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GSK-3

Glycogen synthase kinase-3; Glycogen synthase kinase 3

GSK-3

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Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) is a multifunctional serine/threonine kinase consisting of two isoforms, alpha and beta. It is a highly conserved negative regulator of receptor tyrosine kinase, cytokine, and Wnt signaling pathways. Stimulation of these pathways inhibits GSK-3 to modulate diverse downstream effectors that include transcription factors, nutrient sensors, glycogen synthesis, mitochondrial function, circadian rhythm, and cell fate. GSK-3 also regulates alternative splicing in response to T-cell receptor activation, and recent phosphoproteomic studies have revealed that multiple splicing factors and regulators of RNA biosynthesis are phosphorylated in a GSK-3-dependent manner.

The malfunction or aberrant activity of GSK-3 leads to several of disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other neurodegenerative pathologies, and other type of diseases as diabetes, cardiovascular disorders and cancer. GSK-3 is also related to innate immune response against pathogens, which makes GSK-3 an excellent target for therapeutic intervention.

GSK-3 Isoform Specific Products:

GSK-3 Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-161458
    GSK-3β inhibitor 16
    		Inhibitor
    GSK-3β inhibitor 16 (compound 7c) is a GSK-3β inhibitor with the IC50 of 4.68 nM. GSK-3β inhibitor 16 decreases Tau hyperphosphorylated aggregate and alleviates cognitive impairments in the Scopolamin (HY-N0296)-induced model in mice.
    GSK-3β inhibitor 16
  • HY-151878
    CDK7-IN-20
    		Inhibitor
    CDK7-IN-20 is a potent, selective and irreversible CDK7 (CDK) inhibitor with an IC50 value of 4 nM. CDK7-IN-20 displays >206-fold selectivity for CDK7 over CDK1, CDK2, CDK3, CDK5, CDK6, CDK9 and CDK12 . CDK7-IN-20 has the potential for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) research.
    CDK7-IN-20
  • HY-P1114
    2B-(SP)
    2B-(SP) is a eIF2B-based substrate for glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3). 2B-(SP) is readily phosphorylated by both the α and β isoforms of GSK-3.
    2B-(SP)
  • HY-126125
    CHIR-98023
    		Inhibitor
    CHIR-98023 is a potent, selective and reversible inhibitor of GSK3, with IC50s of 10 nM and 6.7 nM for GSK3α and GSK3β, respectively. CHIR-98023 can improve insulin action and glucose metabolism.
    CHIR-98023
  • HY-P1114A
    2B-(SP) (TFA)
    2B-(SP) TFA is a eIF2B-based substrate for glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3). 2B-(SP) TFA is readily phosphorylated by both the α and β isoforms of GSK-3.
    2B-(SP) (TFA)
  • HY-161751
    MJ34
    		Inhibitor
    MJ34 is a potent inhibitor of GSK-3β and GSK-3α, with the IC50s of 15.4 nM and 31.5 nM, respectively. MJ34 plays an important role in cancer research
    MJ34
  • HY-150537
    AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1
    		Inhibitor
    AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 (compound GT15) is a potent, dual AChE/GSK-3β inhibitor with IC50 values of 1.2, 149.8 and 22.4 nM for hAChE , hBChE and hGSK-3β, respectively. AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 penetrates the blood-brain barrier (BBB). AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 has high kinase selectivity profiles for the CMGC kinase family. AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 occupies the ATP binding site of DYRK1A. AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 inhibits ROS expression and reduces oxidative stress. AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1 can be used for Alzheimer’s disease research.
    AChE/GSK-3β-IN-1
  • HY-143261
    GSK-3β inhibitor 7
    		Inhibitor
    GSK-3β inhibitor 7 is a GSK-3β inhibitor with an IC50 value of 5.25 μM. GSK-3β inhibitor 7 is inserted into the ATP-binding binding pocket of GSK-3β and forms hydrogen-bond. GSK-3β inhibitor 7 shows high hepatocyte glucose uptake (83.5%), and can be used in the research of numerous diseases like diabetes, inflammation, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and bipolar disorder.
    GSK-3β inhibitor 7
  • HY-154852
    GSK-3 inhibitor 4
    		Inhibitor
    GSK-3 inhibitor 4 is an orally active and brain-penetrant inhibitor of GSK-3, CDK2, and CDK5, with IC50 values of 0.56 nM (GSK-3β), 0.45 nM (GSK-3α), 0.47 μM, and 0.68 μM, respectively. GSK-3 inhibitor 4 effectively reduces the phosphorylation level of Tau protein. GSK-3 inhibitor 4 can be used in Alzheimer's disease (AD) studies.
    GSK-3 inhibitor 4
  • HY-116830A
    (Rac)-BRD0705
    		Inhibitor
    (Rac)-BRD0705 is a less active racemate of BRD0705. BRD0705 is a potent, paralog selective and orally active GSK3α inhibitor with an IC50 of 66 nM and a Kd of 4.8 μM. BRD0705 displays increased selectivity for GSK3α (8-fold) versus GSK3β (IC50 of 515 nM). BRD0705 can be used for acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
    (Rac)-BRD0705
  • HY-107529
    TC-G 24
    		Inhibitor
