apoptosis induction

SKLB4771 (FLT3-IN-1) is a novel potent and selective Flt3 inhibitor.

1. Ginkgetin has anti-influenza virus and anti-fungal activities. 2. Ginkgetin has anti-inflammatory activity, can down-regulates COX-2 induction in vivo against skin inflammatory responses. 3. Ginkgetin is a good STAT3 inhibitor and may be a useful lead

OSI-906 (Linsitinib (OSI-906)) is an orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of the insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) with potential antineoplastic activity. Linsitinib selectively inhibits IGF-1R, which may result in the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and the induction of tumor cell apoptosis. Overexpressed in a variety of human cancers, IGF-1R stimulates cell proliferation, enables oncogenic transformation, and suppresses apoptosis.

Tamoxifen is an orally active selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) that acts as an estrogen antagonist in breast cells and an agonist in bone, liver, and uterine cells. It can be used to induce gene knockout and liver injury models in mice, and also exhibits multiple biological activities, including activation of Hsp90, induction of autophagy and apoptosis, and inhibition of EBOV and MARV viral infections.

XL-413 is an orally bioavailable cell division cycle 7 homolog (CDC7) kinase inhibitor with potential antineoplastic activity. XL-413 binds to and inhibits the activity of CDC7, which may result in the inhibition of DNA replication and mitosis, the induct

NM-3 is an orally available anti-angiogenic inhibitor with anti-tumour activity.NM-3 is used as a radiation modulator in vitro and in vivo.NM-3 inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), thereby inhibiting the proliferation of endothelial cells. This inhibits the proliferation of endothelial cells. NM-3 is associated with a mechanism of apoptosis induction by reactive oxygen species.

KW-2450 free base is an orally bioavailable inhibitor of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) and insulin receptor (IR) tyrosine kinases with potential antineoplastic activity. IGF-1R IR inhibitor KW-2450 free base selectively binds to and inhibits the activities of IGF-1R and IR, which may result in the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation and the induction of tumor cell apoptosis. IGF-R1 and IR tyrosine kinases, overexpressed in a variety of human cancers, play significant roles in the stimulation of cellular proliferation, oncogenic transformation, and suppression of apoptosis.

Sodium 4-phenylbutyrate (TriButyrate), a transcriptional regulator, reversibly inhibits class I and II histone deacetylases (HDACs )resulting in a global increase in gene expression, decreased cellular proliferation, increased cell differentiation, and the induction of apoptosis in susceptible tumor cell populations.

Dacomitinib hydrate (PF 299804) is a highly selective and second-generation small-molecule inhibitor of the pan-epidermal growth factor receptor family of tyrosine kinases. Dacomitinib specifically and irreversibly binds to and inhibits human EGFR subtypes, resulting in inhibition of proliferation and induction of apoptosis in EGFR-expressing tumor cells.

Carbendazim (Mercarzole) is a broad-spectrum benzimidazole antifungal with potential antimitotic and antineoplastic activities. Although the exact mechanism of action is unclear, carbendazim appears to binds to an unspecified site on tubulin and suppresses microtubule assembly dynamic. This results in cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase and an induction of apoptosis.

N-Acetyl-L-cysteine ethyl ester (NACET) is a derivative of the amino acid L-cysteine. NACET has been shown to exhibit diverse biochemical and physiological effects, including inhibition of protein synthesis, inhibition of DNA replication, and induction of apoptosis. Additionally, it has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer activity.

(±)-Evodiamine is an alkaloid isolated from Evodiae fructus and a topoisomerase I inhibitor. It also inhibits adipocyte differentiation and diabetes by downregulating IGF-1/HIF-1α and IL-6/STAT pathways. As an inhibitor of NF-κB activation, it suppresses invasion, promotes apoptosis, and inhibits TNF-induced Akt activation.

