A neurotoxin that binds to voltage-gated sodium channels (IC₅₀ = 15 nM) on neurons at the neuromuscular junction, causing the channel to open irreversibly at potentials more negative than normal, discharging action potentials repetitively; ichthyotoxic at nanomolar concentrations.

A noncompetitive nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist with preferential activity at the α3β4 subtype (IC₅₀ = 90-640 nM) compared to α4β2, α3β2, and α7 subtypes (IC₅₀s range from 1-7 μM).

An amino-amide anesthetic that binds to the intracellular portion of voltage-gated sodium channels and blocks sodium influx into nerve cells, preventing the generation of an action potential; inhibits the uptake of dopamine in striatal synaptosomes by 47% at 100 µM.

A potent, reversible, ATP-competitive, and selective inhibitor of the Src family of protein tyrosine kinases: p56lck (IC₅₀ = 4 nM), p59fynT (IC₅₀ = 5 nM), Hck (IC₅₀ = 5 nM).

A non-selective NSAID exhibiting IC50 values of 0.5 and 2.33 µM for human recombinant COX-1 and COX-2, respectively.

Myriocin is an amino fatty acid antibiotic derived from certain thermophylic fungi, in this case Mycelia sterilia. It is a potent immunosuppressant having 10- to 100-fold more activity than cyclosporin A. Myriocin is a potent inhibitor of serine palmitoyltransferase (Ki = 0.28 nM), the enzyme that…

A non-selective COX inhibitor with IC₅₀ values for ovine COX-1 and -2 of 0.1 and 6 µM, respectively; IC₅₀ values for human recombinant COX-1 and -2 are 1.67 and 24.6 µM, respectively.

A colchicine derivative that inhibits tubulin polymerization (IC₅₀ = 2.1 μM) with low toxicity; suppresses microtubule dynamicity, inhibits cell migration, blocks microtubule assembly, and arrests cells in metaphase; used to synchronize cells and for karyotyping in cytogenetic studies.

An herbicide that is used to control a wide range of terrestrial and aquatic plants.

A natural fungal metabolite which reversibly interferes with protein trafficking and secretion mediated by the Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum; directly and reversibly inhibits Sec7 domain-containing GEFs which are necessary for Arf activation associated with vesicular transport (IC50 =…

A protein cross-linking agent isolated from G. jasminoides Ellis; inhibits UCP2 activity; 5 µM genipin increases glucose-stimulated insulin secretion in isolated pancreatic islets chronically exposed to high levels of glucose; induces apoptosis in FaO rat hepatoma cells and human…

A CYP2C9 metabolite of the NSAID diclofenac that demonstrates anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties by inhibiting COX and suppressing PGE2 synthesis.

An NSAID commonly used in animals to combat pain and inflammation, particularly as associated with osteoarthritis; inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 (IC₅₀s = 22.3 and 3.9 µM, respectively) and also FAAH (IC₅₀ = 74 µM).

An inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotes (IC₅₀ = 5-50 μM) that functions by interfering with translational elongation; can either induce or inhibit apoptosis depending on cell type.

Intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of diclofenac by GC- or LC-MS.

A natural type B trichothecene produced by certain species of the fungus Fusarium; inhibits protein biosynthesis, binds to peptidyl transferase, and inhibits the synthesis of RNA and DNA; passes the blood-brain barrier at different rates in different animals.

A selective allosteric inhibitor of Bcr-Abl (IC₅₀s = 4.52, 0.38, and 0.93 µM against Bcr-Abl mutants G250E, E255V, and M351T, respectively); displays additive inhibitory activity against T315I Bcr-Abl mutants both in in vitro assays and in a recalcitrant T315I Bcr-Abl mutant mouse…

A cyanobacterial toxin that targets protein and glutathione synthesis in hepatocytes (IC50s = 1.3 and 2.4 µM, respectively), inhibits uridine monophosphate synthase complex activity (Ki = 10 µM), and induces DNA damage.

(S)-Naproxen is a non-selective COX inhibitor. The IC₅₀ values for human recombinant COX-1 and -2 are 0.6-4.8 µM and 2.0-28.4 µM, respectively.

A tricyclic antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and acts as an antagonist at histamine, serotonin, adrenergic, and muscarinic receptors with Ki values in the nanomolar range.

A small molecule inhibitor of tankyrase 1 and 2 (IC₅₀ = 11 and 4 nM, respectively); increases the protein levels of the axin-GSK3β complex and promotes the degradation of β-catenin; inhibits colony formation of APC-deficient colorectal cancer cells at 0.33 µM.

An intermediate in the pathway leading to the production of 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3; plasma or serum levels are commonly used as an indicator of an individual’s vitamin D status.

A polymethoxylated flavone that has been shown to enhance adipogenesis and lipolysis, to inhibit α-glucosidase and α-amylase activity, and to suppress the expression of genes associated with inflammation by regulating IκBα.

A nitrogen mustard β-chloro-nitrosourea compound used as an alkylating agent to form interstrand crosslinks in DNA, which leads to cancer cell cytotoxity and apoptosis; also reported to inhibit glutathione reductase, thioredoxin reductase, and lipoamide dehydrogenase.

An agonist of α2 adrenergic receptors (Ki = 194 nM); used for sedation, anesthesia, and analgesia in non-human mammals.

An indole diterpene which potently and reversibly inhibits large conductance Ca2+-activated K+ (BKCa) channels, as shown in patch clamp (Ki = 1.9 nM) and whole smooth muscle cell studies (Ki = 35.7 nM).

An alkaloid that inhibits the growth of mouse leukemia P388 cells (IC₅₀ = 1.8 μg/ml); binds to and stabilizes the topoisomerase I-DNA binary complex, leading to DNA breakage and cell death (IC₅₀ = 5.07-12.6 μM); selectively inhibits CYP1A1 and CYP1A2 (IC50 = ~6 μM for…

A cyclic polypeptide-containing anticancer antibiotic that binds to DNA and blocks transcription by interfering with RNA synthesis; ~10 nM promotes cell death in a variety of tumors.

PGE1 is the theoretical COX metabolite of DGLA, but it is virtually undetectable in the plasma of normal humans or other animals. Its pharmacology includes vasodilation, hypotension, and anti-platelet activities. The IC₅₀ of PGE1 for the inhibition of ADP-induced human platelet…

A selective non-peptide inhibitor of CXCR2, inhibiting IL-8 binding to CXCR2 (IC₅₀ = 22 nM).

A selective inhibitor of ABHD6 (IC₅₀ = 10 nM) with negligible activity against other serine hydrolases such as DAGLβ; used both as a probe to study ABHD6 and as a negative control for studies of DAGLβ.

A potent, selective antagonist of TRPV4 channels, blocking the influx of calcium induced by the TRPV4 agonist GSK634775 with IC₅₀ values of 2, 5, and 40 nM for rat, mouse, and human isoforms, respectively; effective in vivo, as it resolves pulmonary edema resulting from myocardial…