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MEK inhibitor
BIX 02189 is a selective dual MEK5 and ERK5 (or BMK1) kinase inhibitor, with IC50 values of 1.5, 59, 580 and >6200 nM for MEK5, ERK5, TGFbR1 and other closely related kinases respectively.- Bopei Cui, .et al. , Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2023, Sep 25;8(1):366 PMID: 37743418
- Mitsunori Miyazaki, .et al. , FEBS Open Bio, 2017, Mar; 7(3): 424-433 PMID: 28286738
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MEK inhibitor
AZD6244 (Selumetinib) also known as Selumetinib, ARRY142886, AZD-6244 & ARRY-142886 is MEK 1/2 inhibitor with GI50 values ranging from 14 to 50 nm.- Chia-Chi Chang, .et al. , Oncotarget, 2016, Jun 7; 7(23): 35270-35283 PMID: 27150057
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MEK inhibitor
Cobimetinib is a potent, highly selective inhibitor of MEK1/2.- Chitra Subramanian, .et al. , J Cell Mol Med, 2025, Mar;29(6):e70489 PMID: 40135438
- Yuki Shimizu, .et al. , Cancer Lett, 2022, Sep 1;543 PMID: 35724767
- Chun-Yu Liu, .et al. , Cancers (Basel), 2019, Jan 17;11(1) PMID: 30658422
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MEK1/2 inhibitor
Refametinib, also known as RDEA119, BAY 86-9766, is an orally bioavailable selective MEK inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. -
MEK/Aurora Inhibitor
BI-847325 is an orally bioavailable, and selective dual MEK/Aurora kinase inhibitor with IC50 of 3 nM, 25 nM, 15 nM, 25 nM, and 4 nM for Xenopus laevis Aurora B, human Aurora A and Aurora C, as well as human MEK1 and MEK2, respectively. Phase 1.- Hilda Samimi, .et al. , Cancer Cell Int, 2022, Dec 8;22(1):388 PMID: 36482411
- Hilda Samimi, .et al. , Thyroid Res, 2021, Dec 3;14(1):27 PMID: 34861882
- Hilda Samimi, .et al. , DARU J Pharm Sci, 2019, 1-7 PMID: 31077090
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MEK inhibitor
U0126-EtOH is an inhibitor of both MEK1 and MEK2 with an IC50 of 72 nM and 58 nM respectively.- Ji Wang, .et al. , Acta Pharmacol Sin, 2024, Nov 20 PMID: 39567750
- Hanna Galganska, .et al. , Cell Mol Life Sci, 2021, Dec;78(24):8229-8242 PMID: 34741187
- Paul Mark Medina, .et al. , Transl Oncol, 2021, Jan;14(1):100940 PMID: 33221682
- Byungki Jang, .et al. , Int J Mol Sci, 2017, Nov; 18(11): 2258 PMID: 29077055
- Choe YJ, .et al. , Int J Oncol., 2014, 44(3):761-8. PMID: 24366007
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MEK1 inhibitor
Cobimetinib (GDC-0973, RG7420) is a potent and highly selective MEK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 4.2 nM, showing more than 100-fold selectively for MEK1 over MEK2 and showed no significant inhibition when tested against a panel of more than 100 of serine-threonine and tyrosine kinases.- Ling-Ming Tseng, .et al. , J Mol Med (Berl), 2026, May 25;104(1):80 PMID: 42183887
- Yunping Hu, .et al. , Cancer Lett, 2022, Oct 28;547:215867 PMID: 35985510
- Seidel D, .et al. , Biosens Bioelectron, 2019, Jan 1;123:185-194 PMID: 30201332
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MEK5 inhibitor
BIX02189 is a potent and selective MEK5 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.5 nM. BIX02189 also inhibits ERK5 catalytic activity with an IC50 of 59 nM.- Mitsunori Miyazaki, .et al. , FEBS Open Bio, 2017, Mar; 7(3): 424-433 PMID: 28286738
