GEM-5 is a gemcitabine-based conjugate containing a HIF-1α inhibitor (YC-1) (IC50=30 nM). GEM-5 can significantly down-regulate the expression of HIF-1α and up-regulate the expression of tumor suppressor p53. GEM-5 induces the apoptosis of A2780 cells and inhibits tumor growth[1].
pan-HER-IN-1 (Compound C5) is an irreversible, orally active pan-HER inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.38, 1.6, 2.2 and 3.5 nM against EGFR, HER4, EGFRT790M/L858R and HER2, respectively. pan-HER-IN-1 induces apoptosis and shows antitumor activities[1].
Apostatin-1 (Apt-1) is a potent TRADD inhibitor. Apostatin-1 can bind with TRADD-N (KD=2.17 μM), disrupting its binding to both TRADD-C and TRAF2. Apostatin-1 modulates the ubiquitination of RIPK1 and beclin 1. Apostatin-1 blocks apoptosis and restores cellular homeostasis by activating autophagy in cells with accumulated mutant tau, α-synuclein, or huntingtin[1].
SDZ 224-015 is an orally active inhibitor of the interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β) converting enzyme and caspase-1. SDZ 224-015 possesses anti-COVID-19 activity, targeting Mpro (IC50 of 30 nM)[1][2].
Myricetin is a common plant-derived flavonoid with a wide range of activities including strong anti-oxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.
Actinomycin D inhibits DNA repair with an IC50 of 0.42 μM.
LYN-1604 dihydrochloride is a potent UNC-51-like kinase 1 (ULK1) activator (EC50=18.94 nM) for the research of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)[1].
Ginsenoside Rh4 is a rare saponin obtained from Panax notoginseng. Ginsenoside Rh4 activates Bax, caspase 3, caspase 8, and caspase 9. Ginsenoside Rh4 also induces autophagy.
NTU281 is a potent transglutaminase-2 inhibitor. NTU281 can reduce the increases in serum creatinine and albuminuria in diabetic rats. NTU281 can also reduce glomerular collagen I accumulation, Hic-5 and α-SMA expression, and apoptosis. NTU281 can be used for researching glomerulosclerosis caused by diabetes[1][2].
AHR agonist 3 is an aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist, that can induces cell cycle arrest or apoptosis via activation of tumor-suppressive transcriptional programs. AHR agonist 3 inhibits triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) stem cell growth via AhR while exhibits minimal cytotoxicity against normal human primary cells and can be used for cancer research[1].
Diclofenac-13C6 is the 13C6 labeled Diclofenac. Diclofenac is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC50s of 4 and 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells, and 5.1 and 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively. Diclofenac induces apoptosis of neural stem cells (NSCs) via the activation of the caspase cascade.
AZA197 is a selective small molecule inhibitor of Cdc42.AZA197 suppresses colon cancer cell proliferation, cell migration, invasion and increases apoptosis by down-regulating the PAK1 and ERK signaling pathways in vitro. AZA197 reduces tumor growth and significantly increases mouse survival in SW620 tumor xenografts[1].
ZLDI-8 (IAC-8) is a novel Notch signaling pathway inhibitor for Notch activating/cleaving enzyme ADAM-17, significantly decreases the level of NICD and accumulation of NICD in the nucleus; exhibits cytotoxic acitviity against MHCC97-H cells with IC50 of 5.32 uM, reduces the expression of pro-survival/anti-apoptosis regulators, Survivin and cIAP1/2, also increases the expression of epithelial marker E-Cadherin and reduces mesenchymal markers N-Cadherin and Vimentin in HCC cells; significantly disrupted the activity of Notch pathway in HCC cells and inhibits the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process of HCC cells; ZLDI-8 treatment enhances the susceptibility of HCC cells to Sorafenib, Etoposide, and Paclitaxel both in vitro and in vivo.
BRD 0476 (ML187) is a selective, moderate inhibitor of ubiquitin-specific peptidase 9X (USP9X), inhibits pancreatic β-cell apoptosis that inhibits IFN-γ-induced JAK2 and STAT1 signaling to promote β-cell survival; does not has kinase inhibitory activity, and no effect no effect on JAK1, JAK2, or JAK3 activities, and the deubiquitinase ubiquitin-specific peptidase 9X (USP9X) is an intracellular target of BRD0476.
