RPR107393 free base is a selective squalene synthase inhibitor, which inhibits rat liver microsomal squalene synthase with an IC50 of 0.8±0.2 nM.
L-778123 is an inhibitor of FPTase and GGPTase-I with IC50 of 2 nM and 98 nM in enzyme inhibition determination.IC50 value: 2 nM [1]Target: FPTasein vitro: L-778123 can completely inhibit Ki-Ras prenylation. [1] L-778123 as a farnesyltransferase inhibitor can have a good cytotoxic activity as a classic anti-cancer agent. [2]in vivo: In the dog model, L-778123 inhibits HDJ2 prenylation and produces measurable, albeit slight (5%), levels of unprenylatedRap1A in PBMCs. [1]
Tectol, isolated from Lippia sidoides, exhibits significant activity against human leukemia cell lines HL60 and CEM[1]. Tectol is a farnesyltransferase (FTase) inhibitor with IC50s of 2.09 and 1.73 μM for human and T. brucei FTase. Tectol inhibits drug-resistant strain of P. falciparum (FcB1) with an IC50 of 3.44 μM[1][2].
Manumycin A is an antibiotic. Manumycin A acts as a selective, competitive inhibitor of protein farnesyltransferase (FTase) with respect to farnesylpyrophosphate (Ki =1.2 μM), and as a noncompetitive inhibitor with respect to the Ras protein. Manumycin A induces apoptosis and exerts antitumor activity[1] [2][3].
CP-609754 (LNK-754) is a potent and reversible farnesyltransferase inhibitor with potential anticancer activity.The IC50 for inhibiting farnesylation of recombinant human H-Ras is 0.57 ng/mL and recombinant K-Ras is 46 ng/mL[1].
Zaragozic acid E, a fungal metabolite, is a potent inhibitor of squalence synthetase with IC50s of 2.3-28 nM[1].
YM-53601, a squalene synthase inhibitor, reduces plasma cholesterol and triglyceride levels in vivo[1]. YM-53601 inhibits squalene synthase derived from human hepatoma cells with an IC50 of 79 nM. Lipid-lowering agent[2]. YM-53601 also is an inhibitor of farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1 (FDFT1) enzyme activity and abrogates HCV propagation[3].
Lapaquistat acetate (TAK-475) is a squalene synthase inhibitor, blocking the conversion of farnesyl diphosphate (FPP) to squalene[1]. Lapaquistat acetate (TAK-475) is originally intended use to Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD), it is effective at lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, but it might cause liver damage[2].
Ftase inhibitor III is an anion-dependent Farnesyltransferase inhibitor from a phenotypic screen.
FTI-276 is a protein farnesyl transferase (PFT) inhibitor with IC50s of 0.9 nM and 0.5 nM for Plasmodium falciparum and human, respectively[1].
FTI-277 Hcl is an inhibitor of farnesyl transferase (FTase); a highly potent Ras CAAX peptidomimetic which antagonizes both H- and K-Ras oncogenic signaling.IC50 value:Target: FTase inhibitorin vitro: Treatment with FTI-277 (20 microM) for 48 h prior to irradiation led to a significant decrease in survival of radioresistant cells expressing the 24-kDa isoform (HeLa 3A) but had no effect on the survival of control cells (HeLa PINA). The radiosensitizing effect of FTI-277 is accompanied by a stimulation of postmitotic cell death in HeLa 3A cells and by a reduction in G(2)/M-phase arrest in both cell types [1]. Treatment of PC-3 cells with GGTI-298 and FTI-277 inhibited migration and invasion in a time- and dose-dependent manner [3].in vivo: FTI-277 treatment prevented increased PTP-1B and PTEN protein expression in burned mice as compared with vehicle alone. In contrast, FTI-277 did not significantly alter protein expression of PTP-1B and PTEN in sham-burned mice [2].
FTI-2148 is a RAS C-terminal mimetic dual farnesyl transferase (FT-1) and geranylgeranyl transferase-1 (GGT-1) inhibitor with IC50s of 1.4 nM and 1.7 μM for FT-1 and GGT-1, respectively[1].
