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  • HY-148365
    NecroIr1

    		Mixed Lineage Kinase RIP kinase CDK Cancer
    NecroIr1 is an iridium(III) complex, serves as necroptosis inducers in Cisplatin (HY-17394)-resistant lung cancer cells (A549R). NecroIr1 selectively accumulates in mitochondria, leading to oxidative stress and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). NecroIr1 activates receptor-interacting serine-threonine kinase 3 (RIPK3) and Mixed Lineage Kinase (MLKL), and regulates CDK4 expression .
    NecroIr1
  • HY-148366
    NecroIr2

    		Mixed Lineage Kinase RIP kinase CDK Cancer
    NecroIr2 is an iridium(III) complex, serves as necroptosis inducers in Cisplatin (HY-17394)-resistant lung cancer cells (A549R). NecroIr2 selectively accumulates in mitochondria, leading to oxidative stress and loss of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP). NecroIr2 activates receptor-interacting serine-threonine kinase 3 (RIPK3) and mixed lineage kinase domain-like pseudokinase (MLKL), and regulates CDK4 expression .
    NecroIr2
  • HY-15744
    LY255283
    3 Publications Verification

    		 Leukotriene Receptor Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    LY255283 is a LTB4 receptor (BLT2) antagonist, with an IC50 of ~100 nM for [ 3H]LTB4 binding to guinea pig lung membranes .
    LY255283
  • HY-103316A
    Ned 19
    2 Publications Verification

    		 Calcium Channel Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
    Ned 19 is a selective membrane-permeant non competitive NAADP antagonist and inhibits NAADP-mediated Ca 2+ signaling, with an IC50 of 65 nM . Ned 19 strongly inhibits tumor growth and vascularization as well as lung metastases in mice .
    Ned 19
  • HY-124887
    L 651142

    		Platelet-activating Factor Receptor (PAFR) Cardiovascular Disease
    L 651142 is a weak platelet activating factor (PAF) receptor antagonist. L 651142 inhibits the binding of [ 3H]PAF to rabbit platelet, human platelet or human lung membranes with Kis of 0.839 μM, 1.82 μM, 3.64 μM, respectively .
    L 651142
  • HY-176305S
    Neurofilament, U-15N

    		Isotope-Labeled Compounds Neurological Disease
    Neurofilament, U- 15N is the 15N-labeled Neurofilament.
    Neurofilament, U-15N
  • HY-106899A
    (rel)-MK 287

    (rel)-L-680573

    		 Platelet-activating Factor Receptor (PAFR) Others
    (rel)-MK 287 ((rel)-L-680573) is a relative configuration of MK 287. MK 287, a tetrahydrofuran analog, potently inhibited [ 3H]C18-PAF binding to human platelet, polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) and lung membranes with Kis of 6.1 nM, 3.2 nM and 5.49 nM, respectively. MK 287 inhibits PAF-induced lethality in mice and PAF-induced bronchoconstriction in guinea pigs .
    (rel)-MK 287
  • HY-W838254
    1,2-Dipentadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1'-rac-glycerol) sodium

    		PKC Endogenous Metabolite Others
    1,2-Dipentadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1'-rac-glycerol) sodium functions as an activator for the protein kinase C family and is an anionic phospholipid found in mitochondrial and microsomal membranes, playing a crucial role in the composition of lung surfactant, particularly within the membranes of lamellar bodies in the lungs.
    1,2-Dipentadecanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phospho-(1'-rac-glycerol) sodium
  • HY-117706
    LY 292728

    		Leukotriene Receptor Inflammation/Immunology
    LY 292728 is a potent leukotriene B4 (LTB4) receptor antagonist. LY 292728 binds to human neutrophils with a Ki of 0.47 nM and binds to guinea pig lung membranes with a Ki of 0.04 nM .
    LY 292728
  • HY-W839203
    22:0 PC

    1,2-Didocosanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine; PC(22:0/22:0)

