Bendamustine-d8 is the deuterium labeled Bendamustine[1]. Bendamustine (SDX-105 free base), a purine analogue, is a DNA cross-linking agent. Bendamustine activates DNA-damage stress response and apoptosis. Bendamustine has potent alkylating, anticancer and antimetabolite properties[2].
Garcinone E is a natural xanthone found in the rind of the mangosteen fruit. Garcinone E induces apoptosis and inhibits cancer cell migration. Garcinone E has anticancer effects on different human cancer cell lines, including colorectal, breast, and hepatocellular carcinomas[1].
Ecdysone (α-Ecdysone), a major steroid hormone in insects and herbs, triggers mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation and induces cellular apoptosis. Ecdysone plays essential roles in coordinating developmental transitions and homeostatic sleep regulation through its active metabolite 20-hydroxyecdysone (Crustecdysone; 20E; HY-N6979)[1][2].
NVP-CGM097 sulfate is a potent and selective MDM2 inhibitor with IC50 of 1.7±0.1 nM for hMDM2.
4-Bromo A23187 is a halogenated analog of the highly selective calcium ionophore A-23187. 4-Bromo A23187，a calcium modulator, induces apoptosis in different cells, including HL-60 cells[1].
S2116, a N-alkylated tranylcypromine (TCP) derivative, is a potent lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) inhibitor. S2116 increases H3K9 methylation and reciprocal H3K27 deacetylation at super-enhancer regions. S2116 induces apoptosis in TCP-resistant T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) cells by repressing transcription of the NOTCH3 and TAL1 genes. S2116 significantly retardes the growth of T-ALL cells in xenotransplanted mice[1].
EGFR-IN-88 (Compound 4i) is an EGFR inhibitor (IC50: 87 nM). EGFR-IN-88 shows cytotoxicity against A549 cell with an IC50? of 3.902? μM. EGFR-IN-88 can induce cell apoptosis[1].
SEC induces activation of ANXA7 GTPase via the AMPK/mTORC1/STAT3 signaling pathway. SEC selectively promotes apoptosis in cancer cells, expressing a high level of ITGB4 by inducing ITGB4 nuclear translocation[1][2].
PROTAC EGFR degrader 5 (Compound 10), a PROTAC EGFR degrader, potently degrades EGFRDel19 in HCC827 cells with the DC50 of 34.8 nM. PROTAC EGFR degrader 5 significantly induces the apoptosis of HCC827 cells and arrest the cells in G1 phase[1].
(E/Z)-E64FC26 is a mixture complex of E-E64FC26 and Z-E64FC26. E64FC26 (E-E64FC26) is a potent pan-inhibitor of the protein disulfide isomerase (PDI) family, with IC50s of 1.9, 20.9, 25.9, 16.3, and 25.4 μM against PDIA1, PDIA3, PDIA4, TXNDC5, and PDIA6. E64FC26 shows anti-myeloma activity[1][2].
Bcl-2-IN-11 (compound 6) is a potent and selective Bcl-2 activity inhibitor, with an IC50 of 0.9 nM. Bcl-2-IN-11 shows weak inhibition of Bcl-xl (IC50 > 1000 nM). Bcl-2-IN-11 can be used for the research of a variety of cancers caused by abnormal overexpression of Bcl-2 family proteins: especially malignant hematologic diseases of acute lymphoid leukemia, etc. Bcl-2-IN-11 can also avoid toxic side effects caused by Bcl-xl inhibition, such as thrombocytopenia[1].
Demethoxyfumitremorgin C is a secondary metabolite of the marine fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus. Demethoxyfumitremorgin C induces prostate cancer cell apoptosis. Demethoxyfumitremorgin C activates caspase-3, -8, and -9, leading to PARP/ cleavage[1].
Theophylline (1,3-Dimethylxanthine) sodium glycinate is a potent phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, adenosine receptor antagonist, and histone deacetylase (HDAC) activator. Theophylline sodium glycinate inhibits PDE3 activity to relax airway smooth muscle. Theophylline sodium glycinate has anti-inflammatory activity by increase IL-10 and inhibit NF-κB into the nucleus. Theophylline sodium glycinate induces apoptosis. Theophylline sodium glycinate can be used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) research[1][2][3][4][5].
4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide is the active metabolite form of the prodrug Cyclophosphamide. 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide crosslinks DNA and induces T cell apoptosis independent of death receptor activation, but activates mitochondrial death pathways through production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). 4-Hydroperoxy cyclophosphamide is used to treat lymphomas and autoimmune disorders.
GRI977143 is a specific LPA2 receptor agonist, with an EC50 of 3.3 μM [1].
