Isosilybin A, a flavonolignan isolated from silymarin, has anti-prostate cancer (PCA) activity. Isosilybin A inhibits proliferation and induces G1 phase arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells, which activates apoptotic machinery in PCA cells via targeting Akt-NF-κB-androgen receptor (AR) axis[1][2].
Nitroaspirin (NCX 4016) is a nitric oxide (NO) donor and a nitro-derivative of Aspirin, which combines with Nitroaspirin to inhibit cyclooxygenase. Nitroaspirin (NCX 4016) has antithrombotic and anti-platelet properties and acts as a direct and irreversible inhibitor of COX-1. Nitroaspirin (NCX 4016) causes significant induction of cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in Cisplatin-resistant human ovarian cancer cells via down-regulation of EGFR/PI3K/STAT3 signaling and modulation of Bcl-2 family proteins[1][2][3][4].
Taraxerol acetate is a COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor with IC50 values of 116.3 μM and 94.7 μM, respectively. Taraxerol acetate the has the anticancer potential and induces cell apoptosis[1].
Etoposide phosphate (BMY-40481) is a potent anti-cancer chemotherapy agent and a selective topoisomerase II inhibitor to prevent re-ligation of DNA strands. Etoposide phosphate is the phosphate ester prodrug of etoposide and is considered as active equivalent to Etoposide. Etoposide phosphate induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy[1][2].
Cucurbitacin IIb is an active component isolated from Hemsleya amabilis, induces apoptosis with anti-inflammatory activity. Cucurbitacin IIb inhibits phosphorylation of STAT3, JNK and Erk1/2, enhances the phosphorylation of IκB and NF-κB (p65), blocks nuclear translocation of NF-κB (p65) and decreases mRNA levels of IκBα and TNF-α[1].
HJC0416 hydrochloride is a potent and orally active STAT3 inhibitor with an enhanced anticancer profile than Stattic (HY-13818). HJC0416 hydrochloride is a promising anti-cancer agent for breast cancer study[1].
Aminopurvalanol A is a potent, selective, and cell permeable inhibitor of Cyclins/Cdk complexes. Aminopurvalanol A preferentially targets the G2/M-phase transition inhibiting cancer cell differentiation. Aminopurvalanol A causes the inhibition of sperm fertilizing ability via the inhibition of physiological capacitation-dependent actin polymerization[1][2].
PCC0208017 is a microtubule affinity regulating kinases (MARK3/MARK4) inhibitor with IC50s of 1.8 and 2.01 nM, respectively. PCC0208017 has much lower inhibitory activity against MARK1 and MARK2, with IC50s of 31.4 and 33.7 nM, respectively. PCC0208017 suppresses glioma progression in vitro and in vivo. PCC0208017 disrupts microtubule dynamics and induces G2/M phase cell cycle arrest and cell apoptosis. PCC0208017 demonstrates robust antitumor activity in vivo and displays good BBB permeability[1].
(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].
Prosapogenin A, a natural product from Veratrum, induces apoptosis in human cancer cells in vitro via inhibition of the STAT3 signaling pathway and glycolysis[1].
Rosamultic acid is an A-ring contracted triterpene, that can be isolated from the roots of Rosa rnultiflora. Rosamultic acid inhibits gastric cancer cells proliferation by inducing Apoptosis mediated through cell cycle arrest, downregulation of cell cycle related protein expressions, inhibition of cell migration, DNA damage, and activation of caspases[1][2].
Antitumor agent-60 (compound 20) is a potent antitumor agent, targeting RAS-RAF signaling pathway and binding to CRAF with a Kd value of 3.93 μM. Antitumor agent-60 induces apoptosis by blocking cell cycle at G2/M phase. Antitumor agent-60 enhances the level of p53 and ROS. Antitumor agent-60 causes oval and irregular nucleus in cancer cells. Antitumor agent-60 can suppress the growth of tumor to some extent in A549 xenograft model[1].
VEGFR-2-IN-22 (Compound 25) is a dual VEGFR-2 and β-tubulin polymerization inhibitor with an IC50 of 19.82 nM against VEGFR-2. VEGFR-2-IN-22 induces apoptosis[1].
Bcl-2-IN-10 is an active Bcl-2 inhibitor that can release up to four nitric oxide (NO) molecules. Bcl-2-IN-10 has cytotoxic activities against cancer cells, such as human leukemia, breast cancer and lung cancer. Bcl-2-IN-10 induces cell apopotosis and arrest cell cycle of G2/M phase, and can be used in cancer-related research[1].
