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  • HY-N2312
    Mogrol
    2 Publications Verification

    ERK STAT Cancer
    Mogrol is a biometabolite of mogrosides, and acts via inhibition of the ERK1/2 and STAT3 pathways, or reducing CREB activation and activating AMPK signaling.
    Mogrol
  • HY-B0513
    Methylthiouracil
    1 Publications Verification

    MTU

    NF-κB TNF Receptor Interleukin Related ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Methylthiouracil is an antithyroid agent. Methylthiouracil suppresses the production TNF-α and IL-6, and the activation of NF-κB and ERK1/2.
    Methylthiouracil
  • HY-N2283
    Deltonin
    1 Publications Verification

    ERK Akt Endogenous Metabolite Cancer
    Deltonin, a steroidal saponin, isolated from Dioscorea zingiberensis, has antitumor activity; Deltonin inhibits ERK1/2 and AKT activation.
    Deltonin
  • HY-16642A

    Cannabinoid Receptor Neurological Disease
    LY2828360 is a slowly acting but efficacious G protein-biased cannabinoid (CB2) agonist, inhibiting cAMP accumulation and activating ERK1/2 signaling.
    LY2828360
  • HY-W001174

    ERK NF-κB Inflammation/Immunology
    2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone, isolated from Rehmannia glutinosa, inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators in activated macrophages by blocking the ERK1/2 and NF-κB signaling pathways .
    2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone
  • HY-168171

    ERK Caspase Apoptosis Cancer
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 11 (compound L6) is a dual inhibitor of ERK1/2, lending to DSB accumulation and ERK1/2 expression degradation. ERK1/2 inhibitor 11 lowers the levels of BCL-2, and induces DNA damage by inhibiting PARP and ERK1/2. ERK1/2 inhibitor 11 activates caspase 3 to inducing apoptosis. .
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 11
  • HY-145026

    ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 5 is a potent inhibitor of ERK1/2. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays an extremely important role in the signal transduction pathway, and extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) is a member of the MAPK family. ERK1/2 inhibitor 5 has the potential for the research or prevention of cancer, inflammation or other proliferative diseases (extracted from patent WO2020238776A1) .
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 4
  • HY-145027

    ERK Cancer
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 5 is a potent inhibitor of ERK1/2. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays an extremely important role in the signal transduction pathway, and extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) is a member of the MAPK family. ERK1/2 inhibitor 5 has the potential for the research or prevention of cancer, inflammation or other proliferative diseases (extracted from patent WO2020238776A1) .
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 5
  • HY-145028

    ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 6 is a potent inhibitor of ERK1/2. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays an extremely important role in the signal transduction pathway, and extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) is a member of the MAPK family. ERK1/2 inhibitor 6 has the potential for the research or prevention of cancer, inflammation or other proliferative diseases (extracted from patent WO2021063335A1, compound 1) .
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 6
  • HY-145025

    ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 3 is a potent inhibitor of ERK1/2. Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) plays an extremely important role in the signal transduction pathway, and extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK) is a member of the MAPK family. ERK1/2 inhibitor 3 has the potential for the research or prevention of cancer, inflammation or other proliferative diseases (extracted from patent WO2021218912A1, compound 1) .
    ERK1/2 inhibitor 3
  • HY-N2312R

    Reference Standards ERK STAT Cancer
    Mogrol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Mogrol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Mogrol is a biometabolite of mogrosides, and acts via inhibition of the ERK1/2 and STAT3 pathways, or reducing CREB activation and activating AMPK signaling.
    Mogrol (Standard)
  • HY-100403
    Ro 67-7476
    15+ Cited Publications

    mGluR Cancer
    Ro 67-7476 is a potent positive allosteric modulator of mGluR1 and potentiates glutamate-induced calcium release in HEK293 cells expressing rat mGluR1a with an EC50 of 60.1 nM . Ro 67-7476 is a potent P-ERK1/2 agonist and activates ERK1/2 phosphorylation in the absence of exogenously added glutamate (EC50=163.3 nM) .
    Ro 67-7476
  • HY-B0513R

    MTU (Standard)

