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A 83-01 (ALK5 Inhibitor IV) is an inhibitor of the TGF-β type I receptors ALK5, ALK4, and ALK7 (IC50=12/45/7.5 nM). A 83-01 promotes the reprogramming of mouse fibroblasts into iPSCs. A 83-01 can be used in organoid cultures.

1. Hypericin (Cyclosan) has antineoplastic activity. 2. Hypericin has antibiotic and antiviral activities. 3. Hypericin has antidepressive activity through inhibiting monoamine oxidase enzyme. 4. Hypericin inhibits RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis via affecting ERK signalling in vitro and suppresses wear particle-induced osteolysis in vivo.

Epifriedelanol (Epifriedelinol) suppresses adriamycin-induced cellular senescence, replicative senescence in human fibroblasts (HDFs) and HUVECs. Because of Epifriedelanol can reduce cellular senescence in human primary cells, it may be used to develop dietary supplements or cosmetics that modulate tissue aging or aging-associated diseases.

1-Hydroxyoctadecane (OctadecanolOctadecanol) is a fatty alcohol present in human and is normally incorporated into plasmalogen lipids. Sjogren-Larsson syndrome is defined by the triad of ichthyosis, mental retardation, and spasticity, and patients accumulate fatty alcohols such as Octadenol in the plasma and cultured fibroblasts.

LCB 03-0110 Dihydrochloride is a potent inhibitor of the c-Src kinase (IC50 = 1.3 nM) and tyrosine kinases in the BTK and SYK family, as well as in the DDR2 family. It inhibits LPS-induced activation of macrophages and TGF-β1-induced activation of fibroblasts in vitro, inhibits activation of macrophages and fibroblasts, and inhibits scarring in wound healing models.

FSLLRY-NH2 TFA is a is a protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) inhibitor. Reverses taxol-induced mechanical allodynia, heat hyperalgesia and PKC activation in ICR mice. Blocks ERK activation and collagen production in isolated cardiac fibroblasts. Also reduces symptoms in a mouse model of dermatophyte-associated itch.

(Hyp³)-Bradykinin acetate is an agonist of bradykinin B2 receptor and stimulates inositol phosphate production in cultured human fibroblasts.

1,4-DPCA is an inhibitor of prolyl-hydroxylase with an IC50 of 2.4 µM for collagen hydroxylation in human foreskin fibroblasts and 60 μM for factor inhibiting HIF (FIH).

ATX inhibitor 5 is a potent and orally active autotaxin (ATX) inhibitor (IC50 : 15.3 nM) that reduces the level of CCl4-induced hepatic fibrosis and has anti-hepatic fibrosis effects,.

ML162 is an inhibitor of GPX4 that is selectively lethal to mutant RAS oncogene-expressing cell lines (IC50s = 25 and 578 nM for HRASG12V-expressing and wild-type BJ fibroblasts, respectively)

T0901317 is a potent and selective agonist for both LXR and FXR, with EC50 of ~50 nM and 5 μM, respectively; it inhibits nuclear factor/κB (NF/κB).

AS8351 (NSC51355) is a histone demethylase inhibitor. It has been used in combination with CHIR99021, A 83-01, BIX01294, SC-1, Y-27632, OAC2, SU 16f, and JNJ-10198409 to induce reprogramming of human fetal lung fibroblasts into functional cardiomyocytes.

Zonisamide (AD 810), a sulfonamide anticonvulsant, is approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in adults with partial-onset seizures. It may inhibit a carbonic anhydrase although this is not one of the main mechanisms of action. Zonisamide may act by blocking repetitive firing of voltage-gated sodium channels results in a reduction of T-type calcium channel currents, or by binding allosterically to GABA receptors. This latter action may lower the uptake of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA while increasing the uptake of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate.

Theaflavin-3-gallate (Theaflavine-3-Gallate) can play a role in decreased intestinal cholesterol absorption via inhibition of micelle formation. Theaflavin-3-gallate has anticancer and apoptotic effects in non-small cell lung carcinoma, it acts as prooxidants and induce oxidative stress, with carcinoma cells more sensitive than normal fibroblasts.

