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IL-17 modulator 3 (US20200247785A1) is a chemical compound that acts as an IL-17 modulator. It has potential applications in researching inflammation, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

IL-17A antagonist 3 is an IL-17A antagonist.

IL-17A Modulator-3, an inhibitor of IL-17A/A, exhibits an IC 50 value of less than 10 μM. It is utilized in research related to inflammation, cancer, and autoimmune diseases.

BI-69A11 ((E)-3-(1H-Benzo[d]imidazol-2-yl)-1-(6-chloro-2-hydroxy-4-phenylquinolin-3-yl)prop-2-en-1-one) is a dual AKT and NFkB pathway inhibitor. It enhances the susceptibility of colon cancer cells to mda-7/IL-24-induced growth inhibition by targeting Akt.

Guanosine 5'-diphosphate (GDP) as Potential Iron Mobilizer, Preventing the Hepcidin-Ferroportin Interaction and Modulating the Interleukin-6/Stat-3 Pathway.

Lyn peptide inhibitor acetate is a potent and cell-permeable inhibitor of Lyn-coupled IL-5 receptor signaling pathway, while keeping other signals intact. Lyn peptide inhibitor blocks Lyn activation and inhibits the binding of Lyn tyrosine kinase to βc subunit of IL-3/GM-CSF/IL-5 receptors. Lyn peptide inhibitor can be used for study of asthma, allergic, and other eosinophilic disorders.

Lupeol acetate, a derivative of Lupeol, inhibits the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by downregulating TNF-α, IL-1β, MCP-1, COX-2, VEGF and granzyme B.

3-Hydroxykynurenamine, also known as 3-Hydroxy-L-kynurenamine or 3-HKA, is a biogenic amine produced via an alternative pathway of tryptophan metabolism. In vitro, 3-HKA has an anti-inflammatory profile by inhibiting the IFN-γ mediated STAT1/NF-κΒ pathway in both mouse and human dendritic cells (DCs) with a consequent decrease in the release of pro-inflammatory chemokines and cytokines, most notably TNF, IL-6, and IL12p70. 3-HKA has protective effects in an experimental mouse model of psoriasis by decreasing skin thickness, erythema, scaling and fissuring, reducing TNF, IL-1β, IFN-γ, and IL-17 production, and inhibiting generation of effector CD8+ T cells. Similarly, in a mouse model of nephrotoxic nephritis, besides reducing inflammatory cytokines, 3-HKA improves proteinuria and serum urea nitrogen, overall ameliorating immune-mediated glomerulonephritis and renal dysfunction.This compound is unstable in powder form and other related salt forms are recommended.

Muscone (3-Methylcyclopentadecanone) is an organic compound that is the primary contributor to the odor of musk.

1. Berberrubine chloride (9-Berberoline Chloride) has antitumor activity. 2. Berberrubine has antidiabetic activity. 3. Berberrubine dose-dependently inhibits IL-8 and MCP-1 protein levels in the media and mRNA expression of the cells stimulated with IL-1beta or TNF-alpha.

T-5224 is a transcription factor c-Fos AP-1 inhibitor, which specifically inhibits the DNA binding activity of c-Fos c-Jun without affecting other transcription factors.

1. Corylifol A (Corylinin) displays cytotoxic activity against HepG2 and Hep3B hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines, with IC50 values of 4.6 and 13.5 ug/ml, respectively. 2. Corylifol A and Biochanin A can be the potential uncouplers of neuronal nitric oxide synthase-postsynaptic density protein-95. 3. Corylifol A and bavachin are strong inhibitors of UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) with the inhibition kinetic parameters (Ki) values lower than 1 uM.4. Corylifol A and bakuchiol are naturally occurring potent inhibitors of hCE2, with low Ki values ranging from 0.62uM to 3.89 uM. 5. Corylifol A shows an inhibitory effect on IL-6-induced STAT3 promoter activity in Hep3B cells with IC50 values of 0.81 ± 0.15 uμ, it also inhibits STAT3 phosphorylation induced by IL-6 in Hep3B cells, suggests that corylifol A has antiinflammatory activity.

Cordycepin (3'-Deoxyadenosine) is a purine nucleoside antimetabolite and antibiotic isolated from the fungus Cordyceps militaris with potential antineoplastic activity.