    Reference Standards NF-κB TNF Receptor Interleukin Related ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Methylthiouracil (Standard) is the analytical standard of Methylthiouracil. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Methylthiouracil is an antithyroid agent. Methylthiouracil suppresses the production TNF-α and IL-6, and the activation of NF-κB and ERK1/2.
    Methylthiouracil (Standard)
  • HY-N3828

    Apoptosis ERK JNK Cancer
    epi-Eriocalyxin A (Epieriocalyxin A), a diterpenoid isolated from Isodon eriocalyx, induces colon cancer apoptosis. epi-Eriocalyxin A also inhibits ERK1/2 and JNK activation, which suppresses Bcl-2 expression .
    epi-Eriocalyxin A
  • HY-125522

    ERK Apoptosis Inflammation/Immunology
    Methyl helicterate is a triterpenoid, that can be isolated from Helicteres angustifolia (Sterculiaceae). Methyl helicterate inhibits hepatic stellate cell activation and promotes cell apoptosis through downregulating the ERK1/2 signaling pathway .
    Methyl helicterate
  • HY-N0431
    Astragaloside IV
    20+ Cited Publications

    MMP ERK JNK Cancer
    Astragaloside IV, an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
    Astragaloside IV
  • HY-N11262

    p38 MAPK ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Sudachitin, a polymethoxyflavone that can be isolated from Citrus sudachi, suppresses lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory responses in mouse macrophage-like RAW264 cells. Sudachitin can activate the p38MAPK pathway and inhibit the ERK1/2 pathway in HaCaT cells .
    Sudachitin
  • HY-P5985
    mSIRK
    1 Publications Verification

    ERK Others
    mSIRK (G-Protein βγ Binding Peptide) is an cell-permeable activator of ERK1/2, with EC50 of 2.5-5 μM. mSIRK disrupts the interaction between α and βγ subunits and promotes α subunit dissociation without stimulating nucleotide exchange .
    mSIRK
  • HY-P3513

    ERK MMP Neurological Disease
    β-Neo-Endorphin is an endogenous opioid peptide. β-Neo-Endorphin is a hypothalamic “big” Leu-enkephalin of porcine origin. β-Neo-Endorphin shows activation of the Erk1/2, MMP-2 and MMP-9 .
    β-Neo-Endorphin
  • HY-P3513A

    ERK MMP Neurological Disease
    β-Neo-Endorphin acetate is an endogenous opioid peptide. β-Neo-Endorphin acetate is a hypothalamic "big" Leu-enkephalin of porcine origin. β-Neo-Endorphin acetate shows activation of the Erk1/2, MMP-2 and MMP-9 .
    β-Neo-Endorphin acetate
  • HY-117356B

    P2Y Receptor NF-κB ERK Cardiovascular Disease
    MRS2693 trisodium is a selective P2Y6 agonist with an EC50 value of 0.015 μM. MRS2693 trisodium can reduce the activation of NF-kappaB and activate the ERK1/2 pathway, and has a cytoprotective effect on mouse hindlimb skeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion injury model .
    MRS2693 trisodium
  • HY-14569
    CDPPB
    1 Publications Verification

    mGluR Akt ERK Caspase Mitochondrial Metabolism Neurological Disease
    CDPPB is a selective, orally active mGluR5 allosteric modulator. CDPPB increases AKT and ERK1/2 activation and augments the BDNF mRNA. CDPPB inhibits caspase-3 activation and mitochondrial dysfunction. CDPPB improves cognitive impairment, depression, and Huntington's disease .
    CDPPB
  • HY-137977
    DMU-212
    2 Publications Verification

    ERK Apoptosis Cancer
    DMU-212 is a methylated derivative of Resveratrol (HY-16561), with antimitotic, anti-proliferative, antioxidant and apoptosis promoting activities. DMU-212 induces mitotic arrest via induction of apoptosis and activation of ERK1/2 protein. DMU-212 has orally active .
    DMU-212
  • HY-162850

    Opioid Receptor TNF Receptor NF-κB ERK Neurological Disease Inflammation/Immunology
    DOR agonist 2 (Compound 3) is a Delta Opioid Receptor agonist. DOR agonist 2 can inhibit the expression of TNF-α, prevent NF-κB transport to the nucleus, and activate the G protein-mediated ERK1/2 pathway. DOR agonist 2 can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases .
    DOR agonist 2
  • HY-W010907
    Pamoic acid disodium
    4 Publications Verification

