β-Naphthoflavone is a non-carcinogenic AhR agonist as a positive control for the induction of AhR transcriptional activity[1]. β-Naphthoflavone inhibits hydrogen peroxide-induced apoptosis[2].
Amsilarotene (TAC-101; Am 555S), an orally active synthetic retinoid, has selective affinity for retinoic acid receptor α (RAR-α) binding with Ki of 2.4, 400 nM for RAR-α and RAR-β. Amsilarotene induces the apoptotic of human gastric cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma and ovarian carcinoma cells. Amsilarotene can be used for the research of cancer[1][2][3].
8-prenylnaringenin is a prenylflavonoid isolated from hop cones (Humulus lupulus), with cytotoxicity. 8-prenylnaringenin has anti-proliferative activity against HCT-116 colon cancer cells via induction of intrinsic and extrinsic pathway-mediated apoptosis. 8-Prenylnaringenin also promotes recovery from immobilization-induced disuse muscle atrophy through activation of the Akt phosphorylation pathway in mice[1] [2] [3].
CM-272 (CM272) is a novel potent, selective and reversible dual inhibitor of G9a/DNMTs with IC50 of 8 nM and 382 nM for G9a and DNMT1, respectively; also inhibits DNMT3A/3B/GLP with IC50 of 85/1,200/2 nM, respectively; inhibits cell proliferation and promotes apoptosis in different haematological neoplasias (AML, ALL and DLBCL); significantly prolongs survival of AML, ALL and DLBCL xenogeneic models.
Higenamine (Norcoclaurine), a β2-AR agonist, is a key component of the Chinese herb aconite root that prescribes for treating symptoms of heart failure in the oriental Asian countries. Higenamine (Norcoclaurine) has anti-apoptotic effects[1][2].
Topoisomerase II inhibitor 10 (compound 32a) is a potent topoisomerase II inhibitor with an IC50 value of 7.45 μM. Topoisomerase II inhibitor 10 causes cell cycle arrest at G2-M phase and induces apoptosis of HepG-2 cells. Topoisomerase II inhibitor 10 has excellent anti-proliferative activities against HepG-2, MCF-7, and HCT-116 cells[1].
Perillic acid is the metabolite of Perillyl alcohol (HY-N7000). Perillic acid induces lung cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Perillic acid shows anti-HSV-1 and immunomodulatory activities[1][2][3].
Flurbiprofen-13C,d3 is the 13C- and deuterium labeled. Flurbiprofen (dl-Flurbiprofen) is a potent, orally active nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA/NSAID), with antipyretic and analgesic activities. Flurbiprofen is commonly used for the research of inflammatory diseases, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Flurbiprofen is a non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor that can be used for the research of colorectal cancer[1][2][3].
Sappanchalcone, a flavonoid isolated from Caesalpinia sappan L., induces caspase-dependent and AIF-dependent apoptosis in human colon cancer cells[1].
Anticancer agent 42 (compound 10d) is an orally active anticancer agent, and shows a potent antitumor activity against MDA-MB-231 cell with an IC50 of 0.07 μM. Anticancer agent 42 can exert its anticancer activity by activating apoptotic pathway and p53 expression. Anticancer agent 42 can be used to study metastatic breast cancer[1].
1,6,7-Trihydroxyxanthone is a potent anticancer agent. 1,6,7-Trihydroxyxanthone inhibits cell proliferation and induces cell Apoptosis. 1,6,7-Trihydroxyxanthone decreases Bmi-1 expressio and increases the protein levels expression of P14, P16[1].
NBI-961 is a potent NEK2 inhibitor that inhibits proteasomal degradation. NBI-961 induces G2/mitosis arrest and apoptosis in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) cells[1].
Apocynin-d3 is the deuterium labeled Apocynin[1]. Apocynin is a selective NADPH-oxidase inhibitor with an IC50 of 10 μM[2][3][4].
KEA1-97 (KEA 1-97) is a small molecule that disrupts the interaction of thioredoxin with caspase 3; activates caspases, and induces apoptosis without affecting thioredoxin activity, impairs triple-negative breast cancer cell survival; impairs in vivo breast tumor xenograft growth.
Antibiotic DC 81 (DC 81), an antitumor antibiotic produced by Streptomyces species, is a PBD (pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepine). Antibiotic DC 81 is potent inhibitor of nucleic acid synthesis. Antibiotic DC 81 can recognize and bind to specific sequences of DNA and form a labile covalent adduct[1][2].