1. Oroxylin A (Baicalein 6-methyl ether) has various anti-tumor effects including apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, drug-resistant reversion. 2. Oroxylin A possesses abilities of inhibiting the ATRA-induced IL-6 production via modulation of LAP/LIP/CHOP in leukemia cell lines, which could providing a therapeutic strategy for RAS. 3. Oroxylin A inhibits UCP2s triggers the MPTP opening, and promotes the apoptosis in CaCo-2 cells; uncoupling protein 2 plays a key role in mitochondrial apoptotic pathway. 4. Oroxylin A inhibits N1ICD translocating to the nucleus and binding to epithelial-mesenchymal transition-related transcription factor Snail, thus suppressing the invasion and migration of MCF-7 cells. 5. Oroxylin A improves the sensitivity of K562/ADM cells by increasing apoptosis in leukemic cells and decreasing the expression of CXCR4 and PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway, and probably served as a most promising agent for CML treatment.

α-Melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) is a 13-amino acid peptide hormone produced by post-translational processing of proopiomelanocortin (POMC) in the pituitary gland, as well as in keratinocytes, astrocytes, monocytes, and gastrointestinal cells.1It is an agonist of melanocortin receptor 3 (MC3R) and MC4R that induces cAMP production in Hepa cells expressing the human receptors (EC50s = 0.16 and 56 nM, respectively).2α-MSH (100 pM) reducesS. aureuscolony formation andC. albicansgerm tube formationin vitro.3It inhibits endotoxin-, ceramide-, TNF-α-, or okadaic acid-induced activation of NF-κB in U937 cells.1α-MSH reduces IL-6- or TNF-α-induced ear edema in mice.4It also prevents the development of adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats and increases survival in a mouse model of septic shock. Increased plasma levels of α-MSH are positively correlated with delayed disease progression and reduced death in patients with HIV.1 1.Catania, A., Airaghi, L., Colombo, G., et al.α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in normal human physiology and disease statesTrends Endocrinol. Metab.11(8)304-308(2000) 2.Miwa, H., Gantz, I., Konda, Y., et al.Structural determinants of the melanocortin peptides required for activation of melanocortin-3 and melanocortin-4 receptorsJ. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther.273(1)367-372(1995) 3.Cutuli, M., Cristiani, S., Lipton, J.M., et al.Antimicrobial effects of a-MSH peptidesJ. Leukoc. Biol.67(2)233-239(2000) 4.Lipton, J.M., Ceriani, G., Macaluso, A., et al.Antiiinflammatory effect of the neuropeptide a-MSH in acute, chronic, and systemic inflammationAnn. N.Y. Acad. Sci.25(741)137-148(1994)

Lysophosphatidylcholine C19:0 (1-Nonadecanoyl-2-hydroxy-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine), an acyl chain lipid, enhances IL-1beta secretion [1].

Talacotuzumab (JNJ 56022473) is an IgG1 fully humanized CD123 neutralizing monoclonal antibody containing a modified Fc structure. Talacotuzumab has a high affinity for CD123, CD32b c, CD16-158F and CD16-158V, with KD of 0.43 nM, 188 nM, 46 nM and 16.8 nM, respectively. Talacotuzumab inhibits IL-3 signaling in target cells by inhibiting IL-3 binding to CD123. Talacotuzumab induces mutations in the Fc region to increase affinity for CD16 (FCγriiia), thereby enhancing antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). Talacotuzumab inhibits leukemia cell growth in xenografted mouse models of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Aspochalasin D is a co-metabolite originally isolated from A. microcysticus with aspochalasins A, B, and C, that was initially thought to be inactive. It has antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria at a concentration of 1 mg/ml. Aspochalasin D is more cytotoxic, via apoptosis, to Ba/F3-V12 cells in an IL-3-free medium than in an IL-3-containing medium (IC50s = 0.49 and 1.9 μg/ml, respectively).

IQ3 is a selective inhibitor of JNK3(JNK3, JNK1 and JNK2 with Kd of 66 nM, 240 nM and 290 nM, respectively). IQ 3 inhibits NF-κB/AP1 transcriptional activity in THP1-Blue cells with IC50 of 1.4 μM, also inhibits TNF-α and IL-6 production in vitro.

Elsilimomab (B-E8), an IgG1 monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-6 (IL-6), exhibits a dissociation constant (K D) of 22 pM and an inhibitory concentration (IC 50) of 1.4 nM. It is applicable in researching multiple myeloma, renal cell carcinoma, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [1] [2] [3].

