Adezmapimod (SB 203580) is a p38 MAPK inhibitor (IC50=0.3-0.5 μM) that is selective and ATP-competitive. Adezmapimod possesses autophagy and mitochondrial autophagy activating activity. Adezmapimod displays more than 100-fold higher selectivity than PKB, LCK, and GSK-3β.

PBT-1033 (PBT-2) is a potential neuroprotective agent for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.

PB2, a tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine (TCEP) analogue, enhances the survival of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) following axotomy in vitro. Even at nanomolar and picomolar concentrations, PB2 demonstrates pronounced efficacy in promoting RGC survival. Notably, PB2 exhibits superior permeability compared to TCEP. Serving as a potent reducing agent, PB2 provides robust neuroprotection for RGCs[1].

Rp-cAMPS sodium salt, a cAMP analog, is a potent, competitive cAMP-induced activation of cAMP-dependent PKA I and II (Kis of 12.5 μM and 4.5 μM, respectively) antagonist. Rp-cAMPS sodium salt is resistant to hydrolysis by phosphodiesterases[1][2][3][4][5][6]. A membrane-permeable competitive cAMP antagonist (Rp-cAMPS) that blocks PKA activation by binding to the regulatory subunits without dissociating the kinase holoenzyme also inhibits synaptic plasticity but has no effect on normal synaptic transmission[2]. Rp-cAMPS (10 μM, 15 min) decreases the monosynaptic EPSCs evoked at the PB-CeLC and BLA-CeLC synapses in slices from arthritic rats but not in control neurons from normal animals. The inhibitory effect of Rp-cAMPS is significant compared to predrug (ACSF) control values obtained in the same neurons[2]. [1]. R J de Wit, et al. Inhibitory action of certain cyclophosphate derivatives of cAMP on cAMP-dependent protein kinases. Eur J Biochem. 1984 Jul 16;142(2):255-60. [2]. Rothermel JD, et al. A mechanistic and kinetic analysis of the interactions of the diastereoisomers of adenosine 3’,5’-(cyclic)phosphorothioate with purified cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase. Biochem J. 1988 May 1;251(3):757-62.[3]. Fu Y, et al. PKA and ERK, but not PKC, in the amygdala contribute to pain-related synaptic plasticity and behavior. Mol Pain. 2008 Jul 16;4:26.[4]. Kuriyama S, et al. Isoproterenol inhibits rod outer segment phagocytosis by both cAMP-dependent and independent pathways. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1995 Mar;36(3):730-6.[5]. Dostmann WR, et al. Probing the cyclic nucleotide binding sites of cAMP-dependent protein kinases I and II with analogs of adenosine 3’,5’-cyclic phosphorothioates. J Biol Chem. 1990 Jun 25;265(18):10484-91.[6]. Van Haastert PJ, et al. Competitive cAMP antagonists for cAMP-receptor proteins. J Biol Chem. 1984 Aug 25;259(16):10020-4.