PKC inhibitors

There are 5 isoforms in the Ser/Thr PKC family which is involved in cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, angiogenesis and tumor promotion. The priming of PKC isoforms seems to require two upstream kinases which are phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1) and mammalian target of rapamycin 2 complex (mTORC2). PKCs can also be activated directly by G proteins (GPCR). PKC is involved in cell migration by regulating cytoskeletal dynamics, and PKC can regulate CD44, a cell surface protein, in cell -ECM interaction. PKC is involved in the activation of the transcription factors nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) activator protein 1 (AP1), and MET signaling. When MET is activated by HGF, MET is depend on PKC and microtubule network to accumulate and promote the entry of STAT3 into nucleus.

Other TGF-beta/Smad Related Inhibitors

TGF-beta/Smad
Cat.No. Product Name Information Product Use Citations Product Validations
S2911 Go 6983 Go 6983 (GOE 6983, Gö 6983) is a pan-PKC inhibitor against for PKCα, PKCβ, PKCγ and PKCδ with IC50 of 7 nM, 7 nM, 6 nM and 10 nM, respectively; this compound is less potent to PKCζ and inactive to PKCμ.
Nat Biotechnol, 2025, 10.1038/s41587-025-02833-3
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3874
Nucleic Acids Res, 2025, 53(8)gkaf349
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S1055 Enzastaurin Enzastaurin is a potent PKCβ selective inhibitor with IC50 of 6 nM in cell-free assays, 6- to 20-fold selectivity against PKCα, PKCγ and PKCε. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3874
Neuro Oncol, 2025, noaf200
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
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S7791 PMA chemical (Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate) PMA (Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate), a potent activator of PKC, is active at nanomolar concentrations. Phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) induces sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P).PMA has strong excitability on the skin and mucous membrane. Special protection is required when using PMA. Wear gloves and mask to avoid direct contact in any way.
Protein Cell, 2025, pwaf020
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8054
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2025, 10.1002/cac2.70036
S6723 Darovasertib (LXS196) Darovasertib (LXS-196, IDE-196) is a selective inhibitor of protein kinase C (PKC).
bioRxiv, 2024, 2024.09.26.615160
Cell Rep Med, 2023, 10.1016/j.xcrm.2023.101244
Cell Mol Biol Lett, 2023, 28(1):24
S1421 Staurosporine (STS) Staurosporine (STS) is a potent PKC inhibitor for PKCα, PKCγ and PKCη with IC50 of 2 nM, 5 nM and 4 nM, less potent to PKCδ (20 nM), PKCε (73 nM) and little active to PKCζ (1086 nM) in cell-free assays. This compound also shows inhibitory activities on other kinases, such as PKA, PKG, S6K, CaMKII, etc. Phase 3.
Cell Metab, 2025, S1550-4131(25)00149-4
Mol Cell, 2025, 85(19):3711-3728.e11
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00526-w
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S2391 Quercetin (Sophoretin) Quercetin, a natural flavonoid present in vegetables, fruit and wine, is a stimulator of recombinant SIRT1 and also a PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 2.4-5.4 μM. Quercetin induces mitophagy, apoptosis and protective autophagy. Phase 4.
Alzheimers Res Ther, 2025, 17(1):176
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2025, 82(1):164
Virol Sin, 2025, S1995-820X(25)00102-6
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S2791 Sotrastaurin (AEB071) A potent and selective pan-PKC inhibitor, Sotrastaurin (AEB071) mostly targets PKCθ with a Ki of 0.22 nM in a cell-free assay; it is inactive to PKCζ. This compound has reached Phase 2.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(8):e2421717122
iScience, 2025, 28(6):112753
Cell Signal, 2025, 135:112051
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S7208 Bisindolylmaleimide I (GF109203X) Bisindolylmaleimide I (GF109203X, GO 6850) is a potent PKC inhibitor with IC50 values of 20 nM, 17 nM, 16 nM, and 20 nM for PKCα, PKCβI, PKCβII, and PKCγ in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound shows more than 3000-fold selectivity for PKC as compared to EGFR, PDGFR and insulin receptor.
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):121
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1267
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(4):274
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S8064 Midostaurin (PKC412) Midostaurin is a multi-targeted kinase inhibitor, including PKCα/β/γ, Syk, Flk-1, Akt, PKA, c-Kit, c-Fgr, c-Src, FLT3, PDFRβ and VEGFR1/2 with IC50 ranging from 80-500 nM.
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015427
Onco Targets Ther, 2025, 18:489-501
Blood Cancer J, 2024, 14(1):207
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S7119 Go6976 Go6976 (PD406976) is a potent PKC inhibitor with IC50 of 7.9 nM, 2.3 nM, and 6.2 nM for PKC (Rat brain), PKCα, and PKCβ1, respectively. Also a potent inhibitor of JAK2 and Flt3.
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.02.02.636139
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