Evocarpine, a quinolone alkaloid that could be isolated from Evodiae fructus, inhibitss Ca2+ influx through voltage-dependent calcium channels. Antimycobacterial activity[1][2].
AAPK-25 is a potent and selective Aurora/PLK dual inhibitor with anti-tumor activity, which can cause mitotic delay and arrest cells in a prometaphase, reflecting by the biomarker histone H3Ser10 phosphorylation and followed by a surge in apoptosis. AAPK-25 targets Aurora-A, -B, and -C with Kd values ranging from 23-289 nM, as well as PLK-1, -2, and -3 with Kd values ranging from 55-456 nM[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].
BBR-BODIPY is a fluorescent probe that allows screening its interaction with the targeted cells. BBR-BODIPY induces apoptosis and changes the expression of apoptosis-related proteins[1].
Apogossypolone (ApoG2) is an orally active Bcl-2 family proteins inhibitor with Ki values of 35, 25 and 660 nM for Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and Bcl-XL, respectively. Apogossypolone shows antitumor activities, induces cell apoptosis[1] and autophagy[2]. Apogossypolone also has antifungal activity[3].
c-Met-IN-10 (compound 26a) is a highly potent c-Met kinase inhibitor with an IC50 value of 16 nM. c-Met-IN-10 has inhibitory activity against cancer cells A549, H460 and HT-29 with IC50s of 0.56 ~ 1.59 μM. c-Met-IN-10 suppresses the colony formation on HT-29 cells, induces HT-29 and A549 cells apoptosis, and inhibits A549 cells motility. c-Met-IN-10 can be used for researching anticancer[1].
SF1126 is a clinically relevant pan and dual first-in-class PI3K/BRD4 inhibitor, has antitumor and anti-angiogenic activity. SF1126 is an RGDS-conjugated LY294002 prodrug, which is designed to exhibit increased solubility and bind to specific integrins within the tumor compartment. SF1126 induces cell apoptosis[1].
KT5823, a selective the cGMP-dependent protein kinase (PKG) inhibitor with an Ki value of 0.23 μM, it also inhibits PKA and PKC with Ki values of 10 μM and 4 μM, respectively[1]. KT5823 is a staurosporine-related protein kinase inhibitor, increases thyroid-stimulating hormone-induced (Na+/I- symporter) NIS expression, and iodide uptake in thyroid cells[2]. KT5823 arrests cells after the G0/G1 boundary and causes increases in the levels of apoptotic DNA fragmentation[3].
Ginsenoside Rk1 is a unique component created by processing the ginseng plant (mainly Sung Ginseng, SG) at high temperatures[1].Ginsenoside Rk1 has anti-inflammatory effect, suppresses the activation of Jak2/Stat3 signaling pathway and NF-κB[2].Ginsenoside Rk1 has anti-tumor effect, antiplatelet aggregation activities, anti-insulin resistance, nephroprotective effect, antimicrobial effect, cognitive function enhancement, lipid accumulation reduction and prevents osteoporosis[1].Ginsenoside Rk1 induces cell apoptosis by triggering intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and blocking PI3K/Akt pathway[3].
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].
Cefatrizine (BL-S-640) is an orally active and broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefatrizine is also a eEF2K inhibitor, with anti-proliferative activity in human breast cancer cells, which could induce ER stress, leading to cell death. Cefatrizine can be used in studies of cancer and bacterial infection[1][2].
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].
CHMFL-ABL/KIT-155 (CHMFL-ABL-KIT-155; compound 34) is a highly potent and orally active type II ABL/c-KIT dual kinase inhibitor (IC50s of 46 nM and 75 nM, respectively), and it also presents significant inhibitory activities to BLK (IC50=81 nM), CSF1R (IC50=227 nM), DDR1 (IC50=116 nM), DDR2 (IC50=325 nM), LCK (IC50=12 nM) and PDGFRβ (IC50=80 nM) kinases. CHMFL-ABL/KIT-155 (CHMFL-ABL-KIT-155) arrests cell cycle progression and induces apoptosis[1].
D-α-Tocopherol Succinate (Vitamin E succinate) is an antioxidant tocopherol and a salt form of vitamin E. D-α-Tocopherol Succinate inhibits Cisplatin (HY-17394)-induced cytotoxicity. D-α-Tocopherol Succinate can be used for the research of cancer[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].
alpha-Bisabolol is a nontoxic sesquiterpene alcohol present in natural essential oil, with anticancer activity. alpha-Bisabolol exerts selective anticancer effect on A549 NSCLC cells (IC50=15 μM) via induction of cell cycle arrest, mitochondrial apoptosis and inhibition of PI3K/Akt signalling pathways. alpha-Bisabolol also strongly induces apoptosis in glioma cells[1][2].
ATX inhibitor 13 (10c) is an orally active and potent ATX inhibitor, with an IC50 of 3.4 nM. ATX inhibitor 13 inhibits proliferation and migration, and induces apoptosis and G2 phase arrest in RAW264.7 cells. ATX inhibitor 13 suppresses tumor cell colony formation[1].
BM-1074 is a potent and specific Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitor with Ki values of < 1 nM and IC50 values of 1.8 nM and 6.9 nM for Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, respectively. BM-1074 induces apoptosis, and exhibits antiproliferative activity against four small-cell lung cancer cell lines (H146, H1963, H187 and H1417) with IC50 values of 1-2 nM[1].
Neogambogic acid, an active ingredient in garcinia, induces apoptosis and has anticancer effect. Neogambogic acid has significant inhibitory activity toward methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)[1][2].
9-cis-Retinoic acid (ALRT1057), a vitamin A derivative, is a potent RAR/RXR agonist. 9-cis-Retinoic acid induces apoptosis, regulates cell cycle and has anticancer, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotection activities[1][2][3][4][5].
Kinetin riboside, a cytokinin analog, can induce apoptosis in cancer cells. It inhibits the proliferation of HCT-15 cells with an IC50 of 2.5 μM.
Misetionamide is an orally oxathiazin-like compound. Misetionamide is a glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) inhibitor with antineoplastic activity. Misetionamide can be used for the research of cancer[1].
Deferoxamine (Deferoxamine B) is an iron chelator (binds to Fe(III) and many other metal cations), is widely used to reduce iron accumulation and deposition in tissues. Deferoxamine upregulates HIF-1α levels with good antioxidant activity. Deferoxamine also shows anti-proliferative activity, can induce apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. Deferoxamine can be used in studies of diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases as well as anti-cancer and anti-COVID-19[1][2][3][4][5].
Anticancer agent 77 (Compound 6c) shows anticancer activity, and can be widely used in synthesis and medicinal chemistry research[1].
Immunosuppressant-1 (Compound 31) inhibits anti-CD3/anti-CD28 co-stimulated T-cell proliferation. Immunosuppressant-1 has immunosuppressive activity, and induces apoptosis by activating caspase-3 and PARP in activated lymph node cells[1].
Lucidenic acid B is a natural compound isolated from Ganoderma lucidum, induces apoptosis of cancer cells, and causes the activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3, and cleavage of PARP. Lucidenic acid B does not affect the cell cycle profile, or the number of necrotic cells[1].
Se-Methylselenocysteine, a precursor of Methylselenol, has potent cancer chemopreventive activity and anti-oxidant activity. Se-Methylselenocysteine is orally bioavailable, and induces apoptosis[1][2].