A highly selective in vitro JNK3 inhibitor, FMU200, restores mitochondrial membrane potential and reduces oxidative stress and apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells

SCH Rehfeldt, S Laufer, MI Goettert - International journal of molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Current treatments for neurodegenerative diseases (ND) are symptomatic and do not affect
disease progression. Slowing this progression remains a crucial unmet need for patients …

The JNK inhibitor D-JNKI-1 blocks apoptotic JNK signaling in brain mitochondria

Y Zhao, G Spigolon, C Bonny, J Culman… - Molecular and Cellular …, 2012 - Elsevier
Kainic acid (KA) induced seizures provokes an extensive neuronal degeneration initiated by
c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK) as central mediators of excitotoxicity. However, the actions of …

Discovery of a potent and selective JNK3 inhibitor with neuroprotective effect against amyloid β-induced neurotoxicity in primary rat neurons

J Jun, J Baek, S Yang, H Moon, H Kim, H Cho… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
As members of the MAPK family, c-Jun-N-terminal kinases (JNKs) regulate the biological
processes of apoptosis. In particular, the isoform JNK3 is expressed explicitly in the brain at …

JLX001 ameliorates ischemia/reperfusion injury by reducing neuronal apoptosis via down-regulating JNK signaling pathway

L Zhou, L Ao, Y Yan, W Li, A Ye, C Li, W Shen, B Liang… - Neuroscience, 2019 - Elsevier
JLX001, a novel compound with similar structure with cyclovirobuxine D (CVB-D), has been
proved to exert therapeutical effects on permanent focal cerebral ischemia. However, the …

Honokiol reduces mitochondrial dysfunction and inhibits apoptosis of nerve cells in rats with traumatic brain injury by activating the mitochondrial unfolded protein …

G Sun, T Ding, M Wang, C Hu, J Gu, J Li… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Springer
This study was designed to determine the effects and underlying mechanism of honokiol
(HNK) on traumatic brain injury (TBI). A rat TBI model was constructed using the modified …

Novel 1, 4, 5, 6-tetrahydrocyclopenta [d] imidazole-5-carboxamide-based JNK3 inhibitors: Design, synthesis, molecular docking, and therapeutic potential in …

J Jun, J Baek, D Kang, H Moon, H Kim, H Cho… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
JNK3 is a key factor driving the pathophysiology of neuronal apoptosis. Since demonstrating
the therapeutic potential of JNK3 inhibitors in Alzheimer's disease, we aimed to broaden …

c-Jun N-terminal kinase inhibitors as potential leads for new therapeutics for Alzheimer's diseases

SC Hepp Rehfeldt, F Majolo, MI Goettert… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is becoming more prevalent as the population lives longer. For
individuals over 60 years of age, the prevalence of AD is estimated at 40.19% across the …

Emodin Alleviates Hydrogen Peroxide‐Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress via Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Inhibiting the PI3K/mTOR/GSK3β Pathway in …

R Li, W Liu, L Ou, F Gao, M Li, L Wang… - BioMed Research …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Emodin is an active monomer extracted from rhubarb root, which has many biological
functions, including anti‐inflammation, antioxidation, anticancer, and neuroprotection …

Targeting JNK3 for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders

L Resnick, M Fennell - Drug discovery today, 2004 - Elsevier
c-Jun N-terminal kinases (JNKs) have been recognized as important enzymes in cellular
function. JNK3, which is predominantly found in CNS neurons, has been implicated in …

Structural basis and biological consequences for JNK2/3 isoform selective aminopyrazoles

HJ Park, S Iqbal, P Hernandez, R Mora, K Zheng… - Scientific reports, 2015 - nature.com
Abstract Three JNK isoforms, JNK1, JNK2 and JNK3 have been reported and unique
biological function has been ascribed to each. It is unknown if selective inhibition of these …