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Caspase

Caspase

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Caspase is a family of cysteine proteases that play essential roles in apoptosis (programmed cell death), necrosis, and inflammation. There are two types of apoptotic caspases: initiator (apical) caspases and effector (executioner) caspases. Initiator caspases (e.g., CASP2, CASP8, CASP9, and CASP10) cleave inactive pro-forms of effector caspases, thereby activating them. Effector caspases (e.g., CASP3, CASP6, CASP7) in turn cleave other protein substrates within the cell, to trigger the apoptotic process. The initiation of this cascade reaction is regulated by caspase inhibitors. CASP4 and CASP5, which are overexpressed in some cases of vitiligo and associated autoimmune diseases caused by NALP1 variants, are not currently classified as initiator or effector in MeSH, because they are inflammatory enzymes that, in concert with CASP1, are involved in T-cell maturation.

Caspase Isoform Specific Products:

Caspase Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-P10227
    Xelafaslatide
    		Inhibitor 99.88%
    Xelafaslatide (ONL-1204) is a Fas receptor antagonist. Xelafaslatide blocks the Fas receptor signaling pathway and inhibits downstream apoptosis and inflammatory pathways. Xelafaslatide suppresses neuroinflammation and microglial activation in glaucoma models, protects retinal ganglion cells and prevents axonal degeneration. Xelafaslatide is applicable to relevant research on glaucoma.
    Xelafaslatide
  • HY-N2424
    Flavone
    		Activator 99.85%
    Flavone is an anti-tumor compound that targets cell cycle regulatory proteins (such as cyclin B1) and apoptosis-related factors (such as p21waf1, PIG3). Flavone selectively induces mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis pathways in tumor cells, inhibits cyclin B1 protein expression, upregulates p21waf1, and activates p63/p73 proteins. Flavone has immunomodulatory functions that enhance natural killer cell (NK cell) activity and lymphocyte proliferation. Flavone is used in cancer research, especially for its inhibitory potential in solid tumor models such as esophageal cancer and liver cancer.
    Flavone
  • HY-N0541
    Pseudoginsenoside F11
    		Inhibitor 99.87%
    Pseudoginsenoside F11 is an orally active neuroprotective agent. Pseudoginsenoside F11 reduces the expression of β-amyloid precursor protein, inhibits the production of Aβ1-40, downregulates the expression of JNK2, p53 and activated Caspase 3, and restores the activities of SOD and Glutathione peroxidase. Pseudoginsenoside F11 inhibits the excessive activation of μ-Calpain and restores the level of neuronal Nitric oxide synthase. Pseudoginsenoside F11 reduces infarct volume, alleviates cerebral edema, decreases neuronal loss, improves neurological deficits and enhances long-term functional outcomes in transient cerebral ischemia models. Pseudoginsenoside F11 antagonizes Methamphetamine-induced behavioral deficits, dopamine level reduction and neurotoxicity without altering the baseline behaviors of normal mice. Pseudoginsenoside F11 can be used in studies related to Alzheimer's disease, transient cerebral ischemic injury and Methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity.
    Pseudoginsenoside F11
  • HY-N0260
    Epmedin C
    		Inhibitor 99.47%
    Epmedin C (Epimedin-C; Baohuoside-VI) is an orally active anti-inflammatory agent and immunomodulator that binds to multiple key proteins including UCP1, Caspase-1, CDK2 and Keap1. Epmedin C inhibits epithelial cell proliferation by disrupting the complex function of CDK2/Cyclin E. Epmedin C also upregulates Nrf2 expression, reduces ROS levels and inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, thereby effectively restoring antibody production and alleviating tissue damage. Epmedin C has good safety with no hepatotoxicity or skin sensitization, and it has been used in studies on diseases such as obesity, Deoxynivalenol (HY-N6684)-induced immunotoxicity and mammary hyperplasia.
    Epmedin C
  • HY-10397A
    MX1013
    		Inhibitor ≥99.0%
    MX1013 is a potent, irreversible dipeptide caspase inhibitor vith antiapoptotic activity. MX1013 inhibits recombinant human caspase 3 with an IC50 of 30 nM.
    MX1013
  • HY-B1392
    Esmolol hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.69%
    Esmolol hydrochloride is an ultra-short-acting cardioselective β1-adrenergic blocker. Esmolol hydrochloride exerts its antiarrhythmic effect by activating Neurokinin 1 Receptor. Esmolol hydrochloride attenuates post resuscitation myocardial dysfunction. Esmolol hydrochloride improves diabetic wound healing by inhibiting aldose reductase and the production of advanced glycation end products and promoting fibroblast migration. Esmolol hydrochloride can be used to study cardiac diseases such as arrhythmias and diabetic foot ulcers.
    Esmolol hydrochloride
  • HY-160099
    20-5,14-HEDE
    		Inhibitor 98.34%
    20-5,14-HEDE (WIT003) is an analog of 20-HETE. 20-5,14-HEDE activates PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, thereby exhibiting anti-apoptotic and cell survival promoting effects. 20-5,14-HEDE is the agonist for 20-HETE that increases intracellular Ca2+ concentrations, thereby enhancing vasoconstriction.
    20-5,14-HEDE
  • HY-N0809
    Sesamolin
    		Inhibitor 98.51%
    Sesamolin, isolated from Sesamum indicum, has antioxidative activity, Sesamolin inhibits lipid peroxidation and shows neuroprotection effect. Sesamolinl potently inhibits MAPK cascades by preventing phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPKs, and caspase-3 but not ERK-MAPK expression. Sesamolin is orally active.
    Sesamolin
  • HY-164515
    ONC213
    		Inducer 99.89%
    ONC213 is an orally active αKGDH inhibitor. ONC213 can suppress mitochondrial respiration and elevate α-ketoglutarate levels by inhibiting αKGDH activity. ONC213 can induce cells apoptosis by inducing mitochondrial stress response and inhibiting translation of MCL-1. ONC213 can be used for the research of cancer, such as acute myeloid leukemia research (AML).
