Emricasan (PF 03491390) is an irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor.
QM31 (SVT016426, Apaf-1 inhibitor QM31) is a cytoprotective agent that inhibits the formation of the apoptosome (IC50=7.9 uM in vitro), the caspase activation complex composed by Apaf-1, cytochrome c, dATP and caspase-9; suppresses the Apaf-1-dependent intra-S-phase DNA damage checkpoint; QM31 can interfere with the two known functions of Apaf-1, namely apoptosome assembly/activation and intra-S-phase cell cycle arrest.
Ac-DEVD-CMK (Caspase-3 Inhibitor III) is a selective and irreversible caspase-3 inhibitor. Ac-DEVD-CMK significantly inhibits apoptosis induced by high levels of glucose or 3,20-dibenzoate (IDB; HY-137295). Ac-DEVD-CMK can be used in a variety of experimental approaches to inhibit apoptosis[1][2][3].
Apoptotic agent-3 (compound 15f) promotes apoptosis through the potential mitochondria-mediated Bcl-2/Bax pathway and activation of the Caspase 3 pathway. Apoptotic agent-3 exhibits anti-proliferative activities and can be used for cancer research[1].
BRD4 Inhibitor-15 (compound 13) is a potent BRD4 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 18 nM. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 induces apoptosis of 22RV1 cells by regulating Bcl-2/Bax proteins and activating caspase-3 signaling pathway. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 down-regulates the c-Myc level in 22RV1 cells. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 can be used for prostate cancer research[1].
4′-Hydroxywogonin (8-Methoxyapigenin), a flavonoid, could be isolated from a variety of plants including Scutellaria barbata and Verbena littoralis. 4′-Hydroxywogonin has anti-inflammatory activity via TAK1/IKK/NF-κB, MAPKs and PI3/AKT signaling pathways. 4′-Hydroxywogonin inhibits angiogenesis by disrupting PI3K/AKT signaling. 4′-Hydroxywogonin inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis[1][2][3].
Ac-Tyr-Val-Lys-Asp-aldehyde is a caspase-1 inhibitor, can be used for disease research including anemia-associated to chronic diseases, chemotherapy-induced anemia and Diamond-Blackfan anemia[1].
Belnacasan (VX-765) is an oral prodrug of VRT-043198, a potent and selective caspase-1 inhibitor with a Ki of 0.8 nM.
Z-VDVAD-FMK is a special inhibitor of caspase-2. Z-VDVAD-FMK produces a reduction in Lovastatin-induced apoptosis[1][3][3].
δ-Secretase inhibitor 11 (compound 11) is an orally active, potent, BBB-penetrated, non-toxic, selective and specific δ-secretase inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.7 μM. δ-Secretase inhibitor 11 interacts with both the active site and allosteric site of δ-secretase. δ-Secretase inhibitor 11 attenuates tau and APP (amyloid precursor protein) cleavage. δ-Secretase inhibitor 11 ameliorates synaptic dysfunction and cognitive impairments in tau P301S and 5XFAD transgenic mouse models. δ-Secretase inhibitor 11 can be used for Alzheimer's disease research[1].
PETCM is an activator of caspase-3. PETCM can induces cell apoptosis and stimulate apoptosome formation in HeLa cell cytosols[1].
YVAD-CHO is an interleukin-1β converting enzyme (ICE, caspase 1) inhibitor that can partially delay motoneurone death in lesioned facial nerve mice[1].
Ac-DNLD-CHO (Ac-Asp-Asn-Leu-Asp-CHO) is a Caspase-3/7 inhibitor (IC50: 9.89, 245 nM respectively; Kiapp: 0.68, 55.7 nM respectively). Ac-DNLD-CHO can be used for research of caspase-mediated apoptosis diseases, such as neurodegenerative disorders and viral infection diseases[1].
