Balanophonin is an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer agent. Balanophonin inhibits microglial activation and neurodegeneration via inhibiting activated microglia-induced apoptosis[1].
Bioymifi(DR5 Activator) is the first novel and potent small-molecule activatior of the TRAIL receptor DR5 in human cancer cells.IC50 value:Target: In comparison with A2C2, bioymifi was able to promote cell death without the need for the Smac mimetic in T98G cells. Notably, at a 10-μM concentration, bioymifi induced processing of caspase-3 into smaller fragments. Z-VAD inhibited these caspase-mediated cleavages. caspase-3 was rapidly activated as early as 2 h after bioymifi treatment of T98G cells. The caspase-3 activity was markedly increased after 8 h of treatment. Bioymifi induces caspase-8–dependent apoptosis.
Chlamydocin, a fungal metabolite, is a highly potent HDAC inhibitor, with an IC50 of 1.3 nM. Chlamydocin exhibits potent antiproliferative and anticancer activities. Chlamydocin induces apoptosis by activating caspase-3[1].
Nonactin is a naturally occurring macrotetrolide antibiotic from Streptomyces griseus. Nonactin acts as an ionophore for monovalent cations, including K+, and NH4+[1]. Nonactin is able to uncouple the oxidative phosphorylation of mitochondria. Nonactin selectively induces apoptosis in cell lines harboring active mutant β-catenin[2]. Nonactin inhibits the surface expression of endogenous HSP60[3].
AZD-5991 is a potent and selective Mcl-1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.7 nM in FRET assay and a Kd of 0.17 nM in surface plasmon resonance (SPR) assay.
YM281 is a potent EZH2 inhibitor. YM281 induces cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. YM281 shows antitumor effects in vivo. YM281 has the potential for the research of lymphoma[1].
CU-3 is the racemate of (5Z,2E)-CU-3. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 is a potent and selective inhibitor against the α-isozyme of DGK with an IC50 value of 0.6 μM, competitively inhibits the affinity of DGKα for ATP with a Km value of 0.48 mM. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 targets the catalytic region, but not the regulatory region of DGKα. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 has antitumoral and proimmunogenic effects, enhances the apoptosis of cancer cells and the activation of T cells[1].
Dehydroaltenusin is a small molecule selective inhibitor of eukaryotic DNA polymerase α, a type of antibiotic produced by a fungus with an IC50 value of 0.68 μM. The inhibitory mode of action of dehydroaltenusin against mammalian pol α activity is competitive with respect to the DNA template primer (Ki=0.23 µM) and non-competitive with respect to the 2'-deoxyribonucleoside 5'-triphosphate substrate (Ki=0.18 µM)[1].Dehydroaltenusin arrests the cancer cell cycle at the S-phase and triggers apoptosis[1].Dehydroaltenusin possesses anti-tumor activity against human adenocarcinoma tumor in vivo[1].
Kevetrin hydrochloride is a small molecule and activator of the tumor suppressor protein p53, with potential antineoplastic activity. Target：p53in vitro: Kevetrin activates p53 which in turn induces the expressions of p21 and PUMA (p53 up-regulated modulator of apoptosis), thereby inhibiting cancer cell growth and causing tumor cell apoptosis. Kevetrin may be effective in drug-resistant cancers with mutated p53. p53 tumor suppressor, a transcription factor regulating the expression of many stress response genes and mediating various anti-proliferative processes, is often mutated in cancer cells. in vivo: Kevetrin has demonstrated potent anti-tumor efficacy against various carcinoma xenograft models: lung, breast, colon, prostate and squamous cell carcinoma, and in a leukemia tumor model. In drug-resistant cell lines, Kevetrin has shown excellent activity, galvanizing the Company to focus on Kevetrin's development potential in this area.
Z-guggulsterone, a constituent of Indian Ayurvedic medicinal plant Commiphora mukul, inhibits the growth of human prostate cancer cells by causing apoptosis. Z-guggulsterone inhibits angiogenesis by suppressing the VEGF–VEGF-R2–Akt signaling axis[1].
Sodium dichloroacetate is a metabolic regulator in cancer cells' mitochondria with anticancer activity. Sodium dichloroacetate inhibits PDHK, resulting in decreased lactic acid in the tumor microenvironment. Sodium dichloroacetate increases reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and promotes cancer cell apoptosis. Sodium dichloroacetate also works as NKCC inhibitor[1].
AEG3482 is a potent antiapoptotic compound that inhibits Jun kinase (JNK) activity through induced expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70). AEG3482 directly binds HSP90, thereby facilitating HSF1-dependent expression of HSP70 and HSP25[1].
Karanjin is a major active furanoflavonol constituent of Fordia cauliflora. Karanjin induces GLUT4 translocation in skeletal muscle cells by increasing AMPK activity. Karanjin can induce cancer cell death through cell cycle arrest and enhance apoptosis[1][2].
Lumichrome, a photodegradation product of Riboflavin, is an endogenous compound in humans. Lumichrome inhibits human lung cancer cell growth and induces apoptosis via a p53-dependent mechanism[1][2].