    ONC213
  • HY-P0111
    Z-WEHD-FMK
    		Inhibitor 98.0%
    Z-WEHD-FMK is a potent, cell-permeable and irreversible caspase-1/5 inhibitor. Z-WEHD-FMK also exhibits a robust inhibitory effect on cathepsin B activity (IC50=6 μM). Z-WEHD-FMK can be used to investigate cells for evidence of apoptosis.
    Z-WEHD-FMK
  • HY-148258
    GDC-2394
    		Inhibitor 99.87%
    GDC-2394 is an orally active and selective NLRP3 inhibitor, and also inhibits IL-1β with IC50s of 0.4 μM (human IL-1β) and 0.1 μM (mouse IL-1β). GDC-2394 inhibits NLRP3-induced caspase-1 activity without inhibiting NLRC4-dependent inflammasome activation. GDC-2394 could be used to study gouty arthritis.
    GDC-2394
  • HY-P0034A
    Ac-DEVD-CMK TFA
    		Inhibitor 98.09%
    Ac-DEVD-CMK (Caspase-3 Inhibitor III) TFA is a selective and irreversible caspase-3 inhibitor. Ac-DEVD-CMK TFA significantly inhibits apoptosis induced by high levels of glucose or 3,20-dibenzoate (IDB; HY-137295). Ac-DEVD-CMK TFA can be used in a variety of experimental approaches to inhibit apoptosis.
    Ac-DEVD-CMK TFA
  • HY-N7368
    Hibifolin
    		99.70%
    Hibifolin is a flavonol glycoside that can be isolated from Helicteres isora. Hibifolin is an inhibitor of adenosine deaminase (ADA) (Ki = 49.92 μM). Hibifolin protects neurons against β-amyloid-induced neurotoxicity. Hibifolin possesses a potent protective activity against cell death induced by aggregated Aβ. Hibifolin can abolish Aβ-induced caspase-3 and caspase-7 activation. Hibifolin induces Akt phosphorylation in cortical neurons. Hibifolin is also a natural sortase A (SrtA) inhibitor (IC50 = 31.2 μM) through direct binding to SrtA protein. Hibifolin attenuates the pathogenic behavior of Staphylococcus aureus including adhesion, invasion, and biofilm formation. Hibifolin improves the survival of pneumonia induced by Staphylococcus aureus in mouse model and alleviates pathological damage. Hibifolin shows a synergistic antibacterial effect with Cefotaxime (HY-A0088A).
    Hibifolin
  • HY-W011683
    2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate
    		Activator 99.89%
    2′-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate is an adenine nucleoside that inhibits glucose-stimulated insulin release. 2′-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate inhibits glucose-stimulated increases seen in islet cyclic AMP (cAMP) accumulation. 2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate activates caspase-3 and promotes apoptosis. 2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate inhibits the activity of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH). 2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate inhibits the growth of various cells. 2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate has an anticancer effect on colon cancer.
    2'-Deoxyadenosine monohydrate
  • HY-141867
    Z-FF-FMK
    		Inhibitor
    Z-FF-FMK (Z-Phe-Phe-FMK) is a cell-permeable, irreversible, and cysteine protease inhibitor targeting cathepsin-L. Z-FF-FMK inhibits angiotensin II-induced MEK activation in vascular walls, aortic medial remodeling, blood pressure elevation, and upregulation of cystatin C in aortic walls. Z-FF-FMK prevents β-amyloid-mediated caspase-3 activation, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase cleavage, DNA fragmentation, and apoptosis of cortical neurons (apoptosis). Z-FF-FMK can be used in research related to hypertension and Alzheimer's disease.
    Z-FF-FMK
  • HY-W082785A
    L6H21
    		Inhibitor 99.19%
    L6H21, a Chalcone (HY-121054) derivative, is an orally active, potent and specific myeloid differentiation 2 (MD-2) inhibitor. L6H21 directly binds to MD-2 protein with a high affinity and low KD value of 33.3 μM, blocking the formation of the LPS-TLR4/MD-2 complex. L6H21 inhibits LPS-induced expression of TNF-α and IL-6 in RAW264.7 macrophages, with IC50 values of 6.58 and 8.59 μM, respectively. L6H21 can be used for alcoholic liver disease, metabolic disturbance and neuroinflammation research.
    L6H21
  • HY-N1939
    Icariside I
    		99.30%
    Icariside I (GH01) is an orally active metabolite of icalin. Icariside I improves estrogen deficiency-induced osteoporosis by simultaneously regulating osteoblast and osteoclast differentiation. Icariside I promotes ATP (HY-B2176) or Nigericin (HY-127019)-induced mtROS production and NLRP3 inflammasome activation and causes idiosyncratic hepatotoxicity. Icariside I does not alter the activation of NLRC4 and AIM2 inflammasomes. Icariside I inhibits breast cancer proliferation, apoptosis, invasion, and metastasis by targeting the IL-6/STAT3 pathway. Icariside I is a kynurenine-AhR pathway inhibitor that alleviates cancer by blocking tumor immune escape.
    Icariside I
  • HY-156413
    NLRP3 agonist 1
    		Activator 99.47%
    NLRP3 agonist 1 (Compound 23) is an orally active NLRP3 agonist. NLRP3 agonist 1 can activate the enzyme Caspase-1 to cleave pro-IL-1β and pro-IL-18 proinflammatory cytokines into their mature forms.
    NLRP3 agonist 1
  • HY-107194
    NSC12
    		Activator 99.27%
    NSC12 is an orally active pan-FGF trap. NSC12 inhibits the interaction between FGF2/FGFR. NSC12 suppresses the phosphorylation of FGFR3. NSC12 reduces c-Myc levels, induces DNA damage, triggers the cleavage of Caspase 3, and promotes ROS production. NSC12 exhibits anticancer activity against lung cancer and multiple myeloma.
    NSC12
  • HY-129478
    TC11
    		Activator 99.55%
    TC11 is a MCL1 degrader and Caspase-9 and CDK1 activator. TC11 functions as a phenylacetylamide derivative and is structurally related to immunomodulatory active molecules. TC11 induces degradation of MCL1 leading to apoptotic death during prolonged mitotic arrest.
    TC11
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Download Caspase Signaling Pathway Map.

