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 (220)
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Antibodies (3)
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TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184737TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide is a derivative of Diosgenin (HY-N0177) and an anticancer agent. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide downregulates Bcl-2 expression and upregulates Bax expression. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide promotes the cleavage of Caspase 9, Caspase 3 and PARP-1. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide depolarizes mitochondrial membrane potential, reduces intracellular ATP production, and induces intracellular ROS accumulation. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide promotes Apoptosis. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide exhibits anticancer activity against prostate cancer, breast cancer, lung adenocarcinoma, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer. TPP-C8-CO-DSG bromide can be used in the research of cervical cancer.
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CG-1521
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-108919CAS No.: 674767-29-4CG-1521 is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor that stabilizes Ac-Lys373 P53, increases P21 levels and HDAC2 degradation. CG-1521 can inhibit proliferation, induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. CG-1521 promotes Bax translocation to the mitochondria and cleavage. CG-1521 downregulates KIF4, Aurora B and Nek2 protein expression and DNA synthesis. CG-1521 can be used for the research of prostate cancer and inflammatory breast cancer.
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EGFR-IN-187
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-180196EGFR-IN-187 (Compound 4d) is a selective EGFR inhibitor with an IC50 of 25.41 μM. EGFR-IN-187 can cause cancer cells S amd G2/M phase arrest and induce apoptosis and autophagy. EGFR-IN-187 upregulates CCNE1, Bax, LC3B-II and P27 expression and downregulates CCNA1 and Bcl-2 levels. EGFR-IN-187 can be used for the research of cancer, such as lung cancer.
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Cytisine-platinum(IV) prodrug-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-182360Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 is a Pt(IV) prodrug incorporating the natural compound Cytisine (HY-N0175) with antiproliferative activity against tumor cells. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 promotes calcium transfer across the IP3R1-GRP75-VDAC1 axis to drive mitochondrial calcium overload. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 initiates unfolded protein response via PERK, eIF2α, ATF4, and CHOP to modulate Bcl-2 and Bax, triggering apoptosis. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 induces mitochondrial dysfunction, ROS production, reduced ATP synthesis, DNA damage, and S-phase cell cycle arrest. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 activates the cGAS-STING pathway, reduces PD-L1 expression, drives immunogenic cell death. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 exhibits high physiological stability, efficient cellular accumulation, and enhanced platinum-DNA binding, and inhibits tumor growth in mouse models with reduced systemic toxicity. Cytisine-Platinum(IV) Prodrug-1 can be used for the research of lung cancer.
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Apoptosis inducer 65
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-189411Apoptosis inducer 65 is an apoptosis inducer with antiproliferative activity against cancer cells. Apoptosis inducer 65 induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and intrinsic apoptosis by upregulating p53, BAX, and caspase-7, while downregulating Bcl-2. Apoptosis inducer 65 inhibits ROS, NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in macrophages. Apoptosis inducer 65 can be used for research on hepatocellular carcinoma and inflammation.
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JAK1/2-IN-3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-180274JAK1/2-IN-3 is a JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor with IC50 values of 14.73 nM and 10.03 nM, respectively. JAK1/2-IN-3 induces G2/M cell cycle arrest, and induces intrinsic apoptosis via increased Bax and caspase 3/7 levels and reduced Bcl2 expression. JAK1/2-IN-3 can be used for the study of leukemia cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.
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Tambulin
0 ImagesTambulin is an orally active flavonol compound found in Zanthoxylum armatum. Tambulin can inhibit cell proliferation, induce apoptosis and inhibit ROS production. Tambulin upregulates cleaved caspase-3, cleaved caspase-9, and Bax, downregulates Bcl-2 levels. Tambulin can stimulate glucose-dependent insulin secretion and induce endothelium-independent vasorelaxation. Tambulin binds to succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) (Ki = 11.02 μM) and shows significant ferric reducing power. Tambulin can enhances oxidative stress resistance, reduces, lipofuscin deposits, lipid levels, α-synuclein levels, improves locomotary behavior, and dopamine levels in in age-synchronized L1 hermaphrodite Caenorhabditis elegans models of ageing and Parkinson's disease. Tambulin can be used for the researches of Parkinson's disease, lung squamous cell carcinoma, and diabetes.
