arpe-19

AG126 (Tyrphostin AG126) selectively inhibits the phosphorylation of ERK1 (p44) and ERK2 (p42) at 25-50 μM. It blocks the production of TNF-α in vitro2 and in vivo, attenuating signaling through NF-κB, the induced expression of COX-2 and iNOS, and the inflammatory response in diverse animal models. AG-126 weakly inhibits epidermal GFRK (IC50: 450 μM) and platelet-derived GFRK (IC50 > 100 μM).

Nepetin (6-Methoxyluteolin) has antioxidant activity, it is a potent inhibitor of histamine release and calcium influx via down-regulation of the FcεRI α chain.

Astaxanthin (trans-Astaxanthin) is a keto-carotenoid in the terpenes class of chemical compounds. It is classified as a xanthophyll but it is a carotenoid with no vitamin A activity. It is present in most red-colored aquatic organisms. Astaxanthin has shown to mediate anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory actions. It may be found in fish feed or some animal food as a color additive.

Amfenac promotes apoptosis in ARPE-19 cell culture.