AICAR phosphate is an activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), down-regulates the insulin receptor expression in HepG2 cells.
Bempedoic acid-d5 is the deuterium labeled Bempedoic acid[1]. Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) is an ATP-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor[1]. Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) activates AMPK[2].
AMPK activator 9 (ZM-6) is a potent AMPK (α2β1γ1) activator with an EC50 value of 1.1 µM. AMPK activator 9 has the potential for the research of type 2 diabetes[1].
3α-Hydroxymogrol is a triterpenoid isolated from Siraitia grosvenorii Swingle, acts as a potent AMPK activator, and enhances AMPK phosphorylation[1].
Bempedoic acid-d4 is the deuterium labeled Bempedoic acid. Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) is an ATP-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor. Bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) activates AMPK[1][2].
MARK-IN-4 is a potent microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1 nM. Inhibition of microtubule affinity regulating kinase (MARK) represents a potentially attractive means of arresting neurofibrillary tangle pathology in Alzheimer's disease[1].
AMPK activator 8 (Compound 2) is an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator with EC50s of 11, 27, 4, 2, and 4 nM for rAMPK α1β1γ1, rAMPK α2β1γ1, rAMPK α1β2γ1, rAMPK α2β2γ1, rAMPK α2β2γ3, respectively. AMPK activator 8 can be used for the research of type 2 diabetes[1].
IMM-H007 is a potent TGFβ1 (transforming growth factor β1) antagonist. IMM-H007 has protective effects in cardiovascular diseases via activation of AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase). IMM-H007 negatively regulates endothelium inflammation through inactivating NF-κB and JNK/AP1 signaling. IMM-H007 inhibits ABCA1 degradation. IMM-H007 resolves hepatic steatosis in HFD-fed hamsters by the regulation of lipid metabolism. IMM-H007 can be used for the research of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and inflammatory atherosclerosis[1][2][3].
AMPK activator 10 is an orally active, potent AMPK activator with EC150 of 44.3 nM by cell-ELISA. AMPK activator 10 increases the phosphorylation levels of ACC. AMPK activator 10 exhibits a glucose lowering effect[1].
AMPK activator 2 (compound 7a), a fluorine-containing proguanil derivative, up-regulates AMPK signal pathway and downregulates mTOR/4EBP1/p70S6K. AMPK activator 2 inhibits proliferation and migration of human cancer cell lines (UMUC3, T24, A549)[1].
Xanthoangelol, extracted from Angelica keiskei, suppresses obesity-induced inflammatory responses. Xanthoangelol possesses antibacterial activity[1][2]. Xanthoangelol and inhibits monoamine oxidases[3]. Xanthoangelol induces apoptosis in neuroblastoma and leukemia cells[4].
AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 (M1) is an acyl glucuronide metabolite of Indole-3-carboxylic Acid-based AMPK activator. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can selectively activated human β1 isoforms with an EC50 value of 38.1nM. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can direct binding with human AMPK α1β1γ1 isoform. AMPK-α1β1γ1 activator 1 can be used for the research of diabetic nephropathy[1].
Platycodin D is a saponin isolated from Platycodi Radix, acts as an activator of AMPKα, with anti-obesity property[1].
Metformin D6 hydrochloride is a deuterium labeled Metformin hydrochloride. Metformin hydrochloride inhibits the mitochondrial respiratory chain in the liver, leading to activation of AMPK, enhancing insulin sensitivity for type 2 diabetes research. Metformin hydrochloride triggers autophagy[1].
Kazinol U inhibits melanogenesis through the inhibition of tyrosinase-related proteins via AMPK activation[1].
A-769662 is a potent, reversible AMPK activator with EC50 of 0.8 μM.
PF-249 is a potent, selective AMPK β1-containing complexes activator; increases the phosphorylation of the AMPK substrate ACC at S79 with EC50 of 296 nM, potently inhibits de novo lipogenesis (IC50=15 nM) in primary rat hepatocytes.