Cedrelone is a citrulline analog and a phenazine biosynthesis-like domain protein (PBLD) activator.Cedrelone induces apoptosis in cancer cells.Cedrelone is a very potent inducer of apoptosis, causing cell cycle arrest.Cedrelone has insecticidal activity, inhibiting the growth of arrowhead venom of P. saucia and inhibiting moulting of the milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus). Cedrelone has insecticidal activity, inhibiting the growth of P. saucia and inhibiting moulting of the milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus).Cedrelone has antitumor effects and exhibits significant cytotoxicity against cancer cell lines such as -60, SMMC-7721, A-549, MCF-7, and SW480.Cedrelone is a very potent inducer of apoptosis, causing cell cycle arrest.Cedrelone is a very potent inducer of apoptosis, leading to cell cycle arrest.

(E)-SIS3 (SIS3), a selective Smad3 inhibitor, can attenuate TGF-β1-dependent Smad3 phosphorylation and DNA binding. It has no effect on p38 MAPK, Smad2, ERK or PI3K signaling. It also inhibits TGF-β1-induced myofibroblast differentiation of dermal fibroblasts and inhibits TGF-β2-induced endothelial cell differentiation in iPSCs.

Adenosine 5’-methylenediphosphate is an inhibitor of ecto-5’-nucleotidase, also known as CD73, with a Kivalue of 37 nM.1It inhibits cAMP accumulation induced by adenosine 5’-monophosphate , adenosine 5’-diphosphate , or adenosine 5’-triphosphate but not adenosine in VA-13 human fibroblasts when used at a concentration of 100 μM. Adenosine 5’-methylenediphosphate reduces proliferation of U138MG glioma cells, as well as inhibits the invasion and migration of MHCC97H hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells in a migration assay.2,3It increases tumor infiltration of CD3+CD8+T cells and reduces tumor growth in a K1735 murine melanoma model when administered at a dose of 400 μg/mouse.4 1.Bruns, R.F.Adenosine receptor activation by adenine nucleotides requires conversion of the nucleotides to adenosineNaunyn Schmiedebergs Arch. Pharmacol.315(1)5-13(1980) 2.Braganhol, E., Tamajusuku, A.S.K., Bernardi, A., et al.Ecto-5′-nucleotidase/CD73 inhibition by quercetin in the human U138MG glioma cell lineBiochim. Biophys. Acta1770(9)1352-1359(2007) 3.Shali, S., Yu, J., Zhang, X., et al.Ecto\5′\nucleotidase (CD73) is a potential target of hepatocellular carcinomaJ. Cell Physiol.234(7)10248-10259(2018) 4.Forte, G., Sorrentino, R., Montinaro, A., et al.Inhibition of CD73 improves B cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity in a mouse model of melanomaJ. Immunol.189(5)2226-2233(2021)

Hygrolidin is a macrocyclic lactone originally isolated from S. hygroscopicus. It inhibits proliferation of a variety of cancer cell lines, including DLD-1 colon cancer, LNCaP prostate cancer, and K562 leukemia cells (IC50s = 2.9, 5.2, and 33 ng/ml, respectively). Hygrolidin induces the expression and levels of p21 in DLD-1 cells, but not WI-38 fibroblasts, and leads to cell accumulation in the G1 and S phases without inducing apoptosis. It has antiparasitic activity against T. cruzi, L. donovani, and T. b. brucei but also induces cytotoxicity in HepG2 cells (IC50s = 1.1, 72.5, 77, and 24.5 nM, respectively).

1-Stearoyl-2-15(S)-HpETE-sn-glycero-3-PE is a phospholipid that contains stearic acid at the sn-1 position and 15(S)-HpETE at the sn-2 position. It is produced via oxidation of 1-stearoyl-2-arachidonoyl-sn-glycero-3-PE by 15-lipoxygenase (15-LO). 1-Stearoyl-2-15(S)-HpETE-sn-glycero-3-PE (0.6 and 0.9 μM) increases ferroptotic cell death in wild-type and Acsl4 knockout Pfa1 mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) treated with the GPX4 inhibitor RSL3.