BIBU1361 induces apoptosis and inhibits autophagy. BIBU1361 inhibits pro-survival pathways Akt/mTOR and gp130/JAK/STAT3, and decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6[1].
Gardenin B is a flavonoid isolated from Baccharis scandens. Gardenin B induces cell death in human leukemia cells involves multiple caspases[1].
Genistein, a soy isoflavone, is a multiple tyrosine kinases inhibitor which acts as a chemotherapeutic agent against different types of cancer, mainly by altering apoptosis, the cell cycle, and angiogenesis and inhibiting metastasis.
Obacunone, isolated from seeds of Marsh White grapefruit, exhibits anti-tumor activity by the induction of apoptosis[1].
Ilexsaponin A, isolated from the root of Ilex pubescens, attenuates ischemia-reperfusion-induced myocardial injury through anti-apoptotic pathway. Ilexsaponin A can reduce myocardial infarct size, lower the serum levels of LDH, AST and CK-MB, increase cellular viability and inhibit apoptosis in hypoxia/reoxygenation cardiomyocytes[1].
L-Glutamic acid-d3 is the deuterium labeled L-Glutamic acid. L-Glutamic acid acts as an excitatory transmitter and an agonist at all subtypes of glutamate receptors (metabotropic, kainate, NMDA, and AMPA). L-Glutamic acid shows a direct activating effect on the release of DA from dopaminergic terminals.
Glycine ethyl ester-13C (hydrochloride) is a 13C-labeled Mebendazole.
Garivulimab (BGB-A333) is a humanized IgG1-variant monoclonal antibody that specifically targets and binds to PD-L1. Garivulimab selectively blocks the interaction of PD-L1 and PD-1. Garivulimab has antitumor activity[1].
ALK/EGFR-IN-1 (Compound 8l) is an ALK/EGFR dual inhibitor that blocks the phosphorylation of EGFR and ALK. ALK/EGFR-IN-1 inhibits ALK/EGFR mutants respectively, with IC50 of 4.3 nM for EGFR L858R T790M in H1975 cells and EML4-ALK in BaF3 cells, respectively. and 3.6 nM. ALK/EGFR-IN-1 may be used in NSCLC research[1].
MBM-17S is a potent NIMA-related kinase 2 (Nek2) inhibitor, with an IC50 of 3 nM. MBM-17S effectively inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. MBM-17S shows antitumor activities, and no obvious toxicity to mice[1].
Dehydroeffusol is a phenanthrene from medicinal herb Juncus effuses. Dehydroeffusol inhibits gastric cancer cell growth and tumorigenicity by selectively inducing tumor-suppressive endoplasmic reticulum stress and a moderate apoptosis. It shows very low toxicity[1][2].
S65487 (VOB560) hydrochloride is a potent and selective Bcl-2 inhibitor. S65487 hydrochloride is also active on BCL-2 mutations, such as G101V and D103Y. S65487 hydrochloride has poor affinity with MCL-1, BFL-1 and BCL-XL. S65487 hydrochloride induces apoptosis and has anticaner activities[1][2].
YS-363 is a potent, selective, and orally active EGFR inhibitor, with IC50s of 0.96 nM and 0.67 nM for wild-type and L858R mutant forms of EGFR, respectively. YS-363 can induce G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Linderalactone is an important sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Radix linderae. Linderalactone inhibits cancer growth by modulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and inhibition of JAK/STAT signalling pathway. Linderalactone also inhibits the proliferation of the lung cancer A-549 cells with an IC50 of 15 µM[1][2].
Lupiwighteone is an isoflavone present widely in wild-growing plants, with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effects. Lupiwighteone induces caspase-dependent and -independent apoptosis on human breast cancer cells via inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway[1][2].
BTM-3528 is an activator of the mitochondrial protease OMA1 and mediates excessive activation of the mitochondrial integrated stress response (ISR). BTM-3528 stimulates OMA1-dependent DELE1 and OPA1 cleavage and mitochondrial fragmentation. BTM-3528 activates eIF2α kinase HRI, inducing cell growth arrest and apoptosis. BTM-3528 has anticancer activity against multiple DLBCL cell lines and has in vivo inhibitory potency in a mouse model xenografted with human DLBCL SU-DHL-10 cells[1].