1. MAPK/ERK Pathway
  2. MEK

MEK

MEK (Mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase, MAPKK) is a kinase enzyme which phosphorylates mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs). The activated MAPK leads to the phosphorylation of downstream transcription factors that regulate various responses such as stress signaling, pathogen response, and hormone signaling.

In general, the MAPKKK phosphorylates a serine or threonine residue on a MAPKK, which sequentially activates a MAPK (ERK, p38 or JNK), the last protein in the cascade. Activation of the p38 MAPK occurs mainly through mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 3 (MKK3) and MKK6 (sometimes MKK4). The JNK is regulated by two upstream MAP2Ks: MKK4 and MKK7. The highly homologous kinases, MEK1 and MEK2, act downstream of Ras and Raf to activate ERK mitogen-activated protein kinases.

MEK Related Products (145):

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-10254
    Mirdametinib Inhibitor
    Mirdametinib (PD0325901) is an orally active, selective and non-ATP-competitive MEK inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.33 nM. Mirdametinib exhibits a Kiapp of 1 nM against activated MEK1 and MEK2. Mirdametinib suppresses the expression of p-ERK1/2 and induces apoptosis. Mirdametinib has anti-cancer activity for a broad spectrum of human tumor xenografts[1][2][3].
  • HY-10999
    Trametinib Inhibitor 99.96%
    Trametinib (GSK1120212; JTP-74057) is an orally active MEK inhibitor that inhibits MEK1 and MEK2 with IC50s of about 2 nM. Trametinib activates autophagy and induces apoptosis[1][2].
  • HY-50706
    Selumetinib Inhibitor 99.87%
    Selumetinib (AZD6244) is selective, non-ATP-competitive oral MEK1/2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14 nM for MEK1. Selumetinib (AZD6244) inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation.
  • HY-12028
    PD98059 Inhibitor 99.96%
    PD98059 is a potent and selective MEK inhibitor with an IC50 of 5 µM. PD98059 binds to the inactive form of MEK, thereby preventing the activation of MEK1 (IC50 of 2-7 µM) and MEK2 (IC50 of 50 µM) by upstream kinases. PD98059 is a ERK1/2 signaling inhibitor. PD98059 is a ligand for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), and suppresses TCDD binding (IC50 of 4 μM) and AHR transformation (IC50 of 1 μM). PD98059 also inhibits Mycobacterium bovis Bacillus CalmetteGuerin (BCG)-induced autophagy[1][2][3].
  • HY-12031A
    U0126 Inhibitor 98.45%
    U0126 is a potent, non-ATP competitive and selective MEK1 and MEK2 inhibitor, with IC50s of 72 nM and 58 nM, respectively. U0126 is an autophagy and mitophagy inhibitor[1][2][3][4].
  • HY-15202S3
    Binimetinib-d4 Inhibitor
    Binimetinib-d4 (MEK162-d4) is deuterium labeled Binimetinib. Binimetinib (MEK162) is an oral and selective MEK1/2 inhibitor. Binimetinib (MEK162) inhibits MEK with an IC50 of 12 nM.
  • HY-B0185S2
    Lidocaine-d6 Inhibitor
    Lidocaine-d6 (Lignocaine-d6) is deuterium labeled Lidocaine. Lidocaine (Lignocaine) inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and using dependence[1]. Lidocaine decreases growth, migration and invasion of gastric carcinoma cells via up-regulating miR-145 expression and further inactivation of MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Lidocaine is an amide derivative and has potential for the research of ventricular arrhythmia[2].
  • HY-172803
    Ferroptosis inducer-7 Activator
    Ferroptosis inducer-7 is an orally active and selective ferroptosis inducer via inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor (IP3R)/calcium release-activated calcium channel protein (ORAI). Ferroptosis inducer-7 exhibits a notable effect in alleviating anemia symptoms, suppressing bone marrow CTLs activation, and improving hematopoietic function in immune-mediated bone marrow failure. Ferroptosis inducer-7 can be studied in research for aplastic anemia[1].
  • HY-107619
    PD-334581 Inhibitor 99.72%
    PD-334581 is a MEK1 inhibitor[1].
  • HY-15496
    E6201 Inhibitor
    E6201 (ER-806201) is an ATP-competitive dual kinase inhibitor of MEK1 and FLT3. E6201 inhibits MEK1- induced ERK2 phosphorylation with an IC50 value of 5.2 nM, MKK4-induced JNK phosphorylation with an IC50 value of 91 nM, and MKK6-induced p38 MAPK phosphorylation with an IC50 value of 19 nM. Anti-tumor and anti-psoriasis efficacy[1][2].
