Bax
BAX (BCL2-associated X protein) is a pro-apoptotic member of the BCL-2 family that regulates programmed cell death through mitochondrial apoptosis and functions as a critical determinant of cellular survival following apoptotic stimuli[1][2]. BAX forms heterodimers with anti-apoptotic BCL-2 proteins, and the balance between BAX and BCL-2 influences mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP), cytochrome c release, and activation of the intrinsic apoptotic pathway[2][3][4]. Mechanistically, BAX belongs to the pore-forming executioner subgroup of the BCL-2 family and undergoes activation in response to cellular stress signals, including p53-dependent apoptotic signaling, thereby promoting mitochondrial membrane permeabilization and irreversible cell death commitment[1][3][5]. In disease models, dysregulated BAX activity contributes to the pathophysiology of cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and other apoptosis-associated conditions, making mitochondrial apoptosis a major target for therapeutic intervention[3][4][6]. Compared with related BCL-2 family isoforms, BAX is distinguished by its direct executioner function in apoptosis, whereas many alternative BCL-2 family isoforms display variable anti-apoptotic or context-dependent activities that remain incompletely characterized[3]. A notable BAX isoform, BaxΔ2, retains pro-apoptotic activity despite N-terminal alterations, highlighting functional diversity within the BAX locus and providing experimental models for studying non-canonical apoptotic mechanisms[7]. For experimental applications, BAX-dependent signaling is widely used to evaluate mitochondrial apoptosis, while therapeutic strategies targeting BCL-2 family interactions, including BH3 mimetics, are actively investigated to modulate BAX-mediated cell death in cancer research[3][6].
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Bax Related Products (183)
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Antibodies (3)
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Polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid
0 ImagesSynonyms: Poly(I:C)Polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly(I:C)) is a synthetic analog of double-stranded RNA and an agonist of toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) and retinoic acid inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors (RIG-I and MDA5). Polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid can be used as a vaccine adjuvant to enhance innate and adaptive immune responses, and to alter the tumor microenvironment. Polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid can directly trigger cancer cells to undergo apoptosis.
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Sulforaphane
0 ImagesSulforaphane is an orally active inducer of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway. Sulforaphane promotes the transcription of tumor-suppressing proteins and effectively inhibits the activity of HDACs. Through the activation of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway and further induction of HO-1 expression, Sulforaphane protects the heart. Sulforaphane suppresses high glucose-induced pancreatic cancer through AMPK-dependent signal transmission. Sulforaphane exhibits both anticancer and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Beta-Sitosterol (purity>98%)
0 ImagesSynonyms: β-Sitosterol (purity>98%); 22,23-Dihydrostigmasterol (purity>98%)Beta-Sitosterol (purity>98%) is orally active. Beta-Sitosterol exhibits multiple activities, including anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant enzyme, and analgesic. Beta-Sitosterol inhibits inflammation and impaired adipogenesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells by reducing levels of ROS, TNF-α, IL-1β, and NF-κB p65 and restoring the activity of the HIF-1α/mTOR signaling pathway. Beta-Sitosterol induces apoptosis in cancer cells through ROS-mediated mitochondrial dysregulation and p53 activation. Beta-Sitosterol exerts its anticancer effects in cancer cells by activating caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9, mediating PARP inactivation, MMP loss, altered Bcl-2-Bax ratio, and cytochrome c release. Beta-Sitosterol modulates macrophage polarization and reduces rheumatoid inflammation in mice. Beta-Sitosterol inhibits tumor growth in multiple mouse cancer models. Beta-Sitosterol can be used in the research of arthritis, lung cancer, breast cancer and other cancers, diabetes, etc.
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Estradiol benzoate
0 ImagesSynonyms: β-Estradiol 3-benzoate; 17β-Estradiol 3-benzoateEstradiol benzoate (β-Estradiol 3-benzoate) is a HBx protein inhibitor and inhibits androgen and hepatitis B virus (HBV) transcription, replication. Estradiol benzoate shows antifertility effects, anti- Toxoplasma gondii activity and can improve memory behavior of Ovariectomy (Ovx) female mice.
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WX2-43
0 ImagesWX2-43 is a PRMT5-KLF4 inhibitor (Kd of 11.0 nM). WX2-43 binds to the region between amino acids L400-M500 on PRMT5. WX2-43 efficiently intercepts the interaction between KLF4 and PRMT5, and blocks KLF4 methylation. WX2-43 decreases p21 levels and increases Bax levels. WX2-43 suppresses triple negative breast tumor progression. WX2-43 can be used in the research of triple-negative breast cancer and colorectal cancer.
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FKL-137
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183069FKL-137 is a GLUT1 and PI3K/AKT signaling pathway inhibitor. FKL-137 binds to GLUT1, reduces glucose uptake and lactate secretion, downregulates glucose metabolism-related proteins, and inhibits erythroleukemia cell proliferation. FKL-137 downregulates PI3K, p-PI3K, AKT, p-AKT levels, disrupts the PI3K/AKT-GLUT1 positive feedback loop, and suppresses erythroleukemia cell proliferation. FKL-137 induces apoptosis via upregulated Bax, Cleaved-PARP and downregulated Bcl-2, PARP. FKL-137 can be used for the research of erythroleukemia.
