Enzyme Modulators

Inhibitor of histone deacetylases

ATP-competitive inhibitor of Met and VEGFR2

Thromboxane A2 synthetase inhibitor

This peptide is phosphorylated by Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) and is an ideal substrate for use in kinase assays. The JAK family of kinases is essential for the signalling of a host of immune modulators in tumour, stromal, and immune cells where they are highly expressed. JAK family proteins mediate the signalling of the interferon (IFN), IL-6, and IL-2 families of cytokines.JAK kinases are associated with cytokine receptors. Cytokine binding to these receptors results in activation of JAK kinases and receptor phosphorylation. Phosphorylated cytokine receptors recruit STAT proteins, which are then phosphorylated by the activated JAK kinases. Phosphorylated STAT proteins form homo- and hetero-dimers that translocate into the nucleus and function as transcription factors.

Abiraterone is an anti-cancer drug that has been shown to be effective in treating prostate cancer. It works by blocking the production of testosterone by inhibiting androgen synthesis. Abiraterone does this by inhibiting CYP17A1, which converts cholesterol into pregnenolone, and then into progesterone and testosterone. Furthermore, it binds to the enzyme steroid 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Abiraterone is usually a last resort for patients who have stopped responding to other lines of hormone therapies, which is known as second-line therapy.

Inhibits proteosomes of class peptide epoxyketone; antineoplastic

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Amino acids 651-660 of Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP1). PARP1 is a nuclear DNA repair enzyme that binds to DNA when damage is detected. PARP1 coordinates double and single strand break repair by first cleaving NAD+ into nicotinamide and ADP-ribose, and then synthesising poly-(ADP-ribose) (PAR) chains from ADP-ribose on target proteins (PARylation). PARylation of histone proteins mediates the relaxation of the chromatin and recruitment of DNA-break repair enzymes.PARP1 can also act as a transcriptional co-activator, modulating the expression of itself and many other genes by direct binding to or PARylation of enhancers and promoters. PARP1 is also involved in maintaining mtDNA.PARP1 belongs to the PARP family which has 7 known and 10 putative members. PARP1 accounts for >85% of the PARP activity in cellular systems.

Carbimazole is an imidazole antithyroid agent that is used to treat hyperthyroidism. It reduces the production of diiodotyrosine and thyroxine, as well as the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by the thyroid. Once it has been converted to methimazole, the thyroid peroxidase enzyme is inhibited from coupling and iodinating the tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin therefore lowering the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.

Inhibitor of EGFR receptor

Short acting monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Inhibitor of histone deacetylase 3 (HDAC3) with IC50 in nanomolar range. BRD 9908 was shown to preserve the insulin-secreting pancreatic cells in nonobese diabetic mice. BRD 3308 supressed infiltration of mononuclear cells and prevented β-cell death in vivo as well as increased basal insulin secretion in vitro. Studies on HIV infection models showed that HDAC3 inhibition by BRD 3308 disrupts the HIV latency by increasing the gene expression from HIV promoter.

A potent inhibitor of phosphodiesterase type 9 (PDE9) tested in human and murine in vitro assays (IC50 values: 55 nM and 100 nM respectively). BAY 73-6691 induces long-term potentiation and improves memory in rodents. Has therapeutic potential for Alzheimer’s disease.

Celecoxib is a pyrazole derivative that acts as a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It has been shown to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and promote apoptosis in human osteosarcoma cells. Celecoxib also inhibits tumor growth and inhibits angiogenesis in combination with paclitaxel, which is a chemotherapeutic agent. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, thus a beneficial treatment in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal pain, acute pain and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Furthermore it can be utilized in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis to reduce colon and rectal polyps.
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Inhibitor of leucine-rich repeat kinase LRRK2Â

Inhibitor of human neutrophil elastase

Crizotinib is a drug that belongs to the group of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and other types of solid tumours. Crizotinib inhibits the activity of the tyrosine kinase ALK or anaplastic lymphoma kinase, which is involved in many signalling pathways and biological processes. The inhibition of this enzyme leads to decreased energy metabolism, reduced mitochondrial membrane potential and increased susceptibility to apoptosis.

Capecitabine is a chemotherapeutic agent that is used in the treatment of various cancers such as gastrointestinal, breast and pancreatic. This drug is a nucleotide metabolic inhibitor and inhibits DNA synthesis and slows the growth of tumor tissue. It is a prodrug of Fluorouracil.

Selective c-Met kinase inhibitor