Compound CMC23, an FPR2 agonist, mitigates lactate dehydrogenase release in LPS-stimulated cultures and reduces pro-inflammatory IL-1β and IL-6 levels. It also attenuates phosphor-STAT3 levels through the STAT3/SOCS3 signaling pathway [1].

Trabikibart (CSL311), a βc-specific, fully human monoclonal antibody, specifically binds to the cytokine-binding epitope of the human βc receptor with picomolar affinity. It potently inhibits the collective impact of IL-3, GM-CSF, and IL-5 on eosinophil survival, underscoring its potential in chronic inflammatory diseases research [1].

Ganglioside GT1b is a trisialoganglioside that is characterized by having two sialic residues linked to the inner galactose unit. It binds to the neurotoxins botulinum toxin serotype A (BTxA), BTxA heavy chain, and tetanus toxin with IC50 values of 11, 0.74, and 7.2 μM, respectively.[1] Ganglioside GT1b-containing liposomes bind to the major coat protein VP1 from Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV), which has been identified in Merkel cell carcinomas, identifying ganglioside GT1b as a putative MCPyV receptor. [2] Ganglioside GT1b decreases production of IL-6, IL-10, IgG, IgM, and IgA in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) by 31.4, 30.5, 60, 59.5, and 58%, respectively, when used at a concentration of 10 μM [3] . Ganglioside GT1b mixture contains ganglioside GT1b molecular species with C18:1 and C20:1 sphingoid backbones.

Skullcapflavone I has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic potential, it can significantly inhibit LPS stimulated NO and PGE(2) release in J774A.1 macrophages and inhibit LPS induced IL-6 production in a concentration dependent manner. Skullcapflavone I se

Denileukin diftitox (DAB 389IL-2), a fusion protein toxin combining diphtheria toxin (DT) and interleukin 2 (IL-2), selectively depletes cells with the high-affinity IL-2 receptor (IL-2R), specifically CD25. By binding to these cells, it introduces diphtheria toxin to inhibit protein synthesis, leading to cell depletion [1] [2] [3].

Anrukinzumab (IMA-638), a humanized anti-IL-13 monoclonal antibody, effectively reduces lung inflammation in cynomolgus monkeys and shows potential in the studies of ulcerative colitis (UC) and asthma [1] [2] [3].

PMX-53, a macrocyclic complement 5a (C5a) peptidomimetic and C5a receptor antagonist (IC50 = 0.3 µM), effectively inhibits the C5a-induced secretion of myeloperoxidase (MPO) in isolated human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs). Administered orally at 10 mg/kg, PMX-53 mitigates vascular leakage, PMN infiltration, and the production of TNF-α and IL-6 in a rat peritoneal Arthus reaction model. Additionally, in a 3-nitropropionic acid (3-NP)-induced Huntington’s disease rat model, it alleviates body weight loss, anorexia, and striatal degeneration. Furthermore, at a dose of 3 mg/kg, PMX-53 decreases atherosclerotic lesion size and lipid content in ApoE-/- mice.

(±)19(20)-EDP ethanolamide is an ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxide and cannabinoid (CB) receptor agonist (EC50s = 108 and 280 nM for CB1 and CB2, respectively). It is produced through direct epoxygenation of docosahexaenoyl ethanolamide by cytochrome P450 (CYP) epoxygenases. (±)19(20)-EDP ethanolamide (25 μM) reduces the viability of 143B metastatic osteosarcoma cells. It decreases the production of IL-6 and increases the production of IL-10 when used at concentrations ranging from 2.5 to 10 μM in BV-2 microglia stimulated by LPS and decreases LPS-induced cytotoxicity when used at concentrations ranging from 5 to 10 μM. It also decreases nitrite production when used at a concentration of 7.5 μM, an effect that can be partially reversed by the CB2 receptor antagonist AM630 and the PPARγ antagonist GW 9662 . (±)19(20)-EDP ethanolamide induces vasodilation of isolated preconstricted bovine coronary arteries (ED50 = 1.9 μM) and reduces tube formation by human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs) in a Matrigel assay.