Rhapontin (Rhaponiticin), a component of rhubarb (Rheum officinale Baillon), induces apoptosis resulting in suppression of proliferation of human stomach cancer KATO III cells[1].
D-Mannitol-13C is the 13C labeled D-Mannitol[1][2][3][4].
FGFR-IN-8 (Compound 17a) is a highly potent and orally active panFGFR inhibitor against wild-type and mutant FGFRs. FGFR-IN-8 shows inhibition with IC50 values of <0.5, 189.1, <0.5, 22.6, <0.5 and 7.30 nM against FGFR1, V564F-FGFR2, N549H-FGFR2, V555M-FGFR3, FGFR3 and FGFR4, respectively. GFR-IN-8 induces cancer cell apoptosis and shows anticancer activities[1].
Thalidomide D4 is a deuterium labeled Thalidomide. Thalidomide is initially promoted as a sedative, inhibits cereblon (CRBN), a part of the cullin-4 E3 ubiquitin ligase complex CUL4-RBX1-DDB1, with a Kd of ~250 nM, and has immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic cancer properties[1][2].
CDDO-3P-Im is an analogue of CDDO-Imidazolide with chemopreventive effect. CDDO-3P-Im can reduce the size and the severity of the lung tumors in mouse lung cancer model [1].
Vincristine-d3-ester (Leurocristine-d3-ester) sulfate is the deuterium labeled Vincristine sulfate. Vincristine sulfate is an antitumor vinca alkaloid which inhibits microtubule formation in mitotic spindle, resulting in an arrest of dividing cells at the metaphase stage. It binds to microtubule with a Ki of 85 nM[1].
USP10 inhibitor Wu-5 (Wu-5) is a novel small molecule USP10 inhibitor inducing the degradation of FLT3-mutated protein, directly interacts and inactivates USP10, the deubiquitinase for FLT3-ITD in vitro (IC50=8.3 uM) and in FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells.Wu-5 selectively inhibited the viability of FLT3 inhibitor-sensitive (MV4-11, Molm13) and -resistant (MV4-11R) FLT3-ITD-positive AML cells with IC50 of 3.794, 5.056, and 8.386 uM, respectively.Wu-5 (1-10 μM) dose-dependently induced apoptosis of MV4-11, Molm13, and MV4-11R cells through the proteasome-mediated degradation of FLT3-ITD.Combined treatment of Wu-5 and crenolanib produced synergistic cell death in FLT3-ITD-positive cells via the reduction of both FLT3 and AMPKα proteins.
Paederosidic acid is isolated from P. scandens with anticancer and anti‐inflammation activities. Paederosidic acid inhibits lung caner cells via inducing mitochondria-mediated apoptosis[1].
Ramipril-d3 is the deuterium labeled Ramipril[1]. Ramipril (HOE-498) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM.
Tebufenozide is a nonsteroidal ecdysone agonist used to control pest. Tebufenozide has cytotoxic and induces apoptosis in HeLa and insect Tn5B1-4 cells[1][2].
CFM-4 is a potent small molecular antagonist of CARP-1/APC-2 binding. CFM-4 prevents CARP-1 binding with APC-2, causes G2M cell cycle arrest, and induces apoptosis with an IC50 range of 10-15 μM. CFM-4 also suppresses growth of drug-resistant human breast cancer cells[1].
Gallic acid-d2 is the deuterium labeled Gallic acid[1]. Gallic acid (3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid) is a natural polyhydroxyphenolic compound and an free radical scavenger to inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)[2]. Gallic acid has various activities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticance activities[3].
VBIT-3 is an inhibitor of voltage-dependent anion channel 1 (VDAC1) oligomerization with a binding affinity (Kd) of 31.3 μM. VBIT-3, as an apoptosis inhibitor, can be used for therapeutic purposes in apoptosis-associated disorders, such as neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases[1].
18α-Glycyrrhetinic acid, a diet-derived compound, is an inhibitor of NF-kB and an activator of proteasome, which serves as pro-longevity and anti-aggregation factor in a multicellular organism. 18α-Glycyrrhetinic acid induces apoptosis[1][2].
Diclofenac potassium is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC50s of 4 and 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells[1], and 5.1 and 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively[2]. Diclofenac potassium induces apoptosis of neural stem cells (NSCs) via the activation of the caspase cascade[3].