Hexapeptide-11 is a novel proteostasis network modulator in human diploid fibroblasts.

C22 dihydro 1-Deoxyceramide (m18:0/22:0) is a very long-chain atypical ceramide containing a 1-deoxysphinganine backbone. 1-Deoxysphingolipids are formed when serine palmitoyltransferase condenses palmitoyl-CoA with alanine instead of serine during sphingolipid synthesis.1,2 C22 dihydro 1-Deoxyceramide (m18:0/22:0) has been found in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) following application of 1-deoxysphinganine alkyne or 1-deoxysphinganine-d3.3 It has also been found as the most prevalent dihydro deoxyceramide species in mouse brain, spinal cord, and sciatic nerve at one, three, and six months of age.4 |1. Steiner, R., Saied, E.M., Othman, A., et al. Elucidating the chemical structure of native 1-deoxysphingosine. J. Lipid Res. 57(7), 1194-1203 (2016).|2. Alecu, I., Othman, A., Penno, A., et al. Cytotoxic 1-deoxysphingolipids are metabolized by a cytochrome P450-dependent pathway. J. Lipid Res. 58(1), 60-71 (2017).|3. Alecu, I., Tedeschi, A., Behler, N., et al. Localization of 1-deoxysphingolipids to mitochondria induces mitochondrial dysfunction. J. Lipid. Res. 58(1), 42-59 (2017).|4. Schwartz, N.U., Mileva, I., Gurevich, M., et al. Quantifying 1-deoxydihydroceramides and 1-deoxyceramides in mouse nervous system tissue. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 141, 40-48 (2019).

BM-1244 is a potent Bcl-xL/Bcl-2 inhibitor with Kis of 134 and 450 nM for Bcl- xL and Bcl-2, respectively. BM-1244 inhibits senescent fibroblasts (SnCs) with an EC50 of 5 nM[1].

Lys-Phe-Glu-Arg-Gln promotes cytosolic protein degradation in serum-deprived human diploid fibroblasts [1].

Regaloside I is the monomeric component in lily. Regaloside I could be the main constituent in protecting human dermal fibroblasts from UVA-induced morphological changes [1].

PalMitoyl Tripeptide-1 affects the synthesis of collagen, fibronectin and hyaluronic acid in human skin fibroblasts and can be used to prepare anti-aging cosmetics.

Traumatic Acid (Dodec-2-Enedioic Acid) is a product of the hydroperoxide lyase pathway in plants. Potential as a wound healing agent that stimulates cell division near a wound site to form a protective callus.

C2 Adamantanyl Galactosylceramide (d18:1/2:0) (AdaGalCer) is a bioactive sphingolipid. It reduces globotriaosylceramide 3 synthesis from exogenous lactosylceramide in microsomes. AdaGalCer stimulates recombinant glucocerebrosidase activity in a pH-dependent manner. It activates glucocerebrosidase to decrease glucosylceramide accumulation in fibroblasts and lymphoblasts isolated from patients with Gaucher and Fabry disease, respectively.

FAP Ligand 1 (FL), a high-affinity small molecule targeting fibroblast activation protein (FAP), facilitates the delivery of conjugated therapeutics to FAP-expressing fibroblasts and enables radiographic imaging of select tumors [1].

Promotes proteasomal degradation of Miro1 (mitochondrial Rho GTPase 1). Reduces Miro1 levels in fibroblasts from Parkinson's disease (PD) patients (IC50 = 7.8 μM). Exhibits no significant effect on related outer mitochondrial membrane protein Mitofusin. Reduces stress-induced degeneration of dopaminergic neurons derived from PD patient iPSCs. Rescues age-dependent neuronal loss and prolongs lifespan in fly PD models.

