Moroidin (1) is a bicyclic octapeptide belonging to the Urticaceae-type cyclopeptide family. Moroidin (1) has a potent inhibitory effect on purified tubulin polymerization. Moroidin (1) has cytotoxic effects for several cancer cells, and can induce apoptosis in A549 human lung cancer cells[1].
TW-37 is a potent Bcl-2 inhibitor with Ki values of 260, 290 and 1110 nM for Mcl-1, Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, respectively.
DCZ0415, a potent TRIP13 inhibitor, impairs nonhomologous end joining repair and inhibits NF-κB activity. DCZ0415 induces anti-myeloma activity in vitro, in vivo, and in primary cells derived from drug-resistant myeloma patients[1].
8-Aminoadenosine (8-NH2-Ado), a RNA-directed nucleoside analogue, reduces cellular ATP levels and inhibits mRNA synthesis. 8-Aminoadenosine blocks Akt/mTOR signaling and induces autophagy and apoptosis in a p53-independent manner. 8-Aminoadenosine has antitumor activity[1][2][3].
9-ING-41 is a potent glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) inhibitor[1]. 9-ING-41 induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at prophase by targeting centrosomes and microtubule-bound GSK-3β. 9-ING-41 has anticancer activity[2].
RETRA is a mutant p53-dependent activator of p73 that suppresses mutant p53-bearing cancer cells. RETRA increases the expression level of p73, and a release of p73 from the blocking complex with mutant p53, which produces tumor-suppressor effects[1].
Lacidipine-d10 is the deuterium labeled Lacidipine. Lacidipine (Lacipil, Motens) is a L-type calcium channel blocker[1][2].
Celosin K (compound 8) can be isolated from the seeds of Semen Celosiae. Celosin K is a potent inhibitor of neuron injury elicited by t-BHP. Celosin K inhibits oxidative stress and apoptosis, and acts of autophagy[1].
ULK1-IN-2 (compound 3s) is a potent ULK1 inhibitor. ULK1-IN-2 shows highest cytotoxic effect against cancer cell lines, with IC50 of 1.94 μM in A549. ULK1-IN-2 can induce apoptosis and simultaneously block autophagy, and can be used to study NSCLC (Non-small cell lung cancer)[1].
BTT-3033 is an orally active conformation-selective inhibitor of α2β1 (EC50: 130 nM) by binding to the α2I domain. BTT-3033 inhibits platelet binding to collagen Ⅰ and cell proliferation, and induces cell apoptosis. BTT-3033 can be used in the research of prostate cancer, inflammation and cardiovascular disease[1][2][4].
A novel potent, selective Mcl-1 inhibitor with IC50 of <3 nM in FRET assays; displays >1,000-fold selectivity over Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL; induces cleaved caspase-3 in MV4-11 cells with IC50 of 3.78 uM.
A-192621 is a potent, nonpeptide, orally active and selective endothelin B (ETB) receptor antagonist with an IC50 of 4.5 nM and a Ki of 8.8 nM. The selectivity of A-192621 is 636-fold higher than ETA (IC50 of 4280 nM and Ki of 5600 nM). A-192621 promotes apoptosis in PASMCs. A-192621 alos causes elevation of arterial blood pressure and an elevation in the plasma ET-1 level[1][2][3].
Caspase-3-IN-1 (compound 11b) is a potent Caspase-3 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14.5 nM[1].
Polydatin (Piceid), extracted from the roots of Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb, a widely used traditional Chinese remedies, possesses anti-inflammatory activity in several experimental models.
RA-9 is a potent and selective proteasome-associated deubiquitinating enzymes (DUBs) inhibitor with favorable toxicity profile and anticancer activity. RA-9 blocks ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation without impacting 20S proteasome proteolytic activity. RA-9 selectively induces onset of apoptosis in ovarian cancer cell lines and primary cultures derived from donors. RA-9 induces endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-stress responses in ovarian cancer cells[1].
Lirentelimab (AK002) is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that targets sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin 8 (SIGLEC8). Lirentelimab induces cell Apoptosis of IL-5-activated eosinophils and inhibits IgE-mediated mast cell activation. Lirentelimab can be used for the research of eosinophilic gastritis and duodenitis[1].
Z-YVAD-pNA (Z-Tyr-Val-Ala-Asp-pNA) is a caspase-1 substrate[1].
Illudin M is a cytotoxic fungal sesquiterpene that can be isolated from the culture medium of Omphalotus olearius mushrooms. Illudin M can alkylate DNA. Illudin M has anti-tumor activities[1][2].
Diffractaic acid, a major constituent of U. longissimi, acts as an effective proapoptotic agent in various disorders research[1]. Diffractaic acid is the analgesic and antipyretic component of Usnea diffracta[2].
Kp7-6, a Fas mimetic peptide, is a Fas/FasL antagonist. Kp7-6 protects cells from Fas-mediated apoptosis, and protects mice from Fas-mediated hepatic injury[1][2].
Citric acid is a weak organic tricarboxylic acid found in citrus fruits. Citric acid is a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer.
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].
NSC697923 is a potent UBE2N (ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme E2 N, Ubc13) inhibitor. NSC697923 induces neuroblastoma (NB) cell death via promoting nuclear importation of p53 in p53 wild-type NB cells. NSC697923 also induces cell death in p53 mutant NB cells by activation of JNK-mediated apoptotic pathway. NSC697923 inhibits DNA damage and NF-κB signaling. Antitumor activity[1][2].
CSRM617 hydrochloride (CSRM-617) is a small-molecule inhibitor of the transcription factor ONECUT2 (OC2) with Kd of 7.43 uM in SPR assays, binds to OC2-HOX domain directly; inhibits cell growth and induced apoptosis in vitro in several PC cell lines that expressed moderate to high levels of OC2; significantly downregulates PEG10 protein levels in tumors from mice treated with CSRM617, suppresseses metastasis in 22Rv1 cells implanted subcutaneously nude mice.
Soyasapogenol B, an ingredient of soybean, exerts anti-proliferative, anti-metastatic activities. Soyasapogenol B triggers endoplasmic reticulum stress, which mediates apoptosis and autophagy in colorectal cancer[1][2].
UAMC-3203 hydrochloride is a potent and selective Ferroptosis inhibitor with an IC50 of 12 nM[1].
Ganoderic acid S is a positional isomer of ganoderic acids, that can be isolated from the fermented mycelia of Ganoderma lucidum. Ganoderic acid S can induce apoptosis in HeLa cells through the mitochondria pathway[1].
Okadaic acid sodium, a marine toxin, is an inhibitor of protein phosphatases (PP). Okadaic acid (sodium) has a significantly higher affinity for PP2A (IC50=0.1-0.3 nM), and inhibits PP1 (IC50=15-50 nM), PP3 (IC50=3.7-4 nM), PP4 (IC50=0.1 nM), PP5 (IC50=3.5 nM), but does not inhibit PP2C. Okadaic acid sodium increases of phosphorylation of a number of proteins by inhibiting PP, and acts a tumor promoter. Okadaic acid sodium induces tau phosphorylation[1][2].
MitoBloCK-6 is a potent Erv1/ALR inhibitor, with an IC50 of 900 nM and 700 nM, respectively. MitoBloCK-6 also inhibits Erv2 (IC50=1.4 μM). MitoBloCK-6 can induce apoptosis via cytochrome c release in hESCs[1].
Stauprimide is a staurosporine analog that promotes embryonic stem cell (ESC) differentiation. Stauprimide is a non-broad spectrum inhibitor that binds to the MYC transcription factor NME2 and blocks its nuclear localization in ESCs, which results in down-regulation of MYC transcription[1].