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.
ORM-15341 is a potent and full antagonist for human AR (hAR) with IC50 values of 38 nM as shown by transactivation assays in AR-HEK293 cells stably expressing full-length hAR and an androgen-responsive luciferase reporter gene construct.
RAD1901 is an orally available, selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) and selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), with potential antineoplastic and estrogen-like activities.
OP-3633 is a Potent Steroidal Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist with Enhanced Selectivity against the Progesterone and Androgen Receptors (IC50 = 29 nM).
ROR agonist-1 is a potent and orally bioavailable inverse agonist of the retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor C2 (RORC2), inhibition of IL-17A production from human primary TH 17 cells with a pIC50 of 7.5.
PROTAC ERRα Degrader-1 comprises a MDM2 ligand binding group, a linker and an estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRa) binding group. PROTAC ERRα Degrader-1 is an estrogen-related receptor alpha (ERRa) degrader.
Apelin agonist 1 is an oral selective apelin agonist AM-2995, a agonist of the APJ (APLNR, angiotensin receptor like-1) receptor, may be used in the treatment of cardiovascular conditions.
S18-000003 is a potent orally bioavailable retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor-gamma-t (RORγt) inhibitor with an IC50 of 29 nM. S18-000003 inhibits IL-17 production.
Nomegestrol is a potent and orally available progestin, acts as a selective full progesterone receptor agonist, with a Kd of 5.44 nM for rat uterine progesterone receptor, and has moderate antiandrogenic activity and strong antiestrogenic activity.
Androstanolone acetate is an androgen ligand, which targets androgen receptor (AR). Androstanolone acetate binds to cIAP1 ligand Bestatin via a linker to form PROTACs.
Estrone-N-O-C1-amido (ERα ligand 1) is an Estrone-based estrogen ligand, which targets estrogen receptor α (ERα). Estrone-N-O-C1-amido (ERα ligand 1) binds to cIAP1 ligand Bestatin via a linker to form SNIPER.
Leelamine hydrochloride is a tricyclic diterpene molecule that is extracted from the bark of pine trees. Leelamine hydrochloride is a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) agonist and a inhibitor of SREBP1-regulated fatty acid/lipid synthesis in prostate cancer cells that is not affected by androgen receptor status.
ML 145 is a selective GPR35/CXCR8 antagonist with an IC50/EC50 of 20.1 nM, but not for the related GPR55 orphan receptor. GPR35 is expressed by various cells of the immune system and it may has potential as a therapeutic target in inflammatory disease.
Imidaprilate is an active metabolite of TA-6366, acts as a potent angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, with an IC50 of 2.6 nM, and is used in the research of hypertensive disease.
Calcitriol Impurities A is the impurity of Calcitriol, Calcitriol is the hormonally active form of vitamin D, Calcitriol is the active metabolite of vitamin D3 that activates the vitamin D receptor (VDR).
GLPG0492 is a novel selective androgen receptor modulator; exhibited anabolic activity on muscle, strongly dissociated from the androgenic activity on prostate after oral dosing.
