Gefitinib (ZD1839) is a EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor, with IC50 of 2-37 nM in NR6wtEGFR cells.
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].
Apoptosis Activator 2 is a potent apoptosis activator; increases procaspase-9 processing and subsequent caspase-3 activation.IC50 value: 4-9 uM(Leukemia origin cells)[1]Target: Apoptosis activatorin vitro: Apoptosis Activator 2 promotes the cytochrome c-dependent oligomerization of Apaf-1 into the mature apoptosome. Apoptosis Activator 2 exerted a cytostatic effect on the majority of cell lines tested, inhibiting cell growth by 50–100% at 10 μM in 40 of 48 cell lines tested. Apoptosis Activator 2 exerted a cytotoxic effect, reducing the cell numbers by 10–50% and 50–100% in four and eight cell lines, respectively, from the initial levels when tested at 10 μM. At 100 μM Apoptosis Activator 2 exhibited 100% cytotoxicity in virtually all cell lines, an effect that may be due to nonspecific toxicity. Of the cancer cell lines tested in the panel, cell lines of lymphoid origin (CCRF-CEM, MOLT-4, and Jurkat) were quite sensitive to compound 2-induced killing, with IC50 values ranging from 4 to 9 μM [1]. Apoptosis Activator 2 is a potent and selective carboxylesterase inhibitor with Ki of 67/31/65 nM for hiCE/hCE/rCE respectively, also has less inhibition on AChE/BChE with Ki of 48.2/12.6 uM [2].
RIPGBM is a selective inducer of apoptosis in glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) cancer stem cells (CSCs) with an EC50 of ≤500 nM[1].
Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis[1][2].
PARP-1-IN-2 (compound 11g) is a potent and BBB-penetrated PARP1 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 149 nM. PARP1-IN-2 shows significantly potent anti-proliferative activity against Human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line A549. PARP1-IN-2 can induce A549 cells apoptosis[1].
TCS PrP Inhibitor 13, an antiprion agent, is a cellular prion protein (PrPC) inhibitor. TCS PrP Inhibitor 13, as a protease-resistant form of prion protein (PrP-res) accumulation inhibitor, shows an IC50 value of 3 nM in both ScN2a and F3 cell lines. TCS PrP Inhibitor 13 induces Schwannoma cells apoptosis[1].
Dipyrithione is a potent antimicrobial agent. Dipyrithione shows antifungal activity and antiproliferative activity. Dipyrithione induces apoptosis and cycle arrest at G1 phase. Dipyrithione shows anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Dipyrithione shows anti-tumor activity. Dipyrithione has the potential for the research of dermatophytosis[1][2][3].
Chondroitin sulfate, one of five classes of glycosaminoglycans, has been widely used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate reduces inflammation mediators and the apoptotic process and is able to reduce protein production of inflammatory cytokines, iNOS and MMPs.
Anticancer agent 57 (compound 14) potently inhibits MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and MCF-7 cell lines, with IC50s of 6.43 ~ 8.00 μM. Anticancer agent 57 induces cell cycle arrest and significantly promotes apoptosis. Anticancer agent 57 inhibits tumor growth in nude mice xenografted with MADMB-231 cells. Anticancer agent 57 can be used for researching triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)[1].
Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate is an orally active and potent Topoisomerase I inhibitor. Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate induces cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 and S phases and promotes apoptosis. Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate shows anticancer activity[1].
2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzoquinone is an electrophilic metabolite of butylated hydroxyanisole and an oxidation product of 2-tert-butylhydroquinone[1].
Arylquin 1, a prostate-apoptosis-response-4 (Par-4) secretagogue, targets vimentin to induce Par-4 secretion. Arylquin 1 induces non-apoptotic cell death in cancer cells through the induction of lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP)[1].
PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 is a PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 possess anti-cancer effects and selectivity against MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 value of 2.29 μM. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 can induce cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Oxysophoridine (Sophoridine N-oxide) is a bioactive alkaloid extracted from the Sophora alopecuroides Linn. Oxysophoridine (Sophoridine N-oxide) shows anti inflammatory, anti oxidative stress and anti apoptosis effects[1][2].
Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a lectin, obtained from the red kidney bean that binds to the membranes of T-cells, stimulates metabolic activity, cell division, and involves inflammatory pathways. Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) induces apoptosis via increasing proapoptotic protein Bax and activating caspases-3[1][2][3].
Rotundic acid, a triterpenoid obtained from I. rotunda, induces DNA damage and cell apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma through AKT/mTOR and MAPK Pathways. Rotundic acid possesses anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective abilities[1].
Quinacrine hydrochloride hydrate (Mepacrine hydrochloride hydrate) is an antimalarial agent, which possess anticancer effect both in vitro and vivo. Quinacrine hydrochloride hydrate suppresses NF-κB and activates p53 signaling, which results in the induction of the apoptosis[1].
TPB15 is an orally active and potent Hh (Hedgehog) signaling inhibitor. TPB15 markedly induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-468 cells. TPB15 blocks Smo (Smoothened) translocation into the cilia and reduced Smo protein and mRNA expression. TPB15 inhibits the expression of the downstream regulatory factor glioma-associated oncogene 1 (Gli1). TPB15 shows good anti-tumor activity with low toxicity[1].
2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide is a limonoid compound isolated from the extracts of bark, leaves, roots, and seeds of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. var. siamensis Valeton. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide exhibits potent cyto-toxicities against one or more cell lines. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide activates caspases-3, -8, and -9, while increases the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide induces apoptosis via both mitochondrial and death receptor pathways in AZ521[1].
Perillyl alcohol is a monoterpene isolated from the essential oils of lavendin, peppermint, spearmint, cherries, celery seeds, and several other plants. Perillyl alcohol is active in inducing apoptosis in tumor cells without affecting normal cells[1].
MNK8 is a potent STAT3 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) inhibitor. MNK8 inhibits STAT3 activation and reduced its DNA binding ability. MNK8 shows good growth inhibition against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. MNK8 induces apoptosis in HCC cells. MNK8 reduces prosurvival proteins expression and migration/invasion of HCC cells[1].
Uvarigrin, isolated from the roots of Uvaria calamistrata, induces tumor multidrug resistance cell apoptosis and triggers Caspase-9 activation[1][2].
BK50164 is a potent CD73 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 13.089 µM. BK50164 binds to CD99 with a KD value of 1.5 µM. BK50164 shows antiproliferative activity. BK50164 induced Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at Sub-G1 phase[1].
SHP2 protein degrader-1 is a potent allosteric inhibitor of SHP2. SHP2 protein degrader-1 induces SHP2 degradation and cell apoptosis. SHP2 protein degrader-1 has the potential for researching SHP2 related diseases[1].
EAPB 02303 is a microtubule-disrupting agent and inhibitor. EAPB 02303 induces mitosis arrest and impairment of spindle assembly. Thus, EAPB 02303 induces apoptosis and exhibits antitumor activity. EAPB 02303 also exhibits a potent synergy with Paclitaxel (HY-B0015) at lower concentrations[1].
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].
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.
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.
GSK621 is a specific AMPK activator, with IC50 values of 13-30 μM for AML cells. GSK621 induces autophagy and apoptosis. GSK621 induces eiF2α phosphorylation-a hallmark of UPR activation[1].