LKT Labs
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Atriopeptin III
LKT LabsAtriopeptin III is an analog of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) that exhibits vasodilatory/hypotensive and diuretic activities. In rat kidneys, atriopeptin III increases the diameter of constricted afferent arterioles, decreasing blood pressure.
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Allicin
LKT LabsAllicin is an thiocyanate found in garlic; it exhibits a wide variety of properties, including anticancer, antioxidative, antihypertensive, anti-arrhythmic, anti-parasitic, and anti-diabetic activities. In vitro, allicin binds cellular nucleic acid, primarily nitrogenous bases and phosphate…
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Ciclopirox Olamine
LKT LabsCiclopirox is a hydroxypyridone compound that exhibits antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic, and anticancer chemotherapeutic activities. This compound acts as a metal ion chelator, preventing peroxide degradation. Ciclopirox modulates generation of ROS in a PKA/Ras1/Ras2-dependent manner,…
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CH5132799
LKT LabsCH5132799 is an inhibitor of PI3K that is somewhat selective for p110a isoforms. This compound exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity, inhibiting cell proliferation and tumor growth in breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, and endometrial cancer models.
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Chenodeoxycholic Acid
LKT LabsChenodeoxycholic acid is an endogenous bile acid synthesized by the liver; it acts as an agonist at the farnesoid X receptor (FXR). Chenodeoxycholic acid exhibits anticancer and gastrointestinal motility modulating activities. This compound treats chronic constipation and displays protective…
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ALAL
LKT LabsALAL is a peptide sequence commonly used as a linker to conjugate compounds together to better target delivery of anticancer chemotherapeutics. Grade: ≥95%
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Aflatoxin B1
LKT LabsAflatoxins are mycotoxins found in foods and livestock feeds that were initially produced by species of Aspergillus. Aflatoxin B1 is the most cytotoxic of all aflatoxins; it inhibits DNA synthesis and induces cell cycle arrest.
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Carbenoxolone
LKT LabsCarbenoxolone is a synthetic derivative of the active component of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) and is most well known for its ability to inhibit gap junction connexin channels and 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Carbenoxolone displays a wide variety of beneficial properties, including…
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Ambroxol Hydrochloride
LKT LabsAmbroxol is a bronchial expectorant that also exhibits antioxidative activity. Ambroxol stimulates the ciliary beat frequency and increases mucous secretion in the lung and trachea. In clinical settings, ambroxol increases levels of thioredoxin and thioredoxin reductase, decreasing oxidative stress…
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Aflatoxin G1
LKT LabsAflatoxins are mycotoxins found in foods and livestock feeds that were initially produced by species of Aspergillus. Aflatoxin G1 is cytotoxic; it inhibits DNA synthesis and induces cell cycle arrest.
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Betamethasone Valerate
LKT LabsBetamethasone valerate (BMV) is a synthetic glucocorticoid that is commonly used to treat psoriasis and dermatitis. BMV exhibits immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and vasoconstrictive activity in vitro and in vivo. Across animal models of varying ages, BMV impairs maturation and viability of…
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ß-Carotene
LKT Labsß-Carotene is a red-orange terpene pigment originally found in various plants and fruits; it is a prodrug for vitamin A. ß-Carotene exhibits antioxidative, cytoprotective, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperlipidemic, and anti-obesity activities. ß-Carotene is used in research models to…
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Aprotinin
LKT LabsAprotinin is a polypeptide that exhibits anti-fibrinolytic (pro-coagulant) activity. Aprotinin inhibits serine proteases such as trypsin, chymotrypsin, plasmin, and kallikrein. Inhibiting these proteases prevents formation of Factor XIIa and prevents breakdown of blood clots. Aprotinin is…
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Dihydroartemisinin
LKT LabsDihydroartemisinin is a sesquiterpene lactone that can be derived from Artemisia. Dihydroartemisinin exhibits anticancer, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-asthma, and anti-parasitic activities. Artemisinins such as dihydroartemisinin are best known for their antimalarial activity.…
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ß-Casomorphin, human
LKT Labsß-Casomorphin is a peptide fragment of casein that exhibits antioxidative and anti-fibrotic activities. In vivo, ß-casomorphin improves high glucose-induced changes in oxidative enzyme secretion and activity. ß-Casomorphin also decreases urinary glucose and protein levels as well as serum creatine…
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ß-Amyloid Peptide (1-42), rat
LKT LabsAmyloid-ß (Aß) is a peptide cleavage product of amyloid precursor protein (APP) that is often used as a biomarker in Alzheimer’s disease. Misfolded Aß oligomers instigate conformation changes in other, normally folded Aß oligomers, increasing the number of misfolded proteins and eventually forming…
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Albendazole
LKT LabsAlbendazole is a benzimidazole compound that exhibits anti-parasitic and anticancer chemotherapeutic activities. Albendazole displays anti-helminthic benefit in the treatment of worm infections in humans and animals. Albendazole also displays antimitotic properties, binding the colchicine site of…
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Actinomycin
LKT LabsActinomycin D is a polypeptide antibiotic produced from Streptomyces; it exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity but does not display antibacterial benefit. Actinomycin D is clinically used to treat various cancers and is one component of the VAC chemotherapy regimen. Actinomycin D binds DNA,…
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This peptide is an epitope of carcinoembryonic antigen and is recognized by T cells in the immune system; it may have potential in the development of vaccines or targeting therapies. This analog differs slightly from the original peptide, with a N610D Grade: ≥95%
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Argatroban
LKT LabsArgatroban is an antithrombotic/anticoagulant compound that inhibits thrombin. Argatroban is clinically used to treat thrombosis and acute coronary syndrome.
