Gliotoxin is a secondary metabolite, the most abundant mycotoxin secreted by A. fumigatus, inhibits the phagocytosis of macrophages and the immune functions of other immune cells [1]. Gliotoxin inhibits inducible NF-κB activity by preventing IκB degradation, which consequently induces host-cell apoptosis[2]. Gliotoxin activates PKA and increases intracellular cAMP concentration; modulates actin cytoskeleton rearrangement to facilitate A. fumigatus internalization into lung epithelial cells[3].
BDA-366 is a potent Bcl2 antagonist (Ki = 3.3 nM), binding Bcl2-BH4 domain with high affinity and selectivity. BDA-366 induces conformational change in Bcl2 that abrogates its antiapoptotic function, converting it from a survival molecule to a cell death inducer. BDA-366 suppresses growth of lung cancer cells[1].
Antagonist G is a potent vasopressin antagonist. Antagonist G is also a weak antagonist of GRP and Bradykinin. Antagonist G induces AP-1 transcription and sensitizes cells to chemotherapy[1][2].
Topoisomerase II inhibitor 15 (compound 2g) is a Topoisomerase II inhibitor. Topoisomerase II inhibitor 15 potently is an apoptotic inducer with greater selectivity against head and neck tumors[1].
SEL24-B489 (SEL24) is a potent, dual PIM and FLT3-ITD inhibitor with Kd of 2/2/3 nM for PIM1/2/3, Kd of 160/16 nM for FLT3-WT/FLT3-ITD, respectively; exhibits significantly broader on-target activity in AML cell lines (MV-4-11 GI50=20 nM) and primary AML blasts than selective FLT3-ITD or PIM inhibitors, decreases viability of AML cells with FLT3-TKD mutations associated with resistance to selective FLT3-ITD inhibitors; inhibits the growth of a broad panel of AML cell lines in xenograft models. Blood Cancer Phase 2 Clinical
Isoalantolactone is an apoptosis inducer, which also acts as an alkylating agent.
2-hydroxychalcone, a natural flavonoid, is a potent antioxidant, inhibiting lipid peroxidation. 2-Hydroxychalcone induces apoptosis by Bcl-2 downregulation. 2-Hydroxychalcone inhibits the activation of NF-kB[1][2][3].
COTI-2 is a small molecule candidate anti-cancer drug which can convert mutant p53 to wild-type conformation.
Z-VEID-AFC is a fluorescent substrate for caspase-6[1].
Mefuparib hydrochloride is a potent, highly selective, competitive PARP1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 3.2/1.9 nM, respectively; displays >406-fold over other major nuclear PARPs including PARP3, TNKS1, TNKS2 and PARP6; reduces poly(ADP-ribose) formation, enhances γH2AX levels, induces G2/M arrest and subsequent apoptosis in homologous recombination repair (HR)-deficient cells; shows potent in vitro and in vivo proliferation and growth inhibition against HR-deficient cancer cells and synergistic sensitization of HR-proficient xenografts to the anticancer drug temozolomide.
Tamoxifen-d3 is the deuterium labeled Tamoxifen[1]. Tamoxifen (ICI 47699) is an orally active, selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which blocks estrogen action in breast cells and can activate estrogen activity in other cells, such as bone, liver, and uterine cells[2][3][4]. Tamoxifen is a potent Hsp90 activator and enhances the Hsp90 molecular chaperone ATPase activity. Tamoxifen also potent inhibits infectious EBOV Zaire and Marburg (MARV) with IC50 of 0.1 μM and 1.8 μM, respectively[6]. Tamoxifen activates autophagy and induces apoptosis[5]. Tamoxifen also can induce gene knockout of CreER(T2) transgenic mouse[7].
PI3K-IN-33 (Compound 6e) is a highly selective PI3K inhibitor with IC50 values of 11.73, 6.09 and 11.18 μM for PI3K-α、PI3K-β and PI3K-δ , respectively. PI3K-IN-33 arrests cell cycle at G2/M phase and induces apoptosis. PI3K-IN-33 can be used in leukemia research[1].