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MEK1/2 inhibitor
MEK162 (ARRY-438162) is a potent, selective, ATP uncompetitive inhibitor of MEK1/2.- S Shahab, .et al. , J Neuropathol Exp Neurol, 2020, Jul 1;79(7):746-753 PMID: 32472116
- Seidel D, .et al. , Biosens Bioelectron, 2019, Jan 1;123:185-194 PMID: 30201332
- Alquezar C, .et al. , Eur Neuropsychopharmacol, 2015, Mar;25(3):386-403 PMID: 25624003
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MEK1/2 inhibitor
PD184352 (CI-1040) is an ATP non-competitive MEK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 17 nM in cell-based assays, 100-fold more selective for MEK1/2 than MEK5. Phase 2.- Sachio Suzuki, .et al. , Cell Chem Biol, 2022, Sep 15;29(9):1446-1464 PMID: 35835118
- Masaru Yoshikawa, .et al. , J Am Chem Soc, 2021, May 5;143(17):6434-6446 PMID: 33890764
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MEK Inhibitor
AZD8330 is a novel, selective, non-ATP competitive MEK 1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 7 nM. Phase 1.- Saeko Yoshioka, .et al. , Int J Tryptophan Res, 2022, Nov 30;15 PMID: 36467776
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MEK Inhibitor
TAK-733 is an orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2 (MEK1/2) with potential antineoplastic activity.- Saeko Yoshioka, .et al. , Int J Tryptophan Res, 2022, Nov 30;15 PMID: 36467776
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MEK inhibitor
PD0325901 is MEK inhibitor and non-competitive with ATP, Kiapp of 1 nM against activated MEK1 and MEK2.- Stephanie Santarriaga, .et al. , Stem Cells Dev, 2025, Apr;34(7-8):164-176 PMID: 40079171
- Tadaaki Nakajima, .et al. , FEBS Open Bio, 2024, Jan;14(1):37-50 PMID: 37953493
- Jan Langkabel, .et al. , bioRxiv, 2021, January 25
- Ryan Clarke, .et al. , Mol Cell, 2021, Jan 21;81(2):226-238.e5 PMID: 33378644
- Tzeng SF, .et al. , FASEB J, 2018, Jun 15:fj201800687 PMID: 29906246
- Fukumoto S, .et al. , Acta Histochem, 2018, Feb;120(2):142-150 PMID: 29397960
- Yoshiteru Yano, .et al. , Regenerative Therapy, 2016, 3 (2016) 1-6 PMID: 31245465
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MEK Inhibitor
Trametinib (GSK1120212, JTP-74057) strongly prevented the activities of MEK1 and MEK2 kinases rather than activities of other 98 kinases.
- UyenPhuong Tran, .et al. , J Nat Prod, 2025, Nov 28;88(11):2789-2794 PMID: 41124592
- Khanh Nguyen, .et al. , Sci Rep, 2025, Oct 22;15(1):36926 PMID: 41125616
- Yue Zhou, .et al. , Biol Pharm Bull, 2025, 48(7):1089-1095 PMID: 40721370
- Song Han, .et al. , Neoplasia, 2025, Jan:59:101070 PMID: 39541736
- Majid Momeny, .et al. , EMBO Mol Med, 2024, Jun 17 PMID: 38886591
- Meenu Kesarwani, .et al. , Blood Adv, 2024, Jun 11;8(11):2765-2776 PMID: 38531054
- Saeko Yoshioka, .et al. , Int J Tryptophan Res, 2022, Nov 30;15 PMID: 36467776
- Tsung-Ming Chang, .et al. , Journal of Biomedical Science, 2022, 29:92 PMID: 36336681
- Nao Yamagishi, .et al. , Biol Pharm Bull, 2022, 45(10):1553-1558 PMID: 36184515
- Hayato Mizuta, .et al. , Nat Commun, 2021, Feb 24;12(1):1261 PMID: 33627640