    GPR35 ERK Neurological Disease
    Pamoic acid disodium is a potent GPR35 agonist with an EC50 value of 79 nM. Pamoic acid disodium induces GPR35 internalization and activates ERK1/2 with EC50 values of 22 nM and 65 nM, respectively. Pamoic acid disodium potently recruits β-arrestin2 to GPR35 and has an antinociceptive effect .
    Pamoic acid disodium
  • HY-N0431R

    Reference Standards MMP ERK JNK Cancer
    Astragaloside IV (Standard) is the analytical standard of Astragaloside IV. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Astragaloside IV, an active component isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, suppresses the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK, and downregulates matrix metalloproteases (MMP)-2, (MMP)-9 in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.
    Astragaloside IV (Standard)
  • HY-B1456A
    Fenoprofen
    1 Publications Verification

    LILLY-53858

    COX Melanocortin Receptor ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis .
    Fenoprofen
  • HY-126477
    NNK
    1 Publications Verification

    Endogenous Metabolite Cancer
    NNK is a nicotine-nitrosated derivative. NNK simultaneously stimulates Bcl2 phosphorylation exclusively at Ser 70 and c-Myc at Thr 58 and Ser 62 through activation of both ERK1/2 and PKCα . NNK induces survival and proliferation of human lung cancer cells. NNK can be used for lung cancer mice model structure .
    NNK
  • HY-150587

    ERK NF-κB Inflammation/Immunology
    Anti-inflammatory agent 31 (enone 17) is a kind of andrographolide derivatives, is a anti-inflammatory agent. Anti-inflammatory agent 31 inhibits NF-κB activation by upstream blockade of PI3K/Akt and ERK1/2 MAPK activation. Anti-inflammatory agent 31 shows recovery effective of the intracellular GSH levels and protective effect on liver .
    Anti-inflammatory agent 31
  • HY-B0288B
    Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate
    1 Publications Verification

    LILLY-53858 Calcium hydrate

    COX Melanocortin Receptor ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) Calcium hydrate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis .
    Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate
  • HY-B0288A

    LILLY-53858 Calcium

    COX Melanocortin Receptor ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858) Calcium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen Calcium is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen Calcium also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen Calcium has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis .
    Fenoprofen Calcium
  • HY-P0178

    Integrin Inflammation/Immunology
    LXW7, a cyclic peptide containing Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD), is an integrin αvβ3 inhibitor. LXW7 has a high binding affinity to αvβ3 integrin with an IC50 of 0.68 μM. LXW7 increases phosphorylation of VEGFR-2 and activation of ERK1/2. Anti-inflammatory effect .
    LXW7
  • HY-154985

    PPAR Bombesin Receptor ERK Metabolic Disease
    DSO-5a is a potent, selective, orally active BB3 agonist. DSO-5a is a representative DMAKO-00 derivative compound. DSO-5a upregulates ppar-γ activity through BB3 and activates ERK1/2 phosphorylation. DSO-5a can be used in diabetes-related research .
    DSO-5a
  • HY-P0178A

    Integrin Inflammation/Immunology
    LXW7 TFA, a cyclic peptide containing Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD), is an integrin αvβ3 inhibitor. LXW7 has a high binding affinity to αvβ3 integrin with an IC50 of 0.68 μM. LXW7 TFA increases phosphorylation of VEGFR-2 and activation of ERK1/2. Anti-inflammatory effect .
    LXW7 TFA
  • HY-153606

    Ras SOS1 Cancer
    SOS1 agonist-1 (compound 79) is an agonist for the Son of sevenless homologue SOS1. SOS1 is a guanine nucleotide exchange factor that catalyzes the exchange of GDP to GTP on RAS and regulates RAS activation. SOS1 agonists increase nucleotide exchange on RAS, enhance cellular RAS-GTP levels, and trigger biphasic signaling changes in ERK1/2 phosphorylation. Play an anti-cancer role [1] .
    SOS1 agonist-1
  • HY-130176