Klotho-derived peptide 1 (KP1) (56-87), a peptide originating from the human Klotho protein, disrupts TGF-β signaling by binding to TGF-β receptor types 1 and 2 (TGFBR1 and TGFBR2; Kds = 1.41 and 14.6 µM, respectively). Preincubation with KP1 at a concentration of 10 µg/ml hinders the TGF-β-induced escalation of fibronectin and α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) levels in NRK-49F rat fibroblasts. Furthermore, in vivo studies reveal that KP1, administered at 1 mg/kg per day, preferentially accumulates in damaged kidneys, leading to significant reductions in serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels, indicators of improved kidney function. Additionally, it decreases kidney fibrosis in mouse models of unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) and unilateral ischemia-reperfusion injury-induced renal fibrosis.

Pyr-Gly is an inhibitory peptide that suppresses the proliferation of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and fibroblasts [1].

C24 dihydro 1-Deoxyceramide (m18:0/24:0) is a very long-chain atypical ceramide containing a 1-deoxysphinganine backbone. 1-Deoxysphingolipids are formed when serine palmitoyltransferase condenses palmitoyl-CoA with alanine instead of serine during sphingolipid synthesis.1,2 C24 dihydro 1-Deoxyceramide (m18:0/24:0) has been found in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) following application of 1-deoxysphinganine alkyne or 1-deoxysphinganine-d3.3 It has also been found in mouse brain, spinal cord, and sciatic nerve at one, three, and six months of age.4 |1. Steiner, R., Saied, E.M., Othman, A., et al. Elucidating the chemical structure of native 1-deoxysphingosine. J. Lipid Res. 57(7), 1194-1203 (2016).|2. Alecu, I., Othman, A., Penno, A., et al. Cytotoxic 1-deoxysphingolipids are metabolized by a cytochrome P450-dependent pathway. J. Lipid Res. 58(1), 60-71 (2017).|3. Alecu, I., Tedeschi, A., Behler, N., et al. Localization of 1-deoxysphingolipids to mitochondria induces mitochondrial dysfunction. J. Lipid. Res. 58(1), 42-59 (2017).|4. Schwartz, N.U., Mileva, I., Gurevich, M., et al. Quantifying 1-deoxydihydroceramides and 1-deoxyceramides in mouse nervous system tissue. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 141, 40-48 (2019).

3,3′-Bisdemethylpinoresinol, a natural lignin derivative, exhibits MMP-1 inhibitory activity in UVA-irradiated human dermal fibroblasts and can be isolated from the seeds of Morinda citrifolia [1].

GK444 (Compound 15a), a selective HDAC1/2 inhibitor with IC50 values of 100 nM and 92 nM for HDAC1 and HDAC2 respectively, demonstrates an IC50 of 4.1 μM in Caco-2 cell inhibition. Additionally, GK444 attenuates TGF-β1-induced COL1A1 mRNA expression in primary normal human lung fibroblasts and mitigates Bleomycin-induced lung fibrosis in mice [1].

Selective PAR2 peptide antagonist. Reverses taxol-induced mechanical allodynia, heat hyperalgesia and PKC activation in ICR mice. Blocks ERK activation and collagen production in isolated cardiac fibroblasts. Also reduces symptoms in a mouse model of derm

D,L-erythro-PDMP, an erythro isomer of PDMP, exhibits growth inhibition on cultured rabbit skin fibroblasts. Additionally, this compound serves as an effective inhibitor of UDP-glucose: ceramide glucosyltransferase.

Epothilone D1, a naturally derived isolate, exhibits cytotoxic effects on mouse fibroblasts.

Cholesteryl lignocerate is a cholesterol ester that has been found in human meibum. Cholesteryl lignocerate can be hydrolyzed by cellular extracts from cultured human skin fibroblasts isolated from healthy individuals but not patients with cholesteryl ester storage disease (CESD) or Wolman disease.

Collismycin A is a bacterial metabolite originally isolated from Streptomyces that has diverse biological activities, including antibacterial, antiproliferative, and neuroprotective properties. It is active against a variety of bacteria (MICs = 6.25 and 100 μg/ml) and fungi (MICs = 12.5-100 μg/ml). It inhibits proliferation of A549 lung, HCT116 colon, and HeLa cervical cancer cells (IC50s = 0.3, 0.6, and 0.3 μM, respectively) and NIH373 fibroblasts (IC50 = 56.6 μM) but not MDA-MD-231 breast cancer cells (IC50 = >100 μM). Collismycin A forms a complex with Fe(II) and Fe(III) at a 2:1 ratio, and the addition of iron ions inhibits the antiproliferative effect of collismycin A on HeLa cells, an effect that does not occur with the addition of zinc, manganese, copper, or magnesium ions. Collismycin A (1 μM) prevents apoptosis in the brain region of zebrafish larvae by 44% in a model of neuronal cell death induced by all-trans retinoic acid .

