4-(Dodecylamino)phenol (p-DDAP) is an anticancer agent. 4-(Dodecylamino)phenol has anti-tumor activity and can suppress proliferation, arrest the cell cycle and induce apoptotic cell death. 4-(Dodecylamino)phenol can be used for the research of cancer, such as prostate cancer[1][2].
Pectolinarin, isolated from Cirsium chanroenicum, possesses anti-inflammatory activity[1]. Pectolinarin inhibits secretion of IL-6 and IL-8, as well as the production of PGE2 and NO. Pectolinarin suppresses cell proliferation and inflammatory response and induces apoptosis via inactivation of the PI3K/Akt pathway[2].
NSC745885 an effective anti-tumor agent, shows selective toxicity against multiple cancer cell lines but not normal cells. NSC745885 is an effective down-regulator of EZH2 via proteasome-mediated degradation. NSC745885 provides possibilities for the study of advanced bladder and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) cancers[1][2].
Reveromycin A, a benzoquinoid antibiotic isolated from the genus Streptomyces, is a selective inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells. Reveromycin A inhibits bone resorption by inducing apoptosis specifically in osteoclasts. Reveromycin A has antiproliferative activity against tumor cell lines and antifungal activity[1][2].
Mcl-1 inhibitor 17 is a Mcl-1 protein inhibitor. Mcl-1 inhibitor 17 can be used for the research of cancer and other diseases[1].
Topoisomerase II inhibitor 7 (compound 3a) is a potent inhibitor of topoisomerase II alpha subtype, with an IC50 of 3.19 μM. Topoisomerase II inhibitor 7 can induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Epibrassinolide is a natural brassinosteroid (BR) derivative, is a plant regulator with a similar structure to mammalian steroids. Epibrassinolide is a potential apoptotic inducer in various cancer cells without affecting the non-tumor cell growth.
Apoptolidin is a polyketide isolated from Nocardiopsis bacteria[1]. Apoptolidin is a selective mitochondrial F1FO ATPase inhibitor. Apoptolidin is an apoptosis inducer and induces apoptotic cell death in cells transformed with the adenovirus type 12 oncogenes including ElA (IC50=10-17 ng/ml) but not in normal cells[1][2].
MMPSI is a potent and selective small molecule caspase 3 and caspase 7 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.7 μM for human caspase-3. MMPSI can significantly reduce ischemia-reperfusion-induced infarct size in the isolated rabbit heart, and reduce apoptosis in both the ischemic myocardium and isolated cardiomyocytes. MMPSI can be used for researching cardioprotection[1].
Isoharringtonine is a natural alkaloid that can be purified from Cephalotaxus koreana Nakai. Isoharringtonine can inhibit cancer cell proliferation and migration, and induce cancer cell apoptosis. Isoharringtonine can be used for the research of cancers[1][2].
(±)-Norcantharidin ((±)-NCTD) is a compound possessing anti-angiogenetic activity with potential use in anti-cancertherapy. (±)-Norcantharidin could prevent tumorigenesis by inhibiting cell proliferation, inducing apoptosis and the cell cycle arrest, and anti-angiogenic effects[1].
PAO-Nap is the modified PAO attached a naphthalimide fluorophore using aminocaproic acid as a linker. PAO induces oxidative stress-mediated apoptosis in HL-60 cells by selectively targeting thioredoxin reductase[1].
Neriifolin, a CNS-penetrating cardiac glycoside, is an inhibitor of the Na+, K+-ATPase. Neriifolin can target beclin 1, inhibits the formation of LC3-associated phagosomes and ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) development. Neriifolin induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells[1][2.
Asperosaponin VI, A saponin component from Dipsacus asper wall, induces osteoblast differentiation through BMP‐2/p38 and ERK1/2 pathway[1]. Asperosaponin Ⅵ inhibits apoptosis in hypoxia-induced cardiomyocyte by increasing the Bcl-2/Bax ratio and decreasing active caspase-3 expression, as well as enhancing of p-Akt and p-CREB[2].
Adebrelimab (SHR-1316) is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal PD-L1 (PD-1/PD-L1) antibody. Adebrelimab has promising antitumor activity in solid tumors including extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (SCLC)[1][2].
Griseofulvin(Gris-PEG; Grifulvin) is a spirocyclic fungal natural product used in treatment of fungal dermatophytes; Antifungal drug.
