COX-2-IN-19 (Compound 24) is a potent COX-2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.76 μM. COX-2-IN-19 shows in vivo anti-inflammatory activity[1].
Buddlejasaponin IV (BS‐IV) exerts anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic effects against cancer cells[1].
Sinapyl alcohol is an orally active anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive agent. Sinapyl alcohol reduces the expression level of inducible NO synthase and COX-2[1].
COX-2-IN-36 (compound 1) is a very potent and specific COX-2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.4 μM[1][2].
PTUPB is a novel dual acting COX-2/sEH inhibitor with IC50 of 1.26 uM/0.9 nM,does not inhibits COX-1 (IC50>100 uM); reduces kidney injury parameters, decreases inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in ZDF rats; exhibits more effective than the same dose of either COX-2 inhibitor (celecoxib) or sEH inhibitor (t-AUCB) alone, shows in vivo antiallodynic activity in vivo; also suppresses glioblastoma growth by targeting EGFR and hyaluronan mediated motility receptor, potentiates the antitumor efficacy of cisplatin.
Pentagamavunon-1 (PGV-1), a Curcumin analog with oral activity, targets on several molecular mechanisms to induce apoptosis including inhibition of angiogenic factors cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). PGV-1 inhibits NF-κB activation[1].
Phenacetin is a non-opioid analgesic without anti-inflammatory properties, inhibits COX-3 activity.Target: COXPhenacetin is a pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug, Phenacetin was withdrawn from the Canadian market in June 1973 due to concerns regarding nephropathy. the clinical and laboratory data were compatible with "phenacetin nephritis" as described in Europe and Australia and recently in the United States and Canada. This report evaluates the findings in the 23 cases and cautions against the use of phenacetin, particularly in patients with impaired renal function [1]. Phenacetin has been linked to renal papillary necrosis in human beings [2, 3].
Metamizole sodium is a non-opioid compound with excellent analgesic and antipyretic effects. Metamizole (sodium) is a cyclooxygenase-3 (COX-3) inhibitor[1][2].
(S)-Flurbiprofen is an active enantiomer of Flurbiprofen, with IC50 values of 0.48 μM and 0.47 μM for COX-1 and COX-2, respectively[1].
COX-2/5-LOX-IN-2 (5b) is a potent and dual inhibitor of COX-2/5-LOX. COX-2/5-LOX-IN-2 is a benzothiophen-2-yl pyrazole carboxylic acid derivative. COX-2/5-LOX-IN-2 shows the most potent analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities surpassing that of Celecoxib and Indomethacin. COX-2/5-LOX-IN-2 shows potent COX-1, COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitory activity with IC50s of 5.40, 0.01 and 1.78 μM, respectively[1].
Floctafenine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID), acts as an effective analgesic agent[1][2]. Floctafenine is an inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 activities in vitro,showing a slightly higher potency towards COX-I. Floctafenine is used for the research of short term pain treatment[3].
Enflicoxib (E 6087) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory compound that selectively inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). Enflicoxib does not inhibit cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). E-6087 shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic activities in animal models[1].
COX-2-IN-24 is an orally active inhibitor of COX-2 with IC50 value of 0.17 μM, shows anti-inflammatory and low ulcerogenic activities.
Oxyphenbutazone monohydrate is a Phenylbutazone (HY-B0230) metabolite, with anti-inflammatory effect. Oxyphenbutazone monohydrate is an orally active non-selective COX inhibitor. Oxyphenbutazone monohydrate selectively kills non-replicating Mycobaterium tuberculosis[1][2].
COX/5-LOX-IN-1 (compound 6b) is a potent and dual inhibitor of COX/5-LOX with IC50s of 1.07, 0.55, and 0.28 μM for COX-1, COX-2, and 5-LOX enzyme, respectively. COX/5-LOX-IN-1 has the potential for the research of inflammation diseases[1].
cis-5-Dodecenoic acid is an endogenous metabolite with inhibitory activities against COX-I and COX-II[1].
Humulone (α-Lupulic acid), a prenylated phloroglucinol derivative, is a potent cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. Humulone acts as a positive modulator of GABAA receptor at low micromolar concentrations. Humulone is an inhibitor of bone resorption. Humulone possesses antioxidant, anti-angiogenic and apoptosis-inducing properties[1][2][3].
N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone is a nitrone-based free radical scavenger that forms nitroxide spin adducts. N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone inhibits COX2 catalytic activity. N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone has potent ROS scavenging, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-aging and anti-diabetic activities, and can penetrate the blood-brain barrier[1][2][3][4].
COX-2-IN-16 (compound 2b) is a potent, selective and orally active COX-2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 102 µM. COX-2-IN-16 inhibits the NO production. COX-2-IN-16 shows anti-inflammatory activity[1].
Fenofibric acid, an active metabolite of fenofibrate, is a PPAR activitor, with EC50s of 22.4 µM, 1.47 µM, and 1.06 µM for PPARα, PPARγ and PPARδ, respectively; Fenofibric acid also inhibits COX-2 enzyme activity, with an IC50 of 48 nM.
N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone-d14 is the deuterium labeled N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone[1]. N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone is a nitrone-based free radical scavenger that forms nitroxide spin adducts. N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone inhibits COX2 catalytic activity. N-tert-Butyl-α-phenylnitrone has potent ROS scavenging, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-aging and anti-diabetic activities, and can penetrate the blood-brain barrier[2][3][4][5].
Diclofenac is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC50s of 4 nM, 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells, and 5.1, 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively.
Pifoxime is a COX-1/2 inhibitor, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID). Pifoxime shows anti-inflammatory activity, and can be used in neuropsychiatric research[1][2].
3,3'-Diiodo-L-thyronine (3,3'-T2) is an endogenous metabolite of thyroid hormone. 3,3'-Diiodo-L-thyronine significantly enhances COX activity[1][2].
Flufenamic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX), activates AMPK, and also modulates ion channels, blocking chloride channels and L-type Ca2+ channels, modulating non-selective cation channels (NSC), activating K+ channels.
COX-2-IN-20 (Compound 5d) is a selective and orally active COX-2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 17.9 nM. COX-2-IN-20 shows anti-inflammatory activity[1].
Mofezolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is a selective, reversible and orally active COX-1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.44 nM. Mofezolac shows weak inhibitory activity on COX-2 (IC50 of 447 nM). Mofezolac can relieve pain and has anti-inflammatory activities[1].
2-Hydroxy Ibuprofen is a metabolite of Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory inhibitor targeting COX-1 and COX-2 with IC50s of 13 μM and 370 μM, respectively.
Antioxidant agent-15 (Compound 4) is a potent antioxidant inhibition activity, with the IC50 of 15.44 nM. Antioxidant agent-15 inhibits tumor cell growth in Hela, Hep G2 and Caco-2 cells, with the IC50 of 395.26, 400.4 and 24.6 nM, respectively[1].
Gnetol is a phenolic compound isolated from the root of Gnetum ula Brongn. Gnetol potently inhibits COX-1 (IC50 of 0.78 μM) and HDAC. Gnetol is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.5 μM for murine tyrosinase and suppresses melanin biosynthesis. Gnetol has antioxidant, antiproliferative, anticancer and hepatoprotective activity. Gnetol also possesses concentration-dependent α-Amylase, α-glucosidase, and adipogenesis activities[1][2][3].