Pralnacasan inhibits proinflammatory cytokines IL-18, IL-1β , and IFN-γ. Pralnacasan is an effective, non-peptide, and orally active interleukin-1β converting enzyme inhibitor (Ki: 1.4 nM). Pralnacasan has the potential for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid a
C6 L-threo Ceramide is a bioactive sphingolipid and cell-permeable analog of naturally occurring ceramides., C6 L-threo Ceramide is cytotoxic to U937 cells in vitro (IC50 = 18 μM). It is metabolically inactive and, unlike C6 L-erythro ceramide , C6 L-threo ceramide cannot be converted to C6 glucosylceramide by ceramide glucosyltransferase. C6 L-threo Ceramide enhances IL-4 production induced by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate in EL4 T cells when used at a concentration of 10 μM.
C18 Phytoceramide (t18:0 18:0) (Cer(t18:0 18:0)) is a bioactive sphingolipid found in S. cerevisiae, wheat grains, and the stratum corneum layer of mammalian epidermis. Cer(t18:0 18:0) is composed of a phytosphingosine backbone amine-linked to a C18 fatty acid chain. Cer(t18:0 18:0) has a role in regulation of apoptosis, cell differentiation, proliferation of smooth muscle cells, and inhibition of the mitochondrial respiratory chain. It also inhibits expression of the allergic cytokines IL-4, TNF-α, and transcription factors c-Jun and NF-κB in histone-stimulated murine skin tissue. Formulations containing cer(t18:0 18:0) have been used used in cosmetics as a skin protectants as they reduce water loss to prevent epidermal dehydration and irritation.
C6 D-threo Ceramide is a bioactive sphingolipid and cell-permeable analog of naturally occurring ceramides., C6 D-threo Ceramide is cytotoxic to U937 cells in vitro (IC50 = 18 μM). It is metabolically inactive and, unlike C6 L-erythro ceramide , C6 D-threo ceramide cannot be converted to C6 glucosylceramide by ceramide glucosyltransferase. C6 D-threo Ceramide promotes survival of isolated rat spinal neurons when used at concentrations up to 2.5 μM but induces cell death at concentrations greater than 5 μM. It enhances IL-4 production induced by phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate in EL4 T cells when used at a concentration of 10 μM.
LDN 0088050 is selectivity adipocyte fatty acid binding protein (AFABP, FABP4) inhibitor with Ki values of 0.29 and 1.3 μM for FABP4 and FABP3, respectively. LDN 0088050 binds to FABP4 with a Kd of 2.05 μM[1]. Ki: 0.29 μM (FABP4), 1.3 μM (FABP3)[1]Kd: 2.05 μM (FABP4)[1] LDN 0088050 significantly inhibits LPS-induced expression of both TNFα and IL-6 in RAW264.7 cells[1]. [1]. Zhou Y, et al. The discovery of novel and selective fatty acid binding protein 4 inhibitors by virtual screening and biological evaluation. Bioorg Med Chem. 2016 Sep 15;24(18):4310-4317.
QS-21, an immunostimulatory saponin, is a powerful vaccine adjuvant that stimulates both Th2 humoral and Th1 cell-mediated immune responses by interacting with antigen presenting cells (APCs) and T cells. Additionally, QS-21 activates the NLRP3 inflammasome, leading to the release of cytokines IL-1β and IL-18, which are dependent on caspase-1.
IMMH001, also known as SYL930, is an orally active compound that exhibits potent selectivity as an agonist for the S1P1 receptor, which is the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1. This compound effectively reduces the levels of various chemokines and proinflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β, IL-5, IL-18, IP10, CCL3, and CCL5. IMMH001 finds utility in research focused on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) [1] [2].
Soyacerebroside II exhibits ionophoretic activity for Ca2+ ion. Soyacerebrosides I and II have modulating the cellular immune response effects, they show obvious inhibitory activity on IL-18 secretion in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
TLR9-IN-18 is a potent and selective TLR9 antagonist. TLR9-IN-18 suppresses the production of the proinflammatory cytokine IL-6 in a CpG-induced mouse model.