  • HY-12062
    PD318088 Inhibitor 99.91%
    PD318088 is a potent, allosteric and non-ATP competitive MEK1/2 inhibitor, an analog of PD184352 (HY-50295). PD318088 binds simultaneously with ATP in a region of the MEK1 active site that is adjacent to the ATP-binding site. PD318088 can be used for cancer research[1].
  • HY-N0103A
    Sophocarpine monohydrate Inhibitor
    Sophocarpine monohydrate is a PTEN activator and an inhibitor of PI3K/Akt, MEK/ERK, and NF-κB signaling pathways. Sophocarpine monohydrate upregulates PTEN expression and inhibits PI3K/Akt phosphorylation, arrests tumor cell cycle and induces apoptosis. Sophocarpine monohydrate inhibits MEK/ERK phosphorylation and VEGF secretion, reducing tumor cell migration. Sophocarpine monohydrate can also inhibit NF-κB activation and p38 and JNK phosphorylation, reduce the expression of inflammatory factors such as iNOS and COX-2, and activate the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to reduce oxidative stress. Sophocarpine monohydrate has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects, and can be used in the research of cancers such as glioblastoma and colorectal cancer, inflammation-related diseases, and Doxorubicin (HY-15142A)-induced cardiac damage[1][2][3][4].
  • HY-100627A
    APS-2-79 hydrochloride Antagonist
    APS-2-79 hydrochloride is a KSR-dependent MEK antagonist. APS-2-79 inhibits ATPbiotin binding to KSR2 within the KSR2-MEK1 complexe with an IC50 of 120 nM. APS-2-79 makes the stabilization of the KSR inactive state antagonizes oncogenic Ras-MAPK signaling[1].
  • HY-114189
    GW284543 Inhibitor 99.94%
    GW284543 (UNC10225170) is a selective MEK5 inhibitor. GW284543 reduces pERK5, and decreases endogenous MYC protein[1].
  • HY-50706A
    Selumetinib sulfate Inhibitor 99.58%
    Selumetinib (AZD6244) is selective, non-ATP-competitive oral MEK1/2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14 nM for MEK1. Selumetinib (AZD6244) inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation.
  • HY-B0185A
    Lidocaine hydrochloride Inhibitor 99.84%
    Lidocaine hydrochloride (Lignocaine hydrochloride) inhibits sodium channels involving complex voltage and using dependence[1]. Lidocaine hydrochloride decreases growth, migration and invasion of gastric carcinoma cells via up-regulating miR-145 expression and further inactivation of MEK/ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways. Lidocaine hydrochloride is an amide derivative and a agent to treat ventricular arrhythmia and an effective tumor-inhibitor[2].
  • HY-12031
    U0126-EtOH Inhibitor
    U0126 (U0126-EtOH) is a potent, non-ATP competitive and selective MEK1 and MEK2 inhibitor, with IC50s of 72 nM and 58 nM, respectively. U0126 is an autophagy and mitophagy inhibitor[1][2][3][4].
  • HY-12031B
    (2Z,3Z)-U0126
    (2Z,3Z)-U0126 is a selective inhibitor of MEK1 and MEK2, demonstrating potent antiinflammatory effects by noncompetitively inhibiting AP-1 transcriptional activity with IC50 values of 72 nM for MEK1 and 58 nM for MEK2. (2Z,3Z)-U0126 also inhibits anchorage-independent growth of Ki-ras-transformed rat fibroblasts by blocking both the extracellular signal-regulated kinase and mammalian target of rapamycin pathways. Additionally, (2Z,3Z)-U0126 can undergo isomerization and cyclization, resulting in various products that show reduced affinity for MEK and diminished AP-1 inhibition compared to the parent compound.
  • HY-10216
    Refametinib (R enantiomer) Inhibitor
    Refametinib R enantiomer is a MEK inhibitor extracted from patent WO2007014011A2, compound 1022, has an EC50 of 2.0-15 nM.
  • HY-164529
    SJ-C1044
    SJ-C1044 is an orally available pan-RAF inhibitor with immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activities. SJ-C1044 inhibits wild-type BRAF, wild-type CRAF, and BRAF (V600E) with IC50 values ??of 331, 257, and 187 nM, respectively. SJ-C1044 inhibits tumor cell proliferation by inhibiting kras activation and MEK-ERK phosphorylation. In addition, SJ-C1044 also has a certain inhibitory effect on VEGFR2, TIE2, and CSF1R, with IC50 values ??of 100, 23, and 235 nM, respectively. SJ-C1044 improves the tumor immune microenvironment by inhibiting angiogenesis and regulating macrophage function. SJ-C1044 can be used in the study of colorectal cancer[1].