SLx-2119 potent inhibits activity of Rho kinase (ROCK) 2, with an IC50 value of 105nM [1]. SLx-2119 binds to ROCK2 and suppresses aberrant pro-fibrotic signalling via downregulation of pro-fibrotic gene transcription, stress fiber formation, myofibroblast activation and collagen deposition[2]. SLx-2119 has been widely used in animal models to inhibit inflammatory responses[3].
In vitro, SLx-2119 treatment for 24 hours significantly inhibited the growth of human prostate epithelial cells (PrECs) and prostate cancer PC-3 cells, with IC50 values of 2028nM and 422nM, respectively[4]. Treatment with 3μM SLx-2119 for 24 days significantly inhibited the adipocyte differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (hADSCs) and downregulated the protein and mRNA expressions of various adipogenesis-related and adipogenesis markers, including PPARγ, C/EBPα, SREBP-1c, Glut4 and FABP4[5]. Treatment of CD4+ T cells with 10μM SLx-2119 for 1 hour significantly reduced the intracellular levels of IL-17 and IL-21, and inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3[6].
In vivo, SLx-2119 treatment via oral administration at a dose of 100mg/kg/day for 1 weeks significantly inhibited the liver fibrosis induced by thiocarbamide (TAA) in C57BL/6 mice [7]. Continuous intraperitoneal injection of SLx-2119 (50mg/kg/day) for 28 consecutive days can reduce the body weight of obese mice induced by high-fat diet, improve lipid metabolism, and decrease the mass of white adipose tissue[8].
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SLx-2119是一种高效的Rho kinase (ROCK) 2抑制剂,IC50值为105nM[1]。SLx-2119通过结合ROCK2,下调促纤维化基因转录、抑制应力纤维形成、肌成纤维细胞活化及胶原沉积,从而抑制异常的促纤维化信号传导[2]。SLx-2119已广泛应用于动物模型中以抑制炎症反应[3]。
在体外,SLx-2119处理24小时能显著抑制人前列腺上皮细胞(PrECs)和前列腺癌PC-3细胞的生长,IC50值分别为2028nM和422nM[4]。使用3μM的SLx-2119处理人脂肪来源干细胞(hADSCs) 24天,可显著抑制hADSCs向脂肪细胞分化,并下调多种脂肪生成相关标志物的蛋白和mRNA表达水平,包括PPARγ、C/EBPα、SREBP-1c、Glut4和FABP4 [5]。用10μM的SLx-2119处理CD4+T细胞1小时,能显著降低细胞内IL-17和IL-21水平,并抑制STAT3的磷酸化[6]。
在体内,通过每日口服100mg/kg剂量的SLx-2119,连续1周,可显著抑制硫代乙酰胺诱导的C57BL/6小鼠肝纤维化[7]。连续28天每日腹腔注射SLx-2119(50mg/kg/day),能够减轻高脂饮食诱导的肥胖小鼠体重、改善脂质代谢,并减少白色脂肪组织质量[8]。
















