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  3. MAPK/ERK Pathway
  4. MEK

MEK

Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase; MAPKK; MAP2K

MEK

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MEK (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase, MAPKK) is a kinase enzyme which phosphorylates mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). The activated MAPK leads to the phosphorylation of downstream transcription factors that regulate various responses such as stress signaling, pathogen response, and hormone signaling.

In general, the MAPKKK phosphorylates a serine or threonine residue on a MAPKK, which sequentially activates a MAPK (ERK, p38 or JNK), the last protein in the cascade. Activation of the p38 MAPK occurs mainly through mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 3 (MKK3) and MKK6 (sometimes MKK4). The JNK is regulated by two upstream MAP2Ks: MKK4 and MKK7. The highly homologous kinases, MEK1 and MEK2, act downstream of Ras and Raf to activate ERK mitogen-activated protein kinases.

MEK Isoform Specific Products:

MEK Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-P0119
    Lixisenatide
    		99.93%
    Lixisenatide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Lixisenatide inhibits the inflammatory response through down regulation of proinflammatory cytokines, and blocks of cellular signaling pathways. Lixisenatide decreases atheroma plaque size and instability in Apoe−/− Irs2+/− mice by reprogramming macrophages towards an M2 phenotype, which leads to reduced inflammation.
    Lixisenatide
  • HY-15610
    GDC-0623
    		Inhibitor 98.74%
    GDC-0623 (RG 7421) is a potent, ATP-uncompetitive inhibitor of MEK1 (Ki=0.13 nM, +ATP), and displays 6-fold weaker potency against HCT116 (KRAS (G13D), EC50=42 nM) versus A375 (BRAFV600E, EC50=7 nM).
    GDC-0623
  • HY-12056
    BIX02189
    		Inhibitor 99.93%
    BIX02189 is a potent and selective MEK5 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.5 nM. BIX02189 also inhibits ERK5 catalytic activity with an IC50 of 59 nM.
    BIX02189
  • HY-B0185A
    Lidocaine hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.84%
    Lidocaine hydrochloride (Lignocaine hydrochloride) inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and using dependence. Lidocaine hydrochloride decreases growth, migration and invasion of gastric carcinoma cells via up-regulating miR-145 expression and further inactivation of MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Lidocaine hydrochloride is an amide derivative and a agent to treat ventricular arrhythmia and an effective tumor-inhibitor.
    Lidocaine hydrochloride
  • HY-50706A
    Selumetinib sulfate
    		Inhibitor 99.58%
    Selumetinib (AZD6244) is selective, non-ATP-competitive oral MEK1/2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14 nM for MEK1. Selumetinib (AZD6244) inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation.
    Selumetinib sulfate
  • HY-153181
    Trametiglue
    		Inhibitor 98.81%
    Trametiglue, a derivative of Trametinib (HY-10999), targets both KSR-MEK and RAF-MEK with unprecedented potency and selectivity via unique interfacial binding interactions.
    Trametiglue
  • HY-N0103
    Sophocarpine
    		Inhibitor 99.75%
    Sophocarpine is a PTEN activator and an inhibitor of PI3K/Akt, MEK/ERK, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Sophocarpine upregulates PTEN expression and inhibits PI3K/Akt phosphorylation, arrests tumor cell cycle and induces apoptosis. Sophocarpine inhibits MEK/ERK phosphorylation and VEGF secretion, reducing tumor cell migration. Sophocarpine can also inhibit NF-κB activation and p38 and JNK phosphorylation, reduce the expression of inflammatory factors such as iNOS and COX-2, and activate the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to reduce oxidative stress. Sophocarpine has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects, and can be used in the research of cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer, inflammation-related diseases, and Doxorubicin (HY-15142A)-induced cardiac damage.
    Sophocarpine
  • HY-14691
    Refametinib
    		Inhibitor 99.82%
    Refametinib (BAY 869766; RDEA119) is an orally available, potent, non-ATP-competitive, selective, allosteric MEK1/MEK2 inhibitor with IC50s of 19 nM and 47 nM, respectively.
    Refametinib
  • HY-13449
    TAK-733
    		Inhibitor 99.79%
    TAK-733 is a potent and selective MEK allosteric site inhibitor with an IC50 of 3.2 nM.
    TAK-733
  • HY-402361
