AGN 193109 is a potent antagonist of retinoic acid receptors (RARs; Kd= 2, 2, and 3 nM for RARα, β, and γ, respectively), exhibiting selectivity for RARs over retinoid X receptors (RXRs; Kd= >10,000 nM for human RXRα, β, and γ receptors). This compound effectively reverses cellular morphology changes and growth suppression induced by RAR agonists such as all-trans-RA, 13-cis-RA, and 9-cis-RA in ECE16-1 human endometrial ectocervical epithelial cells, particularly when used at a 10-fold molar excess. Furthermore, AGN 193109 downregulates the expression of cytokeratin K5-8, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 19 genes, indicating inhibition of retinoid action, specifically when co-administered with TTNPB but not as a standalone treatment. In vivo studies demonstrate teratogenic effects, including cleft palate, frontonasal dysplasia, and eye malformations in mouse fetuses following a single oral dose of 1 mg kg.
P8RI (D-P8RI) is a CD31 biomimetic peptide and agonist that specifically targets the juxtamembrane amino acid sequence of the ectodomain of CD31. By restoring the CD31 inhibitory pathway, P8RI exhibits immunosuppressive properties.
Angiogenesis inhibitor BT2 is a novel inhibitor of angiogenesis and vascular permeability, inhibiting ERK phosphorylation and the expression of FosB ΔFosB, VCAM-1, and many genes involved in proliferation, migration, angiogenesis, and inflammation, interacting with MEK1, suppressing retinal CD31, pERK, VCAM-1, and VEGF-A165 expression.