Dextrose, a simple sugar (monosaccharide), is an important carbohydrate in biology.Target: OthersDextrose(D-glucose), a simple sugar (monosaccharide), is an important carbohydrate in biology.
Loureirin A is a flavonoid extracted from Dragon's Blood, can inhibit Akt phosphorylation, and has antiplatelet activity.
4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid, a major microbiota-derived metabolite of polyphenols, is involved in the antioxidative action. 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid induces expression of Nrf2[1].
Physalaemin, a non-mammalian tachykinin, binds selectively to neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor with high affinity.
Dihydromyricetin is a potent inhibitor with an IC50 of 48 μM on dihydropyrimidinase. Dihydromyricetin can activate autophagy through inhibiting mTOR signaling. Dihydromyricetin suppresses the formation of mTOR complexes (mTORC1/2).
L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine (alpha-GPC, choline alfoscerate) is a natural choline compound found in the brain and in milk. It is also a parasympathomimetic acetylcholine precursor which may have potential for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.IC50 value:Target: Anti-ADAlpha-GPC rapidly delivers choline to the brain across the blood–brain barrier and is a biosynthetic precursor of the acetylcholine neurotransmitter. It is a non-prescription drug in most countries due to its Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) status [1]. Studies have investigated its efficacy for cognitive disorders including stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. An Italian multicentre clinical trial on 2,044 patients suffering from recent stroke were supplied alpha-GPC in doses of 1,000 mg/day for 28 days and 400 mg three times per day for the five ensuing months. The trial confirmed the therapeutic role of alpha-GPC on the cognitive recovery of patients based on four measurement scales, three of which reached statistical significance [2].
Xanthohumol is one of the principal flavonoids isolated from hops, the inhibitor of diacylglycerol acetyltransferase (DGAT), COX-1 and COX-2, and shows anti-cancer and anti-angiogenic activities.
DL-Glyceric Acid is a compound that is secreted excessively in the urine by patients suffering from D-glyceric aciduria.
S-(+)-Marmesin is a natural coumarin, exhibiting COX-2/5-LOX dual inhibitory activity.
(+)-Bicuculline is a light-sensitive competitive antagonist of GABA-A receptor.
Rosmanol could inhibit the oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LPL) and significantly inhibit lipopolysaccharide induced iNOS and COX-2 expression, with anti-inflammatory effect.
Valproic acid sodium salt is an anticonvulsants used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder and migraines. Valproic acid inhibits histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) with an IC50 of 0.4 mM.
Parthenolide is an NF-κB inhibitor, reduces histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC-1) and DNA methyltransferase 1 independent of NF-κB inhibition.
Glycerol 3-phosphate is produced by cytosolic glycerol 3-phosphate dehydrogenase pathway through the reduction of dihydroxyacetone phosphate using NADH formed during glycolysis.
Nifuratel(NF 113, SAP 113) is a broad antibacterial spectrum agent, which is used as an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal (Trichomonas).IC50 Value: 0.125-1 μg/mL(MIC, A. vaginae) [1]Target: Antibacterial; Antiprotozoal in vitro: In vitro, nifuratel is able to inhibit the growth of A. vaginae, with a MIC range of 0.125-1 μg/mL; it is active against G. vaginalis and does not affect lactobacilli [1].in vivo: Patients were randomized to receive a 2-week course of bismuth subcitrate (8 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), amoxicillin (50 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), with either nifuratel (15 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.) or furazolidone (10 mg/kg/day, q.d.s.), plus omeprazole (0.5 mg/kg, once daily) [2].Toxicity: There were no serious adverse reactions and were no withdrawals due to any side-effects. All of side-effects were self-limiting (dark stools, urine discoloration, blackening of the tongue, and others) [3].Clinical trial: N/A
D-(+)-Melezitose can be used to identify clinical isolates of indole-positive and indole-negative Klebsiella spp.
N2,N2-Dimethylguanosine is an urinary nucleoside, a primary degradation product of tRNA.
Spectinomycin Dihydrochloride is a new parenteral antibiotic prepared from Streptomyces spectabilis.Target: AntibacterialSpectinomycin is an antibiotic produced by Streptomyces spectabilis. It is active against gram-negative bacteria and used for the treatment of gonorrhea. Spectinomycin binds to the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome and interrupts protein synthesis. One form of resistance has emerged in the 16S ribosomal RNA in Pasteurella multocida [1]. It is given by injection to treat gonorrhea, especially in patients who are allergic to penicillins. A resistance-conferring gene for spectinomycin can also be used as a selection marker in bacteria for molecular cloning purposes. Furthermore, Spectinomycin is used as a selection agent for transformed plant cells that contain the selectable marker gene Spcr [2].
Homoplantaginin is a flavonoid from a traditional Chinese medicine Salvia plebeia with antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties. Homoplantaginin could inhibit TNF-α and IL-6 mRNA expression, IKKβ and NF-κB phosphorylation.
Farnesol is a sesquiterpene alcohol that modulates cell-to-cell communication in Candida albicans, and has the activity in inhibiting bacteria.
4-Ethylphenol is a volatile phenolic compound associated with off-odour in wine.
Ingenol is a PKC activator, with a Ki of 30 μM, with antitumor activity.
H-Phe-Phe-OH is a peptide made of two phenylalanine molecules; Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid and the precursor for the amino acid tyrosine.
Silvestrol is a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4A (eIF4A) inhibitor isolated from the fruits and twigs of Aglaia foveolata.
Hexadecanedioic acid is covalently linked to Sepharose 4B, shows better performance in terms of specificity than dye-based resins and could be used for depletion of SA from plasma samples.
Ligustilide is an effective constituent extracted from Angelica sinensis.IC50 value:Target:In vitro: To investigate the neuroprotective of ligustilide (LIG) against glutamate-induced apoptosis of PC12 cells, cell viability were examined by MTT assay. Pretreatment with ligustilide (1, 5, 15 μmol · L(-1)) significantly improved cell viability. The apoptosis rate in glutamate-induced PC12 cells was 13.39%, and decreased in the presence of ligustilide (1, 5, 15 μmol · L(-1)) by 9.06%, 6.48%, 3.82%, separately. Extracellular accumulation of Ca2+ induced by glutamate were significantly reduced by ligustilide [1].In vivo:
5'-Methylthioadenosine is produced from S-adenosylmethionine and behaves as a powful inhibitory product.
Alismoxide is a natural product.
27-Hydroxycholesterol is a selective estrogen receptor modulator and an agonist of the liver X receptor.