Pterisolic acid B (Compound 2) is an ent-Kaurane diterpenoid. Pterisolic acid B can be isolated from fern Pteris semipinnata (Pteridaceae)[1].
Dehydrobruceine B, a quassinoid, can be isolated from Brucea javanica. Dehydrobruceine B shows a synergistic effect with Cisplatin (HY-17394) to induce apoptosis via mitochondrial method. Dehydrobruceine B increases apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) and Bax expression and suppresses Keap1-Nrf2[1].
Microcystin-LY, a cyclic heptapeptide toxin from the cyanobacterium Microcystis aeruginosa[2], acts as an activator of the Nrf2 pathway to induce oxidative stress response, and the induction effect is most obvious at 3μM.[1].
Hesperin is a bioactive ingredient present in Japanese horseradish (wasabi) and has been shown to be an Nrf2 activator.
Danshensu, an active ingredient of Salvia miltiorrhiza, shows wide cardiovascular benefit by activating Nrf2 signaling pathway.
ML385 is a specific nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.9 μM.
Resveratrol (SRT 501), a natural polyphenol that possesses anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardioprotective, and anti-cancer properties. It has a wide spectrum of targets including mTOR, JAK, β-amyloid.
CDDO-Im (CDDO-imidazolide) is an activator of Nrf2 and PPAR, with Kis of 232 and 344 nM for PPARα and PPARγ.
AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 is an orally active acetylcholinesterase (AChE)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) modulator. AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 has Nrf2 inductive activity and AChE inhibitory activity for eeAChE and hAChE with IC50 values of 0.07 μM and 0.38 μM, respectively. AChE/Nrf2 modulator 1 can be used for the research of Alzheimer's disease[1].
(S)-Falcarinol (Panaxynol), one of the major polyacetylenes isolated from Panax ginseng, has antitumor activity. (S)-Falcarinol (Panaxynol) is the most potent antiplatelet agent in ginseng and its mechanism of action is chiefly due to the inhibition of thromboxane formation. (S)-Falcarinol (Panaxynol) is a potent Nrf2 activator[1][2][3].
Keap1-Nrf2 probe is a fluorescent Keap1-Nrf2 probe[1].
Nrf2-IN-3 (Compound R16) is a Nrf2 inhibitor. Nrf2-IN-3 binds KEAP1 mutants (G333C mKEAP1) and repairs the disrupted KEAP1/NRF2 interactions. Nrf2-IN-3 sensitizes KEAP1-mutated cancer cells to Cisplatin (HY-17394) and Gefitinib (HY-50895) by repairing the mKEAP1/NRF2 complex[1].
S-allylmercaptocysteine, an organic sulfur compound extracted from garlic, has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects for various pulmonary diseases. S-allylmercaptocysteine achieves its anti-cancer effect through a variety of pathways such as inducing the apoptosis of cancer cells through the TGF-β signaling pathway, or reducing the NF-κB activity and up-regulating Nrf2 to achieve the effects of anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation[1][2][3].
Dimethyl fumarate-d2 is the deuterium labeled Dimethyl fumarate[1]. Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) is an orally active and brain-penetrant Nrf2 activator and induces upregulation of antioxidant gene expression. Dimethyl fumarate induces necroptosis in colon cancer cells through GSH depletion/ROS increase/MAPKs activation pathway, and also induces cell autophagy. Dimethyl fumarate can be used for multiple sclerosis research[2][3].
Dimethyl fumarate D6 is a deuterium labeled Dimethyl fumarate. Dimethyl fumarate is a nuclear factor (erythroid-derived)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway activator and induces upregulation of antioxidant gene expression[1][2][3][4][5][6].
Rosolic Acid is an activator of Nrf2, as well as its downstream targets. Rosolic Acid increases the levels of angiogenic factors, decreases inflammation (TNF-α and IL-1β) and apoptotic markers (CXCL10 and CCL2). Rosolic Acid restores the function of pancreatic cells and protects endothelial cells (ECs) from endoplasmic reticulum stressed[1].
Bardoxolone is a synthetic triterpenoid compound with potential antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory activities, acting as an activator of the Nrf2 pathway and an inhibitor of the NF-κB pathway.
Curcumin D6 (Diferuloylmethane D6) is a deuterium labeled Curcumin (Turmeric yellow). Curcumin (Turmeric yellow) is a natural phenolic compound with diverse pharmacologic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. Curcumin is an inhibitor of p300 histone acetylatransferase (HATs) and also shows inhibitory effects on NF-κB and MAPKs.
Sanggenon A (Sanggenone A) exerts anti-inflammatory effects by regulating NF-κB and HO-1/Nrf2 signaling pathways in BV2 and RAW264.7 cells. Sanggenon A markedly inhibits the Lipopolysaccharide (LPS; HY-D1056)-induced production of nitric oxide[1].
Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) is a Niemann-Pick C1-like1 (NPC1L1) inhibitor, and is a potent Nrf2 activator. Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) is a potent cholesterol absorption inhibitor.
seco-Isolariciresinol Diglucoside, a synthetic lignin, which is derived from the natural plant flaxseed. seco-Isolariciresinol Diglucoside reduces asbestos-induced NLRP3 expression, and NF-κB activation in macrophages (MF). seco-Isolariciresinol Diglucoside also activates Nrf2.
Ezetimibe-d4 is deuterium labeled Ezetimibe. Ezetimibe (SCH 58235) is a potent cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Ezetimibe is a Niemann-Pick C1-like1 (NPC1L1) inhibitor, and is a potent Nrf2 activator.
Pyridoxine is a pyridine derivative. Pyridoxine exerts antioxidant effects in cell model of Alzheimer's disease via the Nrf-2/HO-1 pathway.
Tanshindiol C is a S-adenosylmethionine-competitive EZH2 (Histone Methyltransferase) inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.55 μM for inhibiting the methyltransferase activity. Tanshindiol C is also an activator of both Nrf2 and Sirtuin 1 (Sirt1) in macrophages. Tanshindiol C possesses anti-cancer activity, and can be used for atherosclerosis research[1][2].
Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12 is a potent Keap1-Nrf2 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 2.30 µM. Keap1-Nrf2-IN-12 shows metabolic stability in human liver microsomes[1].
Nrf2-IN-1 (Compound 4f) is an inhibitor of nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), acts as a promising agent in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) therapy[1].
Curcumin is a natural phenolic compound with diverse pharmacologic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and antiangiogenic activities. Curcumin is an inhibitor of p300 histone acetylatransferase ((HATs)) and also shows inhibitory effects on NF-κB and MAPKs.
(R)-5-Hydroxy-1,7-diphenyl-3-heptanone is a diarylheptanoid that can be found in Alpinia officinarum. (R)-5-Hydroxy-1,7-diphenyl-3-heptanone ameliorates oxidative stress and insulin resistance via activation of Nrf2/ARE pathway[1].
DDO-7263, a 1,2,4-Oxadiazole derivative, is a potent Nrf2 activator. DDO-7263 upregulates Nrf2 through binding to Rpn6 to block the assembly of 26S proteasome and the subsequent degradation of ubiquitinated Nrf2. DDO-7263 activates the Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway and exerts anti-inflammatory activity[1].
K67 is a specific inhibitor of the interaction between S349-phosphorylated p62 and Keap1, exhibts no inhibitory effect on the interaction of full-length Keap1 with Nrf2-ETGE or full-length Nrf2; has specific inhibitory effect on the Nrf2 target genes, dramatically suppresses the proliferations of Huh1 cells and of Huh7 cells expressing phospho-mimetic p62.