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2-Methoxyjuglone
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N17440CAS No.: 15127-94-32-Methoxyjuglone, a naphthoquinone, is an apoptosis inducer. 2-Methoxyjuglone activates caspase-9 and caspase-3 via the mitochondrial cytochrome c-dependent intrinsic apoptosis cascade. 2-Methoxyjuglone increases pro-apoptotic Bax levels, decreases anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 levels, and promotes mitochondrial cytochrome c release. 2-Methoxyjuglone induces apoptosis morphological features, early apoptosis, S-phase and G2/M-phase cell cycle arrest, and DNA double-strand breaks. 2-Methoxyjuglone exerts activity against Gram-positive bacteria, pathogenic fungi, and phytopathogenic fungi. 2-Methoxyjuglone can be used for the research of hepatocellular carcinoma, osteosarcoma, colon adenocarcinoma, breast cancer, fungal infection, bacterial infection.
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Digitoxin
0 ImagesDigitoxin is an anti-cancer agent. Digitoxin induces apoptosis, inhibits influenza cytokine storm, causes DNA double-stranded breaks (DSBs) and blocks the cell cycle at the G2/M phase. Digitoxin induces calcium uptake into cells by forming transmembrane calcium channels and can be used for research of heart failure .
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Amantadine
0 ImagesAmantadine (1-Adamantanamine) is an orally avtive and potent antiviral agent with activity against influenza A viruses. Amantadine inhibits several ion channels such as NMDA and M2, and also inhibits Coronavirus ion channels. Amantadine also has anti-orthopoxvirus and anticancer activity. Amantadine can be used for Parkinson's disease, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and COVID-19 research.
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Poly (I:C):Kanamycin (1:1)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-107202APoly(I:C):Kanamycin (1:1) is a mixture of Poly(I:C) (HY-107202) and Kanamycin (HY-16566). Poly(I:C) is a synthetic analog of double-stranded RNA and an agonist of toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) and retinoic acid inducible gene I (RIG-I)-like receptors (RIG-I and MDA5). Poly(I:C) can be used as a vaccine adjuvant to enhance innate and adaptive immune responses, and to alter the tumor microenvironment. Poly(I:C) can directly trigger cancer cells to undergo apoptosis. Kanamycin stabilizes Poly(I:C).
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Carboxymethyl chitosan
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W250111CAS No.: 83512-85-0Carboxymethyl chitosan is a derivative of chitosan. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits Apoptosis and ROS. Carboxymethyl chitosan increases the expression of Bcl-2 and reduces the expression of Bax, cytochrome c and caspase-3. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits the migration of various cells. Carboxymethyl chitosan exerts antitumor effects on Lewis tumors and hepatocarcinoma.
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Bax inhibitor peptide V5
0 ImagesSynonyms: BIP-V5; BAX Inhibiting Peptide V5
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Dihydrocapsaicin
0 ImagesDihydrocapsaicin, a capsaicin, is a potent and selective TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid channel 1) agonist. Dihydrocapsaicin reduces AIF, Bax, and Caspase-3 expressions, and increased Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and p-Akt levels. Dihydrocapsaicin enhances the hypothermia-induced neuroprotection following ischemic stroke via PI3K/Akt regulation in rat.
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Dehydrocorydaline
0 ImagesSynonyms: 13-MethylpalmatineDehydrocorydaline (13-Methylpalmatine) is an alkaloid that regulates protein expression of Bax, Bcl-2; activates caspase-7, caspase-8, and inactivates PARP. Dehydrocorydaline elevates p38 MAPK activation. Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. Dehydrocorydaline shows strong anti-malarial effects (IC50=38 nM), and low cytotoxicity (cell viability > 90%) using P. falciparum 3D7 strain.
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AVN-944
0 ImagesSynonyms: VX-944AVN-944 (VX-944) is an orally active, potent, selective, noncompetitive and specific inhibitor of IMPDH (inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase). AVN-944 is an essential rate-limiting enzyme in de novo guanine nucleotide synthesis. AVN-944 is also an inhibitor of arenavirus RNA synthesis, and blocks arenavirus infection. AVN-944 has broad anti-cancer activities, and can be used for multiple myeloma (MM) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research.
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Deltamethrin
0 ImagesSynonyms: DecamethrinDeltamethrin (Decamethrin) is an orally active synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Deltamethrin induces oxidative stress and results in inflammation and apoptosis via inhibiting Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Deltamethrin has an anticancer effect by inducing apoptosis. Deltamethrin can be used extensively in pest control.
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MSN-125
0 ImagesMSN-125 is a potent Bax and Bak oligomerization inhibitor. MSN-125 prevents mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP) with an IC50 of 4 μM. MSN-125 potently inhibits Bax/Bak-mediated apoptosis in HCT-116, BMK Cells, and primary cortical neurons, protects primary neurons against glutamate excitotoxicity.
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(R)-Sulforaphane
0 ImagesSynonyms: L-Sulforaphane(R)-Sulforaphane (L-Sulforaphane) is a orally active, potent inducer of the Keap1/Nrf2/ARE pathway, exhibiting antioxidant and anticancer activities. (R)-Sulforaphane primarily functions by upregulating phase II detoxifying enzymes in cells, aiding in the removal of carcinogens and combating oxidative stress. (R)-Sulforaphane is capable of modulating gene expression, influencing various signaling pathways, including Nrf2, NF-κB, and AP-1. (R)-Sulforaphane can be used in studies of tumor biology, antioxidant defense mechanisms, as well as inflammation and immune responses.
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Amantadine hydrochloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: 1-Adamantanamine hydrochloride; 1-Adamantylamine hydrochloride; 1-Aminoadamantane hydrochlorideAmantadine (1-Adamantanamine) hydrochloride is an orally avtive and potent antiviral agent with activity against influenza A viruses. Amantadine hydrochloride inhibits several ion channels such as NMDA and M2, and also inhibits Coronavirus ion channels. Amantadine hydrochloride also has anti-orthopoxvirus and anticancer activity. Amantadine hydrochloride can be used for Parkinson's disease, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and COVID-19 research.
