Fangchinoline is isolated from Stephania tetrandra with extensive biological activities, such as enhancing immunity, anti-inflammatory sterilization and anti-atherosclerosis. Fangchinoline, a novel HIV-1 inhibitor, inhibits HIV-1 replication by impairing gp160 proteolytic processing[1]. Fangchinoline targets Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and suppresses FAK-mediated signaling pathway in tumor cells which highly expressed FAK[2]. Fangchinoline induces apoptosis and adaptive autophagy in bladder cancer[3].
Dithiodipropionic acid can interact with CPUL1 (HY-151802, a TrxR inhibitor) to form nanoaggregates (CPUL1-DA NAs). CPUL1-DA NAs generates more abundant ROS to induce cell apoptosis than that of free CPUL1, and improves antitumor efficacy against HUH7 cancer cells[1].
Perphenazine dihydrochloride is an orally active dopamine receptor and histamine-1 receptor antagonist, with Ki values of 0.56 nM (D2), 0.43 nM (D3), .6 nM (5-HT2A), respectively. Perphenazine dihydrochloride also binds to Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor. Perphenazine dihydrochloride inhibits cancer cell proliferation, and induces apoptosis. Perphenazine dihydrochloride can be used in the research of mental disease, cancer, inflammation[1][3][5].
YM-155 is a survivin inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.54 nM.
EGFR-IN-46 is a potent EGFR and FAK dual inhibitor with IC50s of 20.17 nM, 14.25 nM, respectively. EGFR-IN-46 significantly inhibits the growth of cancer cells. EGFR-IN-46 induces cell apoptosis[1].
Quinidine polygalacturonate is an antiarrhythmic agent. Quinidine polygalacturonate is a potent, orally active, selective cytochrome P450db inhibitor. Quinidine polygalacturonate is also a K+ channel blocker with an IC50 of 19.9 μM, and can induce apoptosis. Quinidine polygalacturonate can be used for malaria research[1][2][3][4].
FW1256 is a phenyl analogue and a slow-releasing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) donor. FW1256 induces cell apoptosis. FW1256 has the potential for cancer, inflammation, and cardiovascular disease treatment[1][2].
Higenamine hydrochloride (Norcoclaurine hydrochloride), a β2-AR agonist, is a key component of the Chinese herb aconite root that prescribes for treating symptoms of heart failure in the oriental Asian countries. Higenamine hydrochloride (Norcoclaurine hydrochloride) has anti-apoptotic effects[1][2].
Incensole acetate is a main constituent of Boswellia carterii resin, has neuroprotective effects against neuronal damage in traumatic and ischemic head injury. Incensole acetate reduces Aβ25–35-triggered apoptosis in hOBNSCs[1].
Ethylene dimethane sulfonate is a mild alkylating, non-volatile methanesulfonic diester of ethylene glycol. Ethylene dimethanesulfonate has selective pro-apoptotic effects on LCs[1].
Picrasidine Q, an alkaloid component extracted from Angelica keiskei species, has the capacity of anti-cell transformation and anti-cancer. Picrasidine Q induces cell apoptosis and G1 phase arrest in human esophageal cancer cell lines, and directly inhibits FGFR2 kinase activity[1].
ZINC69391, a specific Rac1 inhibitor, interferes with Rac1-GEF interaction by masking Trp56 residue on Rac1 surface. ZINC69391 interferes with the interaction of Rac1 with Dock180 and reduces Rac1-GTP levels. ZINC69391 induces apoptosis, and shows antiproliferative and antimetastatic effects[1][2][3].
ZMF-10 is a highly potent PAK1 inhibitor, with IC50s of 174 nM, 1.038 μM and 1.372 μM for PAK1, PAK2 and PAK3, respectively. ZMF-10 can inhibit PAK1 activity to affect PAK1-regulated apoptosis, ER-Stress and migration in MDA-MB-231 cells. ZMF-10 can be used for researching anticancer[1].
Anticancer agent 65 (compound 4c) shows excellent activity in cancer cell lines, especially A549 cells, with an IC50 of 1.07 μM. Anticancer agent 65 induces S-phase arrest in A549 cells and increases the expression level of p53 and p21. Anticancer agent 65 causes apoptosis, ROS generation and collapse of MMP in A549 cells[1].