[Glu1]-Fibrinopeptide B, a derivative of fibrinopeptide B amino acid residues 1-14, originates from human fibrinopeptide B (hFpB). hFpB is a proteolytic cleavage product of the fibrinogen B beta-chain, specifically generated by thrombin, which plays a significant role in activating neutrophils (PMN), monocytes, and fibroblasts.

Isosaponarin increases collagen synthesis in human fibroblasts, causes by up-regulated TbetaR-II and P4H production.

N-4′-(p-Trifluoromethylphenyl)butyl-DAB (compound 5g) acts as an agonist for lysosomal acid α-glucosidase (GAA). It dose-dependently enhances intracellular GAA activities in Pompe disease patient fibroblasts harboring the M519V mutation [1].

Kras4B G12D-IN-1 is an anticancer agent that functions as an inhibitor of the Kras4B G12D protein. It effectively reduces the expression of Kras protein in mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) harboring the Kras4B G12D mutation[1].

Resolvin D4 (RvD4) is a specialized pro-resolving mediator derived from docosahexaenoic acid . [1] It has been detected in human milk, in the dorsal pouch of mice before and after infection with S. aureus, and in untreated tissues from humans, mice, and sardines.[2][3] RvD4, at 10 ng/mouse, reduces neutrophil infiltration in zymosan A-induced peritonitis and, at 200 ng/mouse, diminishes neutrophil infiltration in response to S. aureus infection. [3] With isolated cells, RvD4 promotes phagocytosis of bacteria, opsonized zymosan A, and apoptotic neutrophils by human macrophages.[3] It also promotes the clearance of apoptotic neutrophils by human fibroblasts.[3] Reference：[1]. Serhan, C.N., and Savill, J. Resolution of inflammation: The beginning programs the end. Nature Immunology 6(12), 1191-1197 (2005).[2]. Arnardottir, H., Orr, S.K., Dalli, J., et al. Human milk proresolving mediators stimulate resolution of acute inflammation. Mucosal. Immunol. 9(3), 757-766 (2016).[3]. Winkler, J.W., Orr, S.K., Dalli, J., et al. Resolvin D4 stereoassignment and its novel actions in host protection and bacterial clearance. Sci.Rep. 6, (2016).

Funiculosin, a neutral lipophilic antibiotic, demonstrates inhibitory effects against both DNA and RNA viruses, in addition to possessing antifungal properties. It effectively combats infections induced by pathogenic fungi within primary chicken embryo fibroblasts [1].

Anticancer agent 136 (compound 22), a C17-triazole analogue of Geldanamycin (GDM), exhibits an IC50 value of 3.38 μM against human dermal fibroblasts (HDF) and binds to Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) with a dissociation constant (Kd) of 3.86 μM, demonstrating its apoptosis-inducing capabilities [1].

U-51605, a stable analog of the endoperoxide prostaglandin H2 (PGH2), functions as an inhibitor with greater selectivity towards prostacyclin (PGI) synthase over thromboxane (TX) synthase. It also acts as a partial agonist at TP receptors. Studies show that at a concentration of 2.8 µM, U-51605 effectively inhibits PGI synthase in human foreskin fibroblasts, while a concentration of 5.6 µM is required to inhibit human platelet TX synthase. Furthermore, U-51605, at up to 1 µM, decreases the release of prostacyclin in SHR aorta triggered by the calcium ionophore A-23187 without impacting TXA2 production, and notably enhances the release of PGE2 and PGF2α.

SCH 51344 inhibits Ras induced malignant transformation. SCH 51344 prevents anchorage-independent growth of oncogene transformed fibroblasts [1].

