Bcl-2
Bcl-2 (B-cell lymphoma 2) is a central anti-apoptotic regulator that preserves mitochondrial integrity by preventing mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP), a critical checkpoint controlling cytochrome c release and caspase activation during intrinsic apoptosis[1][2]. Mechanistically, Bcl-2 functions through direct interactions with pro-apoptotic BCL-2 family proteins, including Bax and Bak, thereby suppressing their oligomerization and limiting mitochondrial membrane disruption[3][4]. The protein also integrates signals transmitted by BH3-only proteins, which regulate the balance between cell survival and programmed cell death under physiological and pathological stress conditions[3][5]. Dysregulated Bcl-2 expression contributes to apoptosis resistance in multiple malignancies and supports tumor cell survival by maintaining mitochondrial homeostasis despite cellular stress[6][7]. In disease models, the anti-apoptotic activity of Bcl-2 is closely linked to mitochondrial apoptosis pathways that represent major therapeutic targets in hematologic and solid cancers[6][8]. Compared with related anti-apoptotic isoforms such as Mcl-1 and Bcl-B, Bcl-2 displays broader interactions with both Bax and Bak, whereas Mcl-1 and Bcl-B show preferential regulation of Bak- and Bax-dependent apoptotic pathways, respectively[4]. For experimental applications, BH3-mimetic inhibitors disrupt the interaction between Bcl-2 and pro-apoptotic partners, thereby restoring mitochondrial apoptosis and providing a widely used strategy for mechanistic studies and targeted cancer research[7][8].
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Bcl-2 Related Products (320)
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Antibodies (6)
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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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Sorafenib-d3
0 ImagesSynonyms: Donafenib; Bay 43-9006-d3Sorafenib-d3 (Donafenib) is the deuterated-labeled Sorafenib (HY-10201). Sorafenib (Bay 43-9006) is a potent oral active multikinase inhibitor. Sorafenib blocks autophosphorylation and activity of receptor tyrosine kinases (VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3) and RAF family kinases, thereby suppressing the RAF/MEK/ERK and PI3K/Akt pathways, inhibiting STAT3 phosphorylation, and selectively inhibiting the MAPK pathway in cancer cells. Sorafenib induces cell cycle arrest, autophagy, apoptosis, and PARP cleavage, reduces Bcl-2, Bcl-XL, cyclin D1 levels, and activates Bak and Bax. Sorafenib inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in mouse and rat models. Sorafenib can be used for cancer research, such as colon, breast, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), ovarian, pancreatic, melanoma, colorectal and hepatocellular carcinoma.
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MRT68921 dihydrochloride
0 ImagesMRT68921 dihydrochloride is a potent NUAK1/ULK1 dual inhibitor. MRT68921 dihydrochloride inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 with IC50 values of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively. MRT68921 dihydrochloride can block cells autophagy and kill tumor cells by breaking the balance of oxidative stress signals. MRT68921 dihydrochloride can inhibit cell proliferation and induce ROS production and apoptosis. MRT68921 dihydrochloride can be used for the research of cancer, such as breast cancer.
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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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AZD4320
0 ImagesAZD4320 is a novel BH3-mimicking dual BCL2/BCLxL inhibitor with IC50s of 26 nM, 17 nM, and 170 nM for KPUM-MS3, KPUM-UH1, and STR-428 cells, respectively.
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TCPOBOP
0 ImagesTCPOBOP is a constitutive androstane receptor (CAR) agonist that induces robust hepatocyte proliferation and hepatomegaly without any liver injury or tissue loss. TCPOBOP attenuates Fas-induced murine liver injury by altering Bcl-2 proteins.
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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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AS 1411
0 ImagesSynonyms: AGRO-100AS 1411 (AGRO-100) is an oligonucleotide aptamer targeting nucleoproteins. AS 1411 inhibits tumor cell proliferation by affecting the activity of nucleoprotein-containing complexes and can be used as a carrier to precisely deliver nanoparticles, oligonucleotides and small molecules to cancer cells. AS 1411 reduces PRMT5 expression to inhibit tumor growth in DU145 prostate cancer cells. AS 1411 works by blocking the binding of nucleoproteins to bcl-2 mRNA in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. AS 1411-coupled Jin nanospheres can inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro and in mouse models, has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier with low tissue toxicity.
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Fezakinumab
0 ImagesSynonyms: ILV 094Fezakinumab (ILV 094) is an anti-IL-22 monoclonal antibody. Fezakinumab inhibits IL-22 signal transduction, and regulates the JAK1/STAT3 pathway as well as apoptotic proteins. Fezakinumab alleviates airway remodeling, alveolar enlargement and inflammatory cell infiltration in lung tissues. Fezakinumab reduces the levels of neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils and macrophages in lung tissues. Fezakinumab can be used in the research of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and skin diseases.
