Mg(II) protoporphyrin IX is a crucial compound in the synthesis of chlorophyll in Chlorella. It also serves as a negative regulator of nuclear photosynthetic gene expression. Additionally, Mg(II) protoporphyrin IX is employed as a valuable research tool for investigating the signaling molecule involved in plastid-to-nucleus communication.
MG-1102 is a first-in-class dual binder of monomeric tau and pre-miRNA-146a, exhibiting specific inhibition of miRNA146a with IC 50 values of 0.21 mM for double-labeled pre-miRNA146a and 0.36 mM for mono-labeled pre-miRNA146a. It interacts with tau monomers with a K d of 3.21 mM as determined by surface plasmon resonance (SPR), positioning it as a potential multi-target-directed ligand (MTDL) for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) [1].