Resolvin D2 n-3 DPA (RvD2 n-3 DPA) is a specialized pro-resolving mediator (SPM).1It is formed from docosapentaenoic acid , an intermediate in the conversion of eicosapentaenoic acid to docosahexaenoic acid , in human leukocytes. RvD2 n-3 DPA (1 nM) reduces TNF-α-induced chemotaxis and adhesion of isolated human neutrophils.In vivo, RvD2 n-3 DPA (100 ng/animal; i.v.) reduces peritoneal neutrophil infiltration and exudate levels of IL-6 and chemokine (C-C motif) ligand 2 (CCL2) in a mouse model of zymosan-induced inflammation. 1.Dalli, J., Colas, R.A., and Serhan, C.N.Novel n-3 immunoresolvents: Structures and actionsSci. Rep.31940(2013)

Resveratrol-3-O-sulfate is a metabolite of resveratrol . In U-937 cells stimulated with LPS, resveratrol-3-O-sulfate (1 μM) decreases the expression of IL-1α, IL-1β, and IL-6 by 61.2, 76.6, and 42.2%, respectively, and decreases the release of TNF-α and IL-6 to similar levels as resveratrol. It has antioxidant activity in a Trolox assay, dose-dependently decreases growth of Caco-2 colorectal adenocarcinoma cells when used at concentrations ranging from 10 to 100 μM, and induces apoptosis at concentrations of 25 and 50 μM. Resveratrol-3-O-sulfate also displaces rosiglitazone from the outer mitochondrial protein mitoNEET (IC50 = 3.36 μM for the human protein), indicating that it binds to the thiazolidine-2,4-dione (TZD) binding pocket.

PMX-205 is a cyclic hexapeptide that acts as a potent antagonist of C5a receptor (C5aR; IC50= 31 nM).1It is orally active and blocks inflammatory signaling and symptoms in animal models of colitis and allergic asthma.2,3PMX-205 is also brain penetrant and reduces neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease.4 1.March, D.R., Proctor, L.M., Stoermer, M.J., et al.Potent cyclic antagonists of the complement C5a receptor on human polymorphonuclear leukocytes. Relationships between structures and activityMol. Pharmacol.65(4)868-879(2004) 2.Jain, U., Woodruff, T.M., and Stadnyk, A.W.The C5a receptor antagonist PMX205 ameliorates experimentally induced colitis associated with increased IL-4 and IL-10Br. J. Pharmacol.168(2)488-501(2013) 3.Staab, E.B., Sanderson, S.D., Wells, S.M., et al.Treatment with the C5a receptor/CD88 antagonist PMX205 reduces inflammation in a murine model of allergic asthmaInt. Immunopharmacol.21(2)293-300(2014) 4.Fonseca, M.I., Ager, R.R., Chu, S.-H., et al.Treatment with a C5aR antagonist decreases pathology and enhances behavioral performance in murine models of Alzheimer's diseaseJ. Immunol.183(2)1375-1383(2009)

Pivekimab, a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody, targets interleukin 3 (IL-3) and CD123. It is utilized in researching blastocytic plasmacytoid dendritic cell tumor (BPDCN) [1].

Immuno modulator-1 (compound 22) effectively suppresses the secretion of TNFα and IL-2 in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (hPBMC) with IC50 values of 4.7 nM and 26 nM, respectively. Additionally, this compound exhibits a 20% inhibitory effect on the hERG potassium channel at a concentration of 3 μM [1].

Interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (651-670) (IRBP651-670), a peptide fragment of retinoid-binding protein 3 (also known as IRBP), plays a crucial role in the visual cycle by facilitating the transport of retinol and retinal between photoreceptor cells and the retinal pigment epithelium. This transport is essential for the regeneration of pigments necessary for vision. When administered at a dose of 300 µg/animal, IRBP651-670 induces autoimmune uveoretinitis in C57BL/6 mice, a model possessing the H-2b haplotype. This immunization leads to increased levels of ocular cytokines including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, TNF-α, and IFN-γ, promotes immune cell infiltration into the eye, and results in photoreceptor cell damage.

Spantide I TFA, a selective NK1 receptor antagonist and a substance P analog, exhibits K(i) values of 230 nM for NK1 and 8150 nM for NK2 receptors, respectively. It offers a method to decrease type 1 while increasing type 2 cytokine IL-10 in the infected cornea, significantly reducing corneal perforation [1] [2] [3].

