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periodontitis
" in MedChemExpress (MCE) Product Catalog:
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Biochemical Assay Reagents
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Isotope-Labeled Compounds
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Cp40 acetate
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 acetate (Cp40 acetate), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 acetate (Cp40 acetate) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-P1717A
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Cp40 TFA
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 TFA (Cp40 TFA), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 (Cp40) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-P1717
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AMY-101
4 Publications Verification
Cp40
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 (Cp40), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 (Cp40) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-B0330A
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Levofloxacin hemihydrate
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Bacterial
Antibiotic
Topoisomerase
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Orthopoxvirus
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin hydrate (Levofloxacin hemihydrate) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrate inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrate can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrate shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-B0330
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Levofloxacin
Maximum Cited Publications
21 Publications Verification
(-)-Ofloxacin
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Topoisomerase
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Antibiotic
Bacterial
Orthopoxvirus
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-113721
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- HY-N12740
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MEK
ERK
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Others
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Napyradiomycin B4 is a Napyradiomycin derivative, which inhibits the RANKL-induced MEK-ERK signaling pathway. Napyradiomycin B4 attenuates osteoclastogenesis and prevents alveolar bone destruction in experimental periodontitis .
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- HY-162280
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PROTACs
RANKL/RANK
Nuclear Factor of activated T Cells (NFAT)
Btk
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Cancer
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PROTAC BTK Degrader-9 (compound 23) is a PROTAC degrader that effectively targets BTK. PROTAC BTK Degrader-9 downregulates the BTK-PLCγ2-Ca 2+-NFATc1 signaling pathway activated by RANKL. Thus, PROTAC BTK Degrader-9 was able to inhibit osteoclastogenesis and attenuate alveolar bone resorption in a mouse periodontitis model .
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- HY-W338859
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Bacterial
Topoisomerase
Antibiotic
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin mesylate is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin mesylate inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin mesylate can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin mesylate shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-B0330C
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- HY-B0330AR
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Levofloxacin hemihydrate (Standard)
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Reference Standards
Bacterial
Antibiotic
Topoisomerase
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Orthopoxvirus
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin (hydrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Levofloxacin (hydrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Levofloxacin hydrate (Levofloxacin hemihydrate) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrate inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrate can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrate shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-B0330R
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(-)-Ofloxacin (Standard)
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Antibiotic
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Orthopoxvirus
Topoisomerase
Bacterial
Reference Standards
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Levofloxacin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-B0330B
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(-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride
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Antibiotic
Bacterial
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Topoisomerase
Orthopoxvirus
Apoptosis
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Infection
Neurological Disease
Cancer
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Levofloxacin hydrochloride is an orally active antibiotic. Levofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV activity, inducing Apoptosis. Levofloxacin hydrochloride has antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride exhibits anticancer activity against lung cancer. Levofloxacin hydrochloride has anti-acnegenic, anxiogenic, and analgesic effects. Levofloxacin hydrochloride shortens sleep duration in mice. Levofloxacin hydrochloride can be used in the research of infectious diseases (such as tuberculosis, chronic periodontitis, bacterial infections associated with stable COPD, and BK viremia) and lung cancer .
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- HY-N10059
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- HY-B0330BR
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(-)-Ofloxacin hydrochloride (Standard)
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Reference Standards
Antibiotic
Bacterial
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Topoisomerase
Orthopoxvirus
Apoptosis
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Infection
Neurological Disease
Cancer
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Levofloxacin (hydrochloride) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Levofloxacin hydrochloride (HY-B0330B). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Levofloxacin hydrochloride is an orally active antibiotic. Levofloxacin inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV activity, inducing Apoptosis. Levofloxacin hydrochloride has antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride exhibits anticancer activity against lung cancer. Levofloxacin hydrochloride has anti-acnegenic, anxiogenic, and analgesic effects. Levofloxacin hydrochloride shortens sleep duration in mice. Levofloxacin hydrochloride can be used in the research of infectious diseases (such as tuberculosis, chronic periodontitis, bacterial infections associated with stable COPD, and BK viremia) and lung cancer .