Gallic acid (3,4,5-Trihydroxybenzoic acid) hydrate is a natural polyhydroxyphenolic compound and an free radical scavenger to inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)[1]. Gallic acid hydrate has various activities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticance activities[2].
6-Formylpterin is an inhibitor of Xanthine Oxidase. 6-Formylpterin induces intracellular ROS generation and apoptosis in HL-60 cells. 6-Formylpterin suppresses cell proliferation in PanC-1 cells[1].
Jaceosidin is a flavonoid isolated from Artemisia vestita, induces apoptosis in cancer cells, activates Bax and down-regulates Mcl-1 and c-FLIP expression[1]. Jaceosidin exhibits anti-cancer[2], anti-inflammatory activities, decreases leves of inflammatory markers, and suppresses COX-2 expression and NF-κB activation[3].
(+)-Medioresinol is a furofuran type lignan with antifungal, antibacterial and lesishmanicidal activities. (+)-Medioresinol leads to intracellular ROS accumulation and mitochondria-mediated apoptotic cell death in Candida albicans. (+)-Medioresinol can reduce the cardiovascular disease risk[1][2].
AT-406 is a potent and orally bioavailable Smac mimetic and an antagonist of IAPs, and it binds to XIAP, cIAP1, and cIAP2 proteins with Ki of 66.4, 1.9, and 5.1 nM, respectively.
Boc-Asp(OME)-Fluoromethyl Ketone is a broad range caspase inhibitor that inhibits Fas-mediated phagocytosis and oxidative rupture inhibition, but does not affect the chemotactic activity of IL-8[1][2].
BU224 hydrochloride is a selective and high affinity imidazoline I2 receptor ligand, with a Ki of 2.1 nM. BU224 hydrochloride is sometimes used as an I2 receptor antagonist. BU224 hydrochloride exerts neuroprotective effects, with anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties. BU224 hydrochloride improves memory in 5XFAD mice, enlarging dendritic spines and reducing Aβ-induced changes in NMDARs. BU224 hydrochloride can be used for Alzheimer's disease research[1][2][3].
1-Decarboxy-3-oxo-ceanothic acid is an anticancer agent. 1-Decarboxy-3-oxo-ceanothic acid inhibits DNA synthesis. 1-Decarboxy-3-oxo-ceanothic acid induces Apoptosis[1].
Xerophilusin B, an anticancer agent isolated from Isodon xerophilus, exhibits antiproliferative effects on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cell lines, induces G2/M cell cycle arrest, and mediates apoptosis[1].
Apoptotic agent-1 (Compound 8a) is an apoptotic agent with high antiproliferative activity against cancer cells and low cytotoxic effect. Apoptotic agent-1 induces over-expression of Fas receptor and Cyto C genes[1].
Sanguinarine (Sanguinarin) gluconate, a benzophenanthridine alkaloid, can stimulate apoptosis via activating the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Sanguinarine-induced apoptosis is associated with the activation of JNK and NF-κB[1].
Pyridoclax is a potential Mcl-1 inhibitor.
Diosbulbin D is a potential hepatotoxic compound that can be isolated from Dioscorea bulbifera L.. Diosbulbin D induces apoptosis in L-02 cells[1].
Shikonin is a major component of a Chinese herbal medicine named zicao. Shikonin has shown various biological activities, including inhibition of TNF-α, NF-κB, HIV-1.
Malabaricone B, a naturally occurring plant phenolic, is an orally active α-glucosidase inhibitor with an IC50 of 63.7 µM. Malabaricone B has anticancer, antimicrobial, anti-oxidation and antidiabetic activities[1][2][3].
Tetrahydroxyquinone hydrate (Tetrahydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone hydrate), a primitive anticataract agent, is a redox active benzoquinone. Tetrahydroxyquinone hydrate can take part in a redox cycle with semiquinone radicals, leading to the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS)[1].