8-Aminoadenosine (8-NH2-Ado), a RNA-directed nucleoside analogue, reduces cellular ATP levels and inhibits mRNA synthesis. 8-Aminoadenosine blocks Akt/mTOR signaling and induces autophagy and apoptosis in a p53-independent manner. 8-Aminoadenosine has antitumor activity[1][2][3].
Polyphyllin I is a bioactive constituent extracted from Paris polyphylla, has strong anti-tumor activity. Polyphyllin I is an activator of the JNK signaling pathway and is an inhibitor of PDK1/Akt/mTOR signaling. Polyphyllin I induces autophagy, G2/M phase arrest and apoptosis[1][2][3].
Cenisertib (AS-703569) is a multi-kinase inhibitor that blocks the activity of Aurora-kinase-A/B, ABL1, AKT, STAT5 and FLT3. Cenisertib induces major growth-inhibitory effects by blocking the activity of several different molecular targets in neoplastic mast cells (MC)[1]. Cenisertib inhibits tumor growth in xenograft models of pancreatic, breast, colon, ovarian, and lung tumors and leukemia[2].
1,3-Dicaffeoylquinic acid is a caffeoylquinic acid derivative that exhibits antioxidant activity and radical scavenging activity.
α-Linolenic acid-13C18 is the 13C labeled α-Linolenic acid. α-Linolenic acid, isolated from seed oils, is an essential fatty acid that cannot be synthesized by humans. α-Linolenic acid can affect the process of thrombotic through the modulation of PI3K/Akt signaling. α-Linolenic acid possess the anti-arrhythmic properties and is related to cardiovascular disease and cancer[1].
SC79 is a selective and cell-permeable Akt activator which activates Akt phosphorylation and inhibits Akt membrane translocation.
PI3K/Akt/CREB activator 1 (compound AE-18) is a potent, orally active PI3K/Akt/CREB activator. PI3K/Akt/CREB activator 1 promotes neuronal proliferation, induced differentiation of Neuro-2a cells into a neuron-like morphology, and accelerated the establishment of axon-dendrite polarization of primary hippocampal neurons through upregulating brain-derived neurotrophic factor via the PI3K/Akt/CREB pathway. PI3K/Akt/CREB activator 1 can be used in research of vascular dementia (VaD)[1].
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt[1]. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively[2].
TAS0612 is an orally novel inhibitor of RSK、AKT and S6K. TAS0612 has broad-spectrum activity against tumor models via inhibiting cell growth[1].
PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 is a PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway inhibitor. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 possess anti-cancer effects and selectivity against MDA-MB-231 cells with IC50 value of 2.29 μM. PI3K/Akt/mTOR-IN-2 can induce cancer cell cycle arrest and apoptosis[1].
Rotundic acid, a triterpenoid obtained from I. rotunda, induces DNA damage and cell apoptosis in hepatocellular carcinoma through AKT/mTOR and MAPK Pathways. Rotundic acid possesses anti-inflammatory and cardio-protective abilities[1].
GSK-690693 is a pan-Akt inhibitor targeting Akt1/2/3 with IC50 of 2/13/9 nM in cell-free assays, also sensitive to the AGC kinase family: PKA, PrkX and PKC isozymes.
Ipatasertib (GDC-0068) is a highly selective and ATP-competitive pan-Akt inhibitor with IC50s of 5, 18 and 8 nM for Akt1, Akt2 and Akt3, respectively.
TAS-117 is a highly selective, non-ATP competitive pan-Akt inhibitor with IC50 of 4.8/1.6/44 nM for Akt1/Akt2/Akt3 respectively; shows minimal inhibitory activities against others kinases including PI3K, PDK1, and mTOR; inhibits Akt kinase activity but not p-Akt, blocks basal phosphorylation of Akt and downstream p-FKHR/FKHRL1; induces significant cytotoxicity in MM cells associated with inhibition of IL6 secretion; triggers apoptosis and autophagy, induces ER stress response, inhibits human MM cell growth in murine xenograft models. Solid Tumors Phase 1 Clinical
KP-23172 is a PI3-K/Akt pathway inhibitor extracted from patent US7196083[1].
