Pinoresinol is a lignol of plant origin serving for defense in a caterpillar. Pinoresinol drastically sensitizes cancer cells against TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) -induced apoptosis[1][2].
PARP-1-IN-2 (compound 11g) is a potent and BBB-penetrated PARP1 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 149 nM. PARP1-IN-2 shows significantly potent anti-proliferative activity against Human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line A549. PARP1-IN-2 can induce A549 cells apoptosis[1].
TCS PrP Inhibitor 13, an antiprion agent, is a cellular prion protein (PrPC) inhibitor. TCS PrP Inhibitor 13, as a protease-resistant form of prion protein (PrP-res) accumulation inhibitor, shows an IC50 value of 3 nM in both ScN2a and F3 cell lines. TCS PrP Inhibitor 13 induces Schwannoma cells apoptosis[1].
Dipyrithione is a potent antimicrobial agent. Dipyrithione shows antifungal activity and antiproliferative activity. Dipyrithione induces apoptosis and cycle arrest at G1 phase. Dipyrithione shows anti-inflammatory activity in vivo. Dipyrithione shows anti-tumor activity. Dipyrithione has the potential for the research of dermatophytosis[1][2][3].
Chondroitin sulfate, one of five classes of glycosaminoglycans, has been widely used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. Chondroitin sulfate reduces inflammation mediators and the apoptotic process and is able to reduce protein production of inflammatory cytokines, iNOS and MMPs.
Anticancer agent 57 (compound 14) potently inhibits MDA-MB-231, MDA-MB-468, and MCF-7 cell lines, with IC50s of 6.43 ~ 8.00 μM. Anticancer agent 57 induces cell cycle arrest and significantly promotes apoptosis. Anticancer agent 57 inhibits tumor growth in nude mice xenografted with MADMB-231 cells. Anticancer agent 57 can be used for researching triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)[1].
Ac-VAD-CHO (Ac-Val-Ala-Asp-CHO) is a pan-caspase inhibitor. Ac-VAD-CHO inhibits dissipation of MMP and cytochrome c release in hypoxia-exposed cells[1].
Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate is an orally active and potent Topoisomerase I inhibitor. Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate induces cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 and S phases and promotes apoptosis. Topotecan hydrochloride hydrate shows anticancer activity[1].
2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzoquinone is an electrophilic metabolite of butylated hydroxyanisole and an oxidation product of 2-tert-butylhydroquinone[1].
Arylquin 1, a prostate-apoptosis-response-4 (Par-4) secretagogue, targets vimentin to induce Par-4 secretion. Arylquin 1 induces non-apoptotic cell death in cancer cells through the induction of lysosomal membrane permeabilization (LMP)[1].
PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 is a PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 possess anti-cancer effects and selectivity against MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 value of 2.29 μM. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 can induce cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Oxysophoridine (Sophoridine N-oxide) is a bioactive alkaloid extracted from the Sophora alopecuroides Linn. Oxysophoridine (Sophoridine N-oxide) shows anti inflammatory, anti oxidative stress and anti apoptosis effects[1][2].
GY1-22 is an inhibitor of DNAJA1-mutP53R175H interacting pocket. GY1-22 can be used for the research of cancer[1].
A09-003 is a CDK-9 inhibitor (IC50: 16 nM). A09-003 inhibits leukemia cell proliferation (IC50: 1.90, 0.86, 2.49, 1.84, 0.48 μM for BDCM, Molm-14, THP-1, U937, MV4-11 cells). A09-003 induces apoptosis and decreases Mcl-1 expression through Thr163 dephosphorylation[1].
Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a lectin, obtained from the red kidney bean that binds to the membranes of T-cells, stimulates metabolic activity, cell division, and involves inflammatory pathways. Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) induces apoptosis via increasing proapoptotic protein Bax and activating caspases-3[1][2][3].
Rotundic acid, a triterpenoid obtained from I. rotunda, induces DNA damage and cell apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma through AKT/mTOR and MAPK Pathways. Rotundic acid possesses anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective abilities[1].
Quinacrine hydrochloride hydrate (Mepacrine hydrochloride hydrate) is an antimalarial agent, which possess anticancer effect both in vitro and vivo. Quinacrine hydrochloride hydrate suppresses NF-κB and activates p53 signaling, which results in the induction of the apoptosis[1].
TPB15 is an orally active and potent Hh (Hedgehog) signaling inhibitor. TPB15 markedly induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-468 cells. TPB15 blocks Smo (Smoothened) translocation into the cilia and reduced Smo protein and mRNA expression. TPB15 inhibits the expression of the downstream regulatory factor glioma-associated oncogene 1 (Gli1). TPB15 shows good anti-tumor activity with low toxicity[1].