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Lisaftoclax
0 ImagesSynonyms: APG-2575; Bcl-2/Bcl-xl inhibitor 1Lisaftoclax is an orally active, selective BCL-2 inhibitor with a Ki of < 0.1 nM against human BCL-2. Lisaftoclax selectively binds to BCL-2, disrupts the BCL-2:BIM complex, and antagonizes the antiapoptotic function of BCL-2. Lisaftoclax induces BAX/BAK-dependent, caspase-mediated apoptosis, upregulates the pro-death proteins BIM and Noxa, and downregulates mitochondrial respiratory function and ATP production. Lisaftoclax can be used in the research of hematological malignancies including chronic lymphocytic leukemia, multiple myeloma, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Co(III) protoporphyrin IX chloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W250116CAS No.: 102601-60-5Synonyms: Protoporphyrin IX cobaltic chloride; CoPPIX-ClCo(III) protoporphyrin IX chloride (Protoporphyrin IX cobaltic chloride) is an inducer of HO-1. Co(III) protoporphyrin IX chloride has activities such as anti-inflammation and antibacterial properties. Co(III) protoporphyrin IX chloride can also be used in the research of ischemia-reperfusion injury models.
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AS 1411 sodium
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-147081ASynonyms: AGRO-100 sodiumAS 1411 (AGRO-100) sodium is an oligonucleotide aptamer targeting nucleoproteins. AS 1411 sodium inhibits tumor cell proliferation by affecting the activity of nucleoprotein-containing complexes and can be used as a carrier to precisely deliver nanoparticles, oligonucleotides and small molecules to cancer cells. AS 1411 sodium reduces PRMT5 expression to inhibit tumor growth in DU145 prostate cancer cells. S 1411 sodium works by blocking the binding of nucleoproteins to bcl-2 mRNA in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. S 1411 sodium-coupled Jin nanospheres can inhibit breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro and in mouse models, has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier with low tissue toxicity
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Glutamic acid sodium salt
0 ImagesSynonyms: Monosodium glutamateGlutamic acid sodium salt (Monosodium glutamate) is an orally active food flavor enhancer. Glutamic acid sodium salt causes ROS generation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and Apoptosis. Glutamic acid sodium salt upregulates CHOP, Grp78, and Bcl-2. Glutamic acid sodium salt impairs cognition, induces depressive-like behavior, induces hyperalgesia, and induces obesity and insulin resistance. Glutamic acid sodium salt can be used to study neurotoxicity (e.g., brain damage, cognitive impairment), metabolic disorders (e.g., obesity, insulin resistance), hepatotoxicity, and renal toxicity, as well as pain-related disorders.
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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.
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Peiminine
0 ImagesSynonyms: Verticinone; RaddeaninePeiminine is a compound that can be isolated from Bolbostemma paniculatum (Maxim) Franquet (Cucurbitaceae family). Peiminine can induce apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells through both extrinsic and intrinsic apoptotic pathways. Peiminine has anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anti-osteoporosis, cardioprotective and other activities in many animal models.
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Gossypol (acetic acid)
0 ImagesSynonyms: (±)-Gossypol-acetic acid; BL-193 (acetic acid)
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GM-90257
0 ImagesGM-90257 is a microtubule acetylation inhibitor. GM-90257 binds directly to α-tubulin. GM-90257 prevents the recruitment of α-tubulin acetyltransferase 1 (αTAT1) to the K40 residue in α-tubulin. GM-90257 causes Apoptosis, downregulates BCl-2, and activates JNK and PARP. GM-90257 has anticancer activity against breast cancer.
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Clorgyline
0 ImagesSynonyms: M&B 9302Clorgyline (M&B 9302) is a selective, irreversible monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) inhibitor that can cross the blood-brain barrier and exhibits activity against the 5-HT Receptor at very high doses. Clorgyline regulates monoamine neurotransmitter levels, the release of dopamine and acetylcholine, the uptake and effects of Tyramine (HY-W007606), noradrenergic function, circadian locomotor activity rhythms, feeding behavior, and body weight. Clorgyline induces tumor-suppressive transcriptional programs, secretory differentiation, androgen signaling regulation, Bcl-2 expression, and radioprotective effects in non-malignant cells. Clorgyline is used in the research of high-grade prostate cancer, Huntington's disease, major affective disorder, radiation-induced normal tissue toxicity, and obesity.
