The nuclear retinoic acid receptors (RARs) are transcriptional transregulators, which control the expression of specific gene subsets subsequently to ligand binding and to strictly controlled phosphorylation processes. RARs consist of three subtypes, α (NR1B1), β (NR1B2) and γ (NR1B3), encoded by separate genes.RARs function as ligand-dependent transcriptional regulators, heterodimerized with retinoid X receptors (RXRs), which also consist of three types, α NR2B1, β (NR2B2) and γ (NR2B3). RARs play critical roles in a variety of biological processes, including development, reproduction, immunity, organogenesis and homeostasis, as assessed by vitamin A-deficiency (VAD), pharmacological and genetic studies conducted in the mouse. Retinoid X receptor (RXR) belongs to a family of ligand-activated transcription factors that regulate many aspects of metazoan life. A class of nuclear receptors requires RXR as heterodimerization partner for their function.


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LG-100064

LG-100064 is a retinoid-X-receptor (RXR) agonist, with EC50s of 330 nM, 200 nM, and 260 nM for RXRα, RXRβ and RXRγ; LG-100064 can be used in the research of cancer.

  • CAS Number: 153559-46-7
  • MF: C23H26O3
  • MW: 350.45100
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.095
  • Boiling Point: 491.367ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

Liarozole

Liarozole (R75251; R85246) is an imidazole derivative and orally active retinoic acid (RA) metabolism-blocking agent (RAMBA). Liarozole inhibits the cytochrome P450 (CYP26)-dependent 4-hydroxylation of retinoic acid (IC50=7 μM), resulting in increased tissue levels of retinoic acid. Liarozole shows antitumoral properties[1][2][3].

  • CAS Number: 115575-11-6
  • MF: C17H13ClN4
  • MW: 308.76500
  • Catalog: Cytochrome P450
  • Density: 1.36g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 578.2ºC at 760mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 303.5ºC

AGN 194078

AGN 194078 is a selective RARα agonist with a Kd and EC50 of 3 and 112 nM, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 321995-62-4
  • MF: C22H23F2NO4
  • MW: 403.42
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

CD 1530

CD1530 is a selective RARγ agonist with an Kd of 150 nM[1]. CD1530 has been used in combination with bexarotene to inhibit oral carcinogenesis induced by the carcinogen 4-nitroquinoline 1-oxide in a mouse model of human oral-cavity and esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma[2].

  • CAS Number: 107430-66-0
  • MF: C27H26O3
  • MW: 398.49400
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.29g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 610.7ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 337.2ºC

Magnolol

Magnolol, a natural lignan isolated from the stem bark of Magnolia officinalis, is a dual agonist of both RXRα and PPARγ, with EC50 values of 10.4 µM and 17.7 µM, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 528-43-8
  • MF: C18H18O2
  • MW: 266.334
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 401.0±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 99 - 101ºC
  • Flash Point: 184.5±21.9 °C

Tazarotene

Tazarotene is a selective retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist for the treatment of plaque psoriasis and acne vulgaris.

  • CAS Number: 118292-40-3
  • MF: C21H21NO2S
  • MW: 351.462
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 499.8±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 97-98ºC
  • Flash Point: 256.1±28.7 °C

BMS-195614

BMS-195614 (BMS 614) is a neutral RARα-selective antagonist with a Ki of 2.5 nM[1].

  • CAS Number: 182135-66-6
  • MF: C29H24N2O3
  • MW: 448.51
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 607.3±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 321.1±31.5 °C

NEt-iFQ

NEt-iFQ is a fluorescent retinoid X receptor (RXR) agonist with potent solvatochromic properties. NEt-iFQ selectively binds to RXR-LBP and fluoresces[1].

  • CAS Number: 1251538-60-9
  • MF: C22H22F3N3O3
  • MW: 433.42
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: N/A
  • Boiling Point: N/A
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: N/A

AM580

AM580 is a selective RARα agonist with IC50 and EC50 of 8 nM and 0.36 nM, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 102121-60-8
  • MF: C22H25NO3
  • MW: 351.439
  • Catalog: Autophagy
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 461.0±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 232.6±28.7 °C

Amsilarotene

Amsilarotene (TAC-101; Am 555S), an orally active synthetic retinoid, has selective affinity for retinoic acid receptor α (RAR-α) binding with Ki of 2.4, 400 nM for RAR-α and RAR-β. Amsilarotene induces the apoptotic of human gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and ovarian carcinoma cells. Amsilarotene can be used for the research of cancer[1][2][3].

  • CAS Number: 125973-56-0
  • MF: C20H27NO3Si2
  • MW: 385.604
  • Catalog: Apoptosis
  • Density: 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 403.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 197.7±28.7 °C

Trifarotene

Trifarotene is a retinoic acid receptor (RAR) agonist with Kdapp of 2, 15 and 500 nM for RARγ, RARβ and RARα, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 895542-09-3
  • MF: C29H33NO4
  • MW: 459.577
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 641.9±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 342.0±31.5 °C

Adapalene

Adapalene(CD-271; Differin), a synthetic retinoid, is a retinoic acid receptor agonist (RAR).Target: Retinoic acid receptor agonist (RAR)Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne and is also used (off-label) to treat keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions. Adapalene is possibly more effective than tretinoin 0.025% gel in the treatment of acne vulgaris [1].Thirty-six rats of either sex were divided into six groups (two control groups, and an etodolac, indomethacin, tretinoin and adapalene group) of six animals each. Each group was given different drugs or chemicals. The inhibitory activities of the drugs were determined on carrageenan-induced rat-paw oedema. The inhibition rate (53.48%) in the tretinoin group was found to be higher thanadapalene and controls (P < 0.05). Adapalene was found to have an inhibition rate of 10.28%, and when compared with the other groups, was found to have no statistically significant anti-inflammatory activity [2].

  • CAS Number: 106685-40-9
  • MF: C28H28O3
  • MW: 412.520
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 606.3±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 319-322ºC
  • Flash Point: 205.9±25.0 °C

AGN 193109

AGN 193109 is a retinoid analog, and acts as a specific and highly effective antagonist of retinoic acid receptors (RARs), with Kds of 2 nM, 2 nM, and 3 nM for RARα, RARβ, and RARγ, respectively.

  • CAS Number: 171746-21-7
  • MF: C28H24O2
  • MW: 392.48900
  • Catalog: RAR/RXR
  • Density: 1.21 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 564.5ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: N/A
  • Flash Point: 257.1ºC

Alitretinoin

9-cis-Retinoic acid (ALRT1057), a vitamin A derivative, is a potent RAR/RXR agonist. 9-cis-Retinoic acid induces apoptosis, regulates cell cycle and has anticancer, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotection activities[1][2][3][4][5].

  • CAS Number: 5300-03-8
  • MF: C20H28O2
  • MW: 300.435
  • Catalog: Apoptosis
  • Density: 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
  • Boiling Point: 462.8±14.0 °C at 760 mmHg
  • Melting Point: 189-191ºC
  • Flash Point: 350.6±11.0 °C