Pentagamavunon-1 (PGV-1), a Curcumin analog with oral activity, targets on several molecular mechanisms to induce apoptosis including inhibition of angiogenic factors cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). PGV-1 inhibits NF-κB activation[1].
Ganoderic acid Mf is an antitumor triterpenoid. Ganoderic acid Mf causes cell cycle arrest in the G1 phase. Ganoderic acid Mf shows high selectivity between normal and cancer cells and induces cell apoptosis via mitochondria mediated pathway[1].
Lapatinib-d5 is deuterium labeled Lapatinib. Lapatinib (GW572016) is a potent inhibitor of the ErbB-2 and EGFR tyrosine kinase domains with IC50 values against purified EGFR and ErbB-2 of 10.2 and 9.8 nM, respectively[1].
CBS9106 (SL-801) is a reversible oral CRM1 inhibitor with CRM1 degrading and antitumor activities[1].
Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 16000-24000) is a is a polymer of anhydroglucose with the molecular weight range of 16000-24000. Dextran sulfate sodium salt inhibits the replication of the human immunodeficiency virus by preventing the adsorption of the virus into host cells[1].
Oleic acid-d2 (9-cis-Octadecenoic acid-d2) is the deuterium labeled Oleic acid. Oleic acid (9-cis-Octadecenoic acid) is an abundant monounsaturated fatty acid[1]. Oleic acid is a Na+/K+ ATPase activator[2].
Gefitinib (ZD 1839) dihydrochloride is a potent, selective and orally active EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 33 nM. Gefitinib dihydrochloride selectively inhibits EGF-stimulated tumor cell growth (IC50 of 54 nM) and blocks EGF-stimulated EGFR autophosphorylation in tumor cells. Gefitinib dihydrochloride also induces autophagy and cell apoptosis, which can be used for cancer related research, such as Lung cancer and breast cancer [1][2][5].
Stellasterol is a natural product. Stellasterol has high affinity towards Bcl-2 protein (Ki: 118.05 nM). Stellasterol is a weak α-glucosidase inhibitor[1][2].
Panepoxydone is an inhibitor of NF-κB activation. Panepoxydone interferes with the NF-κB mediated signal transduction by inhibiting the phosphorylation of IκB. Panepoxydone exhibits antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial and anti-parasitic activity[1][2].
Z-DEVD-FMK is a specific and irreversible caspase-3 inhibitor with IC50 of 18 μM.
Kuguaglycoside C is a triterpene glycoside that can be isolated from the leaves of Momordica charantia. Kuguaglycoside C induces caspase‐independent DNA cleavage and cell death of neuroblastoma cells. Kuguaglycoside C also significantly increases the expression and cleavage of apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF)[1].
Desoxyrhaponticin is a stilbene glycoside from the Tibetan nutritional food Rheum tanguticum Maxim. Desoxyrhaponticin is a Fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitor, and has apoptotic effect on human cancer cells[1].
Adenosine-d1-1 is the deuterium labeled Adenosine. Adenosine (Adenine riboside), a ubiquitous endogenous autacoid, acts through the enrollment of four G protein-coupled receptors: A1, A2A, A2B, and A3. Adenosine affects almost all aspects of cellular phys
S130 is a high affinity, selective inhibitor of ATG4B (a major cysteine protease) with an IC50 of 3.24 µM. S130 suppresses autophagy flux[1].
Distamycin A (NSC-82150), an oligopeptide antibiotic, is a minor groove binder which binds to B-form DNA, preferentially at A/T rich sites.Distamycin A can change Enediyne-induced DNA cleavage sites and enhances apoptosis[1][2][3].
TH1834 (TH-1834, TH 1834) is a novel potent specific histone acetyltransferase Tip60 inhibitor; induces apoptosis in breast cancer cell lines with more cytotoxicity than staurosporine; increases the γH2AX foci in the cancer cell lines PC-3 and DU-145 combined with IR; induces apoptosis and increases unrepaired DNA damage in breast cancer cells.
Rilmenidine phosphate, an antihypertensive agent, is an orally active, selective I1 imidazoline receptor agonist. Rilmenidine phosphate acts both centrally by reducing sympathetic overactivity and in the kidney by inhibiting the Na+/H+ antiport. Rilmenidine phosphate induces autophagy. Rilmenidine phosphate is also an alpha 2-adrenoceptor agonist. Rilmenidine phosphate modulates proliferation and stimulates the proapoptotic protein Bax thus inducing the perturbation of the mitochondrial pathway and apoptosis in human leukemic K562 cells[1][2][3].