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- HY-N0753
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- HY-138454
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Mercaptoethylguanidine hemisulfate
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NO Synthase
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Inflammation/Immunology
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MEG (Mercaptoethylguanidine) hemisulfate is a potent and selective inhibitor of the inducible NO synthase (iNOS), with EC50s of 11.5, 110, and 60 μM for iNOS, ecNOS, and bNOS respectively in tissue homogenates. MEG hemisulfate is also a potent scavenger of peroxynitrite and inhibits peroxynitrite-induced oxidative processes. MEG hemisulfate has a protective effect in many experimental models of inflammation, including ischemia/reperfusion injury, periodontitis, hemorrhagic shock, inflammatory bowel disease, and endotoxic and septic shock .
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- HY-P3567
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Melanocortin Receptor
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Neurological Disease
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(p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) is a adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) derivative, which is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. (p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) serves as a melanocortin (MC) receptor antagonist and inhibits α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-induced excessive grooming behavior in rats .
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- HY-P2434
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Somatostatin Receptor
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Neurological Disease
Metabolic Disease
Cancer
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AP102 is a dual SSTR2/SSTR5-specific somatostatin analog (SSA). AP102 is a disulfide-bridged octapeptide SSA containing synthetic iodinated amino acids. AP102 binds with subnanomolar affinity to SSTR2 and SSTR5 (IC50: 0.63 and 0.65 nM, respectively). AP102 does not bind to SSTR1 or SSTR3. AP102 can be used for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors research .
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- HY-W004294
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Bacterial
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Infection
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1-Tetradecanol-d2 is the deuterium labeled 1-Tetradecanol . 1-Tetradecanol, isolated from Myristica fragrans, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. 1-Tetradecanol possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (periodontitis) activity .
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- HY-W004294S
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Bacterial
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Infection
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1-Tetradecanol-d29 is the deuterium labeled 1-Tetradecanol . 1-Tetradecanol, isolated from Myristica fragrans, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. 1-Tetradecanol possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (periodontitis) activity .
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- HY-W004294R
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Reference Standards
Bacterial
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Infection
Inflammation/Immunology
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1-Tetradecanol (Standard) is the analytical standard of 1-Tetradecanol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 1-Tetradecanol, isolated from Myristica fragrans, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. 1-Tetradecanol possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (periodontitis) activity .
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- HY-N3831
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Bacterial
Apoptosis
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Infection
Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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Epimedokoreanin B is a natural flavonoid with anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. Epimedokoreanin B inhibits the growth of lung cancer cells through endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis accompanied by autophagosome accumulation. Epimedokoreanin B is an anti-periodontitis agent that inhibits gingipains and Porphyromonas gingivalis growth and biofilm formation .
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- HY-100210A
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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FN-439 TFA is a selective collagenase-1 inhibitor. FN-439 TFA inhibits collagenase-1 with an IC50 value of 1 μM. FN-439 TFA can be used for the research of cancer and inflammation .
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- HY-100210
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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FN-439 is a selective collagenase-1 inhibitor. FN-439 inhibits collagenase-1 with an IC50 value of 1 μM. FN-439 can be used for the research of cancer and inflammation .
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- HY-B0330BS1
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(-)-Ofloxacin-d3 hydrochloride
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Isotope-Labeled Compounds
Antibiotic
Bacterial
Topoisomerase
DNA/RNA Synthesis
Orthopoxvirus
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Infection
Cancer
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Levofloxacin-d3 ((-)-Ofloxacin-d3) hydrochlorideis deuterium labeled Levofloxacin (hydrochloride). Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) hydrochloride is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrochloride can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrochloride shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-W110551
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Biochemical Assay Reagents
Interleukin Related
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Infection
Inflammation/Immunology
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2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine is a polymer monomer containing a phospholipid polar group. 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymers modify the surface properties of materials and reduce protein-surface interactions, reduce IL-8 production, inhibit cell, Staphylococcus aureus, and Porphyromonas gingivalis adhesion. 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine is used in the study of medical device-associated infections, periodontitis, and dental caries .
