bax/bcl-2

Emamectin Benzoate (MK-244), by binding gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor and glutamate-gated chloride channels disrupting nerve signals within arthropods, acts as a chloride channel activator.

ABT-737 is a BH3 mimetic and an inhibitor of Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and Bcl-w (EC50=30.3 nM/78.7 nM/197.8 nM). ABT-737 exhibits antitumor activity and anti-aging activity.

Polyphyllin D induces apoptosis via the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway as evidenced by decreased Bcl-2 expression levels, disruption of MMP and increased Bax, cytochrome C, and cleaved-caspase-3 levels. Polyphyllin D has an anti-angiogenic effect. Polyphyllin D has toxicity in human RBCs as well as its underlying mechanism for the hemolysis and eryptosis/erythroptosis. Polyphyllin D has strong anticancer activity, can overcome drug resistance in R-HepG2 cells and elicit programmed cell death via mitochondrial dysfunction.

1. Dehydrocorydaline (13-Methylpalmatine) exerts anti-metastatic potential via suppression of MMPs and Bcl-2 signaling in NSC-LC cells. 2. Dehydrocorydaline stimulates p38 MAPK activation, which can enhance heterodimerization of MyoD and E proteins, thus resulting in MyoD activation and myoblast differentiation. 3. Dehydrocorydaline shows antiplatelet effects, it inhibits thrombin-induced platelet aggregation in a low dose ( IC50= 34.914 ug/mL). 4. Dehydrocorydaline has anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects. 5. Dehydrocorydaline inhibits MCF-7 cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis mediated by regulating Bax/Bcl-2, activating caspases as well as cleaving PARP.

Quinacrine dihydrochloride (Mepacrine dihydrochloride) is the dihydrochloride salt of the 9-aminoacridine derivative quinacrine with potential antineoplastic and antiparasitic activities.

(S)-10-Hydroxycamptothecin (10-HCPT) is a DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor used as a clinical therapeutic agent against hepatoma.

Amygdalin (Laetrile) has antifibrotic, antitumor, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, amygdalin joint HSYA could inhibit the degeneration of the endplate chondrocytes derived from intervertebral discs of rats induced by IL-1beta and better than the single use of Amygdalin or HSYA. Amygdalin induces apoptotic cell death in human DU145 and LNCaP prostate cancer cells by caspase-3 activation through down-regulation of Bcl-2 and up-regulation of Bax.

Vanillyl Alcohol (3-Methoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol) possesses anti-angiogenic, anticonvulsive, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-nociceptive activities. Vanillyl alcohol can effectively inhibit the cytotoxicity and improved cell viability in 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridinium (MPP+)-induced MN9D dopaminergic cells, it also can attenuate the elevation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, decrease in the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase proteolysis.

Ethyl gallate (gallic acid ethyl ester) obviously decreases cell proliferation in MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cells in a dose- and time-dependent manner, exhibits cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner. Ethyl gallate can inhibit the abilities of invasion of breast cancer in vitro by inhibiting the mRNA levels of MMP-9/MMP-2, phosphorylation of Akt and protein expression of NF-κB and inhibits hydrogen peroxide signaling, may represent an alternative class of vasopressors for use in septic shock. Also, Ethyl gallate suppresses proliferation and invasion in human breast cancer cells by modulating the PI3K/Akt pathway, which may contribute to inhibiting their downstream targets such as NF-κB p-65, Bcl-2/Bax, and mRNA levels of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in breast cancer cells, could be used as potential antioxidants with safe therapeutic application in cancer chemotherapy.

(E)-Ferulic acid ((E)-Coniferic acid) causes the phosphorylation of β-catenin, resulting in proteasomal degradation of β-catenin and increases the expression of pro-apoptotic factor Bax and decreases the expression of pro-survival factor survivin.t(E)-Ferulic acid exert both anti-proliferation and anti-migration effects in the human lung cancer cell line H1299.

Tetraethylammonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound. It is a non-selective potassium channel blocker. It is a good substrate for organic cation transporter proteins and has antitumor properties.

D-Isofloridoside, a polysaccharide precursor, exhibits free radical scavenging activity and inhibits both ROS expression and the enzymes MMP-2 and MMP-9.

Chlorahololide D is a natural lindane-type sesquiterpene dimer and selective potassium channel blocker that stimulates reactive oxygen species ROS levels to cause cell cycle arrest in the G2 phase, modulates Bcl-2 and Bax and FAK, thereby inhibiting MCF-7 cell growth and triggering apoptosis. Chlorahololide D inhibits tumor proliferation, migration and angiogenesis in in vivo experiments and has anti-breast cancer potential.

