CU-3 is a potent and selective inhibitor of diacylglycerol kinase alpha (DGKalpha). CU-3 attenuates cancer cell proliferation and simultaneously enhances immune responses including anti-cancer immunity.

(5Z,2E)-CU-3 is a potent and selective inhibitor of DGKα isozyme with an IC50 value of 0.6 μM and inhibition of DGKα by competing ATP with a Km value of 0.48 mM. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 is selective, targeting the catalytic region of DGKα, but does not act on the regulatory region. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 has antitumor and immunogenic effects, promoting apoptosis of cancer cells and activation of T cells.

Copper Tripeptide-3 (AHK-Cu) is a bioactive peptide known to promote hair growth and is reported to be used as a cosmetic ingredient [1].

CU-32 is an inhibitor of cyclic GMP-AMP (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS; IC50= 0.45 μM).1It reduces DNA-, but not Sendai virus-, induced dimerization of IFN regulatory factor 3 in THP-1 cells, indicating selectivity for the cGAS DNA sensing pathway over the RIG-I-MAVS RNA sensing pathway. It is also selective for cGAS over toll-like receptors (TLRs) at 50 μM. CU-32 decreases IFN-stimulatory DNA-induced production of IFN-β in THP-1 cells when used at concentrations of 10, 30, and 100 μM. 1.Padilla-Salinas, R., Sun, L., Anderson, R., et al.Discovery of small-molecule cyclic GMP-AMP synthase inhibitorsJ. Org. Chem.85(3)1579-1600(2020)

1. Tiliroside (Tribuloside) shows anticarcinogenic activity. 2. Tiliroside shows hepatoprotective activity. 3. Tiliroside shows antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, can inhibit neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative disorders. 4. Tiliroside has anti-diabetic effect, are at least partially mediated through inhibitory effects on carbohydrate digestion and glucose uptake in the gastrointestinal tract. 5. Tiliroside and gnaphaliin are antioxidants against in vitro Cu(2+)-induced LDL oxidation in the same order of magnitude compared to that of the reference drug, probucol. 6. Tiliroside enhances fatty acid oxidation via the enhancement adiponectin signaling associated with the activation of both AMP-activated protein kinase and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α and ameliorates obesity-induced metabolic disorders.

TLR3-IN-1 (CU CPT 4a) is a selective TLR3 inhibitor (IC50: 3.44 μM in RAW 264.7 cells). It can inhibit TLR3/dsRNA complex-mediated downstream signaling pathways and inhibit the production of TNF-α and IL-1β in whole cells.

CU-76 is an inhibitor of cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS; IC50= 0.24 μM).1It reduces DNA-, but not Sendai virus-, induced dimerization of IFN regulatory factor 3 in THP-1 cells, indicating selectivity for the cGAS DNA sensing pathway over the RIG-I-MAVS RNA sensing pathway. CU-76 decreases IFN-stimulatory DNA-induced production of IFN-β in THP-1 cells when used at concentrations of 10, 30, and 100 μM. 1.Padilla-Salinas, R., Sun, L., Anderson, R., et al.Discovery of small-molecule cyclic GMP-AMP synthase inhibitorsJ. Org. Chem.85(3)1579-1600(2020)

A new cinnamolyglycoflavonoid 3-cinnamoyltribuloside (1), its precursor Tribuloside (Tiliroside) A and two known flavonoid glycosides afzelin and astilbin were isolated from Heritiera littoralis Dryand (Sterculiaceae) ethanolic leaf extract.