Dehydroeffusol is a phenanthrene from medicinal herb Juncus effuses. Dehydroeffusol inhibits gastric cancer cell growth and tumorigenicity by selectively inducing tumor-suppressive endoplasmic reticulum stress and a moderate apoptosis. It shows very low toxicity[1][2].
S65487 (VOB560) hydrochloride is a potent and selective Bcl-2 inhibitor. S65487 hydrochloride is also active on BCL-2 mutations, such as G101V and D103Y. S65487 hydrochloride has poor affinity with MCL-1, BFL-1 and BCL-XL. S65487 hydrochloride induces apoptosis and has anticaner activities[1][2].
YS-363 is a potent, selective, and orally active EGFR inhibitor, with IC50s of 0.96 nM and 0.67 nM for wild-type and L858R mutant forms of EGFR, respectively. YS-363 can induce G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Linderalactone is an important sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Radix linderae. Linderalactone inhibits cancer growth by modulating the expression of apoptosis-related proteins and inhibition of JAK/STAT signalling pathway. Linderalactone also inhibits the proliferation of the lung cancer A-549 cells with an IC50 of 15 µM[1][2].
Lupiwighteone is an isoflavone present widely in wild-growing plants, with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer effects. Lupiwighteone induces caspase-dependent and -independent apoptosis on human breast cancer cells via inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway[1][2].
BTM-3528 is an activator of the mitochondrial protease OMA1 and mediates excessive activation of the mitochondrial integrated stress response (ISR). BTM-3528 stimulates OMA1-dependent DELE1 and OPA1 cleavage and mitochondrial fragmentation. BTM-3528 activates eIF2α kinase HRI, inducing cell growth arrest and apoptosis. BTM-3528 has anticancer activity against multiple DLBCL cell lines and has in vivo inhibitory potency in a mouse model xenografted with human DLBCL SU-DHL-10 cells[1].
2-Methoxyestradiol-d5 is the deuterium labeled 2-Hydroxyestradiol. 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-ME2), an orally active endogenous metabolite of 17β-estradiol (E2), is an apoptosis inducer and an angiogenesis inhibitor with potent antineoplastic activity. 2-Methoxyestradiol also destablize microtubules. 2-Methoxyestradio, also a potent superoxide dismutase (SOD) inhibitor and a ROS-generating agent, induces autophagy in the transformed cell line HEK293 and the cancer cell lines U87 and HeLa[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
MYCi361 (NUCC-0196361) is a MYC inhibitor with the Kd of 3.2 μM for binding to MYC. MYCi361 (NUCC-0196361) suppresses tumor growth and enhances anti-PD1 immunotherapy[1].
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) lithium is an orally active, potent and irreversible inhibitor of cyclooxygenase COX-1 and COX-2, with IC50 values of 5 and 210 μg/mL, respectively. Aspirin lithium induces apoptosis. Aspirin lithium inhibits the activation of NF-κB. Aspirin lithium also inhibits platelet prostaglandin synthetase, and can prevent coronary artery and cerebrovascular thrombosis[1][2][3][4][5][6].
4-Methylsalicylic acid is a salicylic acid. 4-Methylsalicylic acid derivative is a selective tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNAP) and intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) inhibitor[1].
Gamma-glutamylcysteine (TFA) ((γ-glutamylcysteine (TFA)), an intermediate in glutathione (GSH) synthesis, is a dipeptide served as an essential cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase (GPx). Gamma-glutamylcysteine (TFA) also upregulates the level of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 and reduces the levels of the pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β) and attenuates the changes in metalloproteinase activity in oligomeric Aβ40-treated astrocytes[1].
JX06 is a potent, selective and covalent inhibitor of PDK. JX06 inhibits PDK1, PDK2 and PDK3 with the IC50s of 49 nM, 101 nM, and 313 nM, respectively. JX06 inhibits PDK1 activity via covalently binding to a cysteine residue in an irreversible manner. JX06 shows significant antitumor activity[1].
TrxR inhibitor D9 is a potent and selective inhibitor of thioredoxin reductase (TrxR), with an EC50 of 2.8 nM. TrxR inhibitor D9 has the capability to inhibit tumor proliferation both in vitro and in vivo[1][2].
Z-LLY-FMK (Calpain Inhibitor IV) is a calpain inhibitor, involved in apoptosis of many cell systems. Z-LLY-FMK inhibits the intestine apoptosis after common bile duct ligation[1].
Boc-Ala-Ala-Asp-pNA is a chromogenic substrate of granzyme B. Boc-Ala-Ala-Asp-pNA can be used to test functional activity of granzyme B[1].
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].
SKI-178 is a potent sphingosine kinase-1 (SphK1) and SphK2 inhibitor. SKI-178 is cytotoxic at IC50 concentrations ranging from 1.8 to 0.1 μM in both drug sensitive and multi-drug resistant cancer cell lines (i.e., MTR3, NCI-ADR and HL60/VCR). SKI-178 induces apoptosis in a CDK1-dependent manner in human acute myeloid leukemia cell lines[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].
Anticancer Agent 43 is a potent anticancer agent. Anticancer Agent 43 induces apoptosis by caspase 3, PARP1, and Bax dependent mechanisms. Anticancer Agent 43 induces DNA damage[1].
AZD0424 is an orally active, and dual selective Src/Abl kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity[1]. AZD0424 induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in lymphoma cells[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].
TRAF-STOP inhibitor 6877002, is a selective inhibitor of CD40-TRAF6 interaction, compound VII, shows inhibition of NF-κB activation in RAW cells, extracted from patent WO2014033122A1[1]. TRAF-STOP 6877002 prevents the progression of established atherosclerosis in mice, reduces leukocyte recruitment and reduces macrophage activation; reduces macrophage proliferation in atherosclerotic plaques[2].
MMP-9-IN-5 is a MMP-9 inhibitor (IC50: 4.49 nM) that forms hydrogen bond with MMP-9. MMP-9-IN-5 also inhibits AKT activity (IC50: 1.34 nM). MMP-9-IN-5 shows cell cytotoxicity and induces cell apoptosis. MMP-9-IN-5 can be used in the research of cancers[1].
Hematein is a oxidation product of hematoxylin acted as a dye[1]. Hematein is an allosteric casein kinase II inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.74 μM. Hematein inhibits Akt/PKB Ser129 phosphorylation, the Wnt/TCF pathway and increases apoptosis in lung cancer cells[2].
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].
CID 2011756 is an ATP competitive PKD inhibitor, with an IC50 of 3.2 µM for PKD1 in cell free assay, and also shows cellular pan-PKD inhibitory activity against PKD2 and PKD3 (IC50, 0.6 and 0.7 µM, respectively). CID 2011756 also has antitumor activity.