Dehydrocorydaline (13-Methylpalmatine) is an alkaloid isolated from traditional Chinese herb Corydalis yanhusuo W.T. Wang. Dehydrocorydaline regulates protein expression of Bax, Bcl-2; activates caspase-7, caspase-8, and inactivates PARP.
Carteolol is a non-selective β-adrenoceptor antagonist. Carteolol induces apoptosis via a caspase activated and mitochondrial-dependent pathway. Carteolol can be used for glaucoma research[1].
Z-IETD-FMK is a selective and cell permeable caspase 8 inhibitor.
Aristololactam I (AL-I), is the main metabolite of aristolochic acid I (AA-I), participates in the processes that lead to renal damage.Aristololactam I (AL-I) directly injures renal proximal tubule cells, the cytotoxic potency of AL-I is higher than that of AA-I and that the cytotoxic effects of these molecules are mediated through the induction of apoptosis in a caspase-3-dependent pathway[1].
Penicillic acid is a polyketide mycotoxin produced by several species of Aspergillus and Penicillium, which exhibits cytotoxicity in rat alveolar macrophages (AM) in vitro. Penicillic acid inhibits Fas ligand-induced apoptosis by blocking self-processing of caspase-8[1][2].
Ac-VDVAD-pNA is a caspase-2 substrate. Ac-VDVAD-pNA can be used to test the activity of caspase-2[1].
Destruxin B, isolated from entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, is one of the cyclodepsipeptides with insecticidal and anticancer activities. Destruxin B induces apoptosis via a Bcl-2 Family-dependent mitochondrial pathway in human nonsmall cell lung cancer cells[1]. Destruxin B significantly activates caspase-3 and reduces tumor cell proliferation through caspase-mediated apoptosis, not only in vitro but also in vivo[2].
Biotin-VAD-FMK is a cell permeable, irreversible biotin-labeled caspase inhibitor, used to identify active caspases in cell lysates.
28-Deoxonimbolide is a nimbin (HY-N3187) type limonoid, that can be isolated from Azadirachta indica seed extracts. 28-Deoxonimbolide shows anticancer activity. 28-Deoxonimbolide induces apoptotic cell death in HL60 cells via both the mitochondrial- and the death receptor-mediated pathways[1].
Astin B is a orally active and potent cyclic pentapeptide, that can be isolated from Aster tataricus. Astin B has hepatotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo and that hepatic injury was primarily mediated by apoptosis in a mitochondria/caspase-dependent manner. Astin B induces autophagy in L-02 cells, increases LC3-II and decreases p62 expression[1].
TRP-601 is a caspase inhibitor.
Chelidonic acid is a component of Chelidonium majus L., used as a mild analgesic, an antimicrobial, an acentral nervous system sedative. Chelidonic acid also shows anti-inflammatory activity. Chelidonic acid has potential to inhibit IL-6 production by blocking NF-κB and caspase-1[1]. Chelidonic acid is a glutamate decarboxylase inhibitor, with a Ki of 1.2 μM[2].
6,8-Diprenylorobol, a prenylated isoflavone, is a nature product that could be isolated from the leaves of Cudrania tricuspidata. 6,8-Diprenylorobol antiproliferative effect and induces apoptosis through activation of p53 and generation of ROS[1][2].
AA-Z-YVAD-FMK is a cell-permeable, irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities.
Oxychloroaphine could be isolated from the bacterium Pantoea agglomerans naturally present in soil. Oxychloroaphine has broad-spectrum antifungal activity. Oxychloroaphine has cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner and induces apoptosis. Oxychloroaphine can be used in research of cancer[1][2].
Z-Ala-Ala-Asp-CMK (Z-AAD-CMK) is a selective granzyme B inhibitor[1].
EF24 is a curcumin analogue with greater anti-tumor efficacy and oral bioavailability via deactivation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). EF24 treatment increases the levels of activated caspase 3 and 9, and decreases the phosphorylated forms of MEK1 and ERK[1][2].