2'-O-Methyl-5-iodouridine (5-Iodo-2'-O-methyluridine) is a purine nucleoside analog that targets malignant tumors of the inert lymphatic system and possesses a broad spectrum of antitumor activity. The anticancer mechanism of 2'-O-Methyl-5-iodouridine is dependent on the inhibition of DNA synthesis and induction of apoptosis.

Nitroaspirin (NCX 4016) is a nitric oxide donor and a nitro-derivative of Aspirin that inhibits cyclooxygenase. It induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in Cisplatin-resistant human ovarian cancer cells by down-regulating EGFR/PI3K/STAT3 signaling and modulating Bcl-2 family proteins. Additionally, Nitroaspirin possesses antithrombotic and antiplatelet properties and acts as a direct and irreversible inhibitor of COX-1.

API-1 (NSC-177223) is a potent inhibitor of Akt. It induces GSK3-dependent, β-TrCP- and FBXW7-mediated Mcl-1 degradation, resulting in induction of apoptosis .

APTO-253 (LOR-253) inhibits c-Myc expression, stabilizes G-quadruplex DNA, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in acute myeloid leukemia cells. APTO-253 mediates anticancer activity through the induction of the KLF4 tumor suppressor.

Enniatin A1, a cyclic hexadepsipeptide composed of alternating D-α-hydroxyisovaleric acids and N-methyl-L-amino acids isolated from Fusarium mycotoxins, exhibits anticarcinogenic effects through the induction of apoptosis and disruption of the ERK signaling pathway. It also inhibits ACAT in rat liver microsomes with an IC50 of 49 μM.

EOAI3402143 inhibits Usp9x and Usp24 activity, increases tumor cell apoptosis. EOAI3402143 phenocopies the FAS induction and apoptotic sensitization of Usp5 knockdown and fully blocks melanoma tumor growth.

Mensacarcin, a highly complex polyketide compound, exhibits multifaceted effects on cellular processes. Specifically, it targets mitochondria, perturbs energy metabolism within these organelles, and activates caspase-dependent apoptotic pathways. Functionally, Mensacarcin can serve as a cytotoxic constituent in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Furthermore, this antibiotic compound displays broad-spectrum inhibition of cell growth across various cancer cell lines and demonstrates potent induction of apoptosis in melanoma cells.

Lycopodine, a bioactive compound derived from Lycopodium clavatum spores, effectively inhibits the proliferation of HeLa cells through the induction of apoptosis. This process is mediated by caspase-3 activation. In refractory prostate cancer cells, Lycopodine triggers apoptosis by modulating 5-lipoxygenase and depolarizing the mitochondrial membrane potential, without altering p53 activity.

BI-0252 is an inhibitor of MDM2-p53 (IC50:4 nM). BI-0252 can induce tumor regressions in all animals of a mouse SJSA-1 xenograft. And it concomitant induction of the tumor protein p53 (TP53) target genes and markers of apoptosis.

ADH-1 trifluoroacetate (Exherin trifluoroacetate) is a cyclic pentapeptide vascular-targeting agent with potential antineoplastic and antiangiogenic activities. ADH-1 selectively and competitively binds to and blocks N-cadherin, which may result in disruption of tumor vasculature, inhibition of tumor cell growth, and the induction of tumor cell and endothelial cell apoptosis.

Momelotinib (LM-1149) is an orally bioavailable small-molecule inhibitor of Janus kinases 1 and 2 (JAK1/2) with IC50 of 11 nM/18 nM. JAK1/2 inhibitor CYT387 competes with JAK1/2 for ATP binding, which may result in inhibition of JAK1/2 activation, inhibition of the JAK-STAT signaling pathway, and so the induction of apoptosis and a reduction of tumor cell proliferation in JAK1/2-expressing tumor cells.

SL-01 is an oral derivative of gemcitabine. SL-01 inhibited human breast cancer growth through the induction of apoptosis. SL-01 inhibited human cancer growth more potently than gemcitabine.