Vobarilizumab (ALX-0061) is a monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting the IL-6 receptor (IL-6R) with a dissociation constant (Kd) of 0.19 pM, indicating high affinity for its target. This compound features both an anti-IL-6R domain and an anti-human serum albumin domain, making it a potential research tool for investigating inflammatory autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis [1] [2] [3].

1. Schisandrol B (Besigomsin) may exert neuroprotective effects by attenuating the microglia-mediated neuroinflammatory response via inhibiting the TLR4-mediated NF-κB and MAPKs signaling pathways. 2. Schisandrol B has anti-inflammatory property, potentially result from the inhibition of COX-2, iNOS, IL-6, TNF-α and NO through the down-regulation of RIP2 and NF-κB activation. 3. Schisandrol B induces marked protective effects against hepatic and renal injury induced by CCl(4) exposure through differential regulation of the MAPK signal transduction pathway. 4. Schisandrol B significantly inhibits cell proliferation in a dose-dependent manner, due to cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase with the downregulation of cyclin D1 expression and Retinoblastoma (RB) phosphorylation.

AY 254 is a potent PAR2 biased agonist. Selectively activates ERK1/2 signaling (EC50= 2 nM for ERK1/2 phosphorylation versus 80 nM for Ca2+release). Reduces cytoKi ne-induced caspase 3/8 activation, promotes scratch-wound healing, and induces IL-8 secretion, in human colorectal cancer (HT29) cellsin vitro.

1. Monotropein (Monotropeine) has antinociceptive action. 2. Monotropein has anti-apoptosis and anti-catabolic activity in chondrocytes. 3. Monotropein has anti-inflammatory action by inhibition of the expressions of inflammatory mediators via NF-κB inactivation, and support its possible therapeutic role in colitis. 4. Monotrope ininhibit the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) mRNA in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages.

AS1940477 is p38 MAPK inhibitor. AS1940477 inhibited the enzymatic activity of recombinant p38α and β isoforms but showed no effect against other 100 protein kinases including p38γ and δ isoforms. In human peripheral blood mononuclear cells, AS1940477 inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)- or phytohemagglutinin A (PHA)-induced production of proinflammatory cytokines, including TNFα, IL-1β, and IL-6 at low concentrations (LPS/TNFα, IC(50)=0.45n M; PHA/TNFα, IC(50)=0.40 nM). In addition, equivalent concentrations of AS1940477 that inhibited cytokine production also inhibited TNFα- and IL-1 β-induced production of IL-6, PGE(2), and MMP-3 in human synovial stromal cells. AS1940477 was also found to potently inhibit TNF production in whole blood (IC(50)=12 nM) and effectively inhibited TNFα production induced by systemically administered LPS in rats at less than 0.1mg/kg (ED(50)=0.053 mg/kg) with an anti-inflammatory effect lasting for 20h after oral administration. Overall, this stu......

Amygdalin (Laetrile) has antifibrotic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, amygdalin joint HSYA could inhibit the degeneration of the endplate chondrocytes derived from intervertebral discs of rats induced by IL-1beta and better than the single use of Amygdalin or HSYA. Amygdalin induces apoptotic cell death in human DU145 and LNCaP prostate cancer cells by caspase-3 activation through down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of Bax.

Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) sodium glycinate is a potent inhibitor of phosphodiesterase (PDE) that inhibits PDE3 activity to relax airway smooth muscle. Theophylline sodium glycinate can be used for the research of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Theophylline sodium glycinate is also an adenosine receptor antagonist and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activator. Theophylline sodium glycinate has anti-inflammatory activity by increasing IL-10 and inhibiting NF-κB nucleus import. Theophylline sodium glycinate induces apoptosis [1] [2] [3] [4] [5].

Semapimod is an inhibitor of proinflammatory cytokine production, capable of suppressing TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6. It hinders TLR4 signaling with an IC50 of approximately 0.3 μM, impedes p38 MAPK, and reduces nitric oxide production in macrophages. This compound shows promise for treating various inflammatory and autoimmune disorders [1] [2] [3].