Nemorosone is a polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinol (PPAP) originally isolated from C. rosea that has antiproliferative properties.1 Nemorosone inhibits growth of NB69, Kelly, SK-N-AS, and LAN-1 neuroblastoma cells (IC50s = 3.1-6.3 μM), including several drug-resistant clones, but not MRC-5 human embryonic fibroblasts (IC50 = >40 μM).2 It increases DNA fragmentation in LAN-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner, and decreases N-Myc protein levels and phosphorylation of ERK1/2 by MEK1/2. Nemorosone also inhibits growth of Capan-1, AsPC-1, and MIA-PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells (IC50s = 4.5-5.0 μM following a 72-hour treatment) but not human dermal and foreskin fibroblasts (IC50s = >35 μM).1 It induces apoptosis, abolishes the mitochondrial membrane potential, and increases cytosolic calcium concentration in pancreatic cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Nemorosone activates the caspase cascade in a dose-dependent manner and inhibits cell cycle progression, increasing the proportion of cells in the G0/G1 phase, in both neuroblastoma and pancreatic cancer cells.1,2 Nemorosone (50 mg/kg, i.p., per day) also reduces tumor growth in an MIA-PaCa-2 mouse xenograft model.3References1. Holtrup, F., Bauer, A., Fellenberg, K., et al. Microarray analysis of nemorosone-induced cytotoxic effects on pancreatic cancer cells reveals activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR). Br. J. Pharmacol. 162(5), 1045-1059 (2011).2. Díaz-Carballo, D., Malak, S., Bardenheuer, W., et al. Cytotoxic activity of nemorosone in neuroblastoma cells. J. Cell. Mol. Med. 12(6B), 2598-2608 (2008).3. Wold, R.J., Hilger, R.A., Hoheisel, J.D., et al. In vivo activity and pharmacokinetics of nemorosone on pancreatic cancer xenografts. PLoS One 8(9), e74555 (2013). Nemorosone is a polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinol (PPAP) originally isolated from C. rosea that has antiproliferative properties.1 Nemorosone inhibits growth of NB69, Kelly, SK-N-AS, and LAN-1 neuroblastoma cells (IC50s = 3.1-6.3 μM), including several drug-resistant clones, but not MRC-5 human embryonic fibroblasts (IC50 = >40 μM).2 It increases DNA fragmentation in LAN-1 cells in a dose-dependent manner, and decreases N-Myc protein levels and phosphorylation of ERK1/2 by MEK1/2. Nemorosone also inhibits growth of Capan-1, AsPC-1, and MIA-PaCa-2 pancreatic cancer cells (IC50s = 4.5-5.0 μM following a 72-hour treatment) but not human dermal and foreskin fibroblasts (IC50s = >35 μM).1 It induces apoptosis, abolishes the mitochondrial membrane potential, and increases cytosolic calcium concentration in pancreatic cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner. Nemorosone activates the caspase cascade in a dose-dependent manner and inhibits cell cycle progression, increasing the proportion of cells in the G0/G1 phase, in both neuroblastoma and pancreatic cancer cells.1,2 Nemorosone (50 mg/kg, i.p., per day) also reduces tumor growth in an MIA-PaCa-2 mouse xenograft model.3 References1. Holtrup, F., Bauer, A., Fellenberg, K., et al. Microarray analysis of nemorosone-induced cytotoxic effects on pancreatic cancer cells reveals activation of the unfolded protein response (UPR). Br. J. Pharmacol. 162(5), 1045-1059 (2011).2. Díaz-Carballo, D., Malak, S., Bardenheuer, W., et al. Cytotoxic activity of nemorosone in neuroblastoma cells. J. Cell. Mol. Med. 12(6B), 2598-2608 (2008).3. Wold, R.J., Hilger, R.A., Hoheisel, J.D., et al. In vivo activity and pharmacokinetics of nemorosone on pancreatic cancer xenografts. PLoS One 8(9), e74555 (2013).

SIS3 free base is a potent and selective Smad3 phosphorylation inhibitor. SIS3 free base inhibits the myofibroblast differentiation of fibroblasts by TGF-β1.