Apoptosis Inhibitor

Kukoamine B, a spermine alkaloid, is a potent dual LPS and CpG DNA inhibitor with K_d values of 1.23 µM and 0.66 µM, respectively. Kukoamine B exerts anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant, anti-osteoporotic and neuroprotective effects. Kukoamine B has the potential for the study of sepsis.

Mono (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate (MEHHP) is a biomarker for human exposure to DEHP (HY-B1945). By activating the tryptophan-kynurenine-aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway, mono (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate significantly increases the viability of primary uterine leiomyoma cells and reduces cell apoptosis. Mono (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate correlates with decreased sperm DNA damage. Mono (2-ethyl-5-hydroxyhexyl) phthalate can be used in studies related to uterine leiomyoma.

D-α-Tocopherol Succinate (Vitamin E succinate) is an antioxidant tocopherol and a salt form of vitamin E. D-α-Tocopherol Succinate inhibits Cisplatin (HY-17394)-induced cytotoxicity. D-α-Tocopherol Succinate can be used for the research of cancer.

Protegrin-1 is an orally active antibacterial peptide. Protegrin-1 activates ERK, COX2, NFκB, inhibits Apoptosis, and NO production. Protegrin-1 has antibacterial activity against S. aureus, E. faecium, E. coli, P. aeruginosa and K. Pneumoniae, with MBC values between 10 and 20 µM. Protegrin-1 has antiviral activity against dengue NS2B-NS3. Protegrin-1 has anti-inflammatory activity. Protegrin-1 is used in the study of inflammatory diseases and infections.

Z-VEID-FMK (Z-VE(OMe)ID(OMe)-FMK) is a selective and irreversible caspase-6 peptide inhibitor. Z-VEID-FMK alleviates the drug-induced augmentation of caspase-6 activity, DNA fragmentation, and cell apoptosis.

Lacidipine is an orally active and highly selective L-type calcium channel blocker that acts on smooth muscle calcium channels, primarily dilates peripheral arteries, reduces peripheral resistance, and has long-lasting anti-hypertensive activity. Lacidipine protects HKCs from apoptosis induced by ATP depletion and recovery by modulating the caspase-3 pathway. Lacidipine can be used in studies of hypertension, atherosclerosis and acute kidney injury (AKI).

Hederacoside C (Kalopanaxsaponin B) is an ingredient that can be obtained mainly from ivy leaves. Hederacoside C mediates inflammation by inhibiting activation of MAPK/NF-κB and its downstream signaling pathway. Hederacoside C has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity.

Rafutrombopag (tautomerism) (Hetrombopag) is an orally active nonpeptide thrombopoietin receptor (TPOR/MPL) agonist. Rafutrombopag can chelate iron and alleviate iron overload while promoting haematopoiesis. Rafutrombopag specifically stimulates proliferation and differentiation of human TPOR‐expressing cells, including 32D‐ MPL and human hematopoietic stem cells through stimulation of STAT, PI3K and ERK signalling pathways. Rafutrombopag effectively up-regulates G1-phase-related proteins, including p-RB, Cyclin D1 and CDK4/6, normalizes progression of the cell cycle, and prevents apoptosis by modulating BCL-XL/BAK expression in 32D-MPL cells. Rafutrombopag protects cardiomyocyte survival from oxidative stress damage as an enhancer of stem cells. Rafutrombopag can be used for the study of immune thrombocytopenia and oxidative stress-related cardiovascular disease.

Fosinopril Sodium is the ester prodrug of an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.

HPA-12 is a blood-brain barrier-permeable small-molecule inhibitor of ceramide transfer protein (CERT) with four stereoisomers (the (1R,3R)-stereoisomer exhibits the highest activity). HPA-12 blocks the transport of ceramide from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus by binding to the START domain of CERT, leading to intracellular ceramide accumulation and inhibition of sphingomyelin (SM) synthesis. HPA-12 induces endoplasmic reticulum stress via the GRP78/ATF6/CHOP axis and activates mitochondrial autophagy, thereby inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis. In in vivo experiments, HPA-12 significantly reduces the leukemia burden and splenomegaly in mouse models of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and prolongs survival. HPA-12 is applicable for the research of lipid metabolism in acute myeloid leukemia and Alzheimer's disease.

Theaflavin-3'-gallate is a monomer of theaflavins found in black tea, which has anti-UVB damage activity and inhibits cell apoptosis and necroptosis. Theaflavin-3'-gallate acts as a pro-oxidant and induces oxidative stress in cancer cells, inhibiting xanthine oxidase (OX), with an IC₅₀ of 7.6 μM.

