Endocrinology-Hormones

Small molecules play a pivotal role in Endocrinology Research. These are low molecular weight compounds that have a significant impact on the endocrine system, hormones, and their receptors. Here are some key aspects of how small molecules are involved in this field:

  • Hormone Mimetics and Inhibitors: Small molecules are used to develop synthetic compounds that mimic the actions of hormones or inhibit their effects. For example, drugs like metformin for diabetes management and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) for breast cancer treatment are used to either mimic or block hormonal activity.
  • Receptor Modulation: Small molecules can bind to hormone receptors and modulate their activity. This is crucial in developing drugs that target specific hormone receptors, like the use of small molecule agonists and antagonists to regulate thyroid hormone receptors.
  • Metabolism Regulation: Endocrinology research often focuses on metabolism and how hormones like insulin regulate it. Small molecules are employed to understand and develop drugs targeting enzymes involved in metabolism, such as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists for diabetes treatment.
  • Steroid Hormone Production: Small molecules may be utilized to influence the production of steroid hormones in the adrenal glands or gonads. This is essential for conditions like Cushing's syndrome or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Hormone Assays: In laboratory research, small molecules are used as tracers or markers in hormone assays. For instance, small molecule fluorophores can be attached to antibodies to detect hormone levels in blood samples.

Drug Development: Endocrinology research relies on small molecules as potential drug candidates. Researchers design and test small molecules for their effectiveness in modulating hormonal pathways, with the goal of developing new therapies for endocrine disorders.
In summary, small molecules are indispensable tools in Endocrinology Research, enabling scientists to better understand the endocrine system's intricacies and develop novel treatments for a wide range of hormonal disorders and conditions. Their versatility and specificity make them valuable assets in advancing our knowledge of endocrinology and improving patient care.


Endocrinology Disease Products


Endocrinology Research Products

Kisspeptin Receptor

Leptin Receptors

Melanocortin (MC) Receptors

Mineralocorticoid Receptors

Ghrelin Receptors

Natriuretic Peptide Receptors

NPY Receptors

Motilin Receptor

PTH Receptor

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  1. FFA1/GPR40 Agonist

    TUG-770 is a Highly Potent Free Fatty Acid Receptor 1 (FFA1/GPR40) Agonist for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes.
  2. ROR agonist

    SR1001 is a selective ROR-alpha and ROR-gamma inverse agonist; suppresses TH17 cell differentiation and inhibits autoimmunity.
  3. Apelin Receptor activator

    (Glp1)-Apelin-13 is an activator of Apelin Receptor
  4. thyroid hormone receptor agonist

    MGL-3196 is an orally small-molecule liver-directed thyroid hormone receptor agonist designed to increase cholesterol uptake into the liver and increase its metabolism.
  5. nonsteroidal glucocorticoid receptor agonist

    AZD5423 is a novel nonsteroidal glucocorticoid receptor agonist.
  6. ERRα antagonist/inverse agonist

    XCT 790 is a potent and specific inverse agonist of ERRα.
  7. ERα agonist

    Propyl pyrazole triol (PPT) is an estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) agonist.
  8. GPR3 agonist/NOS/ NADPH oxidases inhibitor

    Diphenyleneiodonium chloride has been shown to be a potent irreversible inhibitor of NOS2 (iNOS) from macrophages and NOS3 (eNOS) from endothelial cells.
  9. AT1 receptor antagonist

    Eprosartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
  10. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

    Rosuvastatin is a member of the drug class of statins, used to treat high cholesterol and related conditions, and to prevent cardiovascular disease.
  11. renin inhibitor

    Aliskiren hemifumarate is a hemifumarate salt form of Aliskiren, which is a direct renin inhibitor approved for the treatment of essential hypertension.
  12. CYP17 inhibitor

    TOK-001 (Galeterone) is both an androgen receptor antagonist and CYP17A1 inhibitor.
  13. HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor

    Clinofibrate is a lipid clearing agent that appears to modify lipid metabolism, diminishing the steroid induced accumulation of lipids within osteocytes. It also can effectively reduce the plasma fibrinogen level.

  14. ACE inhibitor/Beta blocker

    Moxonidine is a new-generation centrally-acting antihypertensive drug. It may have a role when thiazides, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers are not appropriate or have failed to control blood pressure. In addition, it demonstrates favourable effects on parameters of the insulin resistance syndrome, apparently independent of blood pressure reduction.
  15. Calcifediol-D6 is the deuterated form of Calcifediol(25-hydroxy Vitamin D3), which is a prehormone that is produced in the liver by hydroxylation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) by the enzyme cholecalciferol 25-hydroxylase.
  16. Calcitriol D6 is the deuterated form of Calcitriol(1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3; Rocaltrol ), which is the hormonally active form of vitamin D, Calcitriol is the active metabolite of vitamin D3 that activates the vitamin D receptor (VDR).
  17. Androgen Receptor antagonist

