Mepazine hydrochloride (Pecazine hydrochloride) is a potent and selective MALT1 protease inhibitor with IC50s of 0.83 and 0.42 μM for GSTMALT1 full length and GSTMALT1 325-760, respectively. Mepazine hydrochloride affects viability of ABC-DLBCL cells by enhancing apoptosis[1].
HXR9 is a cell-permeable peptide and a competitive antagonist of HOX/PBX interaction. HXR9 antagonizes the interaction between HOX and a second transcrip-tion factor (PBX), which binds to HOX proteins in paralogue groups1 to 8. HXR9 selectively decreases cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in cells with a high level of expression of the HOXA/PBX3 genes, such as MLL-rearranged leukemic cells[1][2][3].
MPT0B392, an orally active quinoline derivative, induces c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) activation, leading to apoptosis. MPT0B392 triggers induction of the mitotic arrest, followed by mitochondrial membrane potential loss and caspases cleavage by activation of JNK and ultimately leads to apoptosis[1].
Apoptosis inducer 10 is a potent apoptosis inducer. Apoptosis inducer 10 shows antiproliferative effect. Apoptosis inducer 10 induces apoptosis in HeLa cancer cells via a mitochondria-dependent endogenous pathway[1].
Narasin sodium is a cationic ionophore and coccidiostat agent. Narasin inhibits NF-κB signaling and induces tumor cells apoptosis. Narasin sodium has antimicrobial and anticancer activity[1].
Pheniramine (Prophenpyridamine;Tripoton) is a first-generation histamine H1 receptor antagonist, acts on the central nervous system (CNS) with sedative and hypnotic effect. Pheniramine displays antitumor effect and induces leukemia cells apoptosis. Pheniramine is also a safe and effective local anesthetic, with antipruritic effects[1][2][3][4].
YL93 is a dual inhibitors of MDM2/4 with Ki values of 0.64 μM and 1.1 nM for MDM4 and MDM2, respectively. YL93 induces cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. YL93 shows p53-dependent cell growth inhibition[1].
BQZ-485 is a a potent GDI2 inhibitor through the interaction with Tyr245. BQZ-485 disrupts the intrinsic GDI2-Rab1A interaction, thereby abolishing vesicular transport from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) to the Golgi apparatus and initiating subsequent paraptosis events[1].
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt[1]. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively[2].
(E)-Mcl-1 inhibitor 7 (Example 34) is a Mcl-1 inhibitor (Ki: <1 nM, IC50: <500 nM). (E)-Mcl-1 inhibitor 7 can be used for research of cancers[1].
Apaziquone (EO-9), an analog of Mitomycin C, is a prodrug that is activated to DNA damaging species by oxidoreductases (particularly NQO1). Apaziquone has the ability to kill aerobic and/or hypoxic cancer cells. Apaziquone, a bioreductive alkylating agent, inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cells. Apaziquone significantly reduces oral tumor xenograft volume in immunocompromised NOD/SCID/Crl mice[1][2].
Anticancer agent 119 (compound 15) is an N-acylated ciprofloxacin derivative, which has certain antibacterial activity and induces ROS production to promote cancer cell apoptosis[1].
Podocarpusflavone A is a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, have moderated anti-proliferative activity induce cell apoptosis in MCF-7, is developing anti-tumor drugstarget: DNA topoisomerase IIn vitro: podocarpusflavone-A show significant inhibitions against DLD, KB, MCF-7, HEp-2 tumor cell lines (ED50 4.56-16.24 μg/mL) and induce cell apoptosis in MCF-7 via mainly sub-G1/S phase arrest. PF (40 ug/mL, 24 hr) significantly induced about 10 folds of cell deaths and growth arrest in S-phase than the control group.
PIK-75 is a reversible DNA-PK and p110α-selective inhibitor, which inhibits DNA-PK, p110α and p110γ with IC50s of 2, 5.8 and 76 nM, respectively. PIK-75 inhibits p110α >200-fold more potently than p110β (IC50=1.3 μM)[1][2]. PIK-75 induces apoptosis[3].
Fexapotide (NX-1207 free acid) induces apoptosis selectively, reducing prostate volume at a cellular level. Fexapotide can be used in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) research[1][2][3].
MB710 is a small-molecule p53 mutant Y220C stabilizer, binds tightly to the Y220C pocket and stabilizes p53-Y220C in vitro.
PD173952 is a tyrosine kinases inhibitor with IC50s of 0.3, 1.7 and 6.6 nM against Lyn, Abl and Csk, respectively. PD173952 is also a potent Myt1 kinase inhibitor with a Ki of 8.1 nM. PD173952 induces apoptosis[1][2].
Xanthoxyletin is a coumarin that can be isolated from Genus Zanthoxylum and Clausena. Xanthoxyletin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. Xanthoxyletin shows cytotoxic effects to cancer cells, and induces apoptosis and necrosis. Xanthoxyletin can be used for the research of cancer and inflammation[1][2].
MIRA-1 is a maleimide analogue. MIRA-1 can induce apoptosis in mutant p53 cells via restoration of p53-dependent transcriptional transactivation. MIRA-1 has anticancer activity[1].
(-)-Epigallocatechin Gallate is an antioxidant polyphenol flavonoid form green tea, and inhibits the activation of EGFR, HER2 and HER3, with antitumor activity.
Angophorol is a flavonone compound. Angophorol exerts potential anticancer activity through growth inhibition and apoptosis in K562 cells[1].
EP1013 is a broad-spectrum caspase selective inhibitor, used in the research of type 1 diabetes.
RIPK1-IN-4 (compound 8) is a potent and selective type II kinase inhibitor of receptor interacting protein 1 (RIP1) kinase and binds to a DLG-out inactive form of RIP1 with an IC50s of 16 nM and 10 nM for RIP1 and ADP-Glo kinase[1].
Dehydrotrametenolic acid is a sterol isolated from the sclerotium of Poria cocos. Dehydrotrametenolic acid induces apoptosis through caspase-3 pathway. Dehydrotrametenolic acid has anti-tumor activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic effects[1].
Periplocin is a cardiotonic steroid isolated from Periploca forrestii. Periplocin promotes tumor cell apoptosis and inhibits tumor growth. Periplocin has the potential to facilitate wound healing through the activation of Src/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways mediated by Na/K-ATPase[1][2].
Mps-BAY2a is a monopolar spindle 1 (MPS1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1 nM against human MPS1. Mps-BAY2a induces mitotic aberrations and apoptosis in cancer cells[1].
Gefitinib (ZD1839) is a EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, with IC50 of 2-37 nM in NR6wtEGFR cells.
CPT2 (Carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2), an enzyme that participates in fatty acid oxidation, also is a colorectal cancer (CRC) prognostic biomarker. CPT2 overexpression can activate p-p53 to increase p53 expression, thereby inhibiting tumor proliferation and promoting apoptosis. CPT2 deficiency results in the most common inherited disorder of long-chain fatty acid oxidation affecting skeletal muscle. Downregulation of CPT2 is also highly correlated with the progression of various cancers and has potential for cancer research[1][2].
L-Glutamine-1-13C (L-Glutamic acid 5-amide-1-13C) is the 13C-labeled L-Glutamine. L-Glutamine (L-Glutamic acid 5-amide) is a non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and involved in many metabolic processes. L-Glutamine provides a source of carbons for oxidation in some cells[1][2].
Meloxicam D4 is deuterium labeled Meloxicam. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent, inhibits COX activity, with IC50s of 0.49 µM and 36.6 µM for COX-2 and COX-1, respectively[1].