mechanism

AZ-Dyrk1B-33 (3-(2-Methyl-4-pyrimidinyl)-1-(phenylmethyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyridine) is a potent and selective Dyrk1B kinase inhibitor with an IC50 of 7 nM.

GeA-69 (GeA69) is a selective and allosteric PARP14 macrodomain 2 (MD2) inhibitor (Kd: 0.86 μM in ITC assays).

Avelumab is a humanized anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1 with high specificity (Kd = 0.1 nM) and exhibits potential antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). Avelumab exerts a dual mechanism of action, combining direct antitumor activity with ADCC. Avelumab is used in research on cancers such as Merkel cell carcinoma.

Penicillamine (Artamine), possessing antineoplastic properties, induces apoptosis by a p53-mediated mechanism and inhibits angiogenesis by chelating with copper, a cofactor for angiogenesis. Artamine is a beta dimethyl analog of the amino acid cysteine. As a degradation product of penicillin antibiotics, Artamine chelates with heavy metals and increases their urinary excretion.

ZT 52656A hydrochloride belongs to synthetic small molecule compounds and is a highly selective kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist with good receptor selectivity and potential peripheral action characteristics. This compound effectively prevents or significantly alleviates ocular pain through KOR activation, and can be used in pain-related mechanism research.

Dextran sulfate sodium salt (MW 36,000–50,000) is a medium molecular weight polyanionic dextran derivative with strong intestinal epithelial permeability. It is the most commonly used agent for inducing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) models, effectively inducing both acute and chronic colitis. Its mechanism may involve macrophage dysfunction and gut microbiota dysbiosis. Due to its colonic epithelial toxicity, long-term use can also induce colorectal cancer models.

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.

D-F07 belongs to fluorescent dye-class tricyclic chromone compounds and is an IRE1 inhibitor (prodrug form containing an aldehyde-masked group) with cell permeability. This compound induces tumor cell apoptosis through inhibition of the IRE1/XBP1 pathway, exhibiting significant antitumor activity, and is suitable for related mechanism research and antitumor drug development.

5-O-Caffeoylshikimic acid is a caffeoylated derivative of shikimic acid and belongs to the class of natural polyphenolic compounds; it is widely found in plants such as Smilax glabra. 5-O-Caffeoylshikimic acid exhibits antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. 5-O-Caffeoylshikimic acid can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Banoxantrone dihydrochloride (AQ4N dihydrochloride) is a novel hypoxic cytotoxin that selectively kills hypoxic cells through an iNOS-dependent mechanism.

CMF019 (CMF-019) is a potent, G-protein-biased small-molecule agonist of the Apelin receptor (APJ/APLNR). CMF019 exhibits pKi values of 8.58, 8.49, and 8.71 for binding to APJ in humans, rats, and mice, respectively. CMF-019 exhibits cardioprotective effects in rodents. CMF019 can be utilized in mechanism and drug development for heart failure and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

RTC-5 (TRC-382) is a phenothiazine compound that has been specifically enhanced for its potent anti-cancer properties. It exhibits considerable effectiveness against an EGFR-driven cancer xenograft model. The mechanism behind its efficacy can be attributed to the simultaneous inhibition of PI3K-AKT and RAS-ERK signaling pathways.

dMCL1-2 is a potent and selective myeloid leukemia 1 (MCL1) degrading agent based on PROTAC, binding to MCL1 with a KD of 30 nM and activating the apoptosis mechanism by degrading MCL1.

Sinefungin (Adenosyl-Ornithine) belongs to natural products and is an mRNA methyltransferase inhibitor with broad-spectrum antiviral activity. This compound possesses cell permeability and is commonly used in antiviral mechanism research and antiviral drug development.

TPC-144 is a potent and selective LSD1 inhibitor with a reversible inhibition mechanism. TPC-144 has antitumor activity in several human AML and SCLC cell lines and xenograft models.

VPC-13163 (NSC-52361) has strong anti-proliferative activity against LNCaP and Enzalutamide-resistant prostate cancer cell lines (MR49F) whereas it did not affect the growth of AR independent PC3 cell line. It also inhibits Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) in both LNCaP and MR49F and reduces expression of AR target genes, PSA and TMPRSS2. These findings suggest that VPC-13566 exhibits AR BF3 specific mechanism of action.

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.

Viloxazine (Viloxazin) (Viloxazin) is a dual-action compound that functions as a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and exhibits potent agonistic activity towards 5-HT 2C receptors while acting as an antagonist for 5-HT 2B receptors, with respective potency values of EC 50 = 32 μM and IC 50 = 27 μM. Its primary mechanism of action involves the modulation of serotonergic and noradrenergic pathways. Viloxazine is commonly employed in depression research [1] [2].

Elgodipine significantly reduced the incidence and severity of exercise-induced angina pectoris systemically and was able to inhibit vascular smooth muscle proliferation through a mechanism independent of the expression of the transcription factors c-fos and c-jun. The Elgodipine-induced inhibition was voltage-dependent. Elgodipine is a potential compound for the treatment of angina pectoris.

Losulazine is a peripheral sympathetic antihypertensive compound that can be taken orally. Losulazine causes relatively modest, transient depletion of dopamine and norepinephrine in brain regions protected by the blood-brain barrier.

T-900607 is a novel microtubule protein active agent that disrupts microtubule polymerization through a unique mechanism of action. t-900607 is cardiotoxic.

Bisindolylmaleimide VIII (Ro-31-7549) is a selective and potent protein kinase C (PKC) inhibitor with good inhibition of PKC-α, PKC-β I, PKC-β II, PKC-γ, and PKC-ε.Bisindolylmaleimide VIII Bisindolylmaleimide VIII inhibits T cell-mediated autoimmune diseases and enhances Fas-mediated apoptosis through a protein kinase C-independent mechanism.

TCIP 1 is a small molecule in the category of transcriptional/epigenetic covalent inhibitor probes (TCIPs) that forms covalent bonds with molecules targeting BCL6 and BRD4. This compound facilitates cell death gene expression by directing endogenous cancer drivers or transcription factors to the promoters of these genes. Additionally, TCIP 1 exhibits a gain-of-function mechanism, displaying both cell and tissue specificity, and it establishes a ternary complex with BCL6 and BRD4. It counteracts BCL6's inhibitory effect on apoptosis gene expression, leading to the activation of apoptosis. Furthermore, TCIP 1 markedly suppresses MYC oncogene expression and curtails the proliferation of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) [1].

Dantrolene sodium (Dantrolene sodium salt) is a skeletal muscle relaxant and can interfere with excitation-contraction coupling in the muscle fiber. It is used for the treatment of spasticity and other neuromuscular abnormalities. Its mechanism of action is may not central, but dantrolene is usually grouped with the central muscle relaxants.