    Cyproterone acetate is a synthetic derivative of 17-hydroxyprogesterone, and acts as an androgen receptor antagonist as well as a weak progesterone receptor agonist with weak progestational and glucocorticoid activity.
  18. VD/VDR Inhibitor

    Metabolite of vitamin D2
  19. Falecalcitriol(Fulstan; Hornel) is an analog of calcitriol; has a higher potency both in vivo and in vitro systems, and longer duration of action in vivo.
  20. Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

    Glucocorticoid receptor agonist is a potent Glucocorticoid receptor agonist.
  21. GPR40 antagonist

    GW-1100 is a selective GPR40 antagonist with a pIC50 of 6.9.
  22. AR antagonist

    RU58841, also known as PSK-3841 or HMR-3841, is a non-steroidal anti-androgen.
  23. Seocalcitol is a vitamin D analog, binds vitamin D receptor protein from human osteosarcoma MG-63 cells with Kd of 0.27 nM.
  24. Renin inhibitor

    VTP-27999 is an alkyl amine Renin inhibitor; VTP-27999 is useful for Hypertension and End-Organ Diseases. Ic50 value: Target: Renin
  25. Ethisterone is a progestogen hormone.
  26. Levothyroxine, also L-thyroxine or T4, is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, which is normally secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
  27. Prednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid, a derivative of cortisol, which is used to treat a variety of inflammatory and auto-immune conditions.
  28. Meclizine is a human pregnane X receptor (hPXR) agonist. It possesses anticholinergic, central nervous system depressant, and local anesthetic effects. Its antiemetic and antivertigo effects are not fully understood, but its central anticholinergic properties are partially responsible.
  29. Quinapril inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme, an enzyme which catalyses the formation of angiotensin II from its precursor, angiotensin I.
  30. Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
  31. Moexipril hydrochloride is a potent orally active non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) which is used for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.
  32. ACE inhibitor

    Cilazapril is a pyridazine angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) used for the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure.
  33. ACE inhibitor

    Fosinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.
  34. ACE inhibitor

    Temocapril is an ACE inhibitor.
  35. AT1 Receptor Blocker

    Azilsartan (TAK-536) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension.
  36. estrogen agonist

    Avobenzone, a dibenzoylmethane compound, is one of the most widely used filters in sunscreens for skin photoprotection in the UVA band. Avobenzone is an endocrine disruptor that directly binds to estrogen receptor β and acts as an estrogen agonist.
  37. Imidapril (Tanatril) is an inhibitor of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).
  38. Lisinopril is angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, used in treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks, and also in preventing renal and retinal complications of diabetes.
  39. Pregnenolone is an endogenous steroid hormone for inhibition of M1 receptor- and M3 receptor-mediated currents with IC50 of 11.4 μM and 6.0 μM, respectively.
  40. GPR40 Inhibitor

    GW 9508 is a cell-permeable aminophenylpropanoate that acts as a potent and selective agonist for the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) GRP40/FFA1 receptor (EC50 ?50 nM) with reduced activity towards family members GRP120 (EC50 ?3.5 μM), GRP41/GRP43 (EC50 >50 μM), as well as a panel of eight other free fatty acid (FFA) and prostaglandin receptors.
  41. Liquiritigenin is a plant-derived highly selective estrogen receptor ?? agonist
  42. Impurity of Doxercalciferol is an impurity of doxercalciferol, which is a synthetic analog of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2), used as a drug for secondary hyperparathyroidism and metabolic bone disease, and it suppresses parathyroid synthesis and secretion.
  43. FFAR1/GPR40 agonist

    LY2922470 is a potent, selective and orally available agonist of the G protein-coupled receptor 40 (GPR40), with EC50s of 7 nM, 1 nM and 3 nM for human GPR40, mouse GPR40 and rat GPR40, respectively.

  44. GR antagonist

    AL082D06 is a nonsteroidal glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.
  45. Estrogen receptor degrader

    Elacestrant (RAD1901) is an orally available selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) with IC50s of 48 and 870 nM for ERα and ERβ, respectively.
  46. ERβ receptor antagonist

    PHTPP is a pyrazolo[1,5-α]pyrimidine-based ligand that acts as a full antagonist of estrogen ERβ receptors with 36-fold selectivity over ERα.
  47. GPR39 agonist

    TM N1324 is an agonist of G-Protein-Coupled Receptor 39 (GPR39) with EC50s of 9 nM/5 nM in the presence of Zn2+, and 280 nM/180 nM in the absence of Zn2+ for human/murine GPR39.
  48. Androsterone is a steroid hormone produced in the body from 5α-reduced metabolites of dehydroepiandrosterone. It is the major androgen excreted in urine as a metabolite of testosterone and is used as the international reference standard for androgenic activity.
  49. glucocorticoid receptor agonist

    Dexamethasone Phosphate disodium is a is a water-soluble form of the synthetic glucocorticoid dexamethasone.
  50. Estrogen receptor ligand

    α-Estradiol is an endogenous estrogen receptor ligand (Ki values are 0.2 and 1.2 nM for ERα and ERβ receptors respectively).

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