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].
2-Methoxyestradiol is an angiogenesis inhibitor and apoptosis inducer with potent antineoplastic activity. 2-Methoxyestradiol also destablize microtubules.
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].
Soyasapogenol A, a triterpene compound, isolated from the roots of Abrus cantoniensis. Soyasapogenol A directly prevents apoptosis of hepatocytes, and secondly, inhibits the elevation of plasma TNF-α, which consequently results in the prevention of liver damage in the Concanavalin A-induced hepatitis model[1][2].
Tubulin polymerization-IN-28 (compound-4) is a microtubule protein polymerization inhibitor with highly selective anticancer activity. Tubulin polymerization-IN-28 can be activated by NQO1 and effectively release combretastatin A-4 to kill tumor cells. Tubulin polymerization-IN-28 can induce cell apoptosis and be used in anti-cancer research[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].
Germanicol is a selective antineoplastic agent against human colon cancer cell lines HCT-116 and HT29 . Germanicol induces apoptosis via chromatin condensation and DNA damage[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.
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.
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].
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].
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].
SB 202190 hydrochloride is a selective p38 MAP kinase inhibitor with IC50s of 50 nM and 100 nM for p38α and p38β2, respectively. SB 202190 hydrochloride binds to the ATP pocket of the active recombinant human p38 kinase with a Kd of 38 nM. SB 202190 hydrochloride has anti-cancer activity[1][2]. SB202190 hydrochloride induces autophagy[3].
Gomisin N, isolated from Schisandra chinensis, produces beneficial sedative and hypnotic bioactivity. Gomisin N has the potential for use in the treatment of allergy. Gomisin N is an anti-cancer drug candidate capable of inhibiting the proliferation and inducing the apoptosis in cancer[1][2][3].
Rotundifuran, a labdane type diterpene, is isolated from Vitex rotundifolia. Rotundifuran can inhibit the cell cycle progression and induce apoptosis in human myeloid leukaemia cells[1][2].
Sanguinarine chloride, a benzophenanthridine alkaloid derived from the root of Sanguinaria Canadensis, can stimulate apoptosis via activating the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Sanguinarine-induced apoptosis is associated with the activation of JNK and NF-κB.
ASK1-IN-4 (Compound 17) is an ASK1 inhibitor (IC50=0.2 μM). ASK1-IN-4 interacts with ATP-binding site of ASK1[1].
DB818 (DB-818, DB 818) is a small molecule inhibitor of HOXA9/DNA interaction through binding as minor groove DNA ligand on the HOXA9 cognate sequence; directly bind to HOXA9-cognate sequence with Kd value of 4.6 nM (HBS sequence); alters HOXA9-mediated transcription, cell survival and cell cycle inHOXA9-mediated HOXA9-expressing murine MigA9 cell line.
2-Hydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone (compound 1) is a natural compound isolated from a water extract of Hedyotis diffusa WILLD. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylanthraquinone shows inhibitory activity against protein tyrosine kinases v-src and pp60src, and induces growth arrest and apoptosis in the HepG2 cancer cells[1].
2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde (o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde) is a natural compound of Cinnamomum cassia, with antitumor activity[1][2][3]. 2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis by mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm) loss, activation of both caspase-3 and caspase-9[2]. 2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde effectively inhibits platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-induced HASMC migration[3].
M47 is a small molecule that selectively destabilizes Cryptochrome 1 (CRY1) and increases degradation of the CRY1 in the nucleus. M47 enhances apoptosis in Ras-transformed P53-deficient mouse skin fibroblast lines and enhances life span in p53 knockout mice. M47 can be used in research of cancer[1].
Irbesartan (SR-47436) hydrochloride is an orally active Ang II type 1 (AT1) receptor blocker (ARB). Irbesartan hydrochloride can relax the blood vessels, low blood pressure and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Irbesartan hydrochloride can be used for the research of high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease[1].
UBX1325 is an Bcl-xL inhibitor that promotes apoptosis in senescent cells. UBX1325 is a potent anti-aging agent that can be used in studies of age-related eye diseases such as diabetic macular oedema (DME), age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR)[1].