    TC-G 24 (Compound 24) is a potent, selective glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β) inhibitor with an IC50 of 17.1 nM. TC-G 24 can cross the BBB and can be used for studying many diseases such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke, Alzheimer, and other related diseases.
    TC-G 24
  • HY-141685
    3-Methylthienyl-carbonyl-JNJ-7706621
    		Inhibitor
    3-Methylthienyl-carbonyl-JNJ-7706621 is a potent and selective inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK), with IC50s of 6.4 nM and 2 nM for CDK1/cyclin B and CDK2/cyclin A, respectively. 3-Methylthienyl-carbonyl-JNJ-7706621 also shows potent inhibition of GSK-3 (IC50=0.041 μM) and modest potency against CDK4, VEGF-R2, and FGF-R2 (IC50=0.11, 0.13, 0.22 μM, respectively). 3-Methylthienyl-carbonyl-JNJ-7706621 can be used for the research of cancer.
    3-Methylthienyl-carbonyl-JNJ-7706621
  • HY-P10605
    GSK3β-peptide
    GSK3β-peptide is a substrate mimetic peptide of glycogen synthase kinase 3-β (GSK3-β) that can bind to the active site of GSK3-β and mimic the behavior of a real substrate. GSK3β-peptide can be used to develop substrate mimetic inhibitors of Akt as potential anticancer drugs.
    GSK3β-peptide
  • HY-149542
    GSK-3β inhibitor 15
    		Inhibitor
    GSK-3β inhibitor 15 (Compound 54) is a GSK-3β inhibitor (IC50: 3.4 nM). GSK-3β inhibitor 15 inhibits Aβ1-42-induced GSK-3β and tau protein phosphorylation. GSK-3β inhibitor 15 inhibits LPS-induced iNOS expression. GSK-3β inhibitor 15 has neuroprotective effects on Aβ1-42-induced neurotoxicity. GSK-3β inhibitor 15 can be used for research of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
    GSK-3β inhibitor 15
  • HY-163748
    GSK-3β inhibitor 17
    		Inhibitor
    GSK-3β inhibitor 17 (compound 5 n) is a potent GSK-3β inhibitor. GSK-3β inhibitor 17 decreases cisplatin (HY-17394) induced p-p65, KIM-1 protein and mRNA expression. GSK-3β inhibitor 17 decreases cisplatin induced TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6 and MCP-1 mRNA expression. GSK-3β inhibitor 17 shows anti-inflammation effect and has the potential for the research of acute kidney injury.
    GSK-3β inhibitor 17
  • HY-107528
    FRATtide
    		Inhibitor
    FRATtide is a peptide derived from the GSK-3 binding protein that inhibits the phosphorylation of Axin and β-catenin. FRATtide inhibits GSK-3 binding to Axin.
    FRATtide
  • HY-P1113
    Phospho-Glycogen Synthase Peptide-2(substrate)
    Phospho-Glycogen Synthase Peptide-2 (substrate) is peptide substrate for glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) and can be used for affinity purification of protein-serine kinases.
    Phospho-Glycogen Synthase Peptide-2(substrate)
  • HY-155365
    hAChE-IN-5
    		Inhibitor
    hAChE-IN-5 (compound 49) is a potent hAChE and hBuChE inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.17 μM and 0.17 μM, respectively. hAChE-IN-5 shows potent GSK3β inhibition with an IC50 value of 0.21 μM. hAChE-IN-5 is used as tau protein aggregation and Aβ1-42 self-aggregation inhibitor. hAChE-IN-5 can bind virtually with the PAS affecting Aβ aggregation, thus preventing Aβ-dependent neurotoxicity. hAChE-IN-5 can penetrate BBB and has the potential for multi-targeted anti-Alzheimer's agents research.
    hAChE-IN-5
  • HY-151962
    JNK3 inhibitor-5
    		Inhibitor
    JNK3 inhibitor-5 (Compound 22b) is a potent and selective JNK3 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.379 nM. JNK3 inhibitor-5 effectively protects the neuronal cells against amyloid beta-induced apoptosis. JNK3 inhibitor-5 has a high cell permeability and is predicted as BBB permeable.
    JNK3 inhibitor-5
  • HY-155705
    BMP agonist 1
    		Inhibitor
    BMP agonist 1 (compound 2 b) is a small-molecule agonist of bone morphogenic protein (BMP). BMP induces C2C12 cell differentiation with BMP and highly depends on active BMP signaling. BMP agonist 1 inhibits GSK3β, increases β-catenin signaling and synergistically regulates Id2and Id3 expression. BMP agonist 1 is used in diseases and defects of the skeleton research.
    BMP agonist 1
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Glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK-3) is a multifunctional serine/threonine kinase found in all eukaryotes. GSK-3 is one of the few signaling mediators that play central roles in a diverse range of signaling pathways, including those activated by Wnt, PI3K, growth factors, cytokines, and ligands for G protein-coupled receptors. The PI3K pathway is known for regulating metabolism, cell growth, and cell survival. The PI3K activity is stimulated by diverse oncogenes and growth factor receptors. PI3K-mediated production of PIP3 leads to the activation of Akt. The activation of Akt leads to the phosphorylation of GSK-3, which is active in resting cells, but is inactivated by the phosphorylation. The GSK-3 has been linked to the regulation of an assembly of transcription factors, including β-catenin, NF-κB, c-Jun, CREB, and STAT. Thus, the altered activity of GSK-3 causes various effects on cytokine expression. 

 

In the absence of Wnt signaling, β-catenin is phosphorylated by CK1 and GSK-3. This phosphorylation leads to recognition by β-TrCP, leading to the ubiquitylation of β-catenin and degradation by the proteasome. Upon binding of a lipid-modified Wnt protein to the receptor complex, a signaling cascade is initiated. LRP is phosphorylated by CK1/CK2 and GSK-3, and Axin is recruited to the plasma membrane. The kinases in the β-catenin destruction complex are inactivated and β-catenin translocates to the nucleus to form an active transcription factor complex with TCF, leading to transcription of a large set of target genes.

 

Some endogenous growth factors could bind to and activate the tyrosine kinase receptor. This facilitates the recruitment of other proteins (SHC, SOS), which results in the activation of the ERK-MAPK cascade and the inhibition of GSK-3. GSK-3 exerts many cellular effects: it regulates cytoskeletal proteins, and is important in determining cell survival/cell death. GSK-3 has also been identified as a target for the actions of lithium. GSK-3 can inhibit glycogen synthase, the enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of glucose from UDPG to glycogen[1][2].

 

Reference:

[1]. Brenner D, et al. Regulation of tumour necrosis factor signalling: live or let die.Nat Rev Immunol. 2015 Jun;15(6):362-74. 
[2]. Conrad M, et al. Regulated necrosis: disease relevance and therapeutic opportunities.Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2016 May;15(5):348-66. 

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