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NRAMP 2 Inhibitors

NRAMP 2 Inhibitors constitute a class of chemicals with the capacity to influence the activity of Natural Resistance-Associated Macrophage Protein 2 (NRAMP 2) through diverse mechanisms. These compounds, exemplified by Deferoxamine and Resveratrol, indirectly inhibit NRAMP 2 by targeting iron-related pathways and the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway, respectively. Deferoxamine, a prominent NRAMP 2 Inhibitor, functions as an iron chelator, effectively sequestering iron ions that are crucial for NRAMP 2's iron transport function. By doing so, Deferoxamine inhibits NRAMP 2's ability to facilitate cellular iron uptake and transport, thereby playing a pivotal role in regulating cellular iron homeostasis. Similarly, Resveratrol acts as an indirect inhibitor by activating the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. This activation leads to an increased expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), which subsequently negatively regulates NRAMP 2 expression, resulting in the inhibition of NRAMP 2's iron transport function. Several other compounds within this class, including Quercetin, Berberine, and Curcumin, follow a similar pattern by indirectly affecting NRAMP 2 through modulation of these key pathways involved in iron regulation. These indirect inhibitors collectively offer a comprehensive understanding of the strategies for inhibiting NRAMP 2 activity. In addition to indirect inhibitors, direct NRAMP 2 inhibitors such as Dipyridyl and 2,2'-Dipyridylamine function as iron chelators, directly interfering with NRAMP 2's iron transport function. By depriving NRAMP 2 of the necessary iron substrate, these compounds effectively inhibit its ability to transport iron ions across cellular membranes. Furthermore, Sodium Arsenite induces oxidative stress, which negatively impacts NRAMP 2's iron transport, contributing to its inhibition. Collectively, NRAMP 2 Inhibitors provide valuable insights into strategies for modulating NRAMP 2 activity through a variety of mechanisms, with each chemical influencing specific pathways and processes.
Product NameCAS #Catalog #QUANTITYPriceCitationsRATING

Deferoxamine mesylate

138-14-7sc-203331
sc-203331A
sc-203331B
sc-203331C
sc-203331D
1 g
5 g
10 g
50 g
100 g
$255.00
$1060.00
$2923.00
$4392.00
$8333.00
19
(1)

Deferoxamine is an iron chelator that indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by sequestering iron ions. Iron is an essential cofactor for NRAMP 2 activity, and its chelation interferes with NRAMP 2's iron transport function, thereby inhibiting its role in iron homeostasis.

Resveratrol

501-36-0sc-200808
sc-200808A
sc-200808B
100 mg
500 mg
5 g
$80.00
$220.00
$460.00
64
(2)

Resveratrol indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by modulating the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by Resveratrol can lead to increased expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), which can negatively regulate NRAMP 2 expression, thereby inhibiting its function in iron transport.

Quercetin

117-39-5sc-206089
sc-206089A
sc-206089E
sc-206089C
sc-206089D
sc-206089B
100 mg
500 mg
100 g
250 g
1 kg
25 g
$11.00
$17.00
$110.00
$250.00
$936.00
$50.00
33
(2)

Quercetin is a flavonoid that can indirectly inhibit NRAMP 2 by influencing the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by Quercetin can enhance the expression of HO-1, which in turn can negatively regulate NRAMP 2 expression, leading to its inhibition in iron transport.

α-Lipoic Acid

1077-28-7sc-202032
sc-202032A
sc-202032B
sc-202032C
sc-202032D
5 g
10 g
250 g
500 g
1 kg
$69.00
$122.00
$212.00
$380.00
$716.00
3
(1)

Alpha-Lipoic Acid indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 through its antioxidative properties. By reducing oxidative stress, Alpha-Lipoic Acid can attenuate NRAMP 2-related iron uptake processes, thereby inhibiting its function in iron transport.

Berberine

2086-83-1sc-507337
250 mg
$92.00
1
(0)

Berberine indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by activating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK activation can negatively regulate NRAMP 2 expression, thereby inhibiting its role in iron transport through modulation of cellular energy metabolism.

Curcumin

458-37-7sc-200509
sc-200509A
sc-200509B
sc-200509C
sc-200509D
sc-200509F
sc-200509E
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
250 g
1 kg
2.5 kg
$37.00
$69.00
$109.00
$218.00
$239.00
$879.00
$1968.00
47
(1)

Curcumin indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by affecting the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by Curcumin can result in increased HO-1 expression, which can negatively regulate NRAMP 2 expression, leading to inhibition of its iron transport function.

Apigenin

520-36-5sc-3529
sc-3529A
sc-3529B
sc-3529C
sc-3529D
sc-3529E
sc-3529F
5 mg
100 mg
1 g
5 g
25 g
100 g
1 kg
$33.00
$214.00
$734.00
$1151.00
$2348.00
$3127.00
$5208.00
22
(1)

Apigenin indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 through its influence on the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by Apigenin can enhance HO-1 expression, which in turn negatively regulates NRAMP 2 expression, leading to inhibition of iron transport.

Sodium (meta)arsenite

7784-46-5sc-250986
sc-250986A
100 g
1 kg
$108.00
$780.00
3
(2)

Sodium Arsenite indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by inducing oxidative stress. Increased oxidative stress can negatively impact NRAMP 2's iron transport function, thereby inhibiting its role in cellular iron homeostasis.

D,L-Sulforaphane

4478-93-7sc-207495A
sc-207495B
sc-207495C
sc-207495
sc-207495E
sc-207495D
5 mg
10 mg
25 mg
1 g
10 g
250 mg
$153.00
$292.00
$489.00
$1325.00
$8465.00
$933.00
22
(1)

Sulforaphane indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 through its activation of the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by Sulforaphane can lead to increased HO-1 expression, which negatively regulates NRAMP 2 expression, inhibiting its iron transport function.

(−)-Epigallocatechin Gallate

989-51-5sc-200802
sc-200802A
sc-200802B
sc-200802C
sc-200802D
sc-200802E
10 mg
50 mg
100 mg
500 mg
1 g
10 g
$43.00
$73.00
$126.00
$243.00
$530.00
$1259.00
11
(1)

EGCG indirectly inhibits NRAMP 2 by influencing the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway. Activation of Nrf2 by EGCG can enhance HO-1 expression, which can negatively regulate NRAMP 2 expression, leading to inhibition of its role in iron transport.