- Keisuke Yanagida, .et al. , Dev Cell, 2020, 52 (6), 779-793 PMID: 32059774
- Hamzehlou S, .et al. , Eur J Pharmacol, 2019, Nov 15;863:172705 PMID: 31574259
- Kanemaru Y, .et al. , Acta Neuropathol Commun, 2019, Jul 25;7(1):119 PMID: 31345255
- Chul Min Park, .et al. , Oncol Lett, 2018, Feb; 15(2): 1758-1762 PMID: 29434871
- Sumi T, .et al. , Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2018, Jun 18;501(1):253-258 PMID: 29727601
- Toshiyuki Sumi, .et al. , Int J Oncol, 2018, Jul; 53(1): 33-46 PMID: 29658609
- Fujita KI, .et al. , J Pharm Sci, 2017, Sep;106(9):2632-2641 PMID: 28479358
- Yuki Kawasaki, .et al. , Sci Rep, 2016, 6: 31502 PMID: 27531070
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MEK Inhibitor
PD98059 is an equipotent antagonist of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase.- UyenPhuong Tran, .et al. , J Nat Prod, 2025, Nov 28;88(11):2789-2794 PMID: 41124592
- Masayuki Harada, .et al. , Cell Cycle, 2024, Feb;23(3):308-327 PMID: 38461418
- Shota Mizuno, .et al. , Biol Pharm Bull, 2024, 47(1):120-129 PMID: 38171772
- Anna Nakanishi, .et al. , Regen Ther, 2022, Sep 9;21:351-361 PMID: 36161099
- Isamu Ogawa, .et al. , Biomaterials, 2022, Sep;288:121696 PMID: 36038421
- Hanna Galganska, .et al. , Cell Mol Life Sci, 2021, Dec;78(24):8229-8242 PMID: 34741187
- Akinobu Nakamura, .et al. , ACS Chem Biol, 2020, Apr 17;15(4):1004-1015 PMID: 32162909
- Yang PM, .et al. , Am J Cancer Res, 2019, Oct 1;9(10):2120-2139 PMID: 31720078
- Kwang Woon Kim, .et al. , Oncotarget, 2019, Sep 24; 10(54): 5645-5659 PMID: 31608140
- Tsai CC, .et al. , Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res, 2018, Oct 13. pii: S0167-4889(18)30452-X PMID: 30321617
- Kim MH, .et al. , Oncol Rep, 2018, Nov;40(5):2977-2987 PMID: 30226616
- Onozato D, .et al. , Stem Cells Dev, 2018, Aug 1;27(15):1033-1045 PMID: 29742964
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Raf/MEK dual inhibitor
Avutometinib (RO5126766, CH5126766), is a protein kinase inhibitor specific for the Raf and MEK mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) with potential anti-neoplastic activity.
- Yuki Shimizu, .et al. , Cancer Lett, 2022, Sep 1;543 PMID: 35724767
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MEK inhibitor
Trametinib DMSO solvate (GSK-1120212 (DMSO solvate);JTP-74057 (DMSO solvate)) is a potent MEK inhibitor that specifically inhibits MEK1/2, with an IC50 value of about 2 nM.- Yuki Shimizu, .et al. , Cancer Lett, 2022, Sep 1;543 PMID: 35724767
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Ras/Raf/MEK inhibitor
Balamapimod, also known as MKI-822, is a Ras/Raf/MEK inhibitor. -
MEK inhibitor
Refametinib is a potent, ATP non-competitive and highly selective inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2 with IC50 of 19 nM and 47 nM, respectively. - trans-Zeatin is a member of the plant hormone family known as ??cytokinins??, which regulate cell division, development, and nutrient processing.
- Hypothemycin is a resorcylic acid lactone polyketide. It was found to inhibit the proliferation of mouse and human T cells stimulated with anti-CD3 mAb + PMA and of human PBMC stimulated with anti-CD3 mAb alone.
