renal fibrosis

Fezagepras (Setogepram) is an orally active GPR40 agonist and is an antagonist or inverse agonist of GPR84 with anti-inflammatory, anti-fibrotic, and anti-proliferative actions.

Sinefungin (Adenosyl-Ornithine) is an effective inhibitor of virion mRNA(guanine-7-)-methyltransferase, mRNA(nucleoside-2'-)-methyltransferase, and viral multiplication. Sinefungin is a SET7/9 inhibitor and ameliorates renal fibrosis by inhibiting H3K4 methylation.

Fluorofenidone (AKF-PD) attenuates the progression of renal interstitial fibrosis partly by suppressing NADPH oxidase and extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition via the PI3K/Akt signalling pathway. Fluorofenidone is an analogue of AMR69. Which displays equivalent lower toxicity, antifibrotic activity, and longer half-life.

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.

L6H9 is a novel inhibitor of myeloid differentiation factor 2 (MD2), suppressing HG-induced expression of ACE and AT1 receptor and Angiotensin II (AngII) production in renal NRK‐52E cells, resulting in the decrease in fibrosis markers such as TGF-β and collagen IV.

Deoxycorticosterone acetate (Cortexone acetate) is the 21-acetate derivative of desoxycorticosterone, used for intramuscular injection for replacement therapy of the adrenocortical steroid.

BT424, a specific HCK inhibitor, modulates macrophage activation and autophagy in vitro, and mitigates inflammation and renal fibrosis in the UUO model [1].

Resorcinolnaphthalein is a specific enhancer of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) (EC50 value of 19.5 μM).

R-268712 is a specific activin receptor-like kinase 5 (ALK5) inhibitor(IC50 of 2.5 nM). It is also an orally active transforming growth factor-β type I receptor inhibitor.

Angiotensin II human TFA, a potent vasoconstrictor within the renin/angiotensin system, plays a pivotal role in human blood pressure regulation primarily through interactions with the G-protein-coupled receptors Angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AT1R) and Angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT2R). It not only prompts sympathetic nervous stimulation, aldosterone biosynthesis, and renal effects but also fosters growth in vascular smooth muscle cells and boosts collagen type I and III synthesis in fibroblasts. This action results in the thickening of the vascular wall and myocardium, alongside fibrosis. Additionally, Angiotensin II human TFA triggers apoptosis and encourages capillary formation from endothelial cells through the LOX-1 dependent redox-sensitive pathway [1] [2] [3] [4].

KS370G (Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Amide) inhibits UUO-induced renal fibrosis marker expression. KS370G is an orally active hypoglycemic and cardioprotective agent that reduces collagen deposition in obstructed kidneys and significantly decreases renal expression of inflammatory chemokines/adhesion molecules and monocyte markers and improves left ventricular hypertrophy and function in the heart of pressure-overloaded mice.KS370G can be used to study renal obstructive nephropathy.

Des-Arg9-[Leu8]-Bradykinin acetate is a potent antagonist of the bradykinin receptor 1 (B1R), utilized in renal fibrosis research [1].

Ganodermaones B is a renal fibrosis inhibitor. Ganodermaones B inhibits TGF-β1-induced collagen I and fibronectin expression .

Dracorhodin perchlorate inhibits cell growth, and induces apoptosis in fibroblasts in a dose-and time-dependent manner, arresting cell cycle at G1 phase, may as a candidate for anti-breast cancer. Dracorhodin perchlorate can inhibit high glucose-induced serum and glucocorticoid induced protein kinase 1 (SGK1) and fibronectin(FN) expression in human mesangial cells, and this may be part of the mechanism of preventing and treating renal fibrosis of DN.

PFI-2 hydrochloride ((R)-PFI-2 hydrochloride) is a potent, highly selective, and cell-active inhibitor of the methyltransferase activity of SETD7 (IC50: 2 nM), 500 fold active than (S)-PFI-2.

BT173 is a novel inhibitor of homeodomain interacting protein kinase 2 (HIPK2 ), attenuating renal fibrosis through suppression of the TGF-ß1/Smad3 pathway.

Dalbergioidin exhibits tyrosinase inhibitory activity with an IC50 of 20 mM. It shows a melanin biosynthesis inhibition zone in the culture plate of Streptomyces bikiniensis that has commonly been used as an indicator organism. Dalbergioidin protects MC3T3-E1 osteoblastic cells against H2O2-induced cell damage through activation of the PI3K/AKT/SMAD1 pathway, suggests that it may be useful in bone metabolism diseases, particularly osteoporosis. Dalbergioidin also ameliorates doxorubicin-induced renal fibrosis by suppressing the TGF-β signal pathway.

AZ12601011 is an orally active, selective and potent TGFBR1 kinase inhibitor.AZ12601011 inhibits the release of inflammatory factors, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, and inhibits the growth of breast tumors.AZ12601011 directly binds to TGF-βR1 and blocks downstream Smad3 activation, which can be used to prevent renal fibrosis.

PFI-2 is an effective, specific and cell-active lysine methyltransferase SETD7 inhibitor (Ki/IC50: 0.33/2 nM), 1000-fold selectivity over other methyltransferases and other non-epigenetic targets.

Evogliptin (DA-1229) is a DPP4 inhibitor with oral activity. Evogliptin has significant and lasting hypoglycemic effect in mouse model. Evogliptin inhibits the production of the fibrosis and inflammatory in hepatocytes signals by inducing autophagy. Evogliptin can be used to study type 2 diabetes, chronic liver inflammation, osteoporosis and renal impairment.

Ergosterol peroxide is an inhibitor of osteoclast differentiation, which has antiviral, trypanocidal, antitumor, and antiangiogenic actions, it can stimulate Foxo3a activity by inhibiting pAKT and c-Myc and activating pro-apoptotic protein Puma and Bax to

High affinity JNK inhibitor (Ki values are 25-50 nM). Inhibits JNK via competitive binding of the ATP-binding site of active, phosphorylated JNK. Exhibits > 40-fold selectivity for JNK over p38, ERK, IKK2, protein kinase C, Lck and ZAP70. Hepatoprotective. Also inhibits HCMV replication. Uehara et al (2004) c-Jun N-terminal kinase mediates hepatic injury after rat liver transplantation. Transplantation. 78 324 PMID:15316358 |Uehara et al (2005) JNK mediates hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury. J.Hepatol. 42 850 PMID:15885356 |Ma et al (2007) A pathogenic role for c-Jun amino-terminal kinase signaling in renal fibrosis and tubular cell apoptosis. J.Am.Soc.Nephrol. 18 472 PMID:17202416 |Ma et al (2009) Blockade of the c-Jun amino terminal kinase prevents crescent formation and halts established anti-GBM glomerulonephritis in the rat. Lab.Invest. 89 470 PMID:19188913 |Zhang et al (2015) The c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitor SP600125 inhibits human cytomegalovirus replication. J.Med.Virol. 87 2135 PMID:26058558 |Vasilevskaya et al (2015) Inhibition of JNK sensitizes hypoxic colon cancer cells to DNA-damaging agents. Clin.Cancer.Res. 21 4143 PMID:26023085

Mavodelpar (REN001), a selective PPARδ agonist, effectively suppresses glomerular injury and renal fibrosis. It is utilized in the research of primary mitochondrial myopathies (PMM) and long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD).

SGC agonist 2 is a potent soluble guanylate cyclase (SGC) agonist. SGC agonist 2 has potential for cardiovascular disease (heart failure, angina, pulmonary hypertension, myocardial infarction) and fibrotic disease (renal fibrosis, systemic sclerosis).

A 839977 is a selective P2X7 receptor antagonist with anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity that inhibits BzATP-induced calcium efflux from the P2X7 receptor for the study of renal fibrosis.

1.Aristolactam I (Aristololactum) has cytotoxic potency, mediated through the induction of apoptosis in a caspase 3-dependent pathway. 2. The effects of Aristololactam I may be mediated by different mechanisms except TGF-beta1 pathway. 3. Aristololactam I may be one of toxic metabolites in Chinese herbs containing AA which participate in renal damage and fibrosis.