Neoandrographolide is a diterpenoid compound isolated from Andrographis paniculata. Neoandrographolide inhibits osteoclasts differentiation and bone resorption through inhibition of MAPK/NF-κB/PI3K/AKT/GSK3β/PPAR/CAMK signaling pathway. Neoandrographolide inhibits apoptosis in rat embryonic ventricular cardiomyocytes. Neoandrographolide inhibits iNOS and the generation of ROS, activates eNOS, exhibiting anti-inflammatory and hypolipidemic activity.

Dexpramipexole ((R)-Pramipexole) dihydrochloride is an orally active, blood-brain barrier permeable mitochondrial protective agent. Dexpramipexole dihydrochloride upregulates the expression of Parkin, PINK1, GPX4 and FSP1; binds to mitochondrial F1/Fo-ATP synthase; blocks the Na_v1.8 sodium channel; and inhibits the activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome. Dexpramipexole dihydrochloride induces mitophagy, inhibits ferroptosis, pyroptosis, apoptosis, neuroinflammation and eosinophilopoiesis; maintains mitochondrial function and redox homeostasis; reduces reactive oxygen species production; and decreases myocardial infarct size. Dexpramipexole dihydrochloride is applicable to studies on eosinophilic asthma, myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury, sepsis-associated encephalopathy, analgesia, and more.

Z-FA-FMK ((1S)-Z-FA-FMK) is a potent Cathepsin B and L inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK blocks the induction of DEVDase activity, DNA fragmentation, and externalization of phosphatidylserine by selective synthetic retinoid-related molecules (RRMs). Z-FA-FMK inhibits apoptosis. Z-FA-FMK inhibits caspase activity and selectively inhibits recombinant effector caspases 2, -3, -6, and -7. Z-FA-FMK is a viral inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK inhibits reovirus replication in a susceptible host.

Oxfenicine (L-p-Hydroxyphenylglycine) is an orally active carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 inhibitor. Oxfenicine inhibits the oxidation of fatty acids in the heart, protecting cardiac tissue from necrotic damage during ischemia, and also has an inhibitory effect on cardiac tissue apoptosis. In addition, Oxfenicine promotes lipolysis in a high-fat diet rat model. Oxfenicine can be used in the study of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Taltirelin (TA-0910) is an orally effective analogue of thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) and a TRH receptor (TRH-R) superagonist (IC₅₀ at 910 nM). Taltirelin can cross the blood-brain barrier. Taltirelin stimulates an increase in cytosolic Ca²⁺ concentration (Ca²⁺ release) with an EC₅₀ value of 36 nM. Taltirelin increases cell viability and reduces apoptosis in SH-SY5Y cells and primary rat mesencephalic neurons treated with MPP+ (HY-W008719) or Rotenone (HY-B1756). Taltirelin has neuroprotective effects in both cellular and animal models of Parkinson's disease. Taltirelin alleviates fatigue-like behavior in mouse models of cancer-related fatigue.

T0080 is a central nervous system-penetrant FPR1 inhibitor. By functionally blocking the FPR1 signaling pathway, T0080 effectively reduces neutrophil infiltration into ischemic brain tissue and maintains the integrity of the blood-brain barrier. T0080 alleviates tPA-associated hemorrhagic transformation, inhibits demyelination responses and the expression of NOX2. T0080 also possesses anti-apoptotic (apoptosis) and anti-inflammatory properties, thereby protecting myelin and reducing neurological deficits. T0080 is widely used in studies related to ischemic stroke complicated by hemorrhagic transformation after tPA thrombolysis, as well as multiple sclerosis.

(Gly14)-Humanin (human) (14-Glycine-Humanin (human)) acetate is an analog of Humanin in which the 14th amino acid serine was replaced with glycine (Gly). (Gly14)-Humanin (human) acetate has anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective functions.

Higenamine hydrochloride is a selective LSD1 inhibitor (IC₅₀=1.47 μM) that can be isolated from aconite. Higenamine hydrochloride has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. Higenamine (Norcoclaurine) can attenuate IL-1β-induced Apoptosis through ROS-mediated PI3K/Akt signaling pathway. Higenamine hydrochloride protects brain cells from oxygen deprivation. Higenamine can promote bone formation in osteoporosis through the SMAD2/3 pathway. Higenamine hydrochloride can be used to study cancer, inflammation, cardiorenal syndrome and other diseases.

Dantrolene sodium is an orally active, non-competitive glutathione reductase inhibitor with a K_i of 111.6 μM and an IC₅₀ of 52.3 μM. Dantrolene sodium is also a calcium channel protein inhibitor. Dantrolene sodium inhibits the release of Ca²⁺ from RyR1 and RyR3, which can be beneficial in a variety of pathologies caused by disruptions in calcium homeostasis (e.g., stroke, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and neurodegenerative diseases). Dantrolene sodium offers relief of muscle spasms, malignant hyperthermia, and antitoxic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory properties.