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- HY-W744235
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- HY-15028
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ATB-346
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COX
Apoptosis
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Inflammation/Immunology
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Otenaproxesul (ATB-346), an orally active non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 (COX-1 and 2). Otenaproxesul possesses antiinflammatory and antinociceptive activities .
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- HY-15028R
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COX
Apoptosis
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Inflammation/Immunology
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Otenaproxesul (Standard) is the analytical standard of Otenaproxesul. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Otenaproxesul (ATB-346), an orally active non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 and 2 (COX-1 and 2). Otenaproxesul possesses antiinflammatory and antinociceptive activities .
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- HY-P1789A
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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CTTHWGFTLC, CYCLIC TFA is a cyclic peptide inhibitor for matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. The IC50 value for MMP-9 is ~8 μM .
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- HY-P1789
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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CTTHWGFTLC, CYCLIC is a cyclic peptide inhibitor for matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. The IC50 value for MMP-9 is ~8 μM .
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- HY-D1056D
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LPS, from Porphyromonas gingivalis
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Toll-like Receptor (TLR)
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Inflammation/Immunology
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Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis (LPS, from Porphyromonas gingivalis) are endotoxins and TLR4 activators extracted from Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and are classified as S (smooth) type LPS. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis possess the typical three-part structure: O-antigen, core oligosaccharide, and lipid A. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis activate TLR-4 in immune cells and are important virulence factors in the mechanism of periodontal disease. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis can be used in research related to periodontitis .
It is recommended to prepare a stock solution of ≥2 mg/mL and ensure that it is fully mixed and dissolved. Due to the adsorption characteristics of LPS, low adsorption centrifuge tubes should be used for aliquoting and storage.
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- HY-12725
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Histone Demethylase
HSV
CMV
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Cancer
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ML324 is a potent JMJD2 demethylase inhibitor with antiviral activity. ML324 also exhibits inhibition for the histone demethylase KDM4B, with an IC50 of 4.9 μM. ML324 has potent anti-viral activity against both herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human cytomegalovirus (hCMV) infection via inhibition viral IE gene expression .
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ED-71; 2-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3
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VD/VDR
Apoptosis
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Metabolic Disease
Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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Eldecalcitol (ED-71) is an orally active vitamin D3 analogue, inhibits bone resorption and increases bone mineral density. Eldecalcitol (ED-71) displays anti-tumor effect and inhibits cell proliferation, migration and induces apoptosis by suppressing GPx-1 .
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ED-71 (Standard); 2-(3-hydroxypropoxy)-1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (Standard)
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Reference Standards
VD/VDR
Apoptosis
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Metabolic Disease
Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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Eldecalcitol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Eldecalcitol. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Eldecalcitol (ED-71) is an orally active vitamin D3 analogue, inhibits bone resorption and increases bone mineral density. Eldecalcitol (ED-71) displays anti-tumor effect and inhibits cell proliferation, migration and induces apoptosis by suppressing GPx-1 .
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Biochemical Assay Reagents
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2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine is a polymer monomer containing a phospholipid polar group. 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine polymers modify the surface properties of materials and reduce protein-surface interactions, reduce IL-8 production, inhibit cell, Staphylococcus aureus, and Porphyromonas gingivalis adhesion. 2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine is used in the study of medical device-associated infections, periodontitis, and dental caries .
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- HY-D1056D
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LPS, from Porphyromonas gingivalis
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Carbohydrates
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Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis (LPS, from Porphyromonas gingivalis) are endotoxins and TLR4 activators extracted from Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) and are classified as S (smooth) type LPS. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis possess the typical three-part structure: O-antigen, core oligosaccharide, and lipid A. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis activate TLR-4 in immune cells and are important virulence factors in the mechanism of periodontal disease. Lipopolysaccharides, from P. gingivalis can be used in research related to periodontitis .
It is recommended to prepare a stock solution of ≥2 mg/mL and ensure that it is fully mixed and dissolved. Due to the adsorption characteristics of LPS, low adsorption centrifuge tubes should be used for aliquoting and storage.