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Benzydamine Hydrochloride
LKT LabsBenzydamine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that also exhibits analgesic, anesthetic, and antibacterial activities. Benzydamine is clinically used to treat mucositis and sore throat. Unlike most NSAIDs, benzydamine inhibits prostaglandin synthetase, not cyclooxygenase (COX).
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3-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxyanisole
LKT Labs3-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…
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Ceftiofur Hydrochloride
LKT LabsCeftiofur is a third generation β-lactam antibacterial used in livestock. Like other similar antibiotics, ceftiofur inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell walls by inhibiting penicillin binding proteins. Ceftiofur also displays anti-inflammatory activity. In vivo, this compound decreases…
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Bis(salicyl) Fumarate
LKT LabsBis(salicyl) fumarate is an aspirin analog that is used to induce hemoglobin chain crosslinks at lysine residues. This compound is used to study hemoglobin function in research models and may be used to develop treatments for sickle-cell anemia. This compound may exhibit anti-inflammatory,…
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Calcitonin gene-related peptide II (CGRP II) exhibits vasodilatory and gastrointestinal modulatory activities; it also appears to be associated with inflammation in diseases such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis. CGRP II dilates arterioles in vitro and inhibits pentagastrin-stimulated gastric acid…
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Citrinin
LKT LabsCitrinin is a mycotoxin initially produced by Penicillum, Aspergillus, and Monascus. Citrinin exhibits cytotoxic, cardiotoxic, nephrotoxic, and pro-oxidative activities. In leydig cells, citrinin inhibits testosterone production and induces caspase-mediated apoptosis. In embryos, citrinin alters…
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S-(-)-Carbidopa Monohydrate
LKT LabsS-(-)-Carbidopa is a hydrazine that inhibits L-amino acid decarboxylase; it only acts peripherally when given systemically, as it does not cross the blood-brain barrier. S-(-)-Carbidopa inhibits formation of dopamine granules and dopamine-mediated swimming activity in sea urchins. In animal models…
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Chrysin
LKT LabsChrysin is a flavone/flavonoid initially found in Passiflora, Oroxylum, and Pleurotis; it is also a byproduct found in propolis. Chrysin exhibits anti-estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, neuroprotective, cognition enhancing, antioxidative, anti-metastatic, anticancer chemotherapeutic, and…
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Carbamazepine
LKT LabsCarbamazepine is an antiepileptic/anticonvulsant that also exhibits antipsychotic and anti-inflammatory activities. Carbamazepine inhibits voltage-gated Na+ channels, stabilizing the inactive conformation of the channel. Carbamazepine also potentiates GABA receptor signaling and inhibits…
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Benztropine Mesylate
LKT LabsBenztropine is an inhibitor of the dopamine transporter (DAT); it potentiates dopamine overflow in rat brain slices.
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Bongkrekic Acid
LKT LabsBongkrekic acid is an antioxidative compound that inhibits mitochondrial respiration by preventing the mitochondrial permeability transition (MPT); it suppresses transport of ADP/ATP across the mitochondrial inner membrane, decreasing oxidative stress. Grade: ≥98%