HL271, a chemical derivative of metformin (HY-B0627), is a potent AMPK activator that increases AMPK phosphorylation. HL271 attenuates aging-associated cognitive impairment[1][2].
ASP4132 is an orally active, potent AMPK activator with an EC50 of 18 nM. ASP4132 has anti-cancer activity and makes tumor regression in breast cancer xenograft mouse models[1].
Kazinol B, a prenylated flavan with a dimethyl pyrane ring, is an inhibitor of nitric oxide (NO) production. Kazinol B improves insulin sensitivity by enhancing glucose uptake via the insulin-Akt signaling pathway and AMPK activation. Kazinol B has the potential for diabetes mellitus research[1][2].
Demethyleneberberine is a natural mitochondria-targeted antioxidant. Demethyleneberberine alleviates mice colitis and inhibits the inflammatory responses by inhibiting NF-κB pathway and regulating the balance of Th cells. Demethyleneberberine could serve as a AMPK activator for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)[1][2][3].
Etilefrine (3-[2-(ethylamino)-1-hydroxyethyl]phenol) is an α adrenergic agonist[2]. Etilefrine also is an AMPK activator[1]. Etilefrine can be used for the research of postural hypotension[3].
Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate), an active component of Zanthoxylum armatum, is a widely used natural flavor compound. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) possesses antimicrobial activity and is a tyrosinase inhibitor that can prevent food browning. Methyl cinnamate (Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate) has antiadipogenic activity through mechanisms mediated, in part, by the CaMKK2-AMPK signaling pathway[1].
Marein has the neuroprotective effect due to a reduction of damage to mitochondria function and activation of the AMPK signal pathway. Marein improves insulin resistance induced by high glucose in HepG2 cells through CaMKK/AMPK/GLUT1 to promote glucose uptake, through IRS/Akt/GSK-3β to increase glycogen synthesis, and through Akt/FoxO1 to decrease gluconeogenesis. Marein is a HDAC inhibitor with an IC50 of 100 µM. Marein has beneficial antioxidative, antihypertensive, antihyperlipidemic and antidiabetic effects[1][2][3].
MT 63-78 is a specific and potent direct AMPK activator with an EC50 of 25 μM. MT 63–78 also induces cell mitotic arrest and apoptosis. MT 63-78 blocks prostate cancer growth by inhibiting the lipogenesis and mTORC1 pathways. MT 63-78 has antitumor effects[1].
ULK1-IN-2 (compound 3s) is a potent ULK1 inhibitor. ULK1-IN-2 shows highest cytotoxic effect against cancer cell lines, with IC50 of 1.94 μM in A549. ULK1-IN-2 can induce apoptosis and simultaneously block autophagy, and can be used to study NSCLC (Non-small cell lung cancer)[1].
5α-Androstane-3β,5,6β-triol is a neuroprotectant. 5α-Androstane-3β,5,6β-triol can remarkably reverse intracellular acidification and alleviate neuronal injury through the inhibition of AMPK signaling. 5α-Androstane-3β,5,6β-triol remarkably reduced the infarct volume and attenuated neurologic impairment in acute ischemic stroke models of middle cerebral artery occlusion in vivo[1].
GSK621 is a specific AMPK activator, with IC50 values of 13-30 μM for AML cells. GSK621 induces autophagy and apoptosis. GSK621 induces eiF2α phosphorylation-a hallmark of UPR activation[1].
Gomisin J is a small molecular weight lignan found in Schisandra chinensis and has been demonstrated to have vasodilatory activity[1]. Gomisin J suppresses lipid accumulation by regulating the expression of lipogenic and lipolytic enzymes and inflammatory molecules through activation of AMPK, LKB1 and Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II and inhibition of fetuin-A in HepG2 cells. gomisin J has potential benefits in treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease[2].
AMPK activator 11 is an AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activator with nanomolelevel antiproliferation activities against several CRCs. AMPK activator 11 selectively inhibits the RKO xenograft growth along by activating AMPK and upregulating oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) ( mitochondrial metabolism ) and can be used for anti-tumor and metabolic disease research[1].