UAMC 0039 is a potent inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 2 (DPP-2, IC50 = 0.48 nM). It also inhibits DPP-4 (IC50 = 165 µM). DPP-2 is thought to be involved in degradation of collagen, substance P, and some proline-containing neuropeptides.Formal Name:...

Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcriptions (STATs) are a family of cytoplasmic latent transcription factors that are activated to regulate gene expression in response to a large number of extracellular signaling polypeptides including cytokines, interferons, and growth factors. STAT5, which consists of two...

Bicyclomycin benzoate is an antibiotic produced by S. sapporonensis that inhibits Gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, Klebsiella, Shigella, Salmonella, Citrobacter, E. cloacae, and the pathogenic group of Neisseria. It is inactive against Proteus, P. aeruginosa, and Gram-positive bacteria.Formal Name:...

Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) isopropyl ester is a more lipophilic form of the free acid, PGE2. PG esters have enhanced lipid solubility compared to their parent compounds. They are generally hydrolyzed to the free acid by endogenous esterases upon in vivo administration, making the esters useful prodrugs. In general, the...