trans-Chalcone, isolated from Aronia melanocarpa skin, is a biphenolic core structure of flavonoids precursor. trans-Chalcone is a potent fatty acid synthase (FAS) and α-amylase inhibitor. trans-Chalcone causes cellcycle arrest and induces apoptosis in the breastcancer cell line MCF-7. trans-Chalcone has antifungal and anticancer activity[1][2][3].
Demethoxycurcumin(Curcumin II) is a major active curcuminoid; possess anti-inflammatory properties; also exert cytotoxic effects in human cancer cells via induction of apoptosis.IC50 value: Target:in vitro: DMC significantly decreased NO secretion by 35-41% in our inflamed cell model. Decrease in NO production by DMC was concomitant with down-regulation of iNOS at mRNA and protein levels compared to proinflammatory cytokine cocktail and LPS-treated controls. Mechanism of action of DMC may be partly due to its potent inhibition of the iNOS pathway [1]. BDMCCN has the strongest inhibitory activity toward BACE-1 with 17 μM IC50, which was 20 and 13 times lower than those of CCN and DMCCN respectively [2]. Genes associated with DNA damage and repair, cell-cycle check point and apoptosis could be altered by DMC; in particular, 144 genes were found up-regulated and 179 genes down-regulated in NCI-H460 cells after exposure to DMC [3]. in vivo: At low doses, both the curcuminoid mixture and curcumin I did not affect brain stimulation reward, whereas, higher doses increased ICSS thresholds. Curcumin II and curcumin III did not affect brain stimulation reward at any doses. Subthreshold doses of the curcuminoid mixture and curcumin I inhibited the reward-facilitating effect of morphine.
Bruceine D is a Notch inhibitor with anti-cancer activity and induces apoptosis in several human cancer cells. Bruceine D is an effective botanical insect antifeedant with outstanding systemic properties, causing potent pest growth inhibitory activity[1][2].
Mycophenolic acid sodium is a potent uncompetitive inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor with an EC50 of 0.24 µM. Mycophenolic acid sodium demonstrates antiviral effects against a wide range of RNA viruses including influenza. Mycophenolic acid sodium is an immunosuppressive agent. Antiangiogenic and antitumor effects[1][2].
Bursehernin (Methylpluviatolide) is an antitumor agent. Bursehernin induces Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase. Bursehernin shows anti-proliferative activity[1][2].
Pifithrin-β is a potent p53 inhibitor with an IC50 of 23 μM.
Picrocrocin, an apocarotenoid found in the flowers of Cochliobolus sativus. Picrocrocin shows anticancer effect. Picrocrocin exhibits growth inhibitory effects against SKMEL-2 human malignant melanoma cells[1].
NVP-CGM097 is a potent and selective MDM2 inhibitor with IC50 of 1.7±0.1 nM for hMDM2.
Isatuximab is a monoclonal antibody targeting the transmembrane receptor and ectoenzyme CD38, a protein highly expressed on hematological malignant cells, including those in multiple myeloma (MM). Isatuximab has antitumor activity via multiple biological mechanisms, including antibody-dependent cellular-mediated cytotoxicity, complement-dependent cytotoxicity, antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis, and direct induction of apoptosis without crosslinking. Isatuximab also directly inhibits CD38 ectoenzyme activity, which is implicated in many cellular functions[1][2].
Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which blocks estrogen action in breast cells and can activate estrogen activity in other cells, such as bone, liver, and uterine cells.
ζ-Stat trisodium (NSC37044 trisodium) is a specific and atypical PKC-ζ inhibitor, with an IC50 of 5 μM. ζ-Stat trisodium can reduce melanoma cell lines proliferation and induce apoptosis, and has antitumor activity in vitro[1][2].
NSC59984 induces mutant p53 protein degradation via MDM2 and the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. The EC50 of NSC59984 in most cancer cells is significantly lower than those of normal cells, with EC50 of 8.38 μM for p53-null HCT116 cells.IC50 value: 8.38 μM (EC50, for p53-null HCT116 cells)Target: p53in vitro: NSC59984 specifically restores p53 pathway signaling in mutant p53-expressing human colorectal cancer cells. NSC59984 induces cell death in tumor cells but not normal cells with little or no genotoxicity. NSC59984 induces mutant p53 protein degradation through MDM2-mediated ubiquitination in cancer cells. NSC59984 restores p53 pathway signaling through activation of p73. NSC59984 induces p73-dependent cell apoptosis in cancer.in vivo: NSC59984 synergizes with CPT11 to induce cell death in mutant p53-expressing colorectal cancer cells and inhibits mutant p53-associated colon tumor xenograft growth in a p73-dependent manner.