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VEGFR-2-IN-70
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-175019VEGFR-2-IN-70 is a potent VEGFR-2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 18.04 nM. VEGFR-2-IN-70 exhibits cytotoxicity against A549 and MCF-7 cancer cells with IC50 values of 0.43 μM and 3.8 μM, respectively. VEGFR-2-IN-70 induces G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in lung cancer cells. VEGFR-2-IN-70 is useful in cancer research.
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Topoisomerase II/EGFR-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-180823Topoisomerase II/EGFR-IN-2 (Compound 3) is an inhibitor of Topoisomerase IIα (IC50 = 0.122 μM) and EGFR-TKWT (IC50 = 16.8 μM). Topoisomerase II/EGFR-IN-2 inhibits the proliferation of HeLa and HepG2 cells, inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Topoisomerase II/EGFR-IN-2 upregulates caspase-3 and Bax, and downregulates Bcl-2. Topoisomerase II/EGFR-IN-2 can be used to study liver cancer and cervical cancer.
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KRAS G12D-IN-37
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183355KRAS G12D-IN-37 is a KRASG12D inhibitor. KRAS G12D-IN-37 shows antiproliferative activity against KRASG12D mutant tumor cells and minimal cytotoxicity toward normal cells. KRAS G12D-IN-37 binds stably to KRASG12D via hydrogen bond interactions with residues His 95, Arg 68, and Asp 12, and inhibits downstream ERK/AKT signaling pathways. KRAS G12D-IN-37 elevates ROS levels, induces apoptosis, disrupts mitochondrial membrane potential. KRAS G12D-IN-37 downregulates the level of anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, and upregulates the levels of pro-apoptotic proteins Bax and caspase 3. KRAS G12D-IN-37 can be used for the research of cancer, such as gastric adenocarcinoma and colorectal cancer.
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PI3K/mTOR-IN-19
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-179155PI3K/mTOR-IN-19 is an orally active, potent, selective PI3K (IC50 = 4.23 nM) and mTOR (IC50 = 2.3 nM) inhibitor. PI3K/mTOR-IN-19 significantly inhibits Eca109 cell viability and induces apoptosis. PI3K/mTOR-IN-19 causes G0/G1 cell cycle arrest, decreased mitochondrial membrane potential, and demonstrates marked telomerase inhibitory activity. PI3K/mTOR-IN-19 modulates the expression of key apoptotic regulators (Bcl-2, Bax, and p53) and downregulates the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. PI3K/mTOR-IN-19 can be used for the study of esophageal cancer.
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Ferroptosis/apoptosis inducer-5
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183791ACAS No.: 2243423-32-5Ferroptosis/apoptosis inducer-5 is an orally active inducer of Ferroptosis and Apoptosis. Ferroptosis/apoptosis inducer-5 downregulates GPX4, upregulates ACSL4, promotes ROS production, activates the Caspase cascade, induces Mitochondrial dysfunction, and alters the Bcl-2/Bax balance. Ferroptosis/apoptosis inducer-5 significantly inhibits tumor growth in a pancreatic cancer xenograft mouse model. Ferroptosis/apoptosis inducer-5 can be used for the research of pancreatic cancer.
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Topo I/II-IN-3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183330Topo I/II-IN-3 is a dual inhibitor of topoisomerase I/II (topoisomerase I/II), with an IC50 of 8.99 μM against Topo I and an IC50 of 26.92 μM against Topo II. Topo I/II-IN-3 induces DNA damage, elevates intracellular ROS levels, activates the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway, and exerts cytotoxicity against cancer cells. Topo I/II-IN-3 upregulates the expression of γ-H2AX, p53, activated caspase-9, Bax and activated caspase-3, while downregulating the expression of Bcl-2. Topo I/II-IN-3 can be used in research related to breast cancer, liver cancer and gastric cancer.
