1. Signaling Pathways
  2. Cell Cycle/DNA Damage
  3. CDK
  4. CDK2 Isoform

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].

Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity
  • HY-16297A
    Abemaciclib
    Inhibitor 99.97%
    Abemaciclib (LY2835219) is a selective and BBB-permeable CDK4/6 inhibitor with IC50 values of 2 nM and 10 nM for CDK4 and CDK6, respectively.
  • HY-12529
    Ro-3306
    Inhibitor 99.83%
    Ro-3306 is a potent and selective inhibitor of CDK1, with Kis of 20 nM, 35 nM and 340 nM for CDK1, CDK1/cyclin B1 and CDK2/cyclin E, respectively.
  • HY-10492
    Dinaciclib
    Inhibitor 99.80%
    Dinaciclib (SCH 727965) is a potent inhibitor of CDK, with IC50s of 1 nM, 1 nM, 3 nM, and 4 nM for CDK2, CDK5, CDK1, and CDK9, respectively.
  • HY-10005
    Flavopiridol
    Inhibitor 99.72%
    Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) is a broad spectrum and competitive inhibitor of CDKs, inhibiting CDK1, CDK2, CDK4 with IC50s of 30, 170, 100 nM, respectively.
  • HY-30237
    (R)-Roscovitine
    Inhibitor 99.53%
    (R)-Roscovitine (Seliciclib) is an orally bioavailable, selective and BBB-permeable CDKs inhibitor with IC50s of 0.2 μM, 0.65 μM, and 0.7 μM for CDK5, Cdc2, and CDK2, respectively.
  • HY-179688
    PROTAC CDK2/4 Degrader-1
    Degrader
    PROTAC CDK2/4 Degrader-1 (Compound 5) is a CDK2/4 PROTAC degrader, with its DC50 values for CDK2 and CDK4 both ≤ 10 nM. PROTAC CDK2/4 Degrader-1 exhibits excellent inhibitory activity against cell proliferation in OVCAR3 and T47D cells. PROTAC CDK2/4 Degrader-1 can be used for research on breast cancer and ovarian cancer.
  • HY-185121
    PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2
    Degrader
    PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2 is a CDK2/4/6 PROTAC degrader. PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2. PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2 can be converted into the prodrug PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-1 (HY-171826) through a one-step reaction with chloromethyl pivalate. PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2 degrades CDK2/4/6 and their complex in malignant melanomas cells. PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2 induces cell cycle arrest and cell apoptosis in various cancer cells, in particular for melanomas. PROTAC CDK2/4/6 Degrader-2 can be used for malignant melanomas research.
  • HY-W1047040
    CDK2/4 ligand 1
    Inhibitor
    CDK2/4 ligand 1 is a ligand for target protein for PROTACs, which targets CDK2/4. CDK2/4 ligand 1 can be used for synthesis of PROTAC CDK2/4 Degrader-1 (HY-179688).
  • HY-137894A
    Tagtociclib hydrate
    Inhibitor 99.73%
    PF-07104091 hydrate is a potent and selective CDK2/cyclin E1 and GSK3β inhibitor, with Kis of 1.16 and 537.81 nM, respectively. PF-07104091 hydrate has anti-tumor activity for cyclin E1-amplified cancers. (patent WO2020157652A2).
  • HY-16297
    Abemaciclib methanesulfonate
    Inhibitor 99.95%
    Abemaciclib methanesulfonate (LY2835219 methanesulfonate) is a selective and BBB-permeable CDK4/6 inhibitor with IC50s of 2 nM and 10 nM for CDK4 and CDK6, respectively.
  • HY-10008
    SNS-032
    Inhibitor 99.91%
    SNS-032 (BMS-387032) is a potent and selective inhibitor of CDK2, CDK7, and CDK9 with IC50s of 38 nM, 62 nM and 4 nM, respectively. SNS-032 has antitumor effect.
  • HY-138293
    SY-5609
    Inhibitor 99.93%
    SY-5609 (CDK7-IN-3) is an orally active, highly selective, noncovalent CDK7 inhibitor with a KD of 0.065 nM. SY-5609 shows poor inhibition on CDK2 (Ki=2600 nM), CDK9 (Ki=960 nM), CDK12 (Ki=870 nM). SY-5609 induces apoptosis in tumor cells and has antitumor activity.
