Naphthazarin (DHNQ) is a naturally occurring compound. Naphthazarin is effective by various cellular mechanisms including oxidative stress, activation of mitochondrial apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF), depolymerization of microtubules, interference with lysosomal function and p53-dependent p21 activation. Naphthazarin triggers apoptosis and has anti-tumor effects[1][2].
Sophoraflavanone G (Kushenol F) is iaolated from Sophora flavescens and shows anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Sophoraflavanone G (Kushenol F) induces MDA-MB-231 and HL-60 cells apoptosis through suppression of MAPK-related pathways[1][2].
Tubulin inhibitor 23 is a potent Tubulin inhibitor with an IC50 of 4.8 µM. Tubulin inhibitor 23 induces cell apoptosis. Tubulin inhibitor 23 shows antiangiogenic activity in a dose-dependent manner. Tubulin inhibitor 23 has the potential for the research of leukaemia[1].
SP-8356, an anti-inflammatory synthetic verbenone derivative, is a potent, orally active cluster of differentiation 147 (CD147) inhibitor. SP-8356 inhibits CD147-cyclophilin A (CypA) interaction and reduces MMP-9 activity. SP-8356 exerts anti-breast cancer effects by inhibiting NF-κB signaling. Anti-atherosclerotic effects[1][2][3].
Pyrazoloacridine (NSC 366140), an intercalating agent with anti-cancer activity, inhibits the activity of topoisomerases 1 and 2. Pyrazoloacridine (NSC 366140) exhibits an IC50 of 1.25 μM in K562 myeloid leukemia cells for 24 h treatment[1][2].
bpV(phen) is a potent protein tyrosine phosphatase (PTP) and PTEN inhibitor with IC50s of 38 nM, 343 nM and 920 nM for PTEN, PTP-β and PTP-1B. bpV(phen) is an insulin-mimetic agent following insulin-receptor tyrosine kinase hyperphosphorylation and activation. bpV(phen) activates HIV-1 transcription and replication via NF-κB-dependent and independent mechanisms. bpV(phen) inhibits proliferation of the protozoan parasite Leishmania in vitro. bpV(phen) strongly induces the secretion of a large number of chemokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines, and it activates a Th1-type pathway (IL-12, IFNγ). bpV(phen) can also induce cell apoptosis, and has anti-angiogenic and anti-tumor activity[1][2][3][4][5].
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].
PT-262 is a potent ROCK inhibitor with an IC50 value of around 5 μM. PT-262 induces the loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and elevates the caspase-3 activation and apoptosis. PT-262 inhibits the ERK and CDC2 phosphorylation via a p53-independent pathway. PT-262 blocks cytoskeleton function and cell migration. PT-262 has anti-cancer activity[1][2].
FG-3019 (Pamrevlumab) is a recombinant human antibody that binds to connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). FG-3019 can be used for the research of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)[1][2].
8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate is a potent and orally active STAT3 inhibitor. 8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate induces early oxidative stress and Pyroptosis, and late DNA damage, cell cycle arrest, Apoptosis in the TNBC cells. 8α-Tigloyloxyhirsutinolide 13-O-acetate suppresses tumor cell growth in vitro and tumor growth in vivo[1][2].
L-Glutamic acid-d5 is the deuterium labeled L-Glutamic acid. L-Glutamic acid acts as an excitatory transmitter and an agonist at all subtypes of glutamate receptors (metabotropic, kainate, NMDA, and AMPA). L-Glutamic acid shows a direct activating effect on the release of DA from dopaminergic terminals.
NSC 48160 inhibits the growth of the pancreatic cancer cells with IC50s of 84.3 μM for CPFAC-1 and 94.5 μM for BxPC-3. NSC 48160 also induces pancreatic cancer cell apoptosis. NSC 48160 can improve metabolic syndromes, such as NASH, obesity and lipid metabolism disorders[1][2].
Cystamine-d8 (dihydrochloride） is the deuterium labeled Cystamine (dihydrochloride）[1]. Cystamine (dihydrochloride) is the disulfide form of the free thiol, cysteamine. Cystamine is an orally active transglutaminase (Tgase) inhibitor. Cystamine also has inhibition activity for caspase-3 with an IC50 value of 23.6 μM. Cystamine can be used for the research of severals diseases including Huntington's disease (HD)[2][3][4].
ML327 is a blocker of MYC which can also de-repress E-cadherin transcription and reverse Epithelial-to-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT).
BCL6-IN-3 (example 20a) is a B-cell lymphoma 6 (BCL6) inhibitor with anti-tumor activity, extracted from patent WO2018215801A1. BCL6-IN-3 (example 20a) exhibits a GI50 of 70 nM in SU-DHL4 cells[1].
Dehydrobruceine B, a quassinoid, can be isolated from Brucea javanica. Dehydrobruceine B shows a synergistic effect with Cisplatin (HY-17394) to induce apoptosis via mitochondrial method. Dehydrobruceine B increases apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) and Bax expression and suppresses Keap1-Nrf2[1].
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].
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].
Cholesterol myristate is a natural steroid present in traditional Chinese medicine.
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].
YB-0158 (Wnt pathway inhibitor 2) is a reverse-turn peptidomimetic and a potent colorectal cancer stem cell (CSC) targeting agent. YB-0158 disrupts Sam68-Src interactions and induces apoptosis in CRC cells. Anti-cancer activities[1].
Hrk BH3 is a biological active peptide. (BH3 domain of Hrk)
Bleomycin A5 (Pingyangmycin) is an orally active glycopeptide antibiotics. Bleomycin A5 has a role as an antineoplastic agent, an Apoptosis inducer and a bacterial metabolite[1][2].
[6]-Gingerol is an active compound isolated from Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc), exhibits a variety of biological activities including anticancer, anti-inflammation, and anti-oxidation.
Citric acid trisodium is a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer. Citric acid trisodium induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase and S phase. Citric acid trisodium cause oxidative damage of the liver by means of the decrease of antioxidative enzyme activities. Citric acid trisodium causes renal toxicity in mice[1][2][3].
CCI-007 (CCI 007) is a selective inhibitor of MLL-r, CALM-AF10 and SET-NUP214 leukemia with IC50 of 3.5 uM against MLL-r leukemia cell line PER-485; induced a rapid caspase-dependent apoptosis with mitochondrial depolarization within 24h treatment; altered the characteristic MLL-r gene expression signature in sensitive cells with downregulation of the expression of HOXA9, MEIS1, CMYC and BCL2, important drivers in MLL-r leukemia.
HDAC8-IN-3 (compound P19) is a potent HDAC8 inhibitor with IC50 value of 9.3 μM and produces thermal stabilization. HDAC8-IN-3 has cytotoxicity and induces apoptosis in leukemic cell lines[1].
XIAP BIR2/BIR2-3 inhibitor-1 (compound 3) is a dual inhibitor of BIR2 and BIR2-3 with IC50s of 1.9 and 0.8 nM, respectively. XIAP BIR2/BIR2-3 inhibitor-1 can used in study cancers[1].