Casein Kinase inhibitor A86 (CKIα inhibitor A86) is a novel pan-specific CKI (CSNK1) inhibitor (Kd=1-10 nM, CKIα Kd=9.8 nM) that co-targets the transcriptional kinases CDK7 and CDK9, with hardly inhibition of CDK8, CDK13, CDK11a, CDK11b, and CDK19; target both CDK7 and CDK9 with low nM Kd values; induces leukemia cell apoptosis at <160 nM, in correlation to the capacity to stabilize p53; shows high and selective sensitivity against leukemic CFUs in colony-forming unit (CFU) assay, without effect on normal hematopoietic CFUs; blocking CKIα together with CDK7 and/or CDK9 synergistically stabilize p53, deprive leukemia cells of survival and proliferation-maintaining SE-driven oncogenes, induce apoptosis, abolishes the expression of MYC, MDM2, and the anti-apoptotic oncogene MCL1; demonstrates therapeutic efficacy with preserved hematopoiesis and leukemia cure potential in AML mouse models.
Z-VEID-FMK is a selective inhibitor of caspase-6. Z-VEID-FMK can be used for the research of tumor[1].
Verrucarin J (Muconomycin B) is a metabolite of the Myrothecium fungus family. Verrucarin J generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) and induces apoptosis of cancer cell lines, such as A549, HCT 116 and SW-620 cells. Verrucarin J shows activities against Candida albicans and Mucor miehei. Verrucarin J inhibits arenavirus Junin (JUNV) yield with an IC50 of 1.2 ng/mL[1][2][3][4][5].
Bigelovin, a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Inula helianthus-aquatica, is a selective retinoid X receptor α agonist. Bigelovin suppresses tumor growth through inducing apoptosis and autophagy via the inhibition of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS generation[1].
Fulvestrant is a potent Estrogen Receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 9.4 nM.
8-Epixanthatin is a potential colchicine binding site inhibitor isolated from Xanthium chinese Mill. 8-Epixanthatin can inhibit the activation of STAT3, induce apoptosis, and has anti-tumor activity[1].
Ethoxysanguinarine is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid natural product that is mainly found in Macleaya cordata. Ethoxysanguinarine inhibits viability and induces apoptosis of colorectal cancer cells by inhibiting protein phosphatase 2A (CIP2A)[1].
Puromycin aminonucleoside is the aminonucleoside portion of the antibiotic puromycin, and a puromycin analog which does not inhibit protein synthesis or induce apoptosis.
SCR7 pyrazine is a DNA ligase IV inhibitor that blocks nonhomologous end-joining (NHEJ) in a ligase IV-dependent manner. SCR7 pyrazine is also a CRISPR/Cas9 enhancer which increases the efficiency of Cas9-mediated homology-directed repair (HDR). SCR7 pyrazine induces cell apoptosis and has anticancer activity[1][2].
L-Glutamine-2-13C (L-Glutamic acid 5-amide-2-13C) 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].
TL02-59 is an orally active, selective Src-family kinase Fgr inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.03 nM. TL02-59 also inhibits Lyn and Hck with IC50s of 0.1 nM and 160 nM, respectively. TL02-59 potently suppresses acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) cell growth[1].
Canfosfamide (TLK-286, TER286) is a glutathione analogue prodrug that is activated by glutathione S-transferase P1-1 and induces apoptosis. Canfosfamide also inhibits the catalytic kinase activity of DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK). Canfosfamide produces an anticancer alkylating agent and a glutathione derivative after activation. Canfosfamide can be used to research malignancies[1][2][3].
ARN5187 trihydrochloride is a lysosomotropic REV-ERBβ ligand with a dual inhibitory activity toward REV-ERB-mediated transcriptional regulation and autophagy. ARN5187 trihydrochloride shows lysosomotropic potency and cytotoxicity. ARN5187 trihydrochloride induces apoptosis[1][2].
Tubulin polymerization-IN-26 (compound 12h) can inhibit the polymerization of microtubulin by binding to the colchicine binding site of microtubulin with an IC50 value of 4.64 μM. Tubulin polymerization-IN-26 can induce apoptosis and inhibit cell metastasis or migration, and can be used as a potential compound for lung cancer research[1].
Bcl-2-IN-9 is a novel proapoptotic Bcl-2 inhibitor with IC50 value of 2.9 μM and low cytotoxic. Bcl-2-IN-9 mediates apoptosis by down-regulating expression of Bcl-2 in cancer cells and has a high selectivity against leukemia cells[1].