  • HY-12302
    Kenpaullone
    Inhibitor 98.20%
    Kenpaullone is a potent inhibitor of CDK1/cyclin B and GSK-3β, with IC50s of 0.4 μM and 23 nM, and also inhibits CDK2/cyclin A, CDK2/cyclin E, and CDK5/p25 with IC50s of 0.68 μM, 7.5 μM, 0.85 μM, respectively. Kenpaullone, a small molecule inhibitor of KLF4, reduces self-renewal of breast cancer stem cells and cell motility in vitro.
  • HY-124719
    hSMG-1 inhibitor 11j
    Inhibitor 99.82%
    hSMG-1 inhibitor 11j, a pyrimidine derivative, is a potent and selective inhibitor of hSMG-1, with an IC50 of 0.11 nM. hSMG-1 inhibitor 11j exhibits >455-fold selectivity for hSMG-1 over mTOR (IC50=50 nM), PI3Kα (IC50=92/60 nM) and CDK1/CDK2 (IC50=32/7.1 μM). hSMG-1 inhibitor 11j can be used for the research of cancer.
  • HY-10580
    GSK 3 Inhibitor IX
    Inhibitor 99.73%
    GSK 3 Inhibitor IX (6-Bromoindirubin-3'-oxime; BIO) is a potent, selective, reversible and ATP-competitive inhibitor of GSK-3α and CDK1-cyclinB complex with IC50s of 5 nM/320 nM/80 nM for (GSK-3α/β)/CDK1/CDK5, respectively.
  • HY-103712A
    Samuraciclib hydrochloride
    Inhibitor 99.98%
    Samuraciclib hydrochloride (CT7001 hydrochloride) is a potent, selective, ATP-competitive and orally active CDK7 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 41 nM. Samuraciclib hydrochloride displays 45-, 15-, 230- and 30-fold selectivity over CDK1, CDK2 (IC50 of 578 nM), CDK5 and CDK9, respectively. Samuraciclib hydrochloride inhibits the growth of breast cancer cell lines with GI50 values between 0.2-0.3 µM. Samuraciclib hydrochloride has anti-tumor effects.
  • HY-103248
    Toyocamycin
    Inhibitor 99.27%
    Toyocamycin (Vengicide) is an adenosine analog produced by Streptomyces diastatochromogenes, acts as an XBP1 inhibitor. Toyocamycin blocks RNA synthesis and ribosome function, and induces apoptosis. Toyocamycin affects IRE1α-XBP1 pathway, and inhibits XBP1 mRNA cleavage with an IC50 value of 80 nM with affecting IRE1α auto-phosphorylation. Toyocamycin specifically inhibits CDK9 with an IC50 value of 79 nM.
  • HY-B0402
    Amantadine
    Inhibitor 99.90%
    Amantadine (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.
  • HY-101257
    YKL-5-124
    Inhibitor 99.53%
    YKL-5-124 is a potent, selective, irreversible and covalent CDK7 inhibitor with IC50s of 53.5 nM and 9.7 nM for CDK7 and CDK7/Mat1/CycH, respectively. YKL-5-124 is >100-fold greater selective for CDK7 than CDK9 and CDK2, and inactive against CDK12 and CDK13. YKL-5-124 induces a strong cell-cycle arrest, inhibits E2F-driven gene expression, and exhibits little effect on RNA polymerase II phosphorylation status.
  • HY-X0009
    Tambiciclib
    Inhibitor 99.21%
    Tambiciclib (GFH009, JSH-009) is an orally active, highly potent and selective CDK9 inhibitor (IC50 = 1 nM), demonstrating >200-fold selectivity over other CDKs, >100-fold selectivity over DYRK1A/B, and excellent selectivity over 468 kinases/mutants. Tambiciclib demonstrates potent in vitro and in vivo antileukemic efficacy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) mouse models by inhibiting RNA Pol II phosphorylation, downregulating MCL1 and MYC, and inducing apoptosis. Tambiciclib can be used for AML research.
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