ABT-510 is an anti-angiogenic TSP peptide (Thrombospondin-1 analogue) that induces apoptosis and inhibits ovarian tumour growth in an orthotopic, syngeneic model of epithelial ovarian cancer. ABT-510 also reduces angiogenesis and inflammatory responses in a murine model of inflammatory bowel disease. ABT-510 can be used in studies of cancer (particularly epithelial ovarian cancer) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)[1][2].
1G244 is a potent DPP8/9 inhibitor with IC50s of 12 nM and 84 nM, respectively. 1G244 does not inhibit DPPIV and DPPII. 1G244 induces apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells and has anti-myeloma effects[1][2].
Topoisomerase II inhibitor 3 (Compound 6 h ) is a acridone derivatives, as well as a Type II DNA topoisomerase (topo II) inhibitor , as a topo IIα/β inhibitor with the value of IC50 is 0.17 μM for topo IIα and the value of IC50 is 0.23 μM for topo IIβ subtypes, caused obvious DNA damage, and induced apoptosis by triggering the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential[1].
Cholesterol myristate is a natural steroid present in traditional Chinese medicine.
GSK'872 is a RIPK3 inhibitor, which binds RIP3 kinase domain with an IC50 of 1.8 nM, and inhibits kinase activity with an IC50 of 1.3 nM.
TK216 directly binds EWS-FLI1 and inhibits EWS-FLI1 protein interactions, leading to a decrease in transcription and proliferation. TK216 blocks the binding between EWS-FLI1 and RNA helicase A. TK216 is active in oncogenesis and inhibits apoptosis[1].
Omigapil maleate (CGP3446B maleate) is an orally bioavailable apoptosis inhibitor. Omigapil maleate can be used for the research of congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD)[1]. Omigapil maleate, a GAPDH nitrosylation inhibitor, abrogates Aβ1-42-induced tau acetylation, memory impairment, and locomotor dysfunction in mice, suggesting that Omigapil maleate has the potential for the research of Alzheimer's disease[2].
CRA-026440 hydrochloride is a potent, broad-spectrum HDAC (HDAC) inhibitor. The Ki values against recombinant HDAC isoenzymes HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC6, HDAC8, and HDAC10 are 4 nM, 14 nM, 11 nM, 15 nM, 7 nM, and 20 nM respectively. CRA-026440 hydrochloride shows antitumor and antiangiogenic activities[1].
RMS5, a tetrandrine analogue, is a potent P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor. RMS5 has markedly antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. RMS5 slightly diminishes the expression of the anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family proteins Bcl-XL and Mcl-1. RMS3 causes PARP cleavage, a marker for cells undergoing apoptosis. RMS5 has strong anticancer property[1].
NVP-HDM201 (HDM201) is a potent and highly specific MDM-2/p53 inhibitor currently under phase I clinical trial.
Cinnamaldehyde is a major and a bioactive compound isolated from the leaves of Cinnamomum osmophloeum kaneh. Cinnamaldehyde is a cytokine production inhibitor. Cinnamaldehyde has anti-bacteria, anti-oxidation, and anti-inflammatory properties[1].
Z-WEHD-FMK is a potent, cell-permeable and irreversible caspase-1/5 inhibitor. Z-WEHD-FMK also exhibits a robust inhibitory effect on cathepsin B activity (IC50=6 μM). Z-WEHD-FMK can be used to investigate cells for evidence of apoptosis[1][2][4].
A novel lysosomotropic REV-ERB ligand that has a dual inhibitory activity toward REV-ERB-mediated transcriptional regulation and autophagy; relieves REV-ERB-mediated transcriptional repression, significantly increases autophagy-associated protein p62 in treated cells; disrupts lysosomal function, blocks the autophagy process at the late stage, and reduces cancer cell viability; a novel dual autophagy/REV-ERB inhibitor more cytotoxic than chloroquine.
m-Se3 is a potent and selective c-MYC transcription inhibitor that can inhibit tumor growth and has anti-cancer activity[1].
Mcl-1 inhibitor 3 (compound 1) is a highly potent and orally activate macrocyclic Mcl-1 inhibitor (Ki= 0.061 nM; IC50=19 nM in an OPM-2 cell viability assay). Mcl-1 inhibitor 3 shows good pharmacokinetic properties and excellent in vivo efficacy without toxicity[1]. .
Troglitazone-d4 is deuterium labeled Troglitazone. Troglitazone is a PPARγ agonist, with EC50s of 550 nM and 780 nM for human and murine PPARγ receptor, respectively.