2-Methoxyestradiol-d5 is the deuterium labeled 2-Hydroxyestradiol. 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-ME2), an orally active endogenous metabolite of 17β-estradiol (E2), is an apoptosis inducer and an angiogenesis inhibitor with potent antineoplastic activity. 2-Methoxyestradiol also destablize microtubules. 2-Methoxyestradio, also a potent superoxide dismutase (SOD) inhibitor and a ROS-generating agent, induces autophagy in the transformed cell line HEK293 and the cancer cell lines U87 and HeLa[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) lithium is an orally active, potent and irreversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase COX-1 and COX-2, with IC50 values of 5 and 210 μg/mL, respectively. Aspirin lithium induces apoptosis. Aspirin lithium inhibits the activation of NF-κB. Aspirin lithium also inhibits platelet prostaglandin synthetase, and can prevent coronary artery and cerebrovascular thrombosis[1][2][3][4][5][6].
JX06 is a potent, selective and covalent inhibitor of PDK. JX06 inhibits PDK1, PDK2 and PDK3 with the IC50s of 49 nM, 101 nM, and 313 nM, respectively. JX06 inhibits PDK1 activity via covalently binding to a cysteine residue in an irreversible manner. JX06 shows significant antitumor activity[1].
TrxR inhibitor D9 is a potent and selective inhibitor of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), with an EC50 of 2.8 nM. TrxR inhibitor D9 has the capability to inhibit tumor proliferation both in vitro and in vivo[1][2].
Z-LLY-FMK (Calpain Inhibitor IV) is a calpain inhibitor, involved in apoptosis of many cell systems. Z-LLY-FMK inhibits the intestine apoptosis after common bile duct ligation[1].
Naphthazarin (DHNQ) is a naturally occurring compound. Naphthazarin is effective by various cellular mechanisms including oxidative stress, activation of mitochondrial apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF), depolymerization of microtubules, interference with lysosomal function and p53-dependent p21 activation. Naphthazarin triggers apoptosis and has anti-tumor effects[1][2].
SKI-178 is a potent sphingosine kinase-1 (SphK1) and SphK2 inhibitor. SKI-178 is cytotoxic at IC50 concentrations ranging from 1.8 to 0.1 μM in both drug sensitive and multi-drug resistant cancer cell lines (i.e., MTR3, NCI-ADR and HL60/VCR). SKI-178 induces apoptosis in a CDK1-dependent manner in human acute myeloid leukemia cell lines[1][2].
Sophoraflavanone G (Kushenol F) is iaolated from Sophora flavescens and shows anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Sophoraflavanone G (Kushenol F) induces MDA-MB-231 and HL-60 cells apoptosis through suppression of MAPK-related pathways[1][2].
Anticancer Agent 43 is a potent anticancer agent. Anticancer Agent 43 induces apoptosis by caspase 3, PARP1, and Bax dependent mechanisms. Anticancer Agent 43 induces DNA damage[1].
AZD0424 is an orally active, and dual selective Src/Abl kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity[1]. AZD0424 induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in lymphoma cells[2].
Tubulin inhibitor 23 is a potent Tubulin inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.8 µM. Tubulin inhibitor 23 induces cell apoptosis. Tubulin inhibitor 23 shows antiangiogenic activity in a dose-dependent manner. Tubulin inhibitor 23 has the potential for the research of leukaemia[1].
MMP-9-IN-5 is a MMP-9 inhibitor (IC50: 4.49 nM) that forms hydrogen bond with MMP-9. MMP-9-IN-5 also inhibits AKT activity (IC50: 1.34 nM). MMP-9-IN-5 shows cell cytotoxicity and induces cell apoptosis. MMP-9-IN-5 can be used in the research of cancers[1].
Hematein is a oxidation product of hematoxylin acted as a dye[1]. Hematein is an allosteric casein kinase II inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.74 μM. Hematein inhibits Akt/PKB Ser129 phosphorylation, the Wnt/TCF pathway and increases apoptosis in lung cancer cells[2].
SP-8356, an anti-inflammatory synthetic verbenone derivative, is a potent, orally active cluster of differentiation 147 (CD147) inhibitor. SP-8356 inhibits CD147-cyclophilin A (CypA) interaction and reduces MMP-9 activity. SP-8356 exerts anti-breast cancer effects by inhibiting NF-κB signaling. Anti-atherosclerotic effects[1][2][3].
Pyrazoloacridine (NSC 366140), an intercalating agent with anti-cancer activity, inhibits the activity of topoisomerases 1 and 2. Pyrazoloacridine (NSC 366140) exhibits an IC50 of 1.25 μM in K562 myeloid leukemia cells for 24 h treatment[1][2].
bpV(phen) is a potent protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) and PTEN inhibitor with IC50s of 38 nM, 343 nM and 920 nM for PTEN, PTP-β and PTP-1B. bpV(phen) is an insulin-mimetic agent following insulin-receptor tyrosine kinase hyperphosphorylation and activation. bpV(phen) activates HIV-1 transcription and replication via NF-κB-dependent and independent mechanisms. bpV(phen) inhibits proliferation of the protozoan parasite Leishmania in vitro. bpV(phen) strongly induces the secretion of a large number of chemokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines, and it activates a Th1-type pathway (IL-12, IFNγ). bpV(phen) can also induce cell apoptosis, and has anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor activity[1][2][3][4][5].
