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 stable, cell-permeable dye employed to assay cell proliferation as it is partitioned with high fidelity between daughter cells for up to eight generational divisions.

Molecular Formula: C₅₇H₉₂O₆ Formula Weight: 873.4

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…

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.

3-Tert-butyl-5-methoxy-catechol exhibits anticancer activity, inhibiting proliferation of leukemia cells. This compound may also induce cellular differentiation in vitro.

A calcium sensitizer that causes increased cardiac contractility by binding troponin C (EC₅₀ = 9 nM), promotes vasodilation by activating ATP-sensitive potassium channels on vascular smooth muscle cells (EC₅₀ = 0.28 µM), and performs a cardioprotective function by…

N-Oleoyl glycine is a putative substrate for peptidyl glycine α-amidating enzyme in the biosynthesis of oleoyl amide.

A thiol-reactive fluorogenic probe; used to evaluate or quantify a variety of compounds containing reactive sulfur or thiol groups, including H2S, glutathione, proteins, and nucleotides.

A potent inhibitor of ROCK-II, PRK-2, MSK1, and MAPKAP-K1b with IC50 values of 1.9, 4, 5, and 15 µM, respectively; has been shown to reduce blood vessel constriction, decreases pulmonary arterial pressure, inhibit tumor angiogenesis, and improve insulin signaling in a diabetic rat model; drug…

A skeletal muscle relaxant that has applications in reducing muscle spasm, limitations in normal motion, and pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions.

Mn(III)TMPyP is a cell-permeable SOD mimic and peroxynitrite decomposition catalyst. The rate constants for superoxide dismutation and peroxynitrite decomposition are 3.9 x 107 M−1s−1 and ~2 x 106 M−1s−1, respectively.

An atypical antidepressant with diverse actions, most notably on the glutamatergic system; attenuates glutamate release and modulates the function of AMPAR; acts as an agonist of the µ-opioid receptor (EC₅₀s = 194 and 641 nM for human and mouse receptors, respectively).

A cell-permeable substrate for aminopeptidase M and leucine aminopeptidase that was developed for intracellular analysis of protease activities.

The trans isomer of the 16:1 fatty acid palmitoleic acid.

A natural retinoid that associates with CRBP-I and CRBP-II (Kds = 50 and 90 nM, respectively), which are involved in the intracellular transport of retinol; an intermediate of the phototransduction pathway of photoreceptors; can form toxic conjugates with proteins and lipids, leading to…

An organic polysulfide compound found in garlic that acts as an H2S donor; reduces the survival of prostate cancer PC-3 cells (IC50 = 22 μM) and inhibits the growth of human colon adenocarcinoma HCT15 cells (IC50 = 11.5 μM); suppresses the growth of PC-3 xenografts in vivo in mice and induces…

A prodrug that is rapidly catabolized in vivo to 5-fluorouracil when administered by rapid injection; inhibits thymidylate synthase (EC₅₀ = 0.6 nM), interfering with DNA synthesis; used to treat various cancers, particularly metastases to the liver.

An essential fatty acid and the most abundant ω-3 fatty acid in neural tissues, especially in the retina and brain; constitutes as much as 40% of the total PUFA pool in retinal and neuronal membranes; dietary supplementation via fish oil inhibits the progression of atherosclerosis and delays…

A natural triterpene which stimulates wound healing; induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in breast cancer cells (IC50 = 5.9 µM for MCF-7 cells); blocks angiogenesis in glioblastomas; down regulates BACE1 while increasing ADAM10 maturation in primary rat cortical neurons; protects against…

A derivative of testosterone and ethisterone that binds androgen receptors and sex hormone-binding globulin causing a 3-fold increase in free testosterone; possesses weak androgenic effects and inhibits the production of gonadotropins.

A potent and selective PPARγ ligand. It binds to the PPARγ ligand-binding domain with a Kd value of 43 nM.

An orally active small molecule drug with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic effects; reduces inflammatory cytokine production, suppresses TGF-β expression, and lowers markers of oxidative stress; has effectiveness in IPF and other conditions with a significant fibrotic component.

n-Triacontanol is a plant growth regulator found in the plant cuticle waxes and in beeswax as the palmitate ester. n-Triacontanol has been reported to have growth enhancing properties when applied to the leaves of growing plants.

A selective nonphosphoinositide inhibitor that specifically disrupts PIP3/Akt PH domain binding (IC50 = 31 μM); suppresses PI3K-PDK1-Akt-dependent phosphorylation, which reduces cell viability and induces apoptosis in PTEN-deficient U87MG glioblastoma cells (IC50 = 37 μM).

An α-glucosidase inhibitor (IC₅₀ = 5.6 µM) that delays the absorption and digestion of dietary polysaccharides by reversibly inhibiting digestive enzymes such as maltase, isomaltase, and sucrase (IC₅₀s = 0.18, 5.2, and 0.37 µM, respectively).

An orally active broad spectrum antifungal agent that blocks ergosterol biosynthesis by inhibiting the fungal CYP isoform CYP51; potently inhibits the mammalian analog CYP51A1 (IC₅₀ = 63.5 nM), as well as a variety of other CYP isoforms.

A saturated N-acylethanolamide whose non-CB receptor-mediated pharmacology is still being elucidated; may have a role in the functioning of ion channels.

A plant growth regulator involved in the signaling mechanisms for a variety of conditions including plant defense, wound healing, tuberization, fruit ripening, and senescence.

Chlorogenic acid is a phenolic natural product isolated from the leaves and fruits of dicotyledonous plants, including the coffee bean. Structurally, chlorogenic acid is the ester of caffeic acid with the 3-hydroxyl group of quinic acid. Chlorogenic acid is an important factor in plant metabolism.…

A natural intermediate in the pteridine pathway that can be produced naturally from 7-oxobiopterin or in vitro by the oxidation of pterin by xanthine oxidase.

A cell-permeable, stable free radical that is commonly used to evaluate the ability of compounds to act as free radical scavengers or hydrogen donors and to measure the antioxidant activity of tissue extracts; followed by color change from purple (absorbance at 515-528 nm) to yellow.