pkm2 in 3

PKM2-IN-3 is a potent PKM2 kinase inhibitor, displaying an IC 50 value of 4.1 μM. The compound effectively suppresses PKM2-mediated glycolysis and NLRP3 activation, thereby exerting an anti-neuroinflammatory effect.

MTP, a PKM2 inhibitor, promotes apoptosis in cancer cells via caspase-3 activation while also inducing autophagy and enhancing ROS generation. Further, it inhibits JAK2 signaling, rendering it useful for the study of oral squamous cell carcinoma [1].

Vitamin K5 (Synkamin), a photosensitizer and antimicrobial agent, serves as a specific PKM2 inhibitor, demonstrating IC 50 values of 28, 191, and 120 μM against PKM2, PKM1, and PKL, respectively. It induces apoptosis in colon 26 cells and is utilized in infection and cancer research. Additionally, Vitamin K5 finds application as a preservative in pharmaceuticals, foods, and beverages [1] [2] [3].