    Opioid Receptor ERK Adenylate Cyclase Neurological Disease
    UFP-512 is a selective and potent σ-opioid receptor (DOP receptor) peptidic agonist with antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like effects. UFP-512 exhibits as a potent agonist on adenylyl cyclase inhibition and Erk1/2 activation. UFP-512 induces phosphorylation of DOP receptors on Ser 363 with a low desensitization of the cAMP pathway. UFP-512 is promising for research of mood disorders .
    UFP-512
  • HY-120006A
    (rel)-AR234960
    1 Publications Verification

    ERK Cardiovascular Disease
    (rel)-AR234960 is a selective and competitive agonist of the G protein-coupled receptor MAS. (rel)-AR234960 binds to the MAS receptor to activate the downstream ERK1/2 signaling pathway, inducing the expression of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and its downstream collagen subtype genes (such as COL1A1, COL3A1). (rel)-AR234960 promotes collagen synthesis in cardiac fibroblasts through the MAS-ERK1/2-CTGF pathway and aggravates extracellular matrix remodeling. (rel)-AR234960's in vitro effect can be blocked by the MAS inverse agonist AR244555 and MEK1 inhibitor. (rel)-AR234960 regulates the expression of cardiac fibrosis-related genes and can be used in the study of heart failure .
    (rel)-AR234960
  • HY-N2484

    Astrapterocarpan

    PDGFR ERK Cardiovascular Disease
    Methylnissolin (Astrapterocarpan), isolated from Astragalus membranaceus, inhibits platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-BB-induced cell proliferation with an IC50 of 10 μM. Methylnissolin inhibits PDGF-BB-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERIC1/2) mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase. Methylnissolin inhibits PDGF-BB-induced vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation by inhibition of the ERK1/2 MAP kinase cascade .
    Methylnissolin
  • HY-126477R

    Reference Standards Endogenous Metabolite Cancer
    NNK (Standard) is the analytical standard of NNK. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. NNK is a nicotine-nitrosated derivative. NNK simultaneously stimulates Bcl2 phosphorylation exclusively at Ser70 and c-Myc at Thr58 and Ser62 through activation of both ERK1/2 and PKCα . NNK induces survival and proliferation of human lung cancer cells. NNK can be used for lung cancer mice model structure .
    NNK (Standard)
  • HY-B0493
    Niflumic acid
    2 Publications Verification

    Chloride Channel COX Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Niflumic acid is a calcium-activated chloride channel blocker and COX-2 inhibitor with the IC50 value of 100 nM. Niflumic acid induces apoptosis through caspase-8/Bid/Bax pathway in lung cancer cells. Niflumic acide exhibits anti-tumor activity by affecting the expression of ERK1/2 and the activity of MMP2 and MMP9. Niflumic acid has orally bioactivity. Niflumic acid acts on rheumatoid arthritis .
    Niflumic acid
  • HY-13699

    GnRH Receptor PERK Others
    NBI-42902 is an orally active, potent functional and competitive antagonist of GnRH receptor with an IC50 value of 0.79 nM, a Ki value of 0.56 nM, respectively. NBI-42902 inhibits GnRH-stimulated inositol phosphate (IP) accumulation, Ca 2+ flux, and ERK1/2 activation. NBI-42902 inhibits serum luteinizing hormone (LH) in castrated male macaques. NBI-42902 can be used for research on sex-hormone-related diseases .
    NBI-42902
  • HY-B1456AR

    LILLY-53858 (Standard)

    Reference Standards COX Melanocortin Receptor ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Fenoprofen (Standard) (LILLY-53858 (Standard)) is the analytical standard of Fenoprofen (HY-B1456A). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fenoprofenc is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
    Fenoprofen (Standard)
  • HY-N0265
    Asperosaponin VI
    2 Publications Verification

    Caspase Apoptosis PERK p38 MAPK Akt HIF/HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase PPAR Cardiovascular Disease Neurological Disease
    Asperosaponin VI is a saponin component from Dipsacus asper. Asperosaponin VI induces osteoblast differentiation through the BMP-2/p38 and ERK1/2 signaling pathways. Asperosaponin VI protects against hypoxia-induced cardiomyocyte apoptosis by activating the PI3K/Akt and CREB pathways. Additionally, Asperosaponin VI also has antidepressant and wound-healing-promoting activities .
    Asperosaponin VI
  • HY-P10408