Hellebrigenin, one of bufadienolides belonging to cardioactive steroids, is isolated from traditional Chinese medicine Venenum Bufonis. Hellebrigenin induces DNA damage and cell cycle G2/M arrest. Hellebrigenin triggers mitochondria-mediated apoptosis.
Q-VD-OPha is a irreversible pan-caspase inhibitor with potent antiapoptotic properties; inhibits caspase 7 with IC50 of 48 nM and 25-400 nM for other caspases including caspase 1, 3, 8, 9, 10, and 12. Q-VD-OPha is able to cross the blood-brain barrier.
Thienopyridone is a potent and selective phosphatase of regenerating liver (PRL) phosphatase inhibitor with IC50s of 173 nM, 277 nM and 128 nM for PRL-1, PRL-2, and PRL-3, respectively. Thienopyridone shows minimal effects on other phosphatases. Thienopyridone induces p130Cas cleavage and apoptosis and has anticancer effects[1].
Meloxicam-13C,d3 is deuterium labeled Meloxicam. Meloxicam is a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent, inhibits COX activity, with IC50s of 0.49 µM and 36.6 µM for COX-2 and COX-1, respectively.
Cinchonine ((8R,9S)-Cinchonine) monohydrochloride hydrate is a natural compound which has been effectively used as antimalarial agent. Cinchonine monohydrochloride hydrate activates endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis in human liver cancer cells. Cinchonine monohydrochloride hydrate is also an inhibitor of human platelet aggregation. Cinchonine monohydrochloride hydrate possesses a suppressive effect on adipogenesis[1].
Melflufen (Melphalan flufenamide), a dipeptide prodrug of Melphalan, is an alkylating agent. Melflufen shows antitumor activity against multiple myeloma (MM) cells and inhibits angiogenesis. Melflufen induces irreversible DNA damage and cytotoxicity in MM cells[1][2].
NSC-87877 disodium is a potent inhibitor of Shp2 and Shp1 protein tyrosine phosphatases (SH-PTP2 and SH-PTP1), with IC50 values of 0.318 μM, 0.355 μM shp2 and shp1, respectively[1]. NSC-87877 also inhibits dual-specificity phosphatase 26 (DUSP26)[2].
Dexanabinol (HU-211) is an artificially synthesized cannabinoid derivative and lacks cannabimimetic effects. Dexanabinol exhibits not only the antioxidant and neuroprotective activities in brain but also anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting NF-κB and decreasing cytokines such as TNFα and interleukin-6, which could ensure the integrity of BBB and reduce cell apoptosis and death. Dexanabinol is widely used in head injury or stroke treatment and has been shown to be safe in animals and humans[1].
HDAC-IN-46 (compound 12c) is a potent HDAC inhibitor with an IC50 value of 0.21 μM and 0.021 μM for HDAC1 and HDAC6, respectively. HDAC-IN-46 upregulates p-p38, and downregulates Bcl-xL and cyclin D1 in MDA-MB-231 cells. HDAC-IN-46 induces significant G2 phase arrest and apoptosis. HDAC-IN-46 can be used for researching triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)[1].
Supinoxin (RX-5902) is an orally active inhibitor of phosphorylated-p68 RNA helicase (P-p68) and a potent first-in-class anti-cancer agent. Supinoxin interacts with Y593 phosphorylated-p68 and attenuates the nuclear shuttling of β-catenin. Supinoxin induces cell apoptosis and inhibits growth of TNBC cancer cell lines with IC50s ranging from 10 nM to 20 nM[1][2].
Etoposide phosphate disodium (BMY-40481 disodium) is a potent anti-cancer chemotherapy agent and a selective topoisomerase II inhibitor to prevent re-ligation of DNA strands. Etoposide phosphate disodium is the phosphate ester prodrug of etoposide and is considered as active equivalent to Etoposide. Etoposide phosphate disodium induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and autophagy[1][2].
(S)-Erypoegin K is a potent anticancer agent. (S)-Erypoegin K shows potent anti-proliferative activity against HL-60 cells. (S)-Erypoegin K induces apoptosis[1].
LCS-1 is a superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) inhibitor. LCS-1 inhibits SOD1 activity with an IC50 value of 1.07 μM. LCS-1 induces the early- and late-stage apoptosis of multiple myeloma (MM.1S) cells[1][2][3].
Ginsenoside F2, a metabolite from Ginsenoside Rb1, induces apoptosis accompanied by protective autophagy in breast cancer stem cells[1].
Picrasidine I is an anti-inflammatory and anti-osteoclastogenic dimeric alkaloid that can be isolated from Picrasma quassioides. Picrasidine I inducs cell cycle arrest, and triggers cell Apoptosis by downregulats ERK and Akt pathways. Picrasidine I inhibits the activation of MAPKs, NF-κB and ROS generation, and suppresses the expression of c-Fos and NFATc1[1][2].