Upon binding to their cognate ligand, death receptors such as Fas and TRAILR can activate initiator Caspases (Pro-caspase 8 and Pro-caspase 10) through dimerization mediated by adaptor proteins such as FADD and TRADD. Active Caspase 8 and Caspase 10 then cleave and activate the effector Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. ROS/DNA damage and ER stress trigger Caspase 2 activation. Active Caspase 2 cleaves and activates Caspase 3 and initiates apoptosis directly. Caspase 2, 8 and 10 can also cleave Bid, stimulate mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP) and initiate the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Following MOMP, mitochondrial intermembrane space proteins such as Smac and Cytochrome C are released into the cytosol. Cytochrome C interacts with Apaf-1, triggering apoptosome assembly, which activates Caspase 9. Active Caspase 9, in turn, activates Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. Mitochondrial release of Smac facilitates apoptosis by blocking the inhibitor of apoptosis (IAP) proteins. 

 

Following the binding of TNF to TNFR1, TNFR1 binds to TRADD, which recruits RIPK1, TRAF2/5 and cIAP1/2 to form TNFR1 signaling complex I. Formation of the complex IIa and complex IIb is initiated either by RIPK1 deubiquitylation mediated by CYLD or by RIPK1 non-ubiquitylation due to depletion of cIAPs. The Pro-caspase 8 homodimer in complex IIa and complex IIb generates active Caspase 8. This active Caspase 8 in the cytosol then carries out cleavage reactions to activate downstream executioner caspases and thus induce classical apoptosis[1][2]. 

 

Reference:

[1]. Thomas C, et al. Caspases in retinal ganglion cell death and axon regeneration. Cell Death Discovery volume 3, Article number: 17032 (2017).
[2]. Brenner D, et al. Regulation of tumour necrosis factor signalling: live or let die. Nat Rev Immunol. 2015 Jun;15(6):362-74.

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