CCT 365623 (CCT365623) hydrochloride is a potent, orally active small molecule inhibitor of lysyl oxidase (LOX) with IC50 of 0.89 uM; inhibits LOX actvity in living cell system (MDCK cysts) at 5 uM, reduces EGFR retention at the cell surface, suppresses EGFR and AKT phosphorylation driven by EGF, also activates SMAD2 and downregulates MATN2; delays the growth of primary and metastatic tumour cells in vivo.
Chrysomycin A (Chr-A), an antibiotic, can be obtained from Streptomyces. Chrysomycin A exhibits antitumor and anti-tuberculous and MRSA activities. As for glioblastoma, Chrysomycin A inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of cancer cells through the Akt/GSK-3β/β-catenin signaling pathway[1].
Akt inhibitor-IV (AKTIV) acts as a PI3K-Akt inhibitor at the E isomer (HY-14971), with potent cytotoxicity[1].
Sennidin B, a stereoisomer isolated from the leaves of Cassia angustifolia, has lower activity than Sennidin A. Sennidin A inhibits HCV NS3 helicase, with an IC50 of 0.8 μM. Sennidin A induces phosphorylation of Akt and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) translocation. Sennidin A stimulates the glucose incorporation [1][2].
Royleanone, a diterpenoid isolated from plants, inhibits the proliferation of cancer cells by inducing cell cycle arrest and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis, also inhibits cell migration potential, inhibits mTOR/PI3/AKT signaling pathway in LNCaP prostate cancer cells[1].
Demethylasterriquinone B1 is a selective insulin receptor activator. Demethylasterriquinone B1 stimulates tyrosine phosphorylation of the IR β subunit, and the activation of PIK3 and AKT[1].
AKT-IN-20 is an AKT inhibitor, and can be used for research of cancer[1]
CAY10404 is a potent and highly selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1 nM. CAY10404 exhibits no inhibition of COX-1 (IC50>500 µM)[1]. CAY10404 is a potent inhibitor of PKB/Akt and MAPK signaling pathways and induces apoptosis in NSCLC cells. CAY10404, a diarylisoxazole, has good analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities[2][3].
PRE-084 is a highly selective σ1 receptor (S1R) agonist, with an IC50 of 44 nM. PRE-084 exhibits good neuroprotective effects, can improve motor function and motor neuron survival in mice. PRE-084 also can ameliorate myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by activating the Akt-eNOS pathway[1][2][3][4].
TAT-TCL1-Akt-in is an Akt inhibitor[1].
Akt1&PKA-IN-1 is a potent dual Akt/PKA inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.03 , 0.11 μM, and 9.8 μM for PKAa, Akt, and CDK2, respectively. Akt1&PKA-IN-1 is selective for cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2)[1].
MK-2206 free base is an orally active, highly potent and selective allosteric Akt inhibitor, with IC50s of 8, 12, and 65 nM for Akt1, Akt2, and Akt3, respectively. Many breast cancer cell lines, and PIK3CA-mutant and cell lines with PTEN loss are sensitive to MK-2206 free base. MK-2206 free base has anticancer activities[1][2].
Alphitolic acid (Aophitolic acid) is an anti-inflammatory triterpene could found in quercus aliena. Alphitolic acid blocks Akt–NF-κB signaling to induce apoptosis. Alphitolic acid induces autophagy. Alphitolic acid has anti-inflammatory activity and down-regulates the NO and TNF-α production. Alphitolic acid can be used for cancer and inflammation research[1][2][3].
Hederacolchiside A1, isolated from Pulsatilla chinensis, suppresses proliferation of tumor cells by inducing apoptosis through modulating PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway[1]. Hederacolchiside A1 has antischistosomal activity, affecting parasite viability both in vivo and in vitro[2].
Vevorisertib (ARQ 751) (trihydrochloride) is an orally active, potent and selective pan-AKT serine/threonine kinase inhibitor against AKT1 (IC50=0.55 nM), AKT2 (IC50=0.81 nM), and AKT3 (IC50=1.31 nM). Vevorisertib (trihydrochloride), as a single agent or in combination with other anti-cancer agents, can be used for the research of solid tumors with PIK3CA / AKT / PTEN mutations[1][2][3][4].