2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide is a limonoid compound isolated from the extracts of bark, leaves, roots, and seeds of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. var. siamensis Valeton. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide exhibits potent cyto-toxicities against one or more cell lines. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide activates caspases-3, -8, and -9, while increases the ratio of Bax/Bcl-2. 2,3-Dihydro-3α-methoxynimbolide induces apoptosis via both mitochondrial and death receptor pathways in AZ521[1].
SAR405838 is a highly potent and selective MDM2 inhibitor, binds to MDM2 with Ki= 0.88 nM and has high specificity over other proteins.IC50 value: 0.88 nM (Ki) [1]Target: MDM2in vitro: SAR405838 potently inhibits cell growth in cancer cell lines, including SJSA-1 (IC50, 0.092 μM), RS4;11 (IC50, 0.089 μM), LNCaP (IC50, 0.27 μM), and HCT-116 (IC50, 0.20 μM) cells, and displays high selectivity over cancer cell lines with mutated or deleted p53, including SAOS-2 (IC50, >10 μM), PC-3 (IC50, >10 μM), SW620 (IC50, >10 μM), and HCT-116 (p53-/-) (IC50, >20 μM) cells.[1] SAR405838 effectively induces apoptosis in the RS4;11 cell line. SAR405838 potently inhibits cell growth and induces dose-dependent apoptosis in the ABTR1 and ABTR2 sublines, albeit with modestly reduced potency compared with that in the control RS4;11 cell line.[2]in vivo: At well-tolerated dose schedules, SAR405838 achieves either durable tumor regression or complete tumor growth inhibition in mouse xenograft models of SJSA-1 osteosarcoma, RS4;11 acute leukemia, LNCaP prostate cancer and HCT-116 colon cancer. Remarkably, a single oral dose of SAR405838 is sufficient to achieve complete tumor regression in the SJSA-1 model. In the SJSA-1 osteosarcoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia RS4;11, LNCaP prostate cancer, and HCT-116 colon cancer xenograft model, MI-773 (p.o.) effectively inhibits tumor growth in a dose-dependent manner (10 mg/kg, 30 mg/kg, 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 200 mg/kg,). [1]
Perillyl alcohol is a monoterpene isolated from the essential oils of lavendin, peppermint, spearmint, cherries, celery seeds, and several other plants. Perillyl alcohol is active in inducing apoptosis in tumor cells without affecting normal cells[1].
MNK8 is a potent STAT3 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 3) inhibitor. MNK8 inhibits STAT3 activation and reduced its DNA binding ability. MNK8 shows good growth inhibition against hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. MNK8 induces apoptosis in HCC cells. MNK8 reduces prosurvival proteins expression and migration/invasion of HCC cells[1].
ML311 is a potent and selective inhibitor of the Mcl-1/Bim interaction.
Uvarigrin, isolated from the roots of Uvaria calamistrata, induces tumor multidrug resistance cell apoptosis and triggers Caspase-9 activation[1][2].
BK50164 is a potent CD73 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 13.089 µM. BK50164 binds to CD99 with a KD value of 1.5 µM. BK50164 shows antiproliferative activity. BK50164 induced Apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at Sub-G1 phase[1].
SHP2 protein degrader-1 is a potent allosteric inhibitor of SHP2. SHP2 protein degrader-1 induces SHP2 degradation and cell apoptosis. SHP2 protein degrader-1 has the potential for researching SHP2 related diseases[1].
IZCZ-3 is a potent c-MYC transcription inhibitor with antitumor activity.
WEHI-345 is a potent and selective inhibitor of RIPK2, with IC50 of 0.13 μM.IC50 value: 0.13 μMTarget: RIPK2in vitro: WEHI-345 is a selective RIPK2 kinase inhibitor, which delays RIPK2 ubiquitylation and NF-κB activation downstream of NOD engagement. WEHI-345 is an ATP analogue and was therefore predicted to bind in the ATP-binding pocket of RIPK2. WEHI-345 proved to be highly specific for RIPK2(Kd=46 nM) and displayed negligible activity (>10 μM) against RIPK1, RIPK4 and RIPK5.in vivo: WEHI-345 inhibits NOD signalling and has a beneficial effect on an EAE model. WEHI-345 blocks MDP-induced cytokine production. WEHI-345 ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in mice. WEHI-345 also potently inhibited MDP-induced cytokine and chemokine secretion in the mouse macrophage Raw 264.7 cell line.
EAPB 02303 is a microtubule-disrupting agent and inhibitor. EAPB 02303 induces mitosis arrest and impairment of spindle assembly. Thus, EAPB 02303 induces apoptosis and exhibits antitumor activity. EAPB 02303 also exhibits a potent synergy with Paclitaxel (HY-B0015) at lower concentrations[1].
Reveromycin A, a benzoquinoid antibiotic isolated from the genus Streptomyces, is a selective inhibitor of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells. Reveromycin A inhibits bone resorption by inducing apoptosis specifically in osteoclasts. Reveromycin A has antiproliferative activity against tumor cell lines and antifungal activity[1][2].