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 Inhibitors

TGF-beta/Smad
Cat.No. Product Name Information Product Use Citations Product Validations
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
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 a 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
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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S2911 Go 6983 Go 6983 (GOE 6983, Gö 6983) is a pan-PKC inhibitor against 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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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 PKC , PKC I, PKC II, and PKC 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
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.02.02.636139
Int J Biol Sci, 2024, 20(10):3956-3971
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