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EGFR/CDK2-IN-5
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-180242EGFR/CDK2-IN-5 is a potent dual EGFR and CDK2 inhibitor with IC50s of 17.30 and 212.10 nM, respectively. EGFR/CDK2-IN-5 also inhibits EGFRT790M with an IC50 of 123.8 nM. EGFR/CDK2-IN-5 exhibits potent anticancer activity. EGFR/CDK2-IN-5 induces G1 and S cell cycle arrest and apoptosis, accompanied by increased levels of caspase-3/9 and Bax, as well as decreased Bcl-2 levels. EGFR/CDK2-IN-5 can be used for the research of cancers, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, and leukemia.
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PI3K-IN-58
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-172886CAS No.: 3067572-78-2PI3K-IN-58 (Compound 17f) is a PI3Kα inhibitor (IC50: 0.039 μM). PI3K-IN-58 exhibits significant antiproliferative effects on PC-3, 22RV1, MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-453 cell lines with IC50s of 3.48 μM, 1.06 μM, 2.21 μM and 0.93 μM, respectively. PI3K-IN-58 induces apoptosis by downregulating the expression levels of anti-apoptotic proteins Bcl-XL and Bcl-2 and upregulating the expression of anti-apoptosis protein BAX. PI3K-IN-58 can be used in PI3K-targeted cancer research.
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Apoptosis inducer 43
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-175332Apoptosis inducer 43 is an apoptosis inducer. Apoptosis inducer 43 can induce apoptosis, SubG0-G1 cell cycle arrest, secondary necrosis, and upregulate caspase-3, p53, and Bax/Bcl-2 expression in HCT116 cells. Apoptosis inducer 43 can inhibit tumor growth in a solid Ehrlich carcinoma (SEC) mouse model. Apoptosis inducer 43 can be used to study cancers such as colon cancer, leukemia, and non-small cell lung cancer.
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STAT3/NF-κB-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-175227STAT3/NF-κB-IN-1 is a potentSTAT3 and NF-κB inhibitor with IC50s of 5.86 (STAT3) and 4.22 μM (NF-κB) in 4T1 cells. STAT3/NF-κB-IN-1 is able to induce apoptosis via its upregulation on key apoptotic regulators; caspases-3/9, Bax and downregulation of Bcl-2. STAT3/NF-κB-IN-1 exerts considerable anticancer activity against breast cancer cell lines and reduces tumor volume in vivo. STAT3/NF-κB-IN-1 can be used for the study of breast cancer.
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Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-168739CAS No.: 2413582-45-1Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 (Compound 7h) is a Topoisomerase I (Top1) inhibitor. Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 reduces DDX5 and reverses the locking of Top1 activity by DDX5. Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 induces Top1-mediated DNA damage and promotes reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 induces Apoptosis (reduces antiapoptotic proteins XIAP, Bcl-2, Survivin and up-regulates pro-apoptotic proteins Bax, γH2AX). Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 also blocks the progression of the G2/M checkpoint and induces cell cycle arrest. Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 significantly inhibits colony formation and cell migration in colorectal cancer cells. Topoisomerase I inhibitor 17 effectively reduces tumors in human PDX tumor mice.
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Desethylamiodarone-d4 hydrochloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-130353SCAS No.: 1189960-80-2Synonyms: N-Desethylamiodarone-d4 hydrochloride; LB 33020-d4 hydrochlorideDesethylamiodarone-d4 hydrochloride (N-Desethylamiodarone-d4 hydrochloride; LB 33020-d4 hydrochloride) is the deuterated-labeled Desethylamiodarone hydrochloride (HY-130353). Desethylamiodarone hydrochloride (N-Desethylamiodarone hydrochloride; LB 33020 hydrochloride) is the major active metabolite of Amiodarone (HY-14187) generated via CYP3A4 metabolism. Desethylamiodarone hydrochloride downregulates p‑Akt, p‑Bad and Bcl‑2, upregulates Bax, promotes mitochondrial release of cytochrome c, activates caspase‑3 and cleaves PARP‑1, thereby inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Desethylamiodarone hydrochloride can be used in cervical cancer-related research.
