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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-N0361
    Dihydrocapsaicin
    		Inhibitor 99.93%
    Dihydrocapsaicin, a capsaicin, is a potent and selective TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid channel 1) agonist. Dihydrocapsaicin reduces AIF, Bax, and Caspase-3 expressions, and increased Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and p-Akt levels. Dihydrocapsaicin enhances the hypothermia-induced neuroprotection following ischemic stroke via PI3K/Akt regulation in rat.
    Dihydrocapsaicin
  • HY-Y1881B
    Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98%
    		Activator 99.99%
    Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98% is a biochemical reagent. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98% reduces the production of ROS and the expression levels of MyD88 as well as c-Rel genes. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98% decreases the activities of T-SOD, CAT, and GSH, increases the activities of caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9. Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98% is cytotoxic to various cells.
    Copper sulfate pentahydrate, for cell culture, 98%
  • HY-W075517
    ZIF-8
    		Activator
    ZIF-8 (2-Methylimidazole zinc salt) is a pyroptosis inducer that activates the caspase-1/gasdermin D-dependent pyroptosis pathway. ZIF-8 induces pyroptotic cell death accompanied by necrosis and immunogenic cell death. ZIF-8 initiates in situ immunity, activates anti-tumor immunity, and reprograms the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment to inhibit tumor growth. ZIF-8 acts as a pH-responsive and stimulus-responsive drug release inducer. ZIF-8 is applicable to cancer-related research.
    ZIF-8
  • HY-W250111
    Carboxymethyl chitosan
    		Inhibitor
    Carboxymethyl chitosan is a derivative of chitosan. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits Apoptosis and ROS. Carboxymethyl chitosan increases the expression of Bcl-2 and reduces the expression of Bax, cytochrome c and caspase-3. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits the migration of various cells. Carboxymethyl chitosan exerts antitumor effects on Lewis tumors and hepatocarcinoma.
    Carboxymethyl chitosan
  • HY-113218
    Acetyl-L-carnitine
    		Inhibitor 99.86%
    Acetyl-L-carnitine (O-Acetyl-L-carnitine; ALCAR) is an orally active mitochondrial energy metabolism regulator and neuroprotectant that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Acetyl-L-carnitine selectively enters cells and the brain through the organic cation transporter OCTN2. Acetyl-L-carnitine can participate in fatty acid β-oxidation, promote acetylcholine synthesis, regulate mitochondrial function and inhibit oxidative stress as an acetyl donor. Acetyl-L-carnitine exerts its activity by enhancing energy metabolism, protecting neurons and improving synaptic plasticity. Acetyl-L-carnitine is mainly used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorder-related diseases such as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
    Acetyl-L-carnitine
  • HY-B0762
    Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride
    		Inhibitor 99.95%
    Acetyl-L-carnitine (O-Acetyl-L-carnitine; ALCAR) hydrochloride is an orally active mitochondrial energy metabolism regulator and neuroprotectant that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride selectively enters cells and the brain through the organic cation transporter OCTN2. Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride can participate in fatty acid β-oxidation, promote acetylcholine synthesis, regulate mitochondrial function and inhibit oxidative stress as an acetyl donor. Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride exerts its activity by enhancing energy metabolism, protecting neurons and improving synaptic plasticity. Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride is mainly used in the study of neurodegenerative diseases and metabolic disorder-related diseases such as neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage, Alzheimer's disease, and depression.
    Acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride
  • HY-Y1325H
    Sodium acetate trihydrate, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur. BP USP FCC E262, ≤0.00002% Al
    		Activator 99.7%
    Sodium acetate trihydrate is a carboxylic acid and short-chain fatty acid (SCFAs). Sodium acetate trihydrate activates AMPK, increases ROS, cleaved caspase 9, PPARα, downregulates SREBP-1c, ChREBP expression. Sodium acetate trihydrate exhibits antifungal activity against Saccharomyces cerevisiae W303-1A. Sodium acetate trihydrate regulates energy metabolism. Sodium acetate trihydrate has anticancer activity against gastric cancer. Sodium acetate trihydrate induces writhing reaction and ulcerative colitis. Sodium acetate trihydrate can be used in the researches for gastric cancer, ulcerative colitis, hepatic steatosis, and pain.
    Sodium acetate trihydrate, meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur. BP USP FCC E262, ≤0.00002% Al
  • HY-N2334A
    Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt
    		Inhibitor 98.51%
    Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt (Sodium glycochenodeoxycholate) is a relatively toxic bile salt generated in the liver from chenodeoxycholic acid and glycine. Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt inhibits Autophagosome formation and impairs lysosomal function by inhibiting lysosomal proteolysis and increasing lysosomal pH in human normal liver cells, leading to the Apoptosis of human hepatocyte cells. Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt induces stemness and chemoresistance via activating STAT3 signaling pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma cells (HCC). Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt is promising for research in the field of cholestasis desease, hepatocellular carcinoma and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
    Glycochenodeoxycholic acid sodium salt