2. Signaling Pathways
  3. Apoptosis
  4. Apoptosis

Apoptosis

Apoptosis

Apoptosis

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Apoptosis is a distinctive form of cell death exhibiting specific morphological and biochemical characteristics, including cell membrane blebbing, chromatin condensation, genomic DNA fragmentation, and exposure of specific phagocytosis signaling molecules on the cell surface. Cells undergoing apoptosis differ from those dying through necrosis. Necrotic cells are usually recognized by the immune system as a danger signal and, thus, resulting in inflammation; in contrast, apoptotic death is quiet and orderly.

There are two major pathways of apoptotic cell death induction: The intrinsic pathway, also called the Bcl-2-regulated or mitochondrial pathway, is activated by various developmental cues or cytotoxic insults, such as viral infection, DNA damage and growth-factor deprivation, and is strictly controlled by the BCL-2 family of proteins. The extrinsic or death-receptor pathway is triggered by ligation of death receptors (members of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family, such as Fas or TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1)) that contain an intracellular death domain, which can recruit and activate caspase-8 through the adaptor protein Fas-associated death domain (FADD; also known as MORT1) at the cell surface. This recruitment causes subsequent activation of downstream (effector) caspases, such as caspase-3, -6 or -7, without any involvement of the BCL-2 family.

Studies suggest that alterations in cell survival contribute to the pathogenesis of a number of human diseases, including cancer, viral infections, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Treatments designed to specifically alter the apoptotic threshold may have the potential to change the natural progression of some of these diseases.

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
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    SACLAC
    		Inducer 99.70%
    SACLAC, a Ceramide analog, is a potent and covalent acid ceramidase (ASAH1; AC) inhibitor with a Ki of 97.1 nM. SACLAC effectively blocks AC activity and induces a decrease in sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) and total ceramide levels. SACLAC reduces the levels of splicing factor SF3B1 and alternative Mcl-1 mRNA splicing, increases pro-apoptotic Mcl-1S levels to induce apoptosis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells. SACLAC reduces the leukemic burden in human AML xenograft mouse models.
    SACLAC
  • HY-B0316R
    Avobenzone (Standard)
    		Inducer
    Avobenzone (Standard) is the analytical standard of Avobenzone. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Avobenzone, a dibenzoylmethane compound, is one of the most widely used filters in sunscreens for skin photoprotection in the UVA band. Avobenzone is an endocrine disruptor that directly binds to estrogen receptor β and acts as an estrogen agonist.
    Avobenzone (Standard)
  • HY-W984782
    Flindersine
    		Inducer 99.80%
    Flindersine is an alkaloid with multiple activities including antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, and antidiabetic properties. Flindersine increases the activity of antioxidant enzymes, restores the levels of renal biomarkers, and reduces blood glucose, blood lipid, and insulin levels in diabetic rats. Flindersine inhibits the growth of Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, drug-resistant bacteria, as well as dermatophytes, filamentous fungi, and yeasts. Flindersine reduces the viability of cancer cells and induces apoptosis. Flindersine can be used in research related to breast cancer, type 2 diabetes, bacterial infections, and fungal infections.
    Flindersine
  • HY-B1106
    Tetrahydroxyquinone
    		Inducer 98.0%
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    Tetrahydroxyquinone
  • HY-W587878
    Thujopsene
    		Inducer
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    Thujopsene
  • HY-14655R
    Sulfasalazine (Standard)
    		Inducer
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    Sulfasalazine (Standard)
  • HY-P3003S
    Cereulide-13C6
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    		98.16%
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    β-Carotene-<sup>13</sup>C<sub>10</sub>
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    Green Tea Extract
    		Inducer
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    Green Tea Extract
  • HY-N4302
    Monensin
    		Inducer 98.07%
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  • HY-164552
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    		Inducer 99.03%
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  • HY-126049
    (S)-Oxiracetam
    		Inhibitor 99.56%
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  • HY-W004500R
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    		Inducer
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    All-trans-retinal (Standard)
  • HY-N10303
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    		Inducer 99.76%
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    Withangulatin A
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    		Activator 99.15%
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    Crocin (Standard)
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    Germacrone (Standard)
  • HY-N6829
    Retusin
    		Inhibitor 99.30%
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    Retusin
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