    		 Others Endogenous Metabolite Others
    22:0 PC (1,2-Didocosanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine), a type of phosphatidylcholine, functions as a lung surfactant and is characterized as an amphipathic molecule predominantly found in the outer leaflets of biological membrane bilayers.
    22:0 PC
  • HY-16694
    BAMB-4

    ITPKA-IN-C14

    		 Phosphatase Cancer
    BAMB-4 (ITPKA-IN-C14) is a specific and membrane-permeable ITPKA inhibitor. BAMB-4 has high stability and membrane permeability and against the inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate (InsP3) kinase activity of inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate-3-kinase A (ITPKA) with an IC50 value of 20 μM. BAMB-4 can be used for the research of metastasis of lung cancer .
    BAMB-4
  • HY-149877
    hDHODH-IN-12

    		DNA/RNA Synthesis Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase Cancer
    hDHODH-IN-12 is a potent DHODH inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.421 μM. DHODH is the rate-limiting enzyme in the de novo synthesis of pyrimidine which is essential in DNA/RNA Synthesis. hDHODH-IN-12 is present in the inner membrane of human mitochondria.hDHODH-IN-12 can be used for the research of lung cancer .
    hDHODH-IN-12
  • HY-B0290A
    Pranlukast hemihydrate
    2 Publications Verification

    ONO-1078 hemihydrate

    		 Leukotriene Receptor Endogenous Metabolite Inflammation/Immunology
    Pranlukast hemihydrate is a highly potent, selective and competitive antagonist of peptide leukotrienes. Pranlukast inhibits [ 3H]LTE4, [ 3H]LTD4, and [ 3H]LTC4 bindings to lung membranes with Kis of 0.63±0.11, 0.99±0.19, and 5640±680 nM, respectively.
    Pranlukast hemihydrate
  • HY-B0290
    Pranlukast
    2 Publications Verification

    ONO-1078

    		 Leukotriene Receptor Endogenous Metabolite Inflammation/Immunology
    Pranlukast is a highly potent, selective and competitive antagonist of peptide leukotrienes. Pranlukast inhibits [ 3H]LTE4, [ 3H]LTD4, and [ 3H]LTC4 bindings to lung membranes with Kis of 0.63±0.11, 0.99±0.19, and 5640±680 nM, respectively.
    Pranlukast
  • HY-163880
    EGFR-IN-119

    		EGFR Ras p38 MAPK Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Cancer
    EGFR-IN-119 (Compound 5l) is an inhibitor for EGFR with an IC50 of 84.3 nM. EGFR-IN-119 inhibits the cytotoxicity in lung cancer cell A549 with an IC50 of 1.34 μM. EGFR-IN-119 downregulates the expressions of EGFR, KRAS, and MAP2K genes, exhibits antioxidant activity through reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and hyperpolarizes the mitochondrial membrane potential .
    EGFR-IN-119
  • HY-119682
    Bax agonist 1

    		Bcl-2 Family Apoptosis Cancer
    Bax agonist 1 (compound SMBA2) is a Bax agonist (Ki=57.2 nM). Bax agonist 1 induces Bax conformational changes by blocking S184 phosphorylation, promoting Bax insertion into the mitochondrial membrane and forming Bax oligomers, which induce cytochrome c release and apoptosis in malignant cancer cells expressing Bax. Bax agonist 1 can be used in lung cancer research .
    Bax agonist 1
  • HY-B0290S1
    Pranlukast-d4

    ONO-1078-d4

    		 Isotope-Labeled Compounds Leukotriene Receptor Endogenous Metabolite Inflammation/Immunology
    Pranlukast-d4 is deuterium labeled Pranlukast. Pranlukast is a highly potent, selective and competitive antagonist of peptide leukotrienes. Pranlukast inhibits [3H]LTE4, [3H]LTD4, and [3H]LTC4 bindings to lung membranes with Kis of 0.63±0.11, 0.99±0.19, and 5640±680 nM, respectively.
    Pranlukast-d4
  • HY-B0290R
    Pranlukast (Standard)