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MKK/MEK inhibitor
SL-327 is a selective inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2 (IC50 values are 0.18 and 0.22 μM respectively); blocks hippocampal LTP in vitro. Brain penetrant in vivo, blocking fear conditioning and learning in rats, and producing neuroprotection in mice, following systemic administration. - Xanthocillin is a marine agent extracted from Penicillium commune, induces autophagy through inhibition of the MEK/ERK pathway.
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MEK inhibitor
Cobimetinib R-enantiomer is the R-enantiomer of Cobimetinib, which is a potent, highly selective inhibitor of mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase(MEK1/2). -
MEK1 inhibitor
Cobimetinib hemifumarate is a novel selective MEK1 inhibitor, and the IC50 value against MEK1 is 4.2 nM. -
MEK1/MEK2 Inhibitor
IK-595 is a selective inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2, exhibiting a high binding affinity of 7.39 nM. It effectively blocks EGF-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in AsPC-1 cells, with an IC50 of 0.1 nM. Notably, IK-595 demonstrates oral bioavailability and the ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, making it a valuable tool for investigating Ras/MAPK pathway-altered cancers. -
PROTAC MEK1 Inhibitor
PROTAC MEK1 Degrader-1 is a targeted protein degradation compound that selectively degrades MEK1 via a PROTAC mechanism. With a pIC50 value of 7.0, it effectively inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation, leading to downstream signaling modulation. This compound demonstrates significant antiproliferative activity against A375 melanoma cells, making it a valuable tool for research in cancer therapeutics and signaling pathway studies. -
MEK5/ERK5 Inhibitors
(E/Z)-BIX02188 is an inhibitor of the MEK5/ERK5 signaling pathway, targeting the catalytic activity of the MEK5 enzyme. This compound serves as a valuable tool for investigating the role of the MEK5/ERK5 pathway in various biological systems and its implications in cellular processes. Research applications include studying the effects of MEK5/ERK5 modulation in cell growth, differentiation, and response to stress. -
MEK Inhibitor
Polfurmetinib is a potent MEK inhibitor that selectively targets the MEK signaling pathway. It effectively inhibits the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 at Thr202/Tyr204 in A375 melanoma cells, with an IC50 of 2 nM. This compound is primarily utilized in cancer research to investigate therapeutic strategies that disrupt the MEK/ERK signaling axis. -
MEK Inhibitor
L-783277 is a potent MEK inhibitor with an IC50 of 4 nM, demonstrating significant inhibition against various kinases, including VEGFR2/3, FLT1/3/4, KDR, and PDGFRα. Although it exhibits low selectivity within its kinase targets, L-783277 effectively reduces cell viability and proliferation in H295R cells, with IC50 values of 22 μM and 21 μM, respectively. This compound is applicable in cancer research, particularly in the study of adrenocortical carcinoma. -
MEK1/2 Inhibitor
SMK-17 is a selective, non-ATP-competitive inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2, exhibiting IC50 values of 62 nM and 56 nM, respectively. By binding to the allosteric pocket of MEK1/2, SMK-17 effectively modulates the MAPK signaling pathway. This compound demonstrates significant biological activity by inducing apoptosis in tumor cell lines with β-catenin mutations, making it a valuable tool for cancer research and therapeutic investigations targeting these mutations. -
MEK1/2 inhibitor
AS703026 is a novel, selective, orally bioavailable MEK1/2 inhibitor that inhibits growth and survival of MM cells and cytokine-induced osteoclast differentiation. -
ALK/MET inhibitor
Ensartinib hydrochloride (X-396 hydrochloride) is a potent and dual ALK/MET inhibitor with IC50s of <0.4 nM and 0.74 nM, respectively. -
MEK 1/2 Degrader
MS934 is a VHL-recruiting PROTAC degrader that targets MEK 1/2, facilitating their degradation alongside CRAF. This compound demonstrates significant biological activity in various cancer models, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer, primary brain tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma. MS934 serves as an important tool for research into targeted cancer therapies and the mechanistic understanding of these oncogenic pathways.