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Product Name |
Target |
Research Area |
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- HY-P1717B
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Cp40 acetate
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 acetate (Cp40 acetate), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 acetate (Cp40 acetate) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-P1717A
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Cp40 TFA
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 TFA (Cp40 TFA), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 (Cp40) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-P1717
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AMY-101
4 Publications Verification
Cp40
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Complement System
SARS-CoV
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Inflammation/Immunology
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AMY-101 (Cp40), a peptidic inhibitor of the central complement component C3 (KD = 0.5 nM), inhibits naturally occurring periodontitis in non-human primates (NHPs). AMY-101 (Cp40) exhibits a favorable anti-inflammatory activity in models with COVID-19 severe pneumonia with systemic hyper inflammation .
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- HY-P1789A
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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CTTHWGFTLC, CYCLIC TFA is a cyclic peptide inhibitor for matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. The IC50 value for MMP-9 is ~8 μM .
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- HY-P3567
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Melanocortin Receptor
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Neurological Disease
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(p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) is a adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) derivative, which is produced and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. (p-Iodo-Phe7)-ACTH (4-10) serves as a melanocortin (MC) receptor antagonist and inhibits α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-induced excessive grooming behavior in rats .
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- HY-P2434
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Somatostatin Receptor
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Neurological Disease
Metabolic Disease
Cancer
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AP102 is a dual SSTR2/SSTR5-specific somatostatin analog (SSA). AP102 is a disulfide-bridged octapeptide SSA containing synthetic iodinated amino acids. AP102 binds with subnanomolar affinity to SSTR2 and SSTR5 (IC50: 0.63 and 0.65 nM, respectively). AP102 does not bind to SSTR1 or SSTR3. AP102 can be used for acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors research .
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- HY-100210
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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FN-439 is a selective collagenase-1 inhibitor. FN-439 inhibits collagenase-1 with an IC50 value of 1 μM. FN-439 can be used for the research of cancer and inflammation .
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- HY-P1789
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MMP
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Inflammation/Immunology
Cancer
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CTTHWGFTLC, CYCLIC is a cyclic peptide inhibitor for matrix metalloproteinases MMP-2 and MMP-9. The IC50 value for MMP-9 is ~8 μM .
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Chemical Structure |
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- HY-W004294S1
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1-Tetradecanol-d2 is the deuterium labeled 1-Tetradecanol . 1-Tetradecanol, isolated from Myristica fragrans, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. 1-Tetradecanol possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (periodontitis) activity .
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- HY-W004294S
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1-Tetradecanol-d29 is the deuterium labeled 1-Tetradecanol . 1-Tetradecanol, isolated from Myristica fragrans, is a straight-chain saturated fatty alcohol. 1-Tetradecanol possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory (periodontitis) activity .
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- HY-B0330BS1
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Levofloxacin-d3 ((-)-Ofloxacin-d3) hydrochlorideis deuterium labeled Levofloxacin (hydrochloride). Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) hydrochloride is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin hydrochloride inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin hydrochloride can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin hydrochloride shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-W744235
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Levofloxacin-d3 sodium is the deuterium labeled Levofloxacin sodium (HY-B0330C). Levofloxacin ((-)-Ofloxacin) sodium is an orally active antibiotic and is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Levofloxacin sodium inhibits the DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. Levofloxacin sodium can be used for chronic periodontitis, airway inflammation and BK Viremia research. Levofloxacin sodium shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity .
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- HY-150214
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CpG ODNs
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ODN MT01 was designed based on human mitochondrial DNA sequences, which is an inhibitory ODN that promotes osteocyte differentiation. ODN MT01 could promote osteoblast maturation and activation in rats, reduce rat alveolar bone absorption caused by periodontitis, regulate the expression levels of osteogenesis-related factors.
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- HY-150214A
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CpG ODNs
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ODN MT01 sodium was designed based on human mitochondrial DNA sequences, which is an inhibitory ODN that promotes osteocyte differentiation. ODN MT01 sodium could promote osteoblast maturation and activation in rats, reduce rat alveolar bone absorption caused by periodontitis, regulate the expression levels of osteogenesis-related factors.
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