    EGFR MMP Calcium Channel NOD-like Receptor (NLR) ERK p38 MAPK Infection Inflammation/Immunology
    Candidalysin is a cytolytic peptide toxin secreted by the fungus Candida albicans. Candidalysin drives epithelial immune responses by activating the EGFR-MAPK signaling pathway, inducing MMP expression and calcium influx, and regulating the c-Fos transcription factor and MKP1 via p38 MAPK and ERK1/2 respectively. Candidalysin is essential for mucosal and systemic infections, activating NLRP3 to promote inflammatory responses, neutrophil recruitment, and Th17 immunity. Candidalysin activates LDH causing membrane damage and exhibiting cytotoxicity
    Candidalysin
  • HY-117356A

    P2Y Receptor NF-κB ERK Apoptosis Inflammation/Immunology
    MRS2693 ammonium is the ammonium dalt form of MRS2693 (HY-117356). MRS2693 ammonium is a selective agonist for P2Y6 with an EC50 of 0.015 μM. MRS2693 ammonium protects C2C12 skeletal muscle cells from TNFα-induced apoptosis. MRS2693 ammonium reduces the activation of NF-kB, activates the ERK1/2 pathway, and has a cytoprotective effect on mouse ischemia-reperfusion injury model [2].
    MRS2693 ammonium
  • HY-B0288BR

    LILLY-53858 Calcium hydrate (Standard)

    Reference Standards COX Melanocortin Receptor ERK Inflammation/Immunology
    Fenoprofen (LILLY-53858 (Standard)) (Standard) Calcium hydrate is the analytical standard of Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate (HY-B0288B). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fenoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) and inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX). Fenoprofen is a melanocortin receptors (MCRs) positive allosteric modulator (PAM). Fenoprofen also increases ERK1/2 activation in HEK293T cells. Fenoprofen has anti-arthritic activities and can be used for the study of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
    Fenoprofen Calcium hydrate (Standard)
  • HY-116461

    CID2440433

    GPR55 Neurological Disease
    ML-184 (CID244033) is a selective GPR55 agonist with an EC50 of 250 nM, more than 100-fold selectivity for GPR55 over GPR35, CB1, and CB2. ML-184 induces ERK1/2 phosphorylation and PKCβII translocation to the plasma membrane via activation of GPR55. ML-184 (CID2440433) increases the proliferation of neural stem cells and promotes neuronal differentiation in vitro .
    ML-184
  • HY-164551

    VEGFR STAT ERK Apoptosis Cancer
    YLL545 is a type of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) inhibitor. YLL545 can inhibit VEGF-induced phosphorylation of VEGFR2 and the activation of downstream signaling factors (like phosphorylated STAT3 and phosphorylated ERK1/2) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). YLL545 can suppress the proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis of HUVEC. YLL545 can induce apoptosis in breast cancer mice and inhibit tumor growth .
    YLL545
  • HY-151431

    Keap1-Nrf2 Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) ERK Akt JNK Neurological Disease
    Nrf2/HO-1 activator 2 (compound 13m), difluoro-substituted derivative, is a potent Nrf2/HO-1 activator. Nrf2/HO-1 activator 2 has neuroprotective and antioxidant effects through the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway mediated by phosphorylation of ERK1/2, JNK, or Akt in PC12 cells. Nrf2/HO-1 activator 2 can be used in the research of Parkinson's disease (PD) .
    Nrf2/HO-1 activator 2
  • HY-P10941

    Integrin FAK ERK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    VSLRGDTRG is a synthetic peptide containing the RGD motif from cadherin 17 (CDH17), which binds to α2β1 integrin and activates its signaling pathway. VSLRGDTRG promotes the high-affinity conformational change of β1 integrin through the RGD motif, enhancing cell adhesion and phosphorylation of FAK and ERK1/2, thereby driving tumor proliferation and metastasis. VSLRGDTRG can be used in research on cancers expressing CDH17, such as colon cancer and pancreatic cancer .
    VSLRGDTRG

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