Coenzyme Q0 (CoQ0) is a potent, oral active ubiquinone compound can be derived from Antrodia cinnamomea. Coenzyme Q0 induces apoptosis and autophagy, suppresses of HER-2/AKT/mTOR signaling to potentiate the apoptosis and autophagy mechanisms. Coenzyme Q0 regulates NFκB/AP-1 activation and enhances Nrf2 stabilization in attenuation of inflammation and redox imbalance. Coenzyme Q0 has anti-angiogenic activity through downregulation of MMP-9/NF-κB and upregulation of HO-1 signaling[1][2][3].
PT-262 is a potent ROCK inhibitor with an IC50 value of around 5 μM. PT-262 induces the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and elevates the caspase-3 activation and apoptosis. PT-262 inhibits the ERK and CDC2 phosphorylation via a p53-independent pathway. PT-262 blocks cytoskeleton function and cell migration. PT-262 has anti-cancer activity[1][2].
Acetylcysteine-d3 (N-Acetylcysteine-d3) is the deuterium labeled Acetylcysteine. Acetylcysteine (N-Acetylcysteine) is a mucolytic agent which reduces the thickness of the mucus. Acetylcysteine is a ROS inhibitor[1]. Acetylcysteine is a cysteine precursor, prevents hemin-induced ferroptosis by neutralizing toxic lipids generated by arachidonate-dependent activity of 5-lipoxygenases[5]. Acetylcysteine induces cell apoptosis[2][3]. Acetylcysteine also has anti-influenza virus activities[7].
EB-3D is a novel potent and selective choline kinase ChoKα inhibitor with IC50 of 1.0 uM (purified ChoKα1), strongly impairs cell proliferation in a variety of different cancer cell lines; demonstrates in vitro antiproliferative effects against HeLa (IC50=79 nM), RS4,11 (IC50=45 nM), A549 (IC50=27 nM) and MDA-MB-231 (IC50=100 nM); displays excellent antiproliferative activity against a wide cohort of T-leukemic cell lines with GI50 of 0.9 nM (MOLT-16 cell)-479 nM (CCRF-CEM), reduces the intracellular pool of PCho, but also inhibits the synthesis of choline-containing lipids; induces G0/G1 arrest that lead to apoptosis in leukemia cell lines; affects AMPK-mTOR signaling pathway, synergizes with both dexamethasone and L-asparaginase.
Oxamic acid (oxamate) sodium salt is a lactate dehydrogenase-A (LDH-A) inhibitor. Oxamic acid sodium salt shows anti-tumor activity, and anti-proliferative activity against cancer cells, and can induce apoptosis[1][2][3].
Didymin, a dietary flavonoid glycoside from citrus fruits, possesses antioxidant properties. Didymin induces apoptosis by inhibiting N-Myc and upregulating RKIP in neuroblastoma[1][2].
FG-3019 (Pamrevlumab) is a recombinant human antibody that binds to connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). FG-3019 can be used for the research of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)[1][2].
Apoptosis inducer 2 (Compound 2) is an apoptosis inducer that mainly triggers necrosis. Apoptosis inducer 2 shows cytotoxicity against cancer cells[1].
8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate is a potent and orally active STAT3 inhibitor. 8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate induces early oxidative stress and Pyroptosis, and late DNA damage, cell cycle arrest, Apoptosis in the TNBC cells. 8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate suppresses tumor cell growth in vitro and tumor growth in vivo[1][2].
JMJD3/HDAC-IN-1 (compound A5b) is a dual inhibitor targeting Jumonji domain-containing protein demethylase 3 (JMJD3) and histone deacetylase (HADC1, IC50=16 nM). JMJD3/HDAC-IN-1 promotes hypermethylation of histone H3K27 and hyperacetylation of H3K9, and also cleaves caspase-7 and PARP to induce apoptosis. JMJD3/HDAC-IN-1 effectively inhibits cancer cell cloning, migration, and invasion[1].
ASK1-IN-5 (S-99) is an inhibitor of apoptosis signal-regulated kinase 1 (ASK1) and is useful in the study of autoimmune and neurodegenerative diseases[1].
L-Glutamic acid-d5 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.
Silvestrol aglycone, a aglycone of potential anticancer rocaglate derivative from Aglaia foveolata, induces apoptosis in LNCaP cells through the mitochondrial/apoptosome pathway without activation of executioner caspase-3 or -7; 5'myc-UTR-LUC inhibtior (IC50= 0.8 nM).IC50 value:Target: Apoptosis inducerin vitro: Silvestrol induced an apoptotic response, disrupted the mitochondrial trans-membrane potential and caused cytochrome c release into the cytoplasm. Immunoblot analysis indicated that, at the protein level, silvestrol produced an increase of Bcl-xl phosphorylation with a concomitant increase of bak. Furthermore, caspase-2, -9 and -10 appeared to be involved in silvestrol-mediated apoptosis. In contrast, the involvement of caspase-3 and -7 was not detected, either by immunoblot or caspase-3/-7-like activity analysis, indicating that these pathways do not play a crucial role in silvestrol-induced apoptosis [1]. The ability of silvestrol and analogues to selectively inhibit the translation of proteins with high requirement on the translation-initiation machinery (i.e., complex 5'-untranslated region UTR) relative to simple 5'UTR was determined by a cellular reporter assay. Simplified analogues of silvestrol such as compounds 74 and 76 were shown to have similar cytotoxic potency and better ADME characteristics relative to those of silvestrol [2].in vivo:
NSC 48160 inhibits the growth of the pancreatic cancer cells with IC50s of 84.3 μM for CPFAC-1 and 94.5 μM for BxPC-3. NSC 48160 also induces pancreatic cancer cell apoptosis. NSC 48160 can improve metabolic syndromes, such as NASH, obesity and lipid metabolism disorders[1][2].