Idasanutlin (RG7388) is a potent and selective MDM2 antagonist, inhibiting p53-MDM2 binding, with an IC50 of 6 nM.
A potent BCL6 protein-protein interaction inhibitor with Kd of 78 nM; exhibits an efficacy in cell-free and cellular PPI assays (ELISA IC50= 480 nM, M2H IC50= 8.6 uM).
Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory drug derived from pineapple stem that acts through down-regulation of plasma kininogen, inhibition of Prostaglandin E2 expression, degradation of advanced glycation end product receptors and regulation of angiogenic biomarkers as well as antioxidant action upstream in the COX-pathway[1]. Bromelain exhibits various fibrinolytic, antiedematous, antithrombotic, and anti-inflammatory activities. Bromelain also possesses some anticancerous activities and promotes apoptotic cell death[2].
PROTAC MDM2 Degrader-3 is a MDM2 degrader based on PROTAC technology. PROTAC MDM2 Degrader-3 composes of a potent MDM2 inhibitor, linker, and the MDM2 ligand for E3 ubiquitin ligase[1].
Selumetinib (AZD6244) is selective, non-ATP-competitive oral MEK1/2 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14 nM for MEK1. Selumetinib (AZD6244) inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation.
Methotrexate-d3 (Amethopterin-d3) is the deuterium labeled Methotrexate. Methotrexate (Amethopterin), an antimetabolite and antifolate agent, inhibits the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase, thereby preventing the conversion of folic acid into tetrahydrofolate, and inhibiting DNA synthesis. Methotrexate, also an immunosuppressant and antineoplastic agent, is used for the research of rheumatoid arthritis and a number of different cancers (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia)[1][2][3].
Hirudin is a Thrombin inhibitor with blood anticoagulant property. Hirudin has potent anti-thrombotic, wound repair, anti-fibrosis, anti-tumor and anti-hyperuricemia effects. Hirudin also affects diabetic complications, cerebral hemorrhage, and others[1].
Mechercharmycin A is a cytotoxic substance isolated from marine-derived Thermoactinomyces sp. YM3-251. Mechercharmycin A exhibits relatively strong antitumor activity[1][2].
SMIP004 is a novel inducer of cancer-cell selective apoptosis of human prostate cancer cells, it was found to downregulate SKP2 and to stabilize p27.IC50 Value: 1.09 uM (MTT assay in LNCaP-S14 cells) [1]Target: Apoptosis inducer; SKP2in vitro: Whereas SMIP012 and 016 were moderately toxic in normal fibroblasts, SMIPs 001 and 004 showed substantial cancer cell specificity being at least five times more potent in LNCaP-S14 than in IMR90 cells , treatment with either MG132 or SMIP004 increased p27 half-life to > 6 h [1]. Both SMIP001 and 004 led to a strong increase in the recruitment of p27 to CDK2, while SMIP001 also slightly increased coprecipitation of p21 (Figure 6c). SMIP004 also reduced the amounts of cyclins E and A retrieved with CDK2. This was paralleled by a marked downregulation of cyclins E and A upon SMIP004 treatment. SMIP004 decreased the levels of positive cell cycle regulators, upregulated cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors, and resulted in G1 arrest, inhibition of colony formation in soft agar, and cell death [2].in vivo: SMIP004 potently inhibits the growth of prostate and breast cancer xenografts in mice [2].Clinical trial:
GSK-843 is a receptor-interacting protein kinase 3 (RIP3 or RIPK3) inhibitor, which binds RIP3 kinase domain with an IC50 of 8.6 nM, and inhibits kinase activity with an IC50 of 6.5 nM[1].
Graveoline (Rutamine) is an anti-cancer agent that can trigger apoptosis and autophagy in skin melanoma cells. Graveoline also exhibits antifungal activity[1].
CuATSM is a highly potent radical-trapping antioxidant (RTA) and inhibitor of (phospho)lipid peroxidation, thereby accounting for its (their) ability to inhibit ferroptosis.
Ritonavir-d6 (ABT 538-d6) is the deuterium labeled Ritonavir. Ritonavir (ABT 538) is an inhibitor of HIV protease used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Ritonavir is also a SARS-CoV 3CLpro inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.61 μM[1][2].