selective and potent sigma 2 (σ2) receptor agonist and σ1 receptor antagonist with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity and anti-tumor activity, which inhibits cell proliferation and invasion and suppresses SKF by modulating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway in renal cancer. It inhibits cell proliferation and invasion by regulating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR signaling pathway in renal cancer, inhibits calcium release from the endoplasmic reticulum of SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cells, and induces non-caspase-dependent apoptosis.