Deferoxamine (Deferoxamine B) is an iron chelator (binds to Fe(III) and many other metal cations), is widely used to reduce iron accumulation and deposition in tissues. Deferoxamine upregulates HIF-1α levels with good antioxidant activity. Deferoxamine also shows anti-proliferative activity, can induce apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. Deferoxamine can be used in studies of diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases as well as anti-cancer and anti-COVID-19[1][2][3][4][5].
Anticancer agent 77 (Compound 6c) shows anticancer activity, and can be widely used in synthesis and medicinal chemistry research[1].
Immunosuppressant-1 (Compound 31) inhibits anti-CD3/anti-CD28 co-stimulated T-cell proliferation. Immunosuppressant-1 has immunosuppressive activity, and induces apoptosis by activating caspase-3 and PARP in activated lymph node cells[1].
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.
Lucidenic acid B is a natural compound isolated from Ganoderma lucidum, induces apoptosis of cancer cells, and causes the activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3, and cleavage of PARP. Lucidenic acid B does not affect the cell cycle profile, or the number of necrotic cells[1].
Enterodiol is transformed by human intestinal bacteria from lignans contained in various whole-grain cereals, nuts, legumes, flaxseed, and vegetables. Enterodiol has an apoptotic effect in colorectal cancer (CRC) cells. Anti-cancer activities[1][2].
Crebanine, an alkaloid from Stephania venosa, induces G1 arrest and apoptosis in human cancer cells. Crebanine exhibits anti-inflammatory activity via suppressing MAPKs and Akt signaling. Crebanine also possesses antiarrhythmic effect[1][2].
AG-825 (Tyrphostin AG-825) is a selective and ATP-competitive ErbB2 inhibitor which suppresses tyrosine phosphorylation, with an IC50 of 0.35 μM. AG-825 displays anti-cancer activity[1][2][3]. AG825 significantly accelerates apoptosis of human neutrophils[4]. AG-825 is a potential agent for overcoming Mn-induced neurotoxicity or AD development[5].
TCL1(10-24) is a encompassing the betaA strand of human TCL1. TCL1(10-24) is a Akt inhibitor. TCL1(10-24) interacts with the Akt PH domain prevented phosphoinositide binding and hence inhibits membrane translocation and activation of Akt. TCL1(10-24) inhibits cellular proliferation and anti-apoptosis. TCL1(10-24) has tumor growth in vivo[1].
PRIMA-1 is a mutant p53 reactivator, restores the sensitivity of TP53 mutant-type thyroid cancer cells to the histone methylation inhibitor 3-Deazaneplanocin A.
EGFR/HER2/TS-IN-2 (compound 17) is a potent EGFR/HER2 and TS (Thymidylate synthase) inhibitor, with IC50 values of 0.173, 0.125, and 1.12 μM, respectively. EGFR/HER2/TS-IN-2 shows cytotoxic activity against MDA-MB-231 cancer cell lines, with an IC50 of 1.69 µM[1].
CA224 (Compound 1) is a selective and orally active Cdk4–cyclin D1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 6.2 µM. CA224 induces cell apoptosis and shows antitumor activity[1].
Chetomin, an active component of Chaetomium globosum, is a heat shock protein 90/hypoxia-inducible factor 1 alpha (Hsp90/HIF1α) pathway inhibitor. Chetomin is a potent, nontoxic non-small cell lung cancer cancer stem cells (NSCLC CSC)-targeting molecule[1].
Necrostatin-1 is a potent, selective and cell-permeable necroptosis inhibitor with an EC50 of 490 nM in Jurkat cells. It acts by inhibiting the death domain kinase RIP (RIP1) in the necroptosis pathway.
Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate (Ethyl protocatechuate), an antioxidant, is a prolyl-hydroxylase inhibitor found in the testa of peanut seeds. Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate protects myocardium by activating NO synthase and generating mitochondrial ROS. Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate induces cell autophagy and apoptosis in ESCC cells. Ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate is a collagen synthesis inhibitor and has a bone protecting-effect[1][2][3][4].
Novobiocin (Albamycin) is a potent and orally active antibiotic. Novobiocin also is a DNA gyrase inhibitor and a heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) antagonist. Novobiocin has the potential for the research of highly beta-lactam-resistant pneumococcal infections. Novobiocin shows anti-orthopoxvirus activity[1][2][3][4][6].
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].
(S)-Gossypol is the isomer of a natural product Gossypol. (S)-Gossypol binds to the BH3-binding groove of Bcl-xL and Bcl-2 proteins with high affinity.
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].
Se-Methylselenocysteine, a precursor of Methylselenol, has potent cancer chemopreventive activity and anti-oxidant activity. Se-Methylselenocysteine is orally bioavailable, and induces apoptosis[1][2].
Polyphyllin G is isolated from the rhizomes of Paris yunnanensis, with antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Polyphyllin G prevents the growth of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs)[1].Polyphyllin G induces apoptosis dependent on the activations of caspase-8, -3, and -9, induces autophagy[2].
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].
3MB-PP1, a bulky purine analog, is a Polo-like kinase 1 (Plk1) inhibitor. 3MB-PP1 blocks mitotic progression and cell division arise through target Plk1 in in cells expressing analog-sensitive Plk1 alleles. 3MB-PP1 specifically inhibits the activity of analog-sensitive Ssn3 (Cdk8). 3MB-PP1 inhibits Leu93 Mutant Zipper-interacting protein kinase (Leu93-ZIPK; IC50=2 μM). 3MB-PP1 can be used for the research of hypha formation of Candida albicans and cell division[1][2][3].
Ossirene (AS101), an immunomodulatory tellurium compound, is a potent IL-1β inhibitor[1]. Ossirene abolishes phosphorylation of STAT3 by inhibiting IL-10. Ossirene potently inhibits Caspase-1 and is used for the autoimmune diseases and certain malignancies[2][3][4].
Minocycline is an orally active, potent and BBB-penetrated semi-synthetic tetracycline antibiotic. Minocycline is a hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α inhibitor. Minocycline shows anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and glutamate antagonist effects. Minocycline reduces glutamate neurotransmission and shows neuroprotective properties and antidepressant effects. Minocycline inhibits bacterial protein synthesis through binding with the 30S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, resulting in a bacteriostatic effect[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
HJC0152 (free base) is an orally active and potent inhibitor of STAT3. HJC0152 (free base) inhibits cell cycle progression and induces apoptosis. HJC0152 (free base) significantly suppresses MDA-MB-231 xenograft tumor growth in mice[1].
FKGK18 (FKGK18) is a potent, selective inhibitor of iPLA2 (group VIA Ca2+-independent phospholipase A2) with IC50 of 50 nM; displays 195 and >455 times more potent for GVIA iPLA(2) than for GIVA cPLA(2) and GV sPLA(2); inhibits Ca2+-independent PLA2 activity in a concentration-dependent manner, similar to S-BEL, which preferentially inhibits cytosol-associated iPLA2β; FKGK18 a valuable tool to explore the role of GVIA iPLA(2) in cells and in vivo models.
Mammea A/BA has potent activity against Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Mammea A/BA induces mitochondrial dysfunction, ROS production and DNA fragmentation, and increases number of acidic vacuoles. Mammea A/BA can induce apoptosis, autophagy and necrosis. Mammea A/BA can be used for researching chagas disease[1].