Sophocarpine (monohydrate) is one of the significant alkaloid extracted from the traditional herb medicine Sophora flavescens which has many pharmacological properties such as anti-virus, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory. Sophocarpine (monohydrate) significantly inhibits the growth of gastric cancer (GC) cells through multiple mechanisms such as induction of autophagy, activation of cell apoptosis and down-regulation of cell survival PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Sophocarpine (monohydrate) has been demonstrated to have anti-tumor activity in various cancer cells, including hepatocellular carcinoma, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer[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].
Akt1/Akt2-IN-2 (compound 7) is an allosteric dual Akt1 and Akt2 inhibitor (IC50=138 nM and 212 nM, respectively). Akt1/Akt2-IN-2 increases activity of caspase-3, and inhibits viability of a number of tumor cells[1].
Capivasertib (AZD5363) is a potent pan-AKT kinase inhibitor with IC50 of 3, 7 and 7 nM for Akt1,Akt2 and Akt3, respectively.
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].
AKT-IN-9 is a potent inhibitor of AKT. Protein kinase B (PKB, also known as AKT) is central to PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cells, and its function is important for cell growth, survival, differentiation and metabolism. AKT-IN-9 has the potential for the research of breast and prostate cancer (extracted from patent WO2021185238A1, compound 1)[1].
A-443654 is a potent Akt1/2/3 inhbitor, with a Ki of 160 pM for Akt1.
AT-533 is a potent Hsp90 and HSV inhibitor. AT-533 suppresses tumor growth and angiogenesis by blocking the HIF-1α/VEGF/VEGFR-2 signaling pathway. AT-533 also inhibits the activation of the downstream pathways, including Akt/mTOR/p70S6K, Erk1/2 and FAK. AT-533 inhibits the tube formation, cell migration, and invasion of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs)[1][2][3].
AKT-IN-10 is a potent inhibitor of AKT. Protein kinase B (PKB, also known as AKT) is central to PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling in cells, and its function is important for cell growth, survival, differentiation and metabolism. AKT-IN-10 has the potential for the research of breast and prostate cancer (extracted from patent WO2021185238A1, compound 4)[1].
Monomethyl lithospermate activates the PI3K/AKT pathway, which plays a protective role in nerve injury. Monomethyl lithospermate can improve the survival ability of SHSY-5Y cells, inhibit the breakdown of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMOP) and inhibit cell apoptosis. Monomethyl lithospermate also reduced the level of oxidative stress in the brain tissue of rats with middle artery occlusion (MCAO) and improved nerve damage in rats with ischemic stroke (IS)[1].
Hu7691 free base is an orally active, selective Akt inhibitor with IC50s of 4.0 nM, 97.5 nM, 28 nM for Akt1, Akt2 and Akt3, respectively. Hu7691 free base inhibits tumor growth and enables decrease of cutaneous toxicity in mice[1].
Batatasin III, a stilbenoid, inhibits cancer migration and invasion by suppressing epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) and FAK-AKT Signals. Batatasin III has anti-cancer activities[1].
Licochalcone E, a flavonoid compound isolated from Glycyrrhiza inflate, inhibits NF-κB and AP-1 transcriptional activity through the inhibition of AKT and MAPK activation[1].
Dehydrovomifoliol is a AKT/mTOR dual inhibitor. Dehydrovomifoliol reduces lipid accumulation and lipogenesis by inhibiting the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. Dehydrovomifoliol is used in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease research (NAFLD) .
ACT001 is an orally active PAI-1 inhibitor by inhibiting the phosphorylation of PI3K and AKT. ACT001 inhibits the phosphorylation of STAT3 and PD-L1 expression by directly binding to STAT3. ACT001, a fumarate salt form of DMAMCL (a prodrug of Micheliolide), can cross the blood-brain barrier. ACT001 has potent anti-glioblastoma (GBM) activity and immunomodulatory effects[1][2].
MS98 is a potent and selective PROTAC AKT degrader. MS98 depletes cellular total AKT (T-AKT) with the DC50 value of 78 nM. MS98 binds to AKT1, AKT2, and AKT3 with Kds of 4 nM, 140 nM, and 8.1 nM, respectively[1].
PP2A Cancerous-IN-1 is a strong and potent CIP2A (Cancerous inhibitor of PP2A) and p-Akt inhibitor. PP2A Cancerous-IN-1 shows the most potent antiproliferative activities[1].
Arnicolide D is a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Centipeda minima. Arnicolide D modulates the cell cycle, activates the caspase signaling pathway and inhibits the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and STAT3 signaling pathways. Arnicolide D inhibits Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cell viability in a concentration- and time-dependent manner[1].
Solenopsin is an ATP-competitive AKT inhibitor with IC50 value of 10 μM .
Polyphyllin I is a bioactive constituent extracted from Paris polyphylla, has strong anti-tumor activity. Polyphyllin I is an activator of the JNK signaling pathway and is an inhibitor of PDK1/Akt/mTOR signaling. Polyphyllin I induces autophagy, G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis[1][2][3].
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt[1]. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively[2].
Ipatasertib (GDC-0068) is a highly selective and ATP-competitive pan-Akt inhibitor with IC50s of 5, 18 and 8 nM for Akt1, Akt2 and Akt3, respectively.
TAT-TCL1-Akt-in is an Akt inhibitor[1].
Hederacolchiside A1, isolated from Pulsatilla chinensis, suppresses proliferation of tumor cells by inducing apoptosis through modulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway[1]. Hederacolchiside A1 has antischistosomal activity, affecting parasite viability both in vivo and in vitro[2].
Triciribine is a DNA synthesis inhibitor, also inhibits Akt and HIV-1/2 with IC50 of 130 nM, and 0.02-0.46 μM, respectively.
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].
AKT-IN-6 (Example 13) is a potent Akt inhibitor. AKT-IN-6 inhibits Akt1, Akt2 and Akt3 with IC50s < 500nM, respectively. (patent WO2013056015A1).
MMP-9-IN-4 is a MMP-9 inhibitor (IC50: 7.46 nM) that has H-π interactions with MMP-9. MMP-9-IN-4 also inhibits AKT activity (IC50: 8.82 nM). MMP-9-IN-4 shows cell cytotoxicity and induces cell apoptosis. MMP-9-IN-4 can be used in the research of cancers[1].
N-Oleoyl glycine is a lipoamino acid, which stimulates adipogenesis associated with activation of CB1 receptor and Akt signaling pathway in 3T3-L1 adipocyte.
Apoptin-derived peptide is an antitumor polypeptide with cytotoxicity. Apoptin-derived peptide promotes apoptosis and necrosis of gastric cancer (GC) cells by regulating PI3K/AKT/ARNT signaling. Apoptin-derived peptide inhibited the invasion and migration of cancer cells, and inhibited the expression and phosphorylation of the subunit p85 of PI3K, which further inhibited the PI3K/AKT pathway involved in the development of gastric cancer[1].