ENMD-1068 is a selective protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) antagonist. ENMD-1068 reduces hepatic stellate cell activation and collagen expression by inhibiting TGF-β1/Smad signaling. ENMD-1068 also inhibits the proliferation of endometrial cells and induces apoptosis of epithelial cells in the lesion. ENMD-1068 can be used in the study of endometriosis and liver fibrosis[1][2].
TAS-117 is a highly selective, non-ATP competitive pan-Akt inhibitor with IC50 of 4.8/1.6/44 nM for Akt1/Akt2/Akt3 respectively; shows minimal inhibitory activities against others kinases including PI3K, PDK1, and mTOR; inhibits Akt kinase activity but not p-Akt, blocks basal phosphorylation of Akt and downstream p-FKHR/FKHRL1; induces significant cytotoxicity in MM cells associated with inhibition of IL6 secretion; triggers apoptosis and autophagy, induces ER stress response, inhibits human MM cell growth in murine xenograft models. Solid Tumors Phase 1 Clinical
JNJ-16241199 is an orally active, selective hydroxamate-based histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor, with the IC50 of 3.3 nM and 23 nM for HDAC1 and HDAC8, respectively. JNJ-16241199 induces histone 3 acetylation and strongly increases the expression of p21waf1, cip1 in A2780 ovarian carcinoma cells. JNJ-16241199 induces cell apoptosis and shows anticancer activity in a broad spectrum of human malignancies. JNJ-16241199 can be used for cancer study[1].
Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex[1]. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt[2]. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities[3].
p53 Activator 5 (compound 134A) is a potent p53 activator with a SC150 value of <0.05 mM. p53 Activator 5 can bind to mutant p53 and restore the ability of the p53 mutant to bind DNA. p53 Activator 5 shows anti-tumor activity[1].
RO-5963 is a dual p53-MDM2 and p53-MDMX inhibitor with IC50s of ~17 nM and ~24 nM, respectively[1].
Flavokawain A, a chalcone extracted from Kava, has anticarcinogenic effect. Flavokawain A induces apoptosis in bladder cancer cells by involvement of bax protein-dependent and mitochondria-dependent apoptotic pathway and suppresses tumor growth in mice[1].
FLT3-IN-14 is a potent FLT3 inhibitor with IC50s of 5.6 nM and 1.4 nM for FLT3-WT and FLT3-ITD. FLT3-IN-14 reduces the phosphorylation of FLT3 (Y591), induces cell cycle arrest at G1 phase and apoptosis. FLT3-IN-14 significantly reduces the tumor growth in an MV4-11 xenograft mouse model[1].
Cerivastatin is a synthetic lipid-lowering agent and a highly potent, well-tolerated and orally active HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, with a Ki of 1.3 nM/L. Cerivastatin reduces low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels. Cerivastatin also inhibits proliferation and invasiveness of MDA-MB-231 cells, mainly by RhoA inhibition, and has anti-cancer effect[1][2][3].
Nigericin is an antibiotic derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus that act as a K+/H+ ionophore, promoting K+/H+ exchange across mitochondrial membranes[1].Nigericin can be a NLRP3 activator that induces the release of IL-1β as a NALP3-dependent manner[2]. Nigericin triggers eryptosis, an effect paralleled by ROS formation, and in part due to induction of oxidative stress. Nigericin triggers apoptosis[3].
Ferroptosis-IN-4 (compound 6k) is a ferroptosis inhibitor with EC50 value of 20 μM. Ferroptosis-IN-4 has no obvious cytotoxicity. Ferroptosis-IN-4 has a protective effect in glycerol-induced RM-AKI mice with alleviating kidney dysfunction[1].
Trifluridine is an irreversible thymidylate synthase inhibitor, and thereby suppresses DNA synthesis. Trifluridine is an antiviral drug for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.
GPX4-IN-6 (Compound C25) is a GPX4 covalent inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.13 μM. GPX4-IN-6 (Compound C25) can induce ferroptosis for the research of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) [1].
Meclizine D8 (Meclozine D8) is a deuterium labeled Meclizine. Meclizine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist and has the potential to treat nausea and motion sickness. Meclizine is an agonist ligand for mouse constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) and an inverse agonist for Human CAR[1][2][3].