    TERT activator-1
    		99.50%
    TERT activator-1 is a small molecule activator of telomerase reverse transcriptase (TERT). TERT activator-1 promotes TERT transcription through the MEK/ERK/AP-1 signaling cascade. TERT activator-1 promotes adult neurogenesis and enhances neuromuscular function. TERT activator-1 reduces cellular senescence and systemic inflammation in aged mice, and can be used in the study of aging.
    TERT activator-1
  • HY-153863
    MS934
    		Degrader 98.48%
    MS934 is a novel improved VHL-recruiting MEK 1/2 PROTAC degrader. MS934 also degrades CRAF. MS934 can be used for the research of variety of human cancers, such as melanoma, nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer, primary brain tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma (Pink: Target protein ligand (HY-168288); Black: linker (HY-168289); Blue: E3 ligase ligand (HY-112078)).
    MS934
  • HY-B0185R
    Lidocaine (Standard)
    		Inhibitor 99.85%
    Lidocaine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Lidocaine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Lidocaine (Lignocaine) inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and using dependence. Lidocaine decreases growth, migration and invasion of gastric carcinoma cells via up-regulating miR-145 expression and further inactivation of MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Lidocaine is an amide derivative and has potential for the research of ventricular arrhythmia.
    Lidocaine (Standard)
  • HY-119917
    Gossypetin
    		Inhibitor 99.82%
    Gossypetin is a hexahydroxylated flavonoid and is a potent mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MKK)3 and MKK6 inhibitor with strongly attenuates the MKK3/6-p38 signaling pathway, has various pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antibacterial and anticancer activities.
    Gossypetin
  • HY-12058
    AZD8330
    		Inhibitor 99.14%
    AZD8330 (ARRY-424704) is a potent, uncompetitive MEK1/MEK2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 7 nM.
    AZD8330
  • HY-15504
    RGB-286638
    		Inhibitor 99.70%
    RGB-286638 is a CDK inhibitor that inhibits the kinase activity of cyclin T1-CDK9, cyclin B1-CDK1, cyclin E-CDK2, cyclin D1-CDK4, cyclin E-CDK3, and p35-CDK5 with IC50s of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 5 nM, respectively; also inhibits GSK-3β, TAK1, Jak2 and MEK1, with IC50s of 3, 5, 50, and 54 nM.
    RGB-286638
  • HY-15437
    SL327
    		Inhibitor 99.57%
    SL327 inhibits MEK1 and MEK2, with IC50 values of 180 nM and 220 nM, respectively.
    SL327
  • HY-100627
    APS-2-79
    		Antagonist 99.38%
    APS-2-79 is a KSR-dependent MEK antagonist. APS-2-79 inhibits ATPbiotin binding to KSR2 within the KSR2-MEK1 complexe with an IC50 of 120 nM. APS-2-79 makes the stabilization of the KSR inactive state antagonizes oncogenic Ras-MAPK signaling.
    APS-2-79
  • HY-132844
    Tunlametinib
    		Inhibitor 98.25%
    Tunlametinib is a highly selective, orally active MEK1/2 inhibitor (IC50=1.9 nM, MEK1). Tunlametinib blocks the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK signaling pathway, arrests tumor cell cycle and promotes apoptosis. Tunlametinib potently inhibits the proliferation of RAS/RAF mutant cancer cells (such as BRAF V600E, KRAS G12C mutant cells). Tunlametinib shows synergistic anti-tumor effects with BRAF/KRASG12C/SHP2 inhibitors, Docetaxel (HY-B0011). Tunlametinib can be used to study targeted therapy for RAS/RAF mutation-driven malignancies (such as melanoma, colorectal cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer).
    Tunlametinib
  • HY-B0023
    Azelnidipine
    		Inhibitor 99.66%
    Azelnidipine (CS 905) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that is effective orally. Azelnidipine inhibits the intracellular calcium ion flow and lower blood pressure by selectively blocking L-type calcium channel on the membrane of vascular smooth muscle. Azelnidipine inhibits esophageal squamous cell carcinoma proliferation by targeting MEK1/2. Azelnidipine also has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and neuroprotective effects .
    Azelnidipine
  • HY-130602
    MS432
    		Inhibitor 99.72%
    MS432 is a first-in-class and highly selective PD0325901-based von Hippel-Lindau-recruiting PROTAC degrader for MEK1 and MEK2. MS432 displays good plasma exposure in mice, exhibiting DC50 values of 31 nM and 17 nM for MEK1, MEK2 in HT29 cells respectively.
    MS432
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