Mcl1-IN-8 (Comp8) is a Mcl-1-PUMA interface inhibitor, with a Ki of 0.3 μM. Mcl1-IN-8 (Comp8) exhibits dual activity on reduce PUMA-dependent apoptosis while deactivating Mcl-1-mediated anti-apoptosis in cancer cells[1].
Sirt1/2-IN-3 (compound PS9) is a dual inhibitor of SIRT1/2 with IC50s of 1.4 μM (SIRT1) and 2.0 μM (SIRT2), respsectivley. Sirt1/2-IN-3 completely blocks p53 deacetylation, and increase of p53 and α-tubulin acetylation. Sirt1/2-IN-3 induces apoptosis and shows anti-proliferation activity against human leukemia cell lines[1].
Dutasteride-13C6 is the 13C labeled Dutasteride[1]. Dutasteride (GG745) is a potent inhibitor of both 5α-reductase isozymes. Dutasteride may possess off-target effects on the androgen receptor (AR) due to its structural similarity to DHT[2].
RUNX-IN-2 (Compound Conjugate 3) covalently binds to the RUNX-binding sequences, and inhibits the binding of RUNX proteins to their target sites. RUNX-IN-2 induces the p53-dependent apoptosis and inhibits cancer cell growth. RUNX-IN-2 inhibits tumor growth in PANC-1 xenograft mice. RUNX-IN-2 has high alkylation efficiency and specificity[1].
ASTX660 is an orally bioavailable dual antagonist of cellular inhibitor of apoptosis protein (cIAP) and X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP).
Iberin, a sulfoxide analogue of sulforaphane, is a naturally occurring member of isothiocyanate family. It inhibits cell survival with an IC50 of 2.3 μM in HL60 cell.
Sirt1/2-IN-2 (compound hsa55) is a dual inhibitor of SIRT1/2 with IC50s of 1.8 μM (SIRT1) and 2.4 μM (SIRT2), respsectivley. Sirt1/2-IN-2 completely blocks p53 deacetylation, and increase of p53 and α-tubulin acetylation. Sirt1/2-IN-2 induces apoptosis and shows anti-proliferation activity against human leukemia cell lines[1].
PROTAC RIPK degrader-6 (example 1) is a PROTAC targeting RIP Kinase degradation wherein the RIP2 kinase inhibitor is linked via a linker to a cereblon binder[1].
IST5-002, a potent Stat5a/b inhibitor, selectively inhibits transcriptional activity of Stat5a/b (IC50s: 1.5 μM for Stat5a, 3.5 μM for Stat5b). IST5-002 inducs cell apoptotic and death of prostate cancer cells and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells. IST5-002 can be used in the research of prostate cancer and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)[1].
Ivachtin (Caspase-3 Inhibitor VII; compound 7a) is a nonpeptide, noncompetitive and reversibl caspase-3 inhibitor with an IC50 of 23 nM. Ivachtin has modest selectivity for the remaining caspases[1].
Fidaxomicin-D7 (OPT-80-D7) is the deuterium labeled Fidaxomicin. Fidaxomicin (OPT-80), a macrocyclic RNA polymerase inhibitor, has a narrow spectrum of activity. Fidaxomicin selectively eradicates pathogenic Clostridium difficile with minimal disruption to the multiple species of bacteria that make up the normal, healthy intestinal flora[1][2].
Pivanex (AN-9), a derivative of Butyric acid, is an HDAC inhibitor with antimetastic and antiangiogenic properties. Pivanex down-regulates bcr-abl protein and enhances apoptosis[1].
4-Hydroperoxy Cyclophosphamide-d4 is the deuterium labeled 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide. 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide is the active metabolite form of the prodrug Cyclophosphamide. 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide crosslinks DNA and induces T cell apoptosis independent of death receptor activation, but activates mitochondrial death pathways through production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide has the potential for lymphomas and autoimmune disorders[1][2].
Dimethyl malonate is a competitive inhibitor of succinate dehydrogenase (SDH). Dimethyl malonate is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and hydrolyse to malonate. Dimethyl malonate reduces neuronal apoptosis[1].
Medicarpin is a flavonoid isolated from Medicago sativa. Medicarpin induces apoptosis and overcome multidrug resistance in leukemia P388 cells by modulating P-gp-mediated efflux of drugs[1].
Gemcitabine monophosphate (Gemcitabine 5′-phosphate) is one of the active intermediates of Gemcitabine (HY-17026). Gemcitabine monophosphate shows synergistic anti-cancer effects[1][2].
Simvastatin-d3 is the deuterium labeled Simvastatin[1]. Simvastatin (MK 733) is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with a Ki of 0.2 nM[2].