Dehydrocorydaline chloride (13-Methylpalmatine chloride) is an alkaloid exhibiting anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities and can enhance the activation of p38 MAPK.

VDR agonist 1 (compound 28), a nonsteroidal Vitamin D receptor (VDR) agonist, demonstrates potent activity with a low IC 50 of 690 nM in MCF-7 cells. It inhibits cell cycle progression through upregulation of p21 and p27, and induces apoptosis by elevating BAX expression while reducing Bcl-2 levels [1].

Lobaplatin (D-19466) (D-19466) is a diastereometric mixture of platinum(II) complexe. Lobaplatin (D-19466) is a third-generation platinum anti-neoplastic agent which shows activity for a variety of tumour types and is a promising antitumour chemotherapeutic agent[1][2]. It is a platinum complex with DNA alkylating activity.

BSO-07 is a ROS/JNK activator that exhibits potent anti-cancer properties, demonstrated by an IC50 of 24.81 μM in human breast cancer (BC) cells. The mechanism of action for BSO-07 involves JNK activation and the promotion of increased ROS levels, which lead to the induction of apoptosis (Apoptosis) and tumorigenic apoptosis. This includes enhanced expression of apoptosis-related proteins such as PARP, Bax, phosphorylated p53, ATF4, and CHOP, along with a reduction in the levels of anti-apoptotic proteins (e.g., Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and Survivin). BSO-07 holds promise for research in the field of breast cancer.

DPP-21 is an inhibitor of microtubule protein polymerization (IC50: 2.4 μM). It exhibits antiproliferative activity against various cancer cell lines, with IC50 values of 0.38 nM (HCT116), 11.69 nM (B16), 5.37 nM (HeLa), 9.53 nM (MCF7), 8.94 nM (H23), and 9.37 nM (HepG2). DPP-21 induces cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase of mitosis and subsequently triggers apoptosis in tumor cells by decreasing Bcl-2 while increasing pro-apoptotic protein Bax levels.

SW063058 is an autophagy inducer that specifically disrupts the interaction between Beclin 1 and Bcl-2 without affecting the interactions of Bcl-2 with pro-apoptotic members (such as Bax and BIM). By inhibiting the negative regulation of Beclin 1 (key to autophagy initiation) by Bcl-2, SW063058 enhances autophagic activity without inducing cytotoxicity, apoptosis, or other forms of cell death in vitro.

VEGFR-2/AKT-IN-2 (Compound 5) is an inhibitor of VEGFR-2/AKT, with an IC50 of 0.061 μM for VEGFR in human liver cancer cells. It reduces total and phosphorylated AKT in cells, increases BAX and caspase-3 levels, and decreases Bcl-2, thereby inducing apoptosis. Additionally, VEGFR-2/AKT-IN-2 halts the cell cycle at the S phase and inhibits the growth of human liver cancer cells.

TopoisomeraseI inhibitor 17 (Compound 7h) is an inhibitor of TopoisomeraseI (Top1). It reduces DDX5 and reverses the locking effect of DDX5 on Top1 activity. This compound induces Top1-mediated DNA damage and promotes reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. It triggers apoptosis by decreasing anti-apoptotic proteins XIAP, Bcl-2, and Survivin, while increasing pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and γH2AX. Moreover, TopoisomeraseI inhibitor 17 halts progression at the G2/M checkpoint, leading to cell cycle arrest. It significantly impairs colorectal cancer cell colony formation and migration, and effectively reduces tumor size in human PDX tumor mouse models.

TFGF-18 is a GSK-3β inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.59 μM. It suppresses microglial activation and the release of pro-inflammatory mediators induced by LPS by inhibiting GSK-3β and downstream p65/NF-κB signaling. TFGF-18 also prevents neuronal apoptosis and oxidative stress, reduces the expression of Bax, caspase-3, and cleaved-caspase-3, while increasing Bcl-2 expression. It offers neuroprotection by inhibiting neuroinflammation and alleviating cognitive impairment.

BG11 promotes the accumulation of Fe2+ and intracellular lipid peroxides, leading to ferroptosis (iron-dependent cell death). It regulates the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 proteins, inducing apoptosis (programmed cell death) in MDA-MB-231 cells. BG11 also causes cell cycle arrest at the G0/G1 and S phases, inhibiting the proliferation of TNBC cancer cells, with IC50 values of 0.49 μM for MDA-MB-231 and 0.52 μM for BT549. Additionally, it reduces cell migration and invasion and demonstrates antitumor effects in mouse models.

TS-IN-5 (Compound 15) is an inhibitor of thymidylate synthase (TS). It induces apoptosis by modulating the proteins Bax, BCL-2, PI3K, and STAT1. TS-IN-5 exhibits antitumor activity against liver cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer.