Enzyme Modulators

Inhibits FGFR family of kinases; antineoplastic; anti-angiogenic

Pravastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor that is used to lower lipid levels and manage cardiovascular events such as strokes and myocardial infarction. This drug inhibits HMG-CoA reductase allowing for a reduction in the level of cholesterol.

Inhibitor of CDK2, JAK2 and FLT3; anticancer

Inhibits aromatic amino acid decarboxylase

Adefovir is an antiviral acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (ANP) analogue that works by blocking reverse transcriptase. This drug is used to treat infections associated with Hepatitis B.

Inhibits MEK1 and MEK2 kinases; targeted therapy for melanoma

Pomalidomide is an immunomodulatory agent that inhibits transcriptional regulation by interacting with the pomalidomide-binding protein, which prevents its interaction with RNA polymerase II and thereby prevents DNA transcription. The study with U266 cells demonstrated that pomalidomide targets CRBN, part of an E3 ligase complex, and inhibits its autoubiquinitation and supresses a critical gene (IRF4, interferon regulatory factor 4) for myeloma cell growth with concentrations up to 10 μM. In vitro assays have shown that pomalidomide has inhibitory effects on cell signaling pathways, such as the NF-κB pathway. Pomalidomide also decreases the production of proinflammatory cytokines, such as TNFα and IL-1β, by inhibiting their synthesis or their release from activated monocytes. Recently, the promoting effect of pomalidomide, as its analog lenalidomide, on erythropoiesis (production of red blood cells) has been investigated, demonstrating positive results for its use as a potential new therapy agent for β-hemoglobinopathies. Pomalidomide is part of our Bio-X ™ Range. These products are aimed at life science researchers who need high quality ready to use products for assay development, screening or other R&D work. With a solubility datasheet and convenient vials, all of our Bio-X ™ products are in stock across our global warehouses for rapid delivery and ease of use.

Febuxostat is a non-purine xanthine oxidase inhibitor that is used for the treatment and management of hyperuricemia and chronic gouty arthritis. Febuxostat inhibits the uptake of uric acid from the blood into cells and thereby reduces its concentration in plasma. Additionally, this drug has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Inhibitor of DNA topoisomerase I

Inhibits proto-oncogene Pim kinases (Pim-1, Pim-2 and Pim-3); antineoplastic

Inhibitor of guanylyl cyclase

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that inhibits the production of gastric acid in the stomach. This is due to Omeprazole binding through a stable disulphide bond to the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme found on parietal cells, and preventing hydrogen ion transport. Consequently, gastric acid secretion is supressed. As a PPI, Omerprazole can be used to treat disorders where gastric acid is over-secreted. Examples of these disorders are gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcer disease.

LW-II-41-27 is a novel Eph receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for cancer treatment.

Inhibitor of COX-1 and COX-2 cyclooxygenases

Lapatinib is an antineoplastic agent used to treat breast and lung cancer. This drug is also a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and inhibits human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 (HER2/ERBB2) and epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/EGFR/ERBB1). Lapatinib has shown to inhibit ERBB-driven tumor cell growth in vitro and in various animal models.

Irsogladine is a gastroprotective drug that is used for the treatment of GERD and gastric ulcers. This drug also has antioxidant properties. Irsogladine is a phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitor and increases levels of cAMP. It helps to prevent and heal damage to the stomach lining.

Cyclooxygenase inhibitor; anti-inflammatory; antipyretic; analgesic