Cancer Stem Cells

Gigantol is an orally active bibenzyl compound. Gigantol targets MYC to promote its ubiquitin-proteasomal degradation and inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells. Gigantol exerts anti-lung cancer activity by inducing ferroptosis (Ferroptosis) via the SLC7A11-GPX4 axis. Gigantol restores the sensitivity of mcr-harboring multidrug-resistant bacteria to colistin. Gigantol ameliorates carbon tetrachloride-induced liver injury by inhibiting the activation of the JNK/cPLA2/12-LOX inflammatory pathway. Gigantol promotes cholesterol metabolism and progesterone biosynthesis in Leydig cells. Gigantol can be used in studies related to diseases such as lung cancer, multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections, and acute liver injury.

SHP1 activator 1 (Compound 3n) is an activator for src homology-2 domain-containing protein tyrosine phosphatase 1(SHP1) with an EC₅₀ of 17.66 μM. SHP1 activator 1 inhibits the proliferation of ABC-DLBCL cells, induces apoptosis by inhibiting STAT3 signaling pathway. SHP1 activator 1 emitts blue and green fluorescence signalis in MDA-MB-231 cell, and can be used as a cell imaging agent.

STAT3-IN-11 (7a) is a selective STAT3 inhibitor that inhibits the phosphorylation of STAT3 at site pTyr705. STAT3-IN-11 inhibits the phosphorylation of downstream genes (Survivin and Mcl-1) without affecting its upstream tyrosine kinases (Src and JAK2) levels and p-STAT1 expression. STAT3-IN-11 can induce cancer cell apoptosis, which is potential for the discovery of effective STAT3 inhibitors and antitumor agents against cancers.

TBCA is a highly selective CK2 (casein kinase II) inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 110 nM and a K_i of 77 nM. TBCA shows selectivity for CK2 over CK1, DYRK1A and a panel of 27 other kinases.

Methyl vanillate, one of the ingredients in Oryza sativa Linn., is a Wnt/β-catenin pathway activator. A benzoate ester that is the methyl ester of vanillic acid. It has a role as an antioxidant and a plant metabolite.

Isotoosendanin is an orally active TGFβR1 inhibitor and abrogating its kinase activity (IC₅₀ = 6732 nM). Isotoosendanin inhibits the JAK/STAT3 signaling pathway by directly targeting SHP-2, enhancing its stability, and reducing its ubiquitination. Isotoosendanin inhibits TGF-β-induced reduces the migration, invasion, and metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. Isotoosendanin exhibits anti-tumor efficacy in TNBC xenograft models and A549 xenograft tumors. Isotoosendanin exhibits significant anti-inflammatory effects in acetic acid-induced vascular permeability and λ-carrageenan-induced hind paw edema tests. Isotoosendanin can be used for the study of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), TNBC and inflammation.

Demcizumab (OMP 21M18) is an anti-DLL4 monoclonal antibody. Demcizumab is a potent inhibitor of the Notch pathway. Demcizumab alone or in combination with chemotherapy is effective in various cancer models.

CDPPB is a selective, orally active and brain-penetrant mGluR5 allosteric modulator. CDPPB increases AKT and ERK1/2 activation and augments the BDNF mRNA. CDPPB inhibits caspase-3 activation and mitochondrial dysfunction. CDPPB improves cognitive impairment, depression, and Huntington's disease.

BTX161, a Thalidomide (HY-14658) analog, is a molecular glue degrader targeting CK1α. BTX161 recruits CK1α and the CK1α-FAM83 complex to the Cul4ACRBN E3 ligase complex, thereby driving ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation. BTX161 reduces FAM83G abundance through CK1α-FAM83G co-stability, slightly decreases FAM83H levels, but has no effect on the expression of FAM83B. BTX161 activates DNA damage response (DDR) and upregulates Wnt target genes including MYC. BTX161 can be used in research related to colorectal cancer, type b myelomonocytic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia.