Eriocitrin is a flavonoid isolated from lemon, which is a strong antioxidant agent. Eriocitrin could inhibit the proliferation of hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines by arresting cell cycle in S phase through up-regulation of p53, cyclin A, cyclin D3 and CDK6. Eriocitrin triggers apoptosis by activating mitochondria-involved intrinsic signaling pathway[1].
JNJ-4355 is a highly potent MCL-1 (myeloid cell leukemia-1) inhibitor, with KI of 18 pM. JNJ-4355 shows antitumor activity[1][2].
Penduletin is a flavone, that can be isolated from Brickelia pendula and Vitex negundo. Penduletin shows anticancer activity. Penduletin induces apoptosis in the cancer cells through ROS generation[1][2].
d-Sophoridine ((+)-Sophoridine) is the dextro isoform of Sophoridine (HY-N1373), which is a quinolizidine alkaloid isolated from Leguminous plant Sophora flavescens. Sophoridine induces apoptosis. Sophoridine has the potential to be a novel, potent and selective antitumor agent candidate for pancreatic cancer with well-tolerated toxicity[1].
Tubastatin A (TSA) TFA is a potent and selective?HDAC6?inhibitor with?IC50?of 15 nM in a cell-free assay, and is selective (1000-fold more) against all other isozymes except HDAC8 (57-fold more). Tubastatin A TFA also inhibits HDAC10 and metallo-β-lactamase domain-containing protein?2 (MBLAC2).
Cycleanine is a potent vascular selective Calcium antagonist. Cycleanine has analgesic, muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory activities. Cycleanine has potential for anti-ovarian cancer acting through the apoptosis pathway[1][2].
WLSEAGPVVTVRALRGTGSW is a cardiomyocyte specific peptide. WLSEAGPVVTVRALRGTGSW-expressing exosomes can improve specific uptake by cardiomyocytes, decrease cardiomyocyte apoptosis, and enhance cardiac retention following intramyocardial injection in vivo[1][2].
Tubulin polymerization-IN-11 is a potent tubulin polymerization inhibitor with an IC50 value of 3.4 µM. Tubulin polymerization-IN-11 shows antiproliferative activity. Tubulin polymerization-IN-11 induces Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase. Tubulin polymerization-IN-11 decreases the expression of cyclin B1, p-cdc2, and Bcl-2 protein levels and increases the expression of cleaved PARP[1].
ZT55 (JAK inhibitor ZT55) is a novel potent, highly-selective tyrosine kinase JAK2 inhibitor with IC50 of 31 nM; displays no significant activity against JAK1/3 (IC50>10 uM); exhibits potent effects on the cellular JAK-STAT pathway, inhibiting tyrosine phosphorylation in JAK2V617F and downstream STAT3/5 transcription factors; inhibits the proliferation of the JAK2V617F-expressing HEL cell line, leading to cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase and induction of caspase-dependent apoptosis; significantly suppressed the growth of HEL xenograft tumors in vivo, blocks erythroid colony formation of peripheral blood hematopoietic progenitors from patients carrying the JAK2V617F mutation.
Geranyl acetate, an acyclic monoterpene ester derived from geraniol, is widely used in the cosmetics industry due to its pleasant scent[1]. Geranyl acetate can induces cell apoptosis[2].
S-allylmercaptocysteine, an organic sulfur compound extracted from garlic, has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects for various pulmonary diseases. S-allylmercaptocysteine achieves its anti-cancer effect through a variety of pathways such as inducing the apoptosis of cancer cells through the TGF-β signaling pathway, or reducing the NF-κB activity and up-regulating Nrf2 to achieve the effects of anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation[1][2][3].
Ozarelix (D-63153) is a GnRH antagonist. Ozarelix induces cell apoptosis and arrests cell in G2/M phase. Ozarelix can be used in the research of prostate cancer[1].
PK11007 is a p53 targeting compound, has anti-tumor activities through activation of unstable p53.
Tubulin polymerization-IN-13 (Compound 4f) is a tubulin polymerization inhibitor (IC50=0.37 μM). Tubulin polymerization-IN-13 shows anti-proliferative activity against cancer cells, induces apoptosis and potential antivascular activity[1].
APPA is an aldose reductase inhibitor. APPA can effectively prevent apoptosis and the symptoms of Streptozotocin (HY-13753)-induced diabetes by inhibiting the polyol pathway in rats. APPA has the potential for diabetic nephropathy (DN) research[1].