Moracin N is a ferroptosis inhibitor that can be isolated from mulberry leaf. Moracin N exerts neuroprotective activity through preventing from oxidative stress[1].
PBOX 6 is a pyrrolo-1,5-benzoxazepine (PBOX) compound, acts as a microtubule-depolymerizing agent and an apoptotic agent.
TH-Z835 is a mutant selective KRAS (G12D) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.6 μM. TH-Z835 inhibits both mantGMPPNP/GPPNP exchange and GPPNP/mantGMPPNP exchange[1].
Nampt-IN-8 (Compound 10d) is an NAMPT inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.183 μM. Nampt-IN-8 is also a relatively good NQO1 substrate. Nampt-IN-8 induces cell apoptosis and ROS[1].
Sinensetin is a methylated flavone found in certain citrus fruits. pocess potent antiangiogenesis and anti-inflammatory, sinensetin enhances adipogenesis and lipolysis.In vitro: Sinensetin promots adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes growing in incomplete differentiation medium, sinensetin enhances adipogenesis and lipolysis by increasing cAMP levels. [1] Sinensetin shows anti-inflammatory activity by regulating the protein level of inhibitor κB-α (IκB-α). [2]In vivo: Sinensetin has the most potent antiangiogenesis activity and the lowest toxicity, inhibits angiogenesis by inducing cell cycle arrest in the G0/G1 phase in HUVEC culture and downregulating the mRNA expressions of angiogenesis genes flt1, kdrl, and hras in zebrafish. [3]
Citric acid-13C3 is the 13C labeled Citric acid[1]. Citric acid is a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer. Citric acid induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and S phase in HaCaT cells. Citric acid cause oxidative damage of the liver by means of the decrease of antioxidative enzyme activities. Citric acid causes renal toxicity in mice[2][3][4].
Alginic acid is a natural polysaccharide, which has been widely concerned and applied due to its excellent water solubility, film formation, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Alginic acid induces oxidative stress-mediated hormone secretion disorder, apoptosis and autophagy in mouse granulosa cells and ovaries. Alginic acid has an inhibitory effect on histamine release. Anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory properties[1][2][3].
Poncirin is isolated from Poncirus trifoliata with anti-inflammory activites. Poncirin significantly reduces mechanical hyperalgesia and allodynia in Complete Freund’s Adjuvant (CFA)-induced inflammatory pain models[1].
HDAC-IN-36 (compound 23 g) is an orally active and potent HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitor, with an IC50 of 11.68 nM (HDAC6). HDAC-IN-36 promotes apoptosis, autophagy and suppresses migration. HDAC-IN-36 shows anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity, and can be used for breast cancer research[1].
Lepadin H is a marine alkaloid and ferroptosis inducer. Lepadin H exhibits significant cytotoxicity, promotes p53 expression, increases ROS production and lipid peroxidation, decreases SLC7A11 and GPX4 levels, and upregulates ACSL4 expression. Lepadin H induces ferroptosis through the p53-SLC7A11-GPX4 pathway[1].
KYP-2047 is a potent and BBB-penetrating prolyl-oligopeptidase (POP) inhibitor, with an Ki value of 0.023 nM. KYP-2047 reduces glioblastoma proliferation through angiogenesis and apoptosis modulation[1][2].
Tylvalosin (Acetylisovaleryltylo?sin) is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that has antibacterial activity. Tylvalosin is an antiviral agent and can be used for PRRSV infection. . Tylvalosin induces apoptosis. Tylvalosin also has anti-inflammatory activity, relieves oxidative stress, and relieves acute lung injury by suppression of NF-κB activation[1][2].
Dalotuzumab (MK-0646) is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody (IgG1 type) targeting IGF-1R. Dalotuzumab acts by inhibiting IGF-1- and IGF-2-mediated tumor cell proliferation, IGF-1R autophosphorylation, and Akt phosphorylation. Dalotuzumab also induces Apoptosis and cycle arrest. Dalotuzumab in combination with other anticancer drugs such as statins can enhance the antitumor activity of Dalotuzumab in vitro and in vivo[1][2][3].
PDMP hydrochloride is a glucosylceramide synthase (GCS) inhibitor. PDMP hydrochloride induces apoptosis in K562/A02 cells. PDMP hydrochloride can be used in cancer (such as leukemia) research[1][2].
PK68 is a potent and selective type II inhibitor of receptor-interacting kinase 1 (RIPK1) with an IC50 of ~90 nM, displays inhibition of RIPK1-dependent necroptosis. PK68 powerfully ameliorates TNF-induced systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and with great potential for use in the treatment of inflammatory disorders and cancer metastasis[1].
Isochamaejasmin is a biflavonoid with anti-cancer, antiplasmodial and insecticidal activities. Isochamaejasmin displays a potent NF-κB (NF-κB) activation activity. Isochamaejasmin could cause DNA damage and induce Apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway in AW1 cells[1][2]. Isochamaejasmin also has a moderate antiplasmodial activity (IC50 of 7.3 μM for P. falciparum) and relatively low cytotoxicity (CC50 of 29.0 μM)[3].