Date published: 2026-4-24

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Nurr1 Inhibitors

Nurr1 inhibitors include chemicals that modulate the activity of the nuclear receptor related 1 protein (Nurr1). While direct inhibitors specifically targeting Nurr1 are limited, several indirect inhibitors have been identified. Metformin, an activator of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), indirectly influences Nurr1 by altering cellular energy homeostasis. Dopamine receptor antagonists, like Haloperidol and Chlorpromazine, indirectly impact Nurr1 through the disruption of dopamine signaling pathways. Resveratrol indirectly inhibits Nurr1 by activating Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1), which, in turn, can deacetylate and modulate Nurr1 function. Glucocorticoids, such as Dexamethasone and Prednisone, indirectly modulate Nurr1 through glucocorticoid receptor-mediated signaling cascades. Curcumin affects Nurr1 indirectly by influencing pathways such as nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB). Statins, including Atorvastatin and Simvastatin, indirectly modulate Nurr1 through their effects on the mevalonate pathway. Lithium indirectly inhibits Nurr1 by influencing the glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) pathway. Omega-3 fatty acids, especially Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can indirectly influence Nurr1 by modulating cellular lipid composition. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, indirectly inhibits Nurr1 by acting as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. PPARγ agonists, like Rosiglitazone, indirectly modulate Nurr1 through complex regulatory networks. Sulforaphane indirectly inhibits Nurr1 by activating the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) pathway, impacting cellular redox balance. GSK-J4 is an indirect inhibitor targeting histone lysine demethylase 6B (KDM6B), influencing histone methylation patterns associated with Nurr1 target genes.
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Metformin

657-24-9sc-507370
10 mg
$79.00
2
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Metformin is an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1. It activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), which can inhibit Nurr1 indirectly. AMPK activation by metformin influences cellular energy homeostasis, leading to downstream effects that modulate Nurr1 activity.

Resveratrol

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

Resveratrol, an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1, activates Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1). SIRT1, a NAD+-dependent deacetylase, can deacetylate and modulate Nurr1 function. Resveratrol's influence on SIRT1 activity can lead to changes in Nurr1 acetylation and subsequent modulation of its transcriptional activity.

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, an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1, can modulate Nurr1 activity through various pathways. It influences multiple signaling cascades, including the nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) pathway, which is interconnected with Nurr1 function. Curcumin's impact on NF-κB and other pathways can lead to indirect modulation of Nurr1 transcriptional activity and downstream effects.

Lithium

7439-93-2sc-252954
50 g
$214.00
(0)

Lithium, an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1, can modulate Nurr1 activity through the glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β) pathway. Lithium inhibits GSK-3β, affecting downstream signaling pathways that intersect with Nurr1. The intricate crosstalk between lithium's action on GSK-3β and Nurr1 provides a mechanism for indirect modulation of Nurr1 function.

Sodium Butyrate

156-54-7sc-202341
sc-202341B
sc-202341A
sc-202341C
250 mg
5 g
25 g
500 g
$31.00
$47.00
$84.00
$222.00
19
(3)

Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, indirectly influences Nurr1 by acting as a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. Butyrate inhibits HDACs, altering chromatin structure and influencing gene expression, including genes regulated by Nurr1. The indirect modulation of Nurr1 by butyrate occurs through epigenetic mechanisms that impact the acetylation status of histones associated with Nurr1 target genes.

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, an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1, activates the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) pathway. NRF2 activation by sulforaphane influences cellular responses and may intersect with Nurr1 pathways. The indirect modulation of Nurr1 occurs through NRF2-mediated effects on cellular redox balance and gene expression, contributing to the overall regulatory network governing Nurr1 activity.

GSK-J4 Hydrochloride

1797983-09-5sc-490344
5 mg
$260.00
1
(0)

GSK-J4 is an indirect inhibitor of Nurr1 that targets histone lysine demethylase 6B (KDM6B). By inhibiting KDM6B, GSK-J4 influences histone methylation patterns associated with Nurr1 target genes. This epigenetic modulation can result in changes in Nurr1 transcriptional activity and downstream effects on gene expression. The intricate interplay between GSK-J4, KDM6B, and Nurr1 provides a unique avenue for indirect modulation of Nurr1 function.