An intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.

A non-nucleoside DNA methyltransferase inhibitor (IC₅₀ = 115 nM in vitro) that significantly reduces the methylation of genomic DNA in cells at 10 μM without detectable toxicity.

EPA is an ω-3 fatty acid abundantly available in marine organisms. It is a poor substrate for COX-1. EPA has been shown to offer protection against coronary heart disease, thrombosis, ischemic brain injury, scaly dermatitis, and some inflammatory diseases.

A cell-impermeable, negatively charged tetrazolium dye that produces a water-soluble formazan when reduced at the cell surface by cellular-derived NADH and an electron mediator.

A cell permeable, competitive inhibitor of HIF-PH with effective concentrations in the low µM range.

3-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole (3-BHA) is one component of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA). This compound is commonly used as a food additive; it exhibits antioxidative and anticancer activities. In leukemia cells, 3-BHA decreases the mitochondrial membrane potential, inhibits mitochondrial oxidative…

An antibacterial and coccidiostat compound that shows selective toxicity for HMLER breast cancer stem cells (IC₅₀ = ~24 μM); 8 μM treatment of 4T1 and MCF-7-Ras breast cancer cell lines decreases cancer stem cell growth ~2-fold and ~3-fold, respectively; 5 mg/kg inhibits mammary…

An N-acylethanolamide that inhibits dietary-restriction-induced lifespan extension in wild type and TOR pathway mutant nematodes; also has anti-inflammatory properties, suppressing the expression of IL-6 and MCP-1 in 3T3-L1 adipocytes in response to lipopolysaccharide.

A succinimide that is converted to N-desmethylmethosuximide, a channel blocker that targets low threshold calcium currents; inhibits CYP2C19-mediated metabolism of biguanides; has anticonvulsant properties in clinical trials.

An anti-inflammatory compound from the diaryl heterocycle class that selectively inhibits COX-2 (IC50s = 22.9 and 0.05 μM for COX-1 and COX-2, respectively; displays chemopreventive activity in multiple tumor types via proapoptotic effects independent of its capacity to block COX-2.

A benzothiadiazide that acts as a potentiator of AMPA receptors, positively modulating its response to glutamic acid (EC₅₀ = 3.8 µM); also a negative modulator of GABAA receptors, reversibly inhibiting both evoked and spontaneous inhibitory postsynaptic currents (IC₅₀ =…

An analog of AEA that potentiates the activity of endogenous AEA by blocking its re-uptake into presynaptic neurons; selectively inhibits the carrier-mediated transport of AEA without affecting anandamide hydrolysis; inhibits the transport of AEA with an IC₅₀ value of 1 µM in rat…

An intravenous β-lactam antibiotic that is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria (MICs range from 0.008-0.13 µg/ml); highly resistant to degradation by β-lactamases.

A reversible inhibitor of the H2S synthesizing enzyme cystathionine-γ-lyase; blocks H2S synthesis in rat liver preparations with an IC50 value of 6.5 µM.

An intermediate in the biosynthesis of NAD+ that has been used to enhance NAD biosynthesis and glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in Nampt+/- mice and high-fat diet-induced type 2 diabetes mice.

A natural triterpenoid carboxylic acid that is known to have antioxidative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities; inhibits Na+/K+-ATPase activity (IC50 = 24.7 μM) and blocks NF-κB activation in various human cancer cells lines (10-100 μM), inhibiting cell…

An imidazotetrazine that is converted to a compound capable of alkylating DNA, thus interfering with DNA replication and leading to cytotoxicity in proliferating cells; rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration and readily crosses the blood-brain barrier.

A major organic tracer generated by burned cellulose; used to evaluate, in atmospheric samples, the burning of wood.

AMT is a potent, relatively selective inhibitor of iNOS with a Ki of 4.2 nM in mouse macrophages. It inhibits other isoforms of NOS, but at higher concentrations; the IC₅₀ values for rat nNOS and bovine eNOS are 34 and 150 nM, respectively.

A form of PS that contains the abundant long-chain (16:0) palmitic acid inserted at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions; commonly used in the generation of liposomes and other types of artificial membranes.

A potent inhibitor of PARP1 and PARP2 (IC50 = 5 and 1 nM, respectively) but is less effective against the PARP tankyrase-1 (IC50 = 1.5 µM); can be used in cells and in animals, alone or in combination therapy with alkylating agents, to block BER and increase cancer cell death.

An oxidizing reagent that reacts with nitric oxide to form nitric dioxide and corresponding imino nitroxides.

An anti-inflammatory steroid.

A “hybrid” analog which incorporates components of both the AEA-like and dopaminergic neurotransmitter pathways; is nearly inactive as a TRPV1 ligand and fails to elicit hyperalgesic or nocifensive responses in vivo; exhibits an “entourage” effect at concentrations of 0.1-10…

A ceramide analog that contains a mixture of all four possible stereoisomers.

A steroid hormone produced in the cortex of the adrenal glands that binds to both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors; also is the precursor to aldosterone synthesis.

An inhibitor of DPP-4 (IC₅₀ = 3.5-34 nM); also inhibits DPP-8 and DPP-9 (Ki = 810 and 95 nM, respectively) but not DPP-2 or FAPα; blocks the degradation of several circulating peptides, including incretins; reduces fasting and postprandial glucose levels and decreases inflammatory…

An acylated amino acid that is used as a urinary biomarker for several indications; increased urinary excretion is indicative of MCAD deficiency; can also be used as a biomarker for exposure to gamma radiation.

ALA is an essential fatty acid found in leafy green vegetables. ALA, as part of a low saturated fat diet, helps prevent cardiovascular disease. ALA decreases blood pressure, serum cholesterol levels, and platelet aggregation.

A catatoxic steroid that acts as an agonist of the rodent PXR at µM concentrations; mediates induction of hepatic CYP3A, Oatp2, and Cyp7a1, regulating both xenobiotic and bile acid homeostasis.

An unsaturated fatty acid found in royal jelly produced from honeybees; demonstrates longevity-promoting effects in C. elegans, down regulates matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in rheumatoid arthritis, inhibits VEGF-induced angiogenesis in HUVECs, facilitates differentiation of neurons from neural…

A natural alkaloid with antiviral properties, inhibiting the replication of hepatitis B alone and in combination with lamivudine; prevents fibrosis in a number of organs including liver, at least in part by interfering with TGF-β signaling.