    ONO-1078 (Standard)

    		 Reference Standards Leukotriene Receptor Endogenous Metabolite Inflammation/Immunology
    Pranlukast (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pranlukast. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pranlukast is a highly potent, selective and competitive antagonist of peptide leukotrienes. Pranlukast inhibits [ 3H]LTE4, [ 3H]LTD4, and [ 3H]LTC4 bindings to lung membranes with Kis of 0.63±0.11, 0.99±0.19, and 5640±680 nM, respectively.
    Pranlukast (Standard)
  • HY-B0290AR
    Pranlukast hemihydrate (Standard)

    		Leukotriene Receptor Endogenous Metabolite Inflammation/Immunology
    Pranlukast (hemihydrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pranlukast (hemihydrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pranlukast hemihydrate is a highly potent, selective and competitive antagonist of peptide leukotrienes. Pranlukast inhibits [3H]LTE4, [3H]LTD4, and [3H]LTC4 bindings to lung membranes with Kis of 0.63±0.11, 0.99±0.19, and 5640±680 nM, respectively.
    Pranlukast hemihydrate (Standard)
  • HY-173526
    H052

    		Bacterial Calcium Channel Infection
    H052 is a selective Staphylococcus aureus α-hemolysin (Hla) inhibitor. H052 binds to Hla monomers, disrupts the interaction with host cell membranes to block pore formation, inhibiting calcium ion influx, cytotoxicity, and inflammatory responses. H052 exhibits potency (EC50=30 nM in U937 cells) against Hla-induced calcium influx. H052 is promising for research of lung infections caused by S. aureus .
    H052
  • HY-19989
    MK-571
    Maximum Cited Publications
    28 Publications Verification

    L-660711

    		 P-glycoprotein LPL Receptor Leukotriene Receptor Inflammation/Immunology
    MK-571 (L-660711) is an orally active, potent and selective competitive leukotriene D4 (LTD4) receptor antagonist, with Ki values of 0.22 and 2.1 nM in guinea pig and human lung membranes, respectively. MK-571 is also a MRP4 and ABCC1 (MRP1) inhibitor. MK-571 inhibits constitutive and antigen-stimulated S1P (sphingosine-1-phosphate) release .
    MK-571
  • HY-N1462
    Atractyloside potassium salt
    4 Publications Verification

    		 Chloride Channel Autophagy mTOR AMPK Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease Cancer
    Atractyloside potassium salt is a powerful and specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ADP/ATP transport. Atractyloside potassium salt inhibits chloride channels from mitochondrial membranes of rat heart. Atractyloside potassium salt activates autophagy, inhibits ANT2, mTOR and promotes the activation of p-AMPK. Atractyloside potassium salt has anti-cancer effects on non-small cell lung cancer and can inhibit liver steatosis. Atractylodesin potassium salt has nephrotoxicity .
    Atractyloside potassium salt
  • HY-19989A
    MK-571 sodium
    Maximum Cited Publications
    28 Publications Verification

    L-660711 sodium

    		 P-glycoprotein LPL Receptor Leukotriene Receptor Inflammation/Immunology
    MK-571 (L-660711) sodium is an orally active, potent and selective competitive leukotriene D4 (LTD4) receptor antagonist, with Ki values of 0.22 and 2.1 nM in guinea pig and human lung membranes, respectively. MK-571 sodium is also a inhibitor of multidrug resistance-associated protein MRP4 (ABCC4) and ABCC1 (MRP1). MK-571 sodium inhibits constitutive and antigen-stimulated S1P (sphingosine-1-phosphate) release .
    MK-571 sodium
  • HY-P10226
    PGD97