Tubulin polymerization-IN-24 (compound HMBA) is a potent tubulin polymerization inhibitor. Tubulin polymerization-IN-24 inhibits MCF-7 cells proliferation. Tubulin polymerization-IN-24 induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase. Tubulin polymerization-IN-24 increase the GTP hydrolysis rate and inhibits microtubule assembly[1].
Anticancer agent 127 (142D6) is an IAP inhibitor that covalently targets the BIR3 domains of XIAP, cIAP1, and cIAP2. Anticancer agent 127 targets the BIR3 domains of XIAP, cIAP1, and cIAP2 with IC50s of 12 nM, 14 nM, and 9 nM, respectively. Anticancer agent 127 has anticancer effects[1].
KWCN-41 is a selective and efficient inhibitor of RIPK1 kinase with an IC50 value of 88 nM. KWCN-41 specifically inhibits cell necrosis but does not inhibit apoptosis. KWCN-41 also has anti-inflammatory effects[1].
MX1013 is a potent, irreversible dipeptide caspase inhibitor vith antiapoptotic activity. MX1013 inhibits recombinant human caspase 3 with an IC50 of 30 nM[1].
AMG-176 is a potent, selective and orally bioavailable MCL-1 inhibitor, with a Ki of 0.13 nM.
HDAC4-IN-1 (compound 1a) is a class IIa HDACI inhibitor (IC50=0.077 μM). HDAC4-IN-1 can enhance Caspase-induced Apoptosis. HDAC4-IN-1 has anticancer activity. HDAC4-IN-1 can be used in the research of drug combination against cancer[1].
Actein is a triterpene glycoside isolated from the rhizomes of Cimicifuga foetida. Actein suppresses cell proliferation, induces autophagy and apoptosis through promoting ROS/JNK activation, and blunting AKT pathway in human bladder cancer. Actein has little toxicity in vivo[1][2].
RG7112 is the first clinical and orally available MDM-2/p53 inhibitor designed to occupy the p53-binding pocket of MDM2, with the Kd value of 11 nM.
Liperfluo, a marker of ferroptosis, is a useful fluorescent probe for investigating the roles of lipid peroxidation in a variety of cell pathophysiologies. Liperfluo reduces lipid hydroperoxides to lipid alcohols and is used for imaging lipid hydroperoxides in living cells[1][2][3].
AKOS-22 is a potent mitochondrial protein VDAC1 (voltage-dependent anion channel 1) inhibitor (Kd=15.4 μM). AKOS-22 interacts with VDAC1 and inhibiting both VDAC1 oligomerization and apoptosis. AKOS-22 protects against mitochondrial dysfunction[1].
HA14-1 is a Bcl-2/Bcl-XL antagonist. HA14-1 binds the designated pocket on Bcl-2 with the IC50 of ≈9 μM in competing with the Bcl-2 binding of Flu-BakBH3, and inhibits its function.
Oleic acid-13C (9-cis-Octadecenoic acid-13C) is the 13C 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].
L-Ascorbic acid is an effective reducing agent and donor antioxidant.
Navitoclax-piperazine (ABT-263-piperazine) is a B-cell lymphoma extra large (BCL-XL) inhibitor. Navitoclax-piperazine and a VHL ligand for the E3 ubiquitin ligase can be used in the synthesis of PROTAC DT2216 (HY-130604)[1].
NF-κB-IN-5 (compound 4d) is an orally active and potent NF-κB inhibitor by interacting directly with NF-κB. NF-κB-IN-5 shows antitumor activity against human cancer cell lines (HCT116, U87-MG, HepG2, BGC823, PC9), with IC50 values of 5.35, 2.81, 2.83, 2.02 and 3.90 μM, respectively. NF-κB-IN-5 induces apoptosis in U87-MG tumor cell and cell cycle arrest in G0/G1 phase[1].
Apoptosis inducer 4 (Compound 12b) is an apoptosis inducer with anticancer activities[1].
TVB-3166 is an orally-available, reversible, and selective fatty acid synthase (FASN) inhibitor with IC50s of 42 nM and 81 nM for biochemical FASN and cellular palmitate synthesis, respectively. TVB-3166 induces apoptosis, and inhibits in-vivo xenograft tumor growth[1].