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 (213)
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Antibodies (3)
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Hsp90-IN-42
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-176279Hsp90-IN-42 is a heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitor with an IC50 of 15.65 nM against human targets. Hsp90-IN-42 destabilizes EGFR and inhibits the activation of the EGFR-Akt signaling pathway. Hsp90-IN-42 suppresses the proliferation and migration of cancer cells, induces cell cycle arrest by downregulating CDK12 and CDK13, and triggers mild apoptosis via downregulating Bcl-2 and upregulating Bax. Hsp90-IN-42 inhibits tumor growth in xenograft mouse models. Hsp90-IN-42 can be used in research related to colorectal cancer.
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Antitumor agent-217
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183312Antitumor agent-217 is a dual mitochondria-targeted anticancer agent. Antitumor agent-217 exhibits potent and selective antiproliferative activity against bladder cancer cell line J82 (IC50 = 6.3 μM), and inhibits colony formation and migration of J82 cells. Antitumor agent-217 accumulates in mitochondria, alters mitochondrial morphology, reduces ATP production, increases ROS generation and decreases mitochondrial membrane potential. Antitumor agent-217 induces apoptosis (Apoptosis) and ferroptosis (Ferroptosis) in bladder cancer cells. Antitumor agent-217 can be used for the research of bladder cancer.
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MAHS-4
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-187514MAHS-4 is an inhibitor of thymidylate synthase (TS) and dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), with IC50 values of 1.918 μM and 83.53 μM, respectively. MAHS-4 inhibits thymidylate biosynthesis, reduces tetrahydrofolate pool maintenance, and interferes with extracellular matrix remodeling. MAHS-4 induces G2/M phase cell cycle arrest, activates endogenous caspase-dependent apoptosis, decreases MMP protein levels, inhibits cell migration, increases intracellular NO levels, and promotes autophagy activity. MAHS-4 is applicable for cancer-related research.
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FI-700
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-111268CAS No.: 866883-79-6FI-700 is an orally active FLT3 inhibitor with an IC50 of 20 nM. FI-700 induces G1 phase cell cycle arrest by inhibiting autophosphorylation of mutant FLT3 and the downstream STAT5/MAPK pathway. FI-700 triggers the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway by downregulating anti-apoptotic proteins Mcl-1 and Bcl-XL, altering the conformation of Bax, and activating caspase-3. FI-700 can be used in research related to acute myeloid leukemia.
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Longan cerebroside II
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N15466CAS No.: 220873-86-9
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Sphingosine
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-165550CAS No.: 134053-67-1Synonyms: C22-D-erythro-SphingosineSphingosine (C22-D-erythro-Sphingosine) is a metabolite of sphingolipid and a pro-Apoptotic signaling messenger. Sphingosine induces apoptosis via Caspase-dependent, mitochondria-dependent and lysosomal affinity detergent pathways, downregulates Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, and truncates Bid and Bax. Sphingosine is used for cancer research.
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Triptophenolide (Standard)
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N0475RCAS No.: 74285-86-2Synonyms: Hypolide (Standard); (+)-Triptophenolide (Standard)Triptophenolide (Standard) (Hypolide) is the analytical standard of Triptophenolide (HY-N0475). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Triptophenolide is a colorless crystal isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of Tripterygium wilfordii. Triptophenolide is an orally active pan‑antagonist of the androgen receptor (AR) with an IC50 of 467 nM against human wild‑type AR. Triptophenolide reduces AR expression, inhibits AR nuclear translocation, downregulates prostate‑specific antigen mRNA levels, and suppresses the growth of AR‑positive prostate cancer cells. Triptophenolide shows anti-tumor effects against breast cancer by inhibiting cell proliferation and migration, inducing G1-phase arrest and apoptosis, repressing xenograft tumor growth. Triptophenolide inhibits pyroptosis, alleviates tissue inflammation, and ameliorates synovial injury. Triptophenolide can be used for the study of prostate cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and breast cancer.
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Bax agonist 1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-119682CAS No.: 18304-79-5Bax agonist 1 (compound SMBA2) is a Bax agonist (Ki=57.2 nM). Bax agonist 1 induces Bax conformational changes by blocking S184 phosphorylation, promoting Bax insertion into the mitochondrial membrane and forming Bax oligomers, which induce cytochrome c release and apoptosis in malignant cancer cells expressing Bax. Bax agonist 1 can be used in lung cancer research.
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Thaspine acetate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-122481CAS No.: 74578-01-1Thaspine acetate, an alkaloid, is a topoisomerase I and II inhibitor. Thaspine acetate induces cancer cell apoptosis. Thaspine acetate induces Bak and Bax activation, mitochondrial cytochrome c release and mitochondrial membrane permeabilization. Thaspine acetate can be isoalted from the cortex of the South American tree Croton lechleri.
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Nivitol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-108046CAS No.: 869743-37-3Synonyms: UP302Nivitol (UP302) is a natural phenolic compound discovered from Dianella ensifolia and also acts as a Tyrosinase inhibitor. Nivitol competitively and reversibly inhibits tyrosinase, suppressing melanin production. Nivitol inhibits homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase (HGD). In human leukemia cells, Nivitol inhibits PI3K/AKT pathway phosphorylation, increases ROS, decreases mitochondrial membrane potential, and induces G2/M cell cycle arrest, apoptosis, and PINK1/Parkin-mediated mitophagy. Nivitol exhibits inhibition of tumor growth in the MV411 xenograft mouse model. Nivitol is used for research on exogenous ochronosis, hyperpigmentation, and leukemia.
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Myrothecine A
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N8508CAS No.: 910292-40-9Myrothecine A is a trichothecene mycotoxin found in M. roridum. Myrothecine A induces apoptosis, promotes the cytochrome c release, PARP-cleavage and phosphorylation of JNK, increases Bax and cleaved caspase-3, -5, and -8 levels. Myrothecine A has anticancer activities and promotes the maturation of DC cells in the microenvironment. Myrothecine A inhibits proliferation of A549, MCF-7, HepG2, and SMMC-7721 cancer cells with IC50s of 95, 70, 60, and 25 µM, respectively.
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Vanillyl alcohol (Standard)
0 ImagesVanillyl alcohol (Standard) is the analytical standard of Vanillyl alcohol (HY-N2067). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Vanillyl alcohol (p-(Hydroxymethyl)guaiacol) is an orally active phenolic alcohol. Vanillyl alcohol reduces ROS generation. suppresses Bax, increases Bcl-2. Vanillyl alcohol has anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive and neuroprotective effects. Vanillyl alcohol is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.
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Liguzinediol
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-121864CAS No.: 909708-65-2Liguzinediol is a Bcl-2 upregulator that exerts cardioprotective effects by upregulating Bcl-2, downregulating Bax and cleaved caspase-3, and inhibiting myocardial apoptosis, RAAS, oxidative stress, inflammation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Liguzinediol can be used for research on heart failure and cardiac fibrosis.