WB436B is a highly selective STAT3 inhibitor. WB436B can selectively inhibit STAT3-Tyr705 phosphorylation and the expression of STAT3 target genes, showing cytotoxic effects on pancreatic cancer cells and inducing apoptosis. WB436B can suppress tumor growth and metastasis in pancreatic cancer mouse models, extending the survival of tumor-bearing mice.

Cycloartenyl ferulate (Cycloartenol ferulate; Cycloartenol ferulic acid ester) is a derivative of γ-oryzanol (HY-B2194) with multiple biological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-tumor properties. Cycloartenyl ferulate selectively binds to IFNγR1 (binding affinity K_d = 0.5 μM) to activate the canonical JAK1/2-STAT1 signaling pathway. Cycloartenyl ferulate inhibits paraquat (PQ)-triggered apoptosis and ROS in HK2 cells. Cycloartenyl ferulate enhances the activation and cytolytic activity of natural killer (NK) cells by upregulating the expression of NK cell activation receptors (NKG2D, NKp30, NKp44) and the release of cytotoxic molecules and cytokine IFNγ. Cycloartenyl ferulate exerts anti-cancer effects in tumor mice models. Cycloartenyl ferulate can be used for the study of cancer and allergic inflammation intervention.

Sodium thiosulfate (Sodium hyposulfite) is an antioxidant. Sodium thiosulfate inhibits the expression of p-GSK-3β and β-catenin proteins, reduces IL-1β, COX-2, and Iba-1, and inhibits NFκB activation. Sodium thiosulfate promotes angiogenesis, inhibits inflammation, and improves acute lung injury. Sodium thiosulfate also exhibits anti-cancer activity against melanoma. Sodium thiosulfate also exerts renal protective effects. Sodium thiosulfate can be used in the research of osteoarthritis, brain inflammation, cancer (such as breast cancer, melanoma), and kidney disease.

TTP 22 is a potent CK2 inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 100 nM and a K_i of 40 nM.

AICAR (Standard) is the analytical standard of AICAR. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. AICAR (Acadesine) is an adenosine analog and a AMPK activator. AICAR regulates the glucose and lipid metabolism, and inhibits proinflammatory cytokines and iNOS production. AICAR is also an autophagy, YAP and mitophagy inhibitor.

GNF-6231 is a porcupine (IC₅₀= 0.8 nM), Pron, and endoplasmic reticulum protein inhibitor with oral activity. GNF-6231 has anticancer activity. GNF-6231 can prevent the activation of the Wnt pathway by blocking the secretion of all Wnt ligands. GNF-6231 can be used in the study of myocardial infarction.

Eras-4001 is a potent, orally active pan-KRAS inhibitor with K_d values of 110, 13 and 39 pM against wild-type, G12D and G12V mutant KRAS, respectively, and exhibits selectivity toward wild-type HRAS and NRAS. Eras-4001 inhibits ERK1/2 phosphorylation and cell viability in cancer cells. Eras-4001 induces tumor growth inhibition and regression in subcutaneous xenograft models. Eras-4001 can be used in research on non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, etc.

Diclofenac potassium is a potent and nonselective anti-inflammatory agent, acts as a COX inhibitor, with IC₅₀s of 4 and 1.3 nM for human COX-1 and COX-2 in CHO cells, and 5.1 and 0.84 μM for ovine COX-1 and COX-2, respectively. Diclofenac potassium induces apoptosis of neural stem cells (NSCs) via the activation of the caspase cascade.

Itacnosertib (TP-0184) is the inhibitor for FLT3, ACVR1 (ALK2, IC₅₀=8 nM) and JAK2 (IC₅₀=8540 nM). Itacnosertib exhibits anti-leukemic activity.

IWP-2 (GMP) is >IWP-2 (HY-13912) produced by using GMP guidelines. GMP small molecules work appropriately as an auxiliary reagent for cell therapy manufacture. 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 blocks Wnt ligand palmitoylation.

JW67 inhibits the canonical Wnt signaling with an IC₅₀ of 1.17μM. JW67 affects the multiprotein complex consisting of β-catenin/GSK-3β/AXIN/APC/CK1 that rapidly reduces active β-catenin with a subsequent downregulation of Wnt target genes. JW67 also inhibits colorectal cancer cell growth.