    		Chloride Channel CFTR Endocrinology
    PGD97 is a selective cyclic peptide inhibitor against CAL/CFTR interactions, with a KD value of 6 nM towards the CAL PDZ domain for its desulfide cyclized form. PGD97 (desulfide cyclized form) has selectivity ≥ 130-fold compared to NHERF1/2 PDZ domains. PGD97 is capable of stabilizing F508del-CFTR at the cell membrane and improving CFTR function required for proper fluid homeostasis in tne lung. PGD97 can be used for the research of cystic fibrosis .
    PGD97
  • HY-B1513
    α-Cyclodextrin
    2 Publications Verification

    		 Microtubule/Tubulin SARS-CoV Infection Metabolic Disease Cancer
    α-Cyclodextrin (α-CD) is a soluble fiber derived from corn. α-Cyclodextrin can deplete sphingolipids and phospholipids from cell membranes. α-Cyclodextrin interacts with tubulin. α-Cyclodextrin improves defenses against SARS-CoV-2 infection. α-Cyclodextrin enhances the anticancer efficacy of Crcumin (HY-N0005) against breast, lung and cervical cancer. α-Cyclodextrin has beneficial effects on body weight and blood lipids .
    α-Cyclodextrin
  • HY-N1462R
    Atractyloside potassium salt (Standard)

    		Reference Standards Chloride Channel Autophagy mTOR AMPK Cardiovascular Disease Metabolic Disease Cancer
    Atractyloside (potassium salt) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Atractyloside (potassium salt). This product is intended for use in research and analytical applications. Atractyloside potassium salt is a powerful and specific inhibitor of mitochondrial ADP/ATP transport. Atractyloside potassium salt inhibits chloride channels from mitochondrial membranes of rat heart. Atractyloside potassium salt activates autophagy, inhibits ANT2, mTOR and promotes the activation of p-AMPK. Atractyloside potassium salt has anti-cancer effects on non-small cell lung cancer and can inhibit liver steatosis. Atractylodesin potassium salt has nephrotoxicity .
    Atractyloside potassium salt (Standard)
  • HY-B0984A
    Fendiline
    2 Publications Verification

    		 Calcium Channel Ras STING Autophagy Infection Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
    Fendiline, a diphenylalkylamine type of antianginal agent, is an L-type calcium channel blocker (IC50 of 17 µM). Fendiline is also a selective K-Ras inhibitor, and has no effect on H-Ras and N-Ras. Fendiline inhibits K-Ras plasma membrane localization (IC50 of 9.64 μM), inhibits K-Ras signal output and blocks the proliferation of pancreatic, colon, lung, and endometrial cancer cell lines expressing oncogenic mutant K-Ras. Fendiline is a STING agonist and is able to inhibit the growth of multiple refractory cold tumors (MC38, CT26 and B16F10) .
    Fendiline
  • HY-B0984
    Fendiline hydrochloride
    2 Publications Verification

    		 Calcium Channel Ras STING Autophagy Infection Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
    Fendiline hydrochloride, a diphenylalkylamine type of antianginal agent, is an L-type calcium channel blocker (IC50 of 17 µM). Fendiline hydrochloride is also a selective K-Ras inhibitor, and has no effect on H-Ras and N-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride inhibits K-Ras plasma membrane localization (IC50 of 9.64 μM), inhibits K-Ras signal output and blocks the proliferation of pancreatic, colon, lung, and endometrial cancer cell lines expressing oncogenic mutant K-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride is a STING agonist and is able to inhibit the growth of multiple refractory cold tumors (MC38, CT26 and B16F10) .
    Fendiline hydrochloride
  • HY-B0530A
    Azacyclonol hydrochloride

    γ-pipradol hydrochloride

    		 Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) mAChR NADPH Oxidase Cancer
    Azacyclonol (γ-pipradol) hydrochloride is a compound with promising anticancer activity, showing effectiveness in inhibiting NOX-derived ROS in A549 human lung cancer cells. Azacyclonol hydrochloride exhibits enhanced proliferation inhibition against androgen-refractory cancer cell lines, specifically DU145 and PC-3. Azacyclonol hydrochloride demonstrates antitumor activity in DU145-xenografted chorioallantoic membrane tumor models. Azacyclonol hydrochloride also acts as a ligand for the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor, which is overexpressed in ARPC. Azacyclonol hydrochloride effectively blocks carbachol-induced proliferation and NOX activity in DU145 cells. Azacyclonol hydrochloride can also be utilized for the treatment of chronic schizophrenia.
    Azacyclonol hydrochloride
  • HY-N3980
    Guaiol

    Champacol; Guaiac alcohol

    		 Autophagy RAD51 Infection Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Guaiol is a sesquiterpenoid alcohol with oral activity found in various traditional Chinese medicines, exhibiting biological activities such as anti-proliferative, autophagy-promoting, insecticidal, anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and blood pressure-lowering effects. Guaiol induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells by regulating the stability of RAD51 through autophagy modulation. Guaiol can also act directly on parasites, inhibiting their growth by affecting the kinetoplast, mitochondrial matrix and plasma membrane of the promastigotes. Guaiol kills amastigotes at an IC50 of 0.01 µg/mL. Guaiol can be used in research related to cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammatory conditions [4]
    Guaiol
  • HY-117811
    (R,R)-MK 287

    L-680574

    		 Platelet-activating Factor Receptor (PAFR) Cardiovascular Disease
    (R,R)-MK 287 (L-680574) is a tetrahydrofuran derivative that potently inhibits the binding of [3H]C18-PAF to human platelets, polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs), and lung membranes with Ki values of 6.1, 3.2, and 5.49 nM, respectively. (R,R)-MK 287 potently and selectively inhibits PAF-induced platelet aggregation (ED50=56 nM) and elastase release from PMNs (ED50=4.4 nM). (R,R)-MK 287 inhibits PAF-induced lethality in mice (ED50=0.8 mg/kg, po) and PAF-induced bronchospasm in guinea pigs (ED50=0.18 mg/kg) .
    (R,R)-MK 287
  • HY-136831
    SR2640

    QMPB

    		 Leukotriene Receptor Inflammation/Immunology
    SR2640 is a highly efficient and selective LTD4/LTE4 antagonist that can specifically inhibit the smooth muscle contractions induced by LTD4 in the guinea pig ileum and trachea in a concentration-dependent manner, without affecting the contractions caused by histamine. SR2640 can concentration-dependently prevent the binding of 0.4 nM [3H] LTD4 to membrane receptors in guinea pig lung tissue, with an IC50 of 23 nM. SR2640 can shift the dose-response curve for bronchoconstriction induced by intravenous LTD4 in guinea pigs to the right, and the extent of this shift is positively correlated with the dose of SR2640 administered. SR2640 can be used in asthma research .
    SR2640
  • HY-B0984R
    Fendiline hydrochloride (Standard)

    		Calcium Channel Ras STING Autophagy Infection Cardiovascular Disease Cancer
    Fendiline (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Fendiline (hydrochloride). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Fendiline hydrochloride, a diphenylalkylamine type of antianginal agent, is an L-type calcium channel blocker (IC50 of 17 µM). Fendiline hydrochloride is also a selective K-Ras inhibitor, and has no effect on H-Ras and N-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride inhibits K-Ras plasma membrane localization (IC50 of 9.64 μM), inhibits K-Ras signal output and blocks the proliferation of pancreatic, colon, lung, and endometrial cancer cell lines expressing oncogenic mutant K-Ras. Fendiline hydrochloride is a STING agonist and is able to inhibit the growth of multiple refractory cold tumors (MC38, CT26 and B16F10) .
    Fendiline hydrochloride (Standard)
  • HY-N3980R
    Guaiol (Standard)

    Champacol (Standard); Guaiac alcohol (Standard)

    		 Reference Standards Autophagy RAD51 Infection Cardiovascular Disease Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Guaiol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Guaiol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Guaiol is a sesquiterpenoid alcohol with oral activity found in various traditional Chinese medicines, exhibiting biological activities such as anti-proliferative, autophagy-promoting, insecticidal, anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and blood pressure-lowering effects. Guaiol induces apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer cells by regulating the stability of RAD51 through autophagy modulation. Guaiol can also act directly on parasites, inhibiting their growth by affecting the kinetoplast, mitochondrial matrix and plasma membrane of the promastigotes. Guaiol kills amastigotes at an IC50 of 0.01 µg/mL. Guaiol can be used in research related to cancer, infections, cardiovascular diseases, and inflammatory conditions [4]
    Guaiol (Standard)
  • HY-169480
    Lipid C2

    		Liposome Infection Cancer
    Lipid C2 is an ionizable cationic lipid that has been used in the formation of lipid nanoparticles (LNP) for mRNA delivery in vivo. LNPs containing Lipid C2 and encapsulating an mRNA reporter selectively accumulate in the liver and spleen but not the heart, lungs, or kidneys in mice. LNP containing Lipid C2 and encapsulating mRNA encoding the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) protein latent membrane protein 2 (LMP-2), in combination with an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) antibody, decrease tumor volume and reverse T cell exhaustion, as well as increase the percentage of CD3 +CD8 + central and CD3 +CD8 + effector memory T cells and decrease the percentage of CD3 + T cells expressing Pd-1, in the spleen in a CT26 murine EBV-infected colon cancer model .
    Lipid C2
  • HY-N1431
    Tabersonine
    2 Publications Verification

    		 NOD-like Receptor (NLR) Apoptosis Cytochrome P450 NF-κB PI3K Akt CDK Caspase Interleukin Related p38 MAPK Inflammation/Immunology Cancer
    Tabersonine is a selective, orally active NLRP3 inhibitor. Tabersonine directly binds to the NACHT domain of NLRP3, inhibiting its ATPase activity and oligomerization, thereby blocking ASC spot formation and caspase-1 activation, and reducing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β. Tabersonine also inhibits K63-linked ubiquitination of TRAF6, blocking NF-κB, PI3K/Akt, and p38 MAPK signaling pathways. Tabersonine can inhibit inflammatory responses, induce apoptosis of liver cancer cells through mitochondrial pathways and death receptor pathways, reduce mitochondrial membrane potential, promote cytochrome c release, and activate caspase proteins. Tabersonine is mainly used in the study of NLRP3-driven inflammatory diseases (such as acute lung injury, sepsis, peritonitis) and tumors such as liver cancer .
    Tabersonine
  • HY-N1431A
    Tabersonine hydrochloride

    		NOD-like Receptor (NLR) Apoptosis Cytochrome P450 NF-κB PI3K Akt CDK Caspase Interleukin Related p38 MAPK Neurological Disease Inflammation/Immunology
    Tabersonine hydrochloride is a selective, orally active NLRP3 inhibitor. Tabersonine hydrochloride directly binds to the NACHT domain of NLRP3, inhibiting its ATPase activity and oligomerization, thereby blocking ASC spot formation and caspase-1 activation, and reducing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1β. Tabersonine hydrochloride also inhibits K63-linked ubiquitination of TRAF6, blocking NF-κB, PI3K/Akt, and p38 MAPK signaling pathways. Tabersonine hydrochloride can inhibit inflammatory responses, induce apoptosis of liver cancer cells through mitochondrial pathways and death receptor pathways, reduce mitochondrial membrane potential, promote cytochrome c release, and activate caspase proteins. Tabersonine hydrochloride is mainly used in the study of NLRP3-driven inflammatory diseases (such as acute lung injury, sepsis, peritonitis) and tumors such as liver cancer .
    Tabersonine hydrochloride

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