FGTI-2734 is a RAS C-terminal mimetic dual farnesyl transferase (FT) and geranylgeranyl transferase-1 (GGT) inhibitor with IC50s of 250 nM and 520 nM for FT and GGT, respectively. FGTI-2734 can prevent membrane localization of KRAS, hence solving KRAS resistance problem and thwarting mutant KRAS patient-derived pancreatic tumors[1].
BMS-214662 is a potent and selective farnesyl transferase inhibitor with potent antitumor activity with an IC50 of 1.35 nM.
Pepticinnamin E is a Farnesyltransferase (FTase) inhibitor (IC50=42 µM). Pepticinnamin E can be used in cancer and malaria research[1][2].
L-731735 is a selective FPTase inhibitor that can inhibit ras-dependent cell transformation. L-731735 can be used in cancer research[1].
LNK754 is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor, used for the treatment of cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Zaragozic acid B, a fungal metabolite, is a potent inhibitor of both farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase) and squalene synthases. Zaragozic acid B is a potential anticancer drug[1].
Ftase inhibitor I (B581) is a potent, selective and peptidomimetic farnesyl transferase (FTase) inhibitor. Ftase inhibitor I shows selectivity for FTase over geranylgeranyl isoprenoid (Ras-GG) or the fatty acid myristate (Myr-Ras)[1].
(Rac)-Lonafarnib (Sch66336 racemate) is the racemate of Lonafarnib. Lonafarnib is a potent and orally active farnesyl transferase (FTase) inhibitor. Lonafarnib inhibits the activities of H-ras, K-ras and N-ras with IC50 values of 1.9 nM, 5.2 nM and 2.8 nM, respectively. Lonafarnib also has anti-hepatitis delta virus (HDV) activities[1].
Andrastin A meroterpenoid compound, is a farnesyltransferase inhibitor. Andrastin A inhibits the efflux of anticancer compounds from multidrug-resistant cancer cells. Andrastin A can be isolated from Penicillium species[1][2].
Lonafarnib is an orally bioavailable farnesyl protein transferase (FPTase) inhibitor for H-ras, K-ras and N-ras with IC50 of 1.9 nM, 5.2 nM and 2.8 nM, respectively.
Prenyl-IN-1 is a protein prenylation inhibitor, especially a geranylgeranyltransferase (GGT) or a farnesyltransferase (FT) inhibitor, exhibiting potent activity against oxidative stress, and particularly in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease.
YM-53601 free base is a squalene synthetase inhibitor which suppresses lipogenic biosynthesis and lipid secretion in rodents.
FTI-2148 diTFA is a RAS C-terminal mimetic dual farnesyl transferase (FT-1) and geranylgeranyl transferase-1 (GGT-1) inhibitor with IC50s of 1.4 nM and 1.7 μM, respectively[1].
Lipiferolide is an antiplasmodial agent (IC50: 1.8 μg/mL) that can be isolated from Liriodendron tulipifera. Lipiferolide also inhibits FPTase, and has antitumor activity[1][2].
ABT-100 is a potent, highly selective and orally active farnesyltransferase inhibitor. ABT-100 inhibits cell proliferation (IC50s of 2.2 nM, 3.8 nM, 5.9 nM, 6.9 nM, 9.2 nM, 70 nM and 818 nM for EJ-1, DLD-1, MDA-MB-231, HCT-116, MiaPaCa-2, PC-3, and DU-145 cells, respectively), increases apoptosis and decreases angiogenesis. ABT-100 possesses broad-spectrum antitumor activity[1].
FTase-IN-1 (compound 17a) is a potent and specific inhibitor of fanesyl transferase (FTase) with an IC50 of 0.35 μM. FTase-IN-1 displays cytotoxicity potential and antitumor activity[1].
FTI-276 is a protein farnesyl transferase (PFT) inhibitor with IC50s of 0.9 and 0.5 nM for Plasmodium falciparum and human.
Tipifarnib S enantiomer is the S-enantiomer of Tipifarnib. Tipifarnib is a potent and specific farnesyltransferase (FTase) inhibitor with IC50 of 0.6 nM. Tipifarnib S enantiomer is the less active isomer.