Cancer Stem Cells

IWR-1 (IWR-1-endo) is a tankyrase inhibitor targeting Wnt/β-catenin (IC₅₀ = 180 nM). IWR-1 compromises critical steps of the canonical Wnt signaling, namely translocation of β-catenin to the nucleus and subsequent TCF/LEF activation and expression of Wnt/β-catenin downstream targets. IWR-1 promotes β-catenin phosphorylation by promoting stability of Axin-scaffolded destruction complexes. IWR-1 can be studied in research for anti-tumor purposes, and diseases such as osteosarcoma, colorectal cancer and psoriasis.

SAG is a potent Smoothened (Smo) receptor agonist (EC₅₀=3 nM; K_d=59 nM). SAG activates the Hedgehog signaling pathway and counteracts Cyclopamine (HY-17024) inhibition of Smo.

Erlotinib (CP-358774) is a selective, orally active EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Erlotinib also acts as a substrate and inhibitor of OATP2B1, with an IC₅₀ of approximately 0.079 μM for inhibiting OATP2B1-mediated uptake of estrone 3-sulfate. Erlotinib blocks EGFR phosphorylation, downstream signal transduction, as well as the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. Erlotinib inhibits MMP-10-mediated renal injury, fibrotic lesions, the ERK1/2, GSK-3β and β-catenin signaling pathways, fibronectin, α-SMA, collagen deposition, and renal injury markers. Erlotinib is metabolized via CYP3A to produce the active metabolite OSI-420. Erlotinib can be used in research related to non-small cell lung cancer, gastric cancer, papillary renal cell carcinoma, pancreatic cancer, renal fibrosis, and other conditions.

SCH772984 is a highly selective and ATP-competitive ERK inhibitor, with IC₅₀s of 4 and 1 nM for ERK1 and ERK2, respectively. SCH772984 has antitumor activity in MAPK inhibitor-naive and MAPK inhibitor-resistant cells containing BRAF or RAS mutations.

Dorsomorphin (Compound C) dihydrochloride is a potent, selective and ATP-competitive AMPK inhibitor, with a K_i of 109 nM. Dorsomorphin dihydrochloride inhibits BMP pathway by targeting the type I receptors ALK2, ALK3, and ALK6. Dorsomorphin dihydrochloride can reverse autophagy activation and anti-inflammatory effect of Urolithin A (HY-100599).

DOPE (Dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine; 1,2-Dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine) is an orally active inhibitor of ferroptosis with anti-inflammatory and intestinal barrier maintenance activities. DOPE regulates the expression of ACSL4, SLC7A11 and GPX4 to restore the redox system balance, thereby reducing the levels of lipid peroxides, iron ions and intestinal inflammatory factors (IL-1β and IL-6). DOPE promotes the migration and proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells and increases the level of tight junction proteins; it also destabilizes endosomal membranes, mediates the conjugation of RVG peptides with mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes to enhance brain targeting. DOPE can be applied to research related to neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis and Alzheimer's disease.

Plerixafor (AMD 3100) is a selective CXCR4 antagonist with an IC₅₀ of 44 nM. Plerixafor, an immunostimulant and a hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) mobilizer, is an allosteric agonist of CXCR7. Plerixafor inhibits HIV-1 and HIV-2 replication with an EC₅₀ of 1-10 nM.

Daporinad (FK866) is a non-competitive inhibitor of nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt), with a K_i value of 0.3 nM. Daporinad depletes NAD+ and ATP levels, inhibits mTORC1 and MAPK/ERK pathways, and activates TFEB to induce autophagy. Daporinad causes the depletion of the endoplasmic reticulum Ca²⁺ pool, ultimately weakening the mitogen-induced Ca²⁺ signal and the activation and function of T cells. Daporinad induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, and inhibits cell proliferation. Daporinad can be used for the study of myeloma, liver cancer, and immunosuppression.

Tauroursodeoxycholate (Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) is an orally active endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK.

