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Rhosin hydrochloride is an effective and specific RhoA subfamily Rho GTPases inhibitor, which specifically binds to RhoA to inhibit RhoA-GEF interaction (Kd: ~ 0.4 uM). Rhosin hydrochloride does not interact with Cdc42 or Rac1, nor the GEF, LARG. Rhosin h

CPF-7 (Caerulein precursor fragment), an insulinotropic peptide, promotes insulin secretion and drives epithelial-mesenchymal transition via Snai1 upregulation in PANC-1 ductal cells. Moreover, it induces exocrine plasticity through Ngn3 upregulation, with applications in type 2 diabetes research [1] [2].

Cardiogenol C hydrochloride (Cardiogenol C) can induces the differentiation of ESCs into cardiomyocytes (EC50= 100 nM).

TAT-DEF-Elk-1 TFA (TDE TFA) is a cell-penetrating peptide that inhibits Elk-1 by mimicking its DEF domain and disrupting its function. It effectively blocks Elk-1 phosphorylation and its subsequent nuclear translocation, without affecting the activation of ERK or MSK1. This compound serves as a valuable tool for investigating Elk-1's involvement in the development of neuronal plasticity [1].

Gangliotetraose (Gg4), a tetrasccharide, predominantly comprises GM1 and its sialylated derivatives, which play a crucial role in modulating nuclear Ca2+ efflux and maintaining lower nuclear Ca2+ levels in differentiated neurons. Moreover, GM1 influences neuronal plasticity, repair mechanisms, and neurotrophin release in the brain [1] [2].

Afizagabar (S44819) is a first-in-class, competitive, and selective antagonist at the GABA-binding site of the α5-GABAAR, with an IC50 of 585 nM for α5β2γ2 and a Ki of 66 nM for α5β3γ2. Afizagabar enhances hippocampal synaptic plasticity and exhibits pro-cognitive efficacy[1]. Afizagabar (S44819) is a competitive α5-GABAAR antagonist (Kb=221 nM). Afizagabar selectively inhibits extrasynaptic α5-GABAARs of mouse CA1 pyramidal neurons[1]. Afizagabar (1 and 3 mg/kg; i.p.) significantly diminishes the marked increase in total errors induced by Scopolamine[1]. [1]. Etherington LA, et al. Selective inhibition of extra-synaptic α5-GABAA receptors by S44819, a new therapeutic agent. Neuropharmacology. 2017;125:353-364.

NCI-006 is a potent new inhibitor of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) that disrupts tumor growth in mice. LDH inhibition slows tumor growth but rapidly redirects pyruvate to support mitochondrial metabolism. Inhibiting both mitochondrial complex 1 and LDH suppresses metabolic plasticity of glycolytic tumors in vivo, significantly prolonging tumor growth inhibition.

Cutamesine dihydrochloride (SA4503 dihydrochloride) is a selective σ1 receptor agonist (IC50: 17.4 nM). It shows selectivity for σ1 over σ2 receptors, and inhibits angiotensin II-induced cardiomyocyte hypertrophy in vitro and attenuates myocardial hypertrophy in vivo. In a rat model of experimental stroke, it enhances brain plasticity and sensorimotor function.

Leptin (116-130), a bioactive fragment of leptin, enhances synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus by promoting AMPA receptor trafficking to synapses. It preserves hippocampal synapse integrity and prevents neuronal cell death in amyloid toxicity models, showing promise for Alzheimer's disease (AD) research [1].

Neurogranin (48-76), mouse, is a peptide comprising residues 48-76 of Neurogranin, a post-synaptically exclusive calmodulin-binding protein that mediates NMDAR-driven synaptic plasticity by regulating the calcium-calmodulin (Ca2+-CaM) pathway [1].

Highly potent and selective group II metabotropic glutamate receptor antagonist. Disodium salt of LY 341495 Fitzjohn et al (1998) The potent mGlu receptor antagonist LY341495 identifies roles for both cloned and novel mGlu receptors in hippocampal synaptic plasticity. Neuropharmacology 37 1445 PMID:9886667 |Ornstein et al (1998) 2-Substituted (2SR)-2-amino-2-((1SR,2SR)-2-carboxycycloprop-1-yl) glycines as potent and selective antagonists of group II metabotropic glutamate receptors. 2. Effects of aromatic substitution, pharmacological characterization, and bioav J.Med.Chem. 41 358 PMID:9464367 |Johnson et al (1999) [3H]-LY341495 as a novel antagonist radioligand for group II metabotropic glutamate receptors: characterization of binding to membranes of mGlu receptor subtype expressing cells. Neuropharmacology 38 1519 PMID:10530814

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.

Ganglioside GM1is a monosialylated ganglioside and the prototypic ganglioside for those containing one sialic acid residue.1,2It is found in a large variety of cells, including immune cells and neurons, and is enriched in lipid rafts in the cell membrane.3It associates with growth factor receptors, including TrkA, TrkB, and the GDNF receptor complex containing Ret and GFRα, and is required for TrkA expression on the cell surface. Ganglioside GM1interacts with other proteins to increase calcium influx, affecting various calcium-dependent processes, including inducing neuronal outgrowth during differentiation. Ganglioside GM1acts as a receptor for cholera toxin, which binds to its oligosaccharide group, facilitating toxin cell entry into epithelial cells of the jejunum.4,5Similarly, it is bound by the heat-labile enterotoxin fromE. coliin the pathogenesis of traveler's diarrhea.6Ganglioside GM1gangliosidosis, characterized by a deficiency in GM1-β-galactosidase, the enzyme that degrades ganglioside GM1, leads to accumulation of the gangliosides GM1and GA1in neurons and can be fatal in infants.1Levels of ganglioside GM1are decreased in the substantia nigra pars compacta in postmortem brain from patients with Parkinson's disease.3Ganglioside GM1mixture contains a mixture of ovine ganglioside GM1molecular species with primarily C18:0 fatty acyl chain lengths, among various others. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1544] 1.Kolter, T.Ganglioside biochemistryISRN Biochem.506160(2012) 2.Mocchetti, I.Exogenous gangliosides, neuronal plasticity and repair, and the neurotrophinsCell Mol. Life Sci.62(19-20)2283-2294(2005) 3.Ledeen, R.W., and Wu, G.The multi-tasked life of GM1 ganglioside, a true factotum of natureTrends Biochem. Sci.40(7)407-418(2015) 4.Turnbull, W.B., Precious, B.L., and Homans, S.W.Dissecting the cholera toxin-ganglioside GM1 interaction by isothermal titration calorimetryJ. Am. Chem. Soc.126(4)1047-1054(2004) 5.Blank, N., Schiller, M., Krienke, S., et al.Cholera toxin binds to lipid rafts but has a limited specificity for ganglioside GM1Immunol. Cell Biol.85(5)378-382(2007) 6.Minke, W.E., Roach, C., Hol, W.G., et al.Structure-based exploration of the ganglioside GM1 binding sites of Escherichia coli heat-labile enterotoxin and cholera toxin for the discovery of receptor antagonistsBiochemistry38(18)5684-5692(1999)

PDE1-IN-1can enhance levels of the second messengers cAMP/cGMP leading to the expression of neuronal plasticity-related genes, neurotrophic factors, and neuroprotective molecules. These neuronal plasticity enhancement properties make PDE1 inhibitors good candidates as therapeutic agents in many neurological conditions.

Cardiogenol C is a cardiomyogenesis inducer in embryonic stem cells.

NVS-BET-1 is a BET bromodomain inhibitor. NVS-BET-1 can regulate keratinocyte plasticity.

TAT-DEF-Elk-1 TFA is a cell-penetrating peptide Elk-1 inhibitor, mimics and specifically interferes with the DEF domain of Elk-1. TAT-DEF-Elk-1 blocks Elk-1 phosphorylation and prevents Elk-1 nuclear translocation without interfering with ERK nor MSK1 act

AMPA-IN-1 is a potent inhibitor of AMPA receptors, a widely expressed receptor in the brain with a central role in the regulation of rapid excitatory synaptic transmission and synaptic plasticity. 14).

ZD7288 (ICI D7288), a selective hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated channel blocker, inhibits hippocampal synaptic plasticity.