2-(2-quinoxalinylthio)propanoic acid, also known as **quinoxaline-2-thiopropionic acid** or **QTP**, is a synthetic organic compound with a unique structure. It consists of a quinoxaline ring attached to a propanoic acid moiety through a sulfur atom.
**Importance in Research:**
**1. Anti-inflammatory Activity:** QTP has shown promising anti-inflammatory activity in various studies. It has been found to inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes, thus reducing inflammation. This property makes it a potential candidate for developing new anti-inflammatory drugs.
**2. Antioxidant Activity:** QTP exhibits antioxidant properties, which are beneficial for protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals. It can scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), preventing oxidative stress and its associated pathologies.
**3. Anticancer Activity:** Research suggests that QTP possesses anticancer activity against certain types of cancer cells. Its mechanism of action involves inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer cells. Further investigation is needed to fully understand its potential as an anticancer agent.
**4. Antimicrobial Activity:** QTP has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against various bacteria and fungi. It is effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it a potential candidate for developing new antibiotics.
**5. Antiparasitic Activity:** Studies have indicated that QTP exhibits antiparasitic activity against certain parasites, particularly those that cause malaria. Further research is ongoing to explore its potential in developing antiparasitic drugs.
**6. Central Nervous System Activity:** QTP has also been reported to exhibit effects on the central nervous system. It may possess anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) and sedative properties, which could be explored for developing new treatments for anxiety disorders.
**Conclusion:**
2-(2-quinoxalinylthio)propanoic acid (QTP) is a versatile compound with multiple pharmacological properties. Its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, and central nervous system activities make it a promising candidate for developing new drugs for various diseases. However, further research is necessary to fully understand its mechanism of action, optimize its therapeutic potential, and ensure its safety and efficacy in humans.
| ID Source | ID |
|---|---|
| PubMed CID | 4312795 |
| CHEMBL ID | 1360045 |
| CHEBI ID | 121021 |
| Synonym |
|---|
| MLS000594323 , |
| 2-(2-quinoxalinylsulfanyl)propanoic acid |
| smr000126503 |
| OPREA1_034505 |
| CHEBI:121021 |
| AKOS005084397 |
| 2-quinoxalin-2-ylsulfanylpropanoic acid |
| HMS2322K18 |
| 2D-093 |
| 187028-75-7 |
| 2-(quinoxalin-2-ylsulfanyl)propanoic acid |
| CHEMBL1360045 |
| Q27209259 |
| 2-(2-quinoxalinylthio)propanoic acid |
| 2-(2-quinoxalinylsulfanyl)propanoic acid, aldrichcpr |
| 2-(quinoxalin-2-ylsulfanyl)propanoicacid |
| mfcd00138694 |
| Class | Description |
|---|---|
| quinoxaline derivative | Any naphthyridine derivative that is a derivative of quinoxaline (1,4-naphthyridine). |
| [compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res] | |
| Protein | Taxonomy | Measurement | Average (µ) | Min (ref.) | Avg (ref.) | Max (ref.) | Bioassay(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| euchromatic histone-lysine N-methyltransferase 2 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 17.7828 | 0.0355 | 20.9770 | 89.1251 | AID504332 |
| chromobox protein homolog 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 70.7946 | 0.0060 | 26.1688 | 89.1251 | AID540317 |
| DNA polymerase iota isoform a (long) | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 112.2020 | 0.0501 | 27.0736 | 89.1251 | AID588590 |
| geminin | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 20.5962 | 0.0046 | 11.3741 | 33.4983 | AID624296 |
| survival motor neuron protein isoform d | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 0.0100 | 0.1259 | 12.2344 | 35.4813 | AID1458 |
| muscleblind-like protein 1 isoform 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 8.9125 | 0.0041 | 9.9625 | 28.1838 | AID2675 |
| relaxin receptor 1 isoform 1 | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 15.8489 | 0.0388 | 14.3501 | 43.6206 | AID2676 |
| neuropeptide S receptor isoform A | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 7.9433 | 0.0158 | 12.3113 | 615.5000 | AID1461 |
| Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) | Potency | 19.9526 | 1.9953 | 25.5327 | 50.1187 | AID624287 |
| Inositol monophosphatase 1 | Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) | Potency | 11.2947 | 1.0000 | 10.4756 | 28.1838 | AID1457; AID901 |
| [prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | |||||||
| Protein | Taxonomy | Measurement | Average | Min (ref.) | Avg (ref.) | Max (ref.) | Bioassay(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dual specificity tyrosine-phosphorylation-regulated kinase 1A | Rattus norvegicus (Norway rat) | AC50 | 10.3720 | 0.0056 | 4.6932 | 26.6940 | AID588345 |
| [prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | |||||||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| negative regulation of inflammatory response to antigenic stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| renal water homeostasis | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| regulation of insulin secretion | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| cellular response to glucagon stimulus | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| G protein activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| adenylate cyclase activator activity | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Process | via Protein(s) | Taxonomy |
|---|---|---|
| plasma membrane | Guanine nucleotide-binding protein G | Homo sapiens (human) |
| [Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release] | ||
| Assay ID | Title | Year | Journal | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588501 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Lethal Factor Protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588499 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain A protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID651635 | Viability Counterscreen for Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| AID504812 | Inverse Agonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| AID504787 | Counterscreen for agonists of nuclear receptor subfamily 2, group E, member 3 (NR2E3): TR-FRET-based biochemical high throughput assay to identify agonists of the interaction between peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARg) and nuclear rec | 2006 | Assay and drug development technologies, Jun, Volume: 4, Issue:3 | Development of the high throughput screening assay for identification of agonists of an orphan nuclear receptor. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Current protocols in cytometry, Oct, Volume: Chapter 13 | Microsphere-based flow cytometry protease assays for use in protease activity detection and high-throughput screening. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2006 | Cytometry. Part A : the journal of the International Society for Analytical Cytology, May, Volume: 69, Issue:5 | Microsphere-based protease assays and screening application for lethal factor and factor Xa. |
| AID588497 | High-throughput multiplex microsphere screening for inhibitors of toxin protease, specifically Botulinum neurotoxin light chain F protease, MLPCN compound set | 2010 | Assay and drug development technologies, Feb, Volume: 8, Issue:1 | High-throughput multiplex flow cytometry screening for botulinum neurotoxin type a light chain protease inhibitors. |
| AID504810 | Antagonists of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Receptor: HTS campaign | 2010 | Endocrinology, Jul, Volume: 151, Issue:7 | A small molecule inverse agonist for the human thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor. |
| AID1745845 | Primary qHTS for Inhibitors of ATXN expression | |||
| [information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||||
| Timeframe | Studies, This Drug (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 2 (33.33) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 3 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (16.67) | 2.80 |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||
According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be weak demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.
| This Compound (12.41) All Compounds (24.57) |
| Publication Type | This drug (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 0 (0.00%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 0 (0.00%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 0 (0.00%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 0 (0.00%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 6 (100.00%) | 84.16% |
| [information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023] | ||