IWP-2 is an inhibitor of Wnt processing and secretion with an IC₅₀ of 27 nM. IWP-2 targets the membrane-bound O-acyltransferase porcupine (Porcn) and thus preventing a crucial Wnt ligand palmitoylation. IWP-2 is also an ATP-competitive CK1δ inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 40 nM for the gatekeeper mutant ^M82FCK1δ.

Lenalidomide (CC-5013) is an orally active immunomodulatory agent that binds CRBN as a molecular glue to alter substrate specificity, inducing ubiquitination and proteasome-dependent degradation of IKZF1, IKZF3 and CK1α. Lenalidomide induces apoptosis by degrading IKZF1/3, and activates p53 by degrading CK1α. Lenalidomide promotes IL-2 release and effector functions of CD8⁺ T/NK cells, while inhibiting TNF-α secretion and M1-type pyroptosis. Lenalidomide can be used in research related to hematological malignancies, acute liver failure and acute kidney injury.

Cytochalasin D (Zygosporin A) is a potent actin polymerization inhibitor, could be derived from fungus. Cytochalasin D has cell-permeable activity. Cytochalasin D inhibits the G-actin–cofilin interaction by binding to G-actin. Cytochalasin D also inhibits the binding of cofilin to F-actin and decreases the rate of both actin polymerization and depolymerization in living cells. Cytochalasin D can reduce exosome release, in turn reducing the amount of survivin present in the tumour environment. Cytochalasin D induces phosphorylation and cytoplasmic retention of Yap.

Tarlatamab (AMG-757) is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody targeting delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3). DLL3 is a target that is selectively expressed in small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) tumors, but with minimal normal tissue expression. Tarlatamab has the K_Ds of 0.64 nM and 0.50 nM for human and nonhuman primate (NHP) DLL3, respectively. Tarlatamab has the K_Ds of 14.9 nM and 12 nM for human and NHP CD3, respectively. Tarlatamab is a first-in-class HLE BiTE immuno-oncology therapy targeting DLL3 and has the potential for SCLC research.

GW6471 is a selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα) antagonist. GW6471 reduces cancer stem cell viability, proliferation, and spheroid formation. GW6471 induces apoptosis and causes metabolic impairment including energy imbalance. GW6471 can be used for the research of paragangliomas and triple-negative breast cancer.

Silmitasertib (CX-4945) is an orally bioavailable, highly selective and potent CK2 inhibitor, with IC₅₀ values of 1 nM against CK2α and CK2α'.

β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate is a bioactive endogenous metabolite and a phosphatase inhibitor. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt pentahydrate plays an important role in inducing and maintaining osteoblast differentiation, mineral metabolism and signal transduction, and can be used as a drug carrier to form heat-sensitive hydrogels. β-Glycerophosphate disodium salt hydrate accelerates the calcification of vascular smooth muscle cells.

Monocrotaline is an 11-membered macrocyclic pyrrolizidine alkaloid. Monocrotaline inhibits OCT-1 and OCT-2 with IC₅₀s of 36.8 µM and 1.8 mM, respectively. Monocrotaline has antitumor activity and is cytotoxic to hepatocellular carcinoma cells. Monocrotaline is used to induce a model of pulmonary hypertension in rodents. ^[2][6][8].

Monensin (Monensin A) sodium, an orally active antibiotic, is an ionophore that mediates Na⁺/H⁺ exchange. Monensin sodium is a potent Wnt signaling inhibitor. Monensin sodium causes a marked enlargement of the multivesicular bodies (MVBs) and regulates exosome secretion. Monensin sodium can be used for bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections research, and shows anticancer effects.

8-Bromo-cAMP sodium (8-Br-Camp) sodium salt, a cyclic AMP analog, is an activator of cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase (PKA). 8-Bromo-cAMP sodium salt has anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects against cancer cells.

Fedratinib (TG-101348) is a potent, selective, ATP-competitive and orally active JAK2 inhibitor with IC₅₀s of 3 nM for both JAK2 and JAK2V617F kinase. Fedratinib shows 35- and 334-fold selectivity over JAK1 and JAK3, respectively. Fedratinib induces cancer cell apoptosis and has the potential for myeloproliferative disorders research.