Date published: 2025-11-22

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creatine kinase-B Inhibitors

Creatine kinase-B inhibitors, as categorized here, are a diverse group of chemicals that influence the activity of CK-B indirectly by affecting various cellular processes or pathways related to energy metabolism. These chemicals do not inhibit CK-B directly but modulate its activity through alterations in cellular energy states, redox balance, or by interacting with key functional groups within the enzyme. The primary method by which these chemicals can influence CK-B involves the alteration of cellular energy metabolism. Compounds such as Malonate, Sodium Fluoride, Beta-GPA, Metformin, Dichloroacetate, Sodium Azide, Rotenone, and Oligomycin affect different aspects of energy production and utilization within the cell. By altering pathways such as glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, or oxidative phosphorylation, these compounds can impact the availability of ATP and creatine, which are substrates or products of CK-B. For instance, Malonate inhibits succinate dehydrogenase, leading to changes in the Krebs cycle, which can indirectly affect CK-B activity by altering the cellular energy state.In addition to these, other compounds listed such as 2,4-Dinitrofluorobenzene, Iodoacetamide, Nitrate, and Allopurinol, interact with or influence specific biochemical groups or pathways that can impact CK-B function. For example, 2,4-Dinitrofluorobenzene and Iodoacetamide can modify cysteine residues, which are crucial for CK-B's enzymatic activity. Alterations in the redox state by compounds like Nitrate can also affect CK-B indirectly, as redox changes can influence various metabolic enzymes and pathways. In summary, CK-B inhibitors, as classified here, are compounds that impact the activity of CK-B through indirect mechanisms by modulating cellular energy states, redox balance, or directly interacting with functional groups on the enzyme. Their influence on CK-B is rooted in their ability to alter the cellular environment, particularly in terms of energy availability and metabolism, thereby affecting the functional context in which CK-B operates within the cell. These inhibitors showcase the complex interplay between cellular metabolism and the functional modulation of key metabolic enzymes like CK-B.

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BU99006

sc-300307
5 mg
$207.00
3
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BU99006 functions as a potent inhibitor of creatine kinase-b, exhibiting selective binding that disrupts the enzyme's catalytic activity. Its unique molecular structure allows for specific interactions with the enzyme's active site, altering reaction kinetics and inhibiting substrate conversion. The compound's hydrophobic regions enhance its affinity for the enzyme, while its dynamic conformational changes facilitate effective competition with natural substrates, impacting energy metabolism pathways.

1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene

70-34-8sc-213329
sc-213329A
10 ml
25 ml
$126.00
$189.00
(0)

1-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene reacts with thiol groups in proteins. CK-B has cysteine residues critical for its activity, and modification of these residues could result in enzyme inhibition.

α-Iodoacetamide

144-48-9sc-203320
25 g
$250.00
1
(1)

Iodoacetamide alkylates cysteine residues. Alkylation of cysteine residues in CK-B could hinder its enzymatic activity.

Sodium Fluoride

7681-49-4sc-24988A
sc-24988
sc-24988B
5 g
100 g
500 g
$39.00
$45.00
$98.00
26
(4)

Sodium Fluoride is an inhibitor of various enzymes, including phosphatases and glycolytic enzymes. By inhibiting these enzymes, sodium fluoride can alter the energy metabolism of the cell, indirectly affecting CK-B activity.

3-Guanidinopropionic acid

353-09-3sc-254485
sc-254485A
1 g
5 g
$55.00
$193.00
(1)

3-GPA is a creatine analogue that competes with creatine for uptake and can deplete intracellular creatine levels. Reduced creatine levels can indirectly inhibit CK-B activity, as CK-B utilizes creatine as a substrate.

Allopurinol

315-30-0sc-207272
25 g
$128.00
(0)

Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. By inhibiting xanthine oxidase, allopurinol can alter purine metabolism, which can indirectly influence CK-B activity due to changes in cellular energy status.

Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$77.00
2
(0)

Metformin is an antidiabetic drug that affects glucose metabolism. By altering glucose metabolism, metformin can indirectly affect CK-B activity, as CK-B is involved in energy metabolism.

Sodium dichloroacetate

2156-56-1sc-203275
sc-203275A
10 g
50 g
$54.00
$205.00
6
(1)

Dichloroacetate stimulates pyruvate dehydrogenase, altering glucose and lactate metabolism. These changes can indirectly affect CK-B activity by altering the cellular energy state.

Sodium azide

26628-22-8sc-208393
sc-208393B
sc-208393C
sc-208393D
sc-208393A
25 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
100 g
$42.00
$152.00
$385.00
$845.00
$88.00
8
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Sodium Azide inhibits cytochrome c oxidase in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Inhibition of this chain can alter ATP production, potentially affecting CK-B activity indirectly due to changes in energy metabolism.

Rotenone

83-79-4sc-203242
sc-203242A
1 g
5 g
$89.00
$254.00
41
(1)

Rotenone is an inhibitor of mitochondrial complex I. By inhibiting electron transport, rotenone can affect ATP production and cellular energy levels, indirectly impacting CK-B activity.