CDK2
Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) is a serine/threonine kinase that forms active complexes with cyclin E and cyclin A to regulate the G1/S transition and S-phase progression during cell-cycle control[1][2]. CDK2 functions within the cyclin-CDK regulatory network that coordinates DNA replication, cell proliferation, and checkpoint signaling, thereby linking cell-cycle progression to genome stability mechanisms[2][3]. Mechanistically, aberrant CDK2 activation promotes uncontrolled proliferation and contributes to tumor development in multiple cancer types, making CDK2 a relevant therapeutic target in oncology research[1][3]. In disease models, elevated CDK2 activity has been associated with tumor growth, while genetic or pharmacological suppression of CDK2 can impair cancer-cell proliferation and enhance antitumor responses[1][4]. Compared with related cell-cycle kinases such as CDK1, CDK2 preferentially associates with cyclins E and A and exhibits distinct conformational and regulatory properties that support selective inhibitor development[5]. This isoform-specific behavior is important because CDK1 can compensate for several cell-cycle functions, whereas CDK2 remains particularly relevant in cyclin E-driven and replication-associated oncogenic contexts[1][3]. For experimental applications, selective CDK2 inhibitors are widely used to investigate cell-cycle regulation, DNA-replication stress, and cancer-cell dependency on cyclin E/CDK2 signaling, supporting both mechanistic studies and therapeutic discovery programs[1][3].
References:
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- [2]. Pellarin I, et al. Cyclin-dependent protein kinases and cell cycle regulation in biology and disease. Signal Transduct Target Ther. 2025 Jan 13;10(1):11. doi: 10.1038/s41392-024-02080-z. PMID: 39800748; PMCID: PMC11734941. [Content Brief]
- [3]. Asghar U, et al. The history and future of targeting cyclin-dependent kinases in cancer therapy. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2015 Feb;14(2):130-46. [Content Brief]
- [4]. Chen Y, et al. CDK2 inhibition sensitizes anthracycline-induced immunogenic cell death and enhances the efficacy of anti-PD-1 therapy. Front Immunol. 2025 Jun 10;16:1570040. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1570040. PMID: 40557162; PMCID: PMC12185487. [Content Brief]
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CDK2 Related Products (315)
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CDK2/4/6-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-148213CAS No.: 2803837-13-8CDK2/4/6-IN-1(example 29) is a CDK2/4/6 inhibitor with IC50 values of 2.5, 23.7 and 44.3 nM for CDK2, CDK4 and CDK6, respectively. CDK2/4/6-IN-1 can be used in cancer research. CDK2/4/6-IN-1 is a click chemistry reagent, it contains an Alkyne group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing Azide groups.
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CDK5-IN-4
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-161595CAS No.: 1212711-91-5
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CDK2/4/6-IN-3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181501CDK2/4/6-IN-3 (compound 32a) is a CDK2/4/6 inhibitor. CDK2/4/6-IN-3 can be used as a target protein ligand for the synthesis of PROTAC WWZ-11-098 (HY-181490).
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Rohitukine
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-119831CAS No.: 71294-60-5Rohitukine is an orally active CDK9/T1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.3 μM. Rohitukine blocks ATP binding sites of CDK2/A and CDK9/T1, suppresses PPARγ, AKT, mTOR, C/EBPα, SREBP-2, and NF-κB signaling, and increases hepatic LXRα expression. Rohitukine induces S-phase cell cycle arrest, ROS generation, apoptosis, and exhibits anti-inflammatory activity. Rohitukine can be used for the research of leukemia, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, CNS cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, dyslipidemia, inflammatory diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis.
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CDK2-IN-8
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-144810CAS No.: 2919216-36-5
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CDK9-IN-33
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-162619CDK9-IN-33 (compound C35) is a potent, selective and orally active CDK9 inhibitor with IC50 values of 17.44, 160, 316.30, 1771.00, >10000 nM for CDK9, CDK7, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6 respectively. CDK9-IN-33 induces apoptosis. CDK9-IN-33 decreases the protein expression of RPB1 CTD Ser2, RPB1, MCL1. CDK9-IN-33 shows anti-tumor activity.
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CDK5-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-145693CAS No.: 2639542-22-4CDK5-IN-2 (compound 15) is a highly selective CDK5 inhibitor with IC50s of 0.2 and 23 for CDK5/p25 and CDK2/CycA, respectively.
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CDK2 degrader 8
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-178007CAS No.: 3099145-52-2CDK2 degrader 8 is a selective cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) degrader. CDK2 degrader 8 can be used in studies related to CDK2 degradation and HR+ HER2- breast cancer.
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CDK9-IN-50
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-183710CAS No.: 3114520-65-6CDK9-IN-50 is a selective and orally active CDK9 inhibitor with an IC50 of 2.2 nM. CDK9-IN-50 targets a distinct CDK9-specific subpocket to disrupt RNA polymerase II Ser2 phosphorylation and downregulate short-lived oncoproteins, including AR-V7 and Myc. CDK9-IN-50 exhibits antiproliferative activity against cancer cells, induces apoptosis and induces tumor growth inhibition in CRPC orthotopic mice models. CDK9-IN-50 can be used for the research of cancer, such as prostate cancer.
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TrkA Inhibitor
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-112471CAS No.: 388626-12-8TrkA Inhibitor (Compound 18) is a CDK2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.69 μM over CDK1. TrkA Inhibitor can be used for chemotherapy-induced alopecia research.
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CDK2 degrader 9
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-181620CDK2 degrader 9 (compound 1) is a CDK2-targeting Molecular Glue with selectivity for GSPT1 and CDK1. CDK2 degrader 9 promotes the ubiquitination and degradation of CDK2 via the ubiquitin ligase pathway. CDK2 degrader 9 is applicable to research related to cancer, solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
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CDK9-IN-22
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-151984CAS No.: 2872677-61-5
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CDK2-IN-60
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-184649CAS No.: 2922859-30-9CDK2-IN-60 is an orally active, ATP-competitive selective CDK2 inhibitor with a Ki of 77 pM. CDK2-IN-60 has high selectivity for both CDK4 and CDK1. CDK2-IN-60 blocks G1/S cell cycle progression to suppress proliferation of CCNE1-amplified tumor cells. CDK2-IN-60 serves as a lead chemical probe for investigating CCNE1-amplified cancers and CDK4/6 inhibitor-resistant HR-positive breast cancer.
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BLINK11
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-173347BLINK11 is a BBB-penetrant CDK5 inhibitor. BLINK11 lowers CDK5 activity for both complexes CDK5/p35 (IC50 = 17.09 nM) and CDK5/p25 (IC50 = 14.69 nM). BLINK11 offers anti-diabetic and neuroprotective benefits. BLINK11 lowers blood glucose, enhances cognition, and reduces neurodegeneration in T2D mice.
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IIIM-290
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-111356CAS No.: 2213468-64-3IIIM-290 is a potent and oral CDK inhibitor with IC50s of 90 and 94 nM for CDK2/A and CDK9/T1.
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CDK/HDAC-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-146276CAS No.: 2580938-58-3CDK/HDAC-IN-2 is a potent HDAC/CDK dual inhibitor with IC50 of 6.4, 0.25, 45, >1000, 8.63, 0.30, >1000 nM for HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3, HDAC6,8, CDK1, CDK2, CDK4,6,7, respectively. CDK/HDAC-IN-2 shows excellent antiproliferative activities. CDK/HDAC-IN-2 induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest at G2/M phase. CDK/HDAC-IN-2 shows potent antitumor efficacy.