EP4 antagonist 14 is a prostaglandin E2 receptor subtype EP4 antagonist, demonstrating an IC50 of 1.1 nM in a HEK293 human receptor reporter assay and blocking β-arrestin recruitment due to PGE2 with an IC50 of 0.9 nM. At 10 µM, it reduces PGE2-stimulated mRNA levels of Il-4, macrophage mannose receptor 1 (Mrc1), chitinase-like protein 3 (Chil3), chemokine (C-X-C) motif ligand 1 (Cxcl1), triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 (Trem2), and arginase-1 (Arg1) in RAW 264.7 macrophages. When used at 30 mg/kg per day alongside anti-PD-1 antibodies, it curbs tumor growth and enhances CD8+ T cell infiltration in tumors using a CT26 murine colon cancer model.

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) inhibitor 3 is a selective inhibitor targeting microsomal prostaglandin E synthase-1 (mPGES-1; IC50 = 0.2 µM), demonstrating greater selectivity for mPGES-1 over COX-1, COX-2, 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO), and soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) in assays at 10 µM. This compound effectively reduces IL-1β-induced PGE2 production in A549 cells and decreases LPS-induced IL-6 and PGE2 in J774A.1 macrophages at concentrations of 10 and 1 µM, respectively. Additionally, it blocks the production of 5-LO-derived products, including leukotriene B4 (LTB4) and 5-H(p)ETE, in response to calcium ionophore A23187 alone or combined with arachidonic acid, with IC50 values of 4.9 and 5.2 µM, respectively. When administered in vivo at doses of 10 mg/kg, PGE2 inhibitor 3 effectively prevents leukocyte infiltration in a mouse model of zymosan-induced peritonitis.

(±)17(18)-EpETE-Ethanolamide, an ω-3 endocannabinoid epoxide, originates from eicosapentaenoic ethanolamide (EPEA) through cytochrome P450 (CYP) epoxygenases action and is decomposed by soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) and fatty acid amide hydrolase (FA, AH). Its endogenous synthesis occurs in LPS-stimulated and EPEA-supplemented BV-2 microglia cells, a process inhibited by the CYP inhibitor ketoconazole. This compound mitigates IL-6 and nitrite levels while enhancing IL-10 production following LPS exposure in BV-2 microglia. At a dose of 50 µM, it prevents platelet aggregation caused by arachidonic acid but not that triggered by ADP, collagen, or ristocetin. Additionally, it facilitates the dilation of constricted bovine coronary arteries (ED50= 1.1 µM) and blocks VEGF-driven tubulogenesis in human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs).

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.

C4 Ceramide is a bioactive sphingolipid and cell-permeable analog of naturally occurring ceramides. [1] [2] [3] It inhibits IL-4 production by 16% in EL4 T cells stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate when used at a concentration of 10 μM. [1] C4 Ceramide is cytotoxic to SK-BR-3 and MCF-7/Adr breast cancer cells (IC50s = 15.9 and 19.9 μM, respectively). [2] C4 Ceramide also increases maturation and stability of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) proteins bearing the F508 deletion (F508del) mutation, enhances cAMP-activated chloride secretion, and suppresses secretion of IL-8 in primary epithelial cells isolated from patients with cystic fibrosis.[3]

Hydrocortisone phosphate is the pharmaceutical term for cortisol, which is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones, increases blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, to suppress the immune system, and to aid in the metabolism of fat, protein, and carbohydrate.

Interleukin-2-inducible T cell kinase (ITK) is a non-receptor tyrosine kinase expressed in T cells, NKT cells and mast cells which plays a crucial role in regulating the T cell receptor (TCR), CD28, CD2, chemokine receptor CXCR4, and FcepsilonR-mediated signaling pathways. ITK inhibitors can be used for the treatment of inflammation and immune-mediated disorders. ITK inhibitor (N-[5-[[3-[(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]-4-methyl-6-methoxy-phenyl]thio]thiazol-2-yl]-4-(N-1,2-dimethylpropylaminomethyl)benzamide) is the analogue of BMS-509744, which can potently and selectively inhibit Itk kinase activity. In vitro: BMS-509744 could reduce TCR-induced functions including PLCγ1 tyrosine phosphorylation, calcium mobilization, IL-2 secretion, and T-cell proliferation in vitro in both human and mouse cells [1]. In vivo: BMS-509744 suppressed the production of IL-2 induced by anti-TCR antibody administered to mice. BMS-509744 also significantly diminishes lung inflammation in a mouse model of ovalbumin-induced allergy/asthma [1]. Clinical trial: Up to now, both BMS-509744 and ITK inhibitor is still in the preclinical development stage.