Ac-DEVD-CMK (Caspase-3 Inhibitor III) is a selective and irreversible caspase-3 inhibitor. Ac-DEVD-CMK significantly inhibits apoptosis induced by high levels of glucose or 3,20-dibenzoate (IDB; HY-137295). Ac-DEVD-CMK can be used in a variety of experimental approaches to inhibit apoptosis[1][2][3].
BRD4 Inhibitor-15 (compound 13) is a potent BRD4 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 18 nM. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 induces apoptosis of 22RV1 cells by regulating Bcl-2/Bax proteins and activating caspase-3 signaling pathway. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 down-regulates the c-Myc level in 22RV1 cells. BRD4 Inhibitor-15 can be used for prostate cancer research[1].
PETCM is an activator of caspase-3. PETCM can induces cell apoptosis and stimulate apoptosome formation in HeLa cell cytosols[1].
YVAD-CHO is an interleukin-1β converting enzyme (ICE, caspase 1) inhibitor that can partially delay motoneurone death in lesioned facial nerve mice[1].
Ac-VDVAD-pNA is a caspase-2 substrate. Ac-VDVAD-pNA can be used to test the activity of caspase-2[1].
Astin B is a orally active and potent cyclic pentapeptide, that can be isolated from Aster tataricus. Astin B has hepatotoxic effects in vitro and in vivo and that hepatic injury was primarily mediated by apoptosis in a mitochondria/caspase-dependent manner. Astin B induces autophagy in L-02 cells, increases LC3-II and decreases p62 expression[1].
6,8-Diprenylorobol, a prenylated isoflavone, is a nature product that could be isolated from the leaves of Cudrania tricuspidata. 6,8-Diprenylorobol antiproliferative effect and induces apoptosis through activation of p53 and generation of ROS[1][2].
Heptelidic acid (Koningic acid) is a sesquiterpene antibiotic[1]. Heptelidic acid inhibits Etoposide-induced apoptosis via downregulation of caspases[2]. Koningic acid (KA) is a specific GAPDH inhibitor with an IC50of 90 μM[3].
OT-82 is a potent, selective and orally active inhibitor of NAMPT. OT-82 is selectively toxic to cells of hematopoietic origin and induces cell death in a NAD+ dependent manner. OT-82 is a promising antineoplastic agent for the study of hematological malignancies[1].
Phenoxodiol, a synthetic analog of Genestein, activates the mitochondrial caspase system, inhibits XIAP (an apoptosis inhibitor), and sensitizes the cancer cells to Fas-mediated apoptosis. This agent also inhibits DNA topoisomerase II by stabilizing the cleavable complex. Phenoxodiol induces cell cycle arrest in the G1/S phase of the cell cycle and upregulates p21WAF1 via a p53 independent manner[1][2].
Terfenadine-d3 ((±)-Terfenadine-d3) is the deuterium labeled Terfenadine. Terfenadine ((±)-Terfenadine) is a potent open-channel blocker of hERG with an IC50 of 204 nM[1]. Terfenadine, an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, acts as a potent apoptosis inducer in melanoma cells through modulation of Ca2+ homeostasis. Terfenadine induces ROS-dependent apoptosis, simultaneously activates Caspase-4, -2, -9[2].
Sanggenon G is a cell-permeable and potent inhibitor of X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP). Sanggenon G binds specifically to the BIR3 domain of XIAP with a binding affinity of 34.26 μM. Sanggenon G enhances caspase activation[1].
5,7,4'-Trimethoxyflavone is isolated from Kaempferia parviflora (KP) that is a famous medicinal plant from Thailand. 5,7,4'-Trimethoxyflavone induces apoptosis, as evidenced by increments of sub-G1 phase, DNA fragmentation, annexin-V/PI staining, the Bax/Bcl-xL ratio, proteolytic activation of caspase-3, and degradation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) protein.5,7,4'-Trimethoxyflavone is significantly effective at inhibiting proliferation of SNU-16 human gastric cancer cells in a concentration dependent manner[1].
Lometrexol (DDATHF) disodium, an antipurine antifolate, can inhibit the activity of glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT) but do not induce detectable levels of DNA strand breaks. Lometrexol disodium can further inhibit de novo purine synthesis, causing abnormal cell proliferation and apoptosis, even cell cycle arrest. Lometrexol disodium has anticancer activity. Lometrexol disodium also is a potent human Serine hydroxymethyltransferase1/2 (hSHMT1/2) inhibitor[1][2][3].
15-acetoxyscirpenol, one of acetoxyscirpenol moiety mycotoxins (ASMs), strongly induces apoptosis and inhibits Jurkat T cell growth in a dose-dependent manner by activating other caspases independent of caspase-3[1].
Ungeremine, a phenanthridine type alkaloid, is extracted of the bulbs of Pancratium Illyricum. Ungeremine effectively targets mammalian as well as bacterial type I and type II topoisomerases. Ungeremine displays cytotoxic activity towards the 9 cancer cell lines, including drug-sensitive and MDR phenotypes. Ungeremine induced ferroptosis, necroptosis, autophagy as well as apoptosis mediated by caspase activation, MMP alteration and increase ROS production[1][2].
Biotin-DEVD-CHO can be used for affinity labeling of Caspase-8 following in vitro caspase cleavage[1].
KEA1-97 (KEA 1-97) is a small molecule that disrupts the interaction of thioredoxin with caspase 3; activates caspases, and induces apoptosis without affecting thioredoxin activity, impairs triple-negative breast cancer cell survival; impairs in vivo breast tumor xenograft growth.