Falcarindiol, an orally active polyacetylenic oxylipin, activates PPARγ and increases the expression of the cholesterol transporter ABCA1 in cells. Falcarindiol induces apoptosis and autophagy. Falcarindiol has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anticancer and antidiabetic properties[1][2].
Brentuximab vedotin (cAC10-vcMMAE) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) comprising an anti-CD30 antibody and the cytotoxic agent Monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE). Brentuximab vedotin inhibits CD30-positive cells with an IC50 of 2.5 ng/mL. Brentuximab vedotin can be used for the research of relapsed and refractory Hodgkin lymphoma[1][2].
Humulone (α-Lupulic acid), a prenylated phloroglucinol derivative, is a potent cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor. Humulone acts as a positive modulator of GABAA receptor at low micromolar concentrations. Humulone is an inhibitor of bone resorption. Humulone possesses antioxidant, anti-angiogenic and apoptosis-inducing properties[1][2][3].
Tubulysin I is a highly cytotoxic peptide isolated from the myxobacterial species Archangium geophyra and Angiococcus disciformis. Tubulysin displays extremely potent cytotoxic activity in mammalian cells, including multidrug-resistant cell lines, with IC50 values in the lower nanomolar range[1]. Tubulysin I is a cytotoxic activity tubulysin which inhibits tubulin polymerization and leads to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[2].
Oenothein B is a dimeric macrocyclic ellagitannin and has widely pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-HCV, and antitumor properties. Oenothein B is a potent and specific inhibitor of poly(ADP-ribose) glycohydrolase[1][2].
Z-LEVD-FMK is a cell-permeable caspase-4 inhibitor. Z-LEVD-FMK blocks ER stress-induced apoptosis in cancer cells[1].
Iodoacetyl-LC-biotin is a biotinylated electrophile probe that can be used to investigate the scope and characteristics of protein covalent binding to subcellular proteomes[1][2].
MC4033 shows IC50s of 39.4 μM, 52.1 μM, 41 μM and 30.1 μM in HCT116, H1299, A549 and U937, respectively[1]. MC4033 (25, 50, 100, and 200 μM, 72 h) reduces the level of H4K16Ac in HT29 cells, suggesting its ability to inhibit KAT8 in cells[1].
(S)-SW IV-52 hydrochloride is a small molecule that can induce apoptosis in ovarian cancer. (S)-SW IV-52 hydrochloride has minimal single-agent activity at concentrations up to 200 μM[1].
Antitumor agent-80 (compound 11) is an orally active and potent antitumor agent. Antitumor agent-80 induces apoptosis in tumor cells[1].
(E/Z)-Afatinib ((E/Z)-BIBW 2992) is the mixture of (E)-Afatinib and (Z)-Afatinib. Afatinib (HY-10261) is an irreversible inhibitor of EGFR, by irreversibly binding to their ATP binding site to block activation of EGFR, HER2, HER4, and EGFRvIII. Afatinib used in co-administration with Temozolomide (HY-17364), potently targeting to EGFRvIII-cMet signaling in glioblastoma cells[1].
β-Carotene-d10 (Provitamin A-d1) is the deuterium labeled β-Carotene. β-Carotene (Provitamin A), a carotenoid compound, is a naturally-occurring vitamin A precursor. β-Carotene is a modulator of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. β-Carotene may serve as an antioxidant or as a prooxidant, depending on its intrinsic properties as well as on the redox potential of the biological environment in which it acts. β-Carotene induces breast cancer cells apoptosis, with anticancer activities[1][2][3][4][5].
SIAIS164018 is a PROTAC-based ALK and EGFR degrader, which is designed from Brigatinib, with IC50 value of 2.5 nM and 6.6 nM for ALK and ALK G1202R, respectively. SIAIS164018 strongly inhibits cancer cells migration and invasion, causes G1 cell cycle arrest and induces apoptosis. SIAIS164018 exhibits better property than Brigatinib[1].
(E)-[6]-Dehydroparadol, extracted from patent US 9272994, compound M15, shows growth inhibition and induction of apoptosis against human cancer cells with IC50 values of 43.02 μM in HCT-116 cell and 41.59 μM in H-1299 cell, respectively.
Sophoridine is a quinolizidine alkaloid isolated from leafs of Leguminous plant Sophora alopecuroides.L. Sophoridine induces apoptosis. Sophoridine has the potential to be a novel, potent and selective antitumor drug candidate for pancreatic cancer with well-tolerated toxicity[1].
Chlamydocin, a fungal metabolite, is a highly potent HDAC inhibitor, with an IC50 of 1.3 nM. Chlamydocin exhibits potent antiproliferative and anticancer activities. Chlamydocin induces apoptosis by activating caspase-3[1].
YM281 is a potent EZH2 inhibitor. YM281 induces cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 phase. YM281 shows antitumor effects in vivo. YM281 has the potential for the research of lymphoma[1].
CU-3 is the racemate of (5Z,2E)-CU-3. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 is a potent and selective inhibitor against the α-isozyme of DGK with an IC50 value of 0.6 μM, competitively inhibits the affinity of DGKα for ATP with a Km value of 0.48 mM. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 targets the catalytic region, but not the regulatory region of DGKα. (5Z,2E)-CU-3 has antitumoral and proimmunogenic effects, enhances the apoptosis of cancer cells and the activation of T cells[1].
Dehydroaltenusin is a small molecule selective inhibitor of eukaryotic DNA polymerase α, a type of antibiotic produced by a fungus with an IC50 value of 0.68 μM. The inhibitory mode of action of dehydroaltenusin against mammalian pol α activity is competitive with respect to the DNA template primer (Ki=0.23 µM) and non-competitive with respect to the 2'-deoxyribonucleoside 5'-triphosphate substrate (Ki=0.18 µM)[1].Dehydroaltenusin arrests the cancer cell cycle at the S-phase and triggers apoptosis[1].Dehydroaltenusin possesses anti-tumor activity against human adenocarcinoma tumor in vivo[1].
PBOX 6 is a pyrrolo-1,5-benzoxazepine (PBOX) compound, acts as a microtubule-depolymerizing agent and an apoptotic agent.
HDAC-IN-36 (compound 23 g) is an orally active and potent HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitor, with an IC50 of 11.68 nM (HDAC6). HDAC-IN-36 promotes apoptosis, autophagy and suppresses migration. HDAC-IN-36 shows anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity, and can be used for breast cancer research[1].
Isochamaejasmin is a biflavonoid with anti-cancer, antiplasmodial and insecticidal activities. Isochamaejasmin displays a potent NF-κB (NF-κB) activation activity. Isochamaejasmin could cause DNA damage and induce Apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway in AW1 cells[1][2]. Isochamaejasmin also has a moderate antiplasmodial activity (IC50 of 7.3 μM for P. falciparum) and relatively low cytotoxicity (CC50 of 29.0 μM)[3].
Aloperine is an alkaloid in sophora plants such as Sophora alopecuroides L, which has shown anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and anti-virus properties[1]. Aloperine is widely used to treat patients with allergic contact dermatitis eczema and other skin inflammation in China[2]. Aloperine induces apoptosis and autophagy in HL-60 cells[1].
FeTPPS, a 5,10,15,20-tetrakis (4-sulfonatophenyl) porphyrin iron III chloride peroxynitrite decomposition catalyst, possessed evident neuroprotective effects in a experimental model of spinal cord damage[1]. FeTPPS acts as a peroxynitrite scavenger and anti-nitrating agent in vivo. FeTPPS reduces nitric oxide (NO) production and apoptosis process[2].
LCS3 inhibits glutathione disulfide reductase (GSR) and thioredoxin reductase 1 (TXNRD1) (IC50=3.3 µM and 3.8 µM, respectively) synergistically. LCS3 shows anti-tumor activity, and induces apoptosis. LCS3 can be used in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) research[1].
Dracorhodin perchlorate (Dracohodin perochlorate) is a natural product extracted from a natural medicine Dragon's blood. Dracorhodin perchlorate (Dracohodin perochlorate) inhibits cell proliferation, induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis [1][2].
Antiproliferative against-7 (compound 8f) is a potent anti-proliferative agent. Antiproliferative against-7 has antiproliferative activity against cancer cell lines MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, HCT-116 and FR-2 with IC50s of 3.5 μM, 15.54 μM, 30.43 μM and 34.8 μM, respectively. Antiproliferative against-7 can increase ROS production and induce apoptosis[1].
Lometrexol (DDATHF), an antipurine antifolate, can inhibit the activity of glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT) by tightly binding with it. Lometrexol can further inhibit de novo purine synthesis, causing abnormal cell proliferation and apoptosis, even cell cycle arrest. Lometrexol has anticancer activity[1].
Pexelizumab (h5G1. 1-SC) is a humanized scFv monoclonal antibody directed against the C5 complement component. Pexelizumab inhibits apoptosis and leukocyte infiltration. Pexelizumab can be used for the research of cerebral IR injury and myocardial infarction[1][2].
AK 295 (CX 295) is a calpain inhibitor that inhibits apoptosis through a calpain-dependent pathway. AK 295 improves neurological function in a rat model of spinal cord injury (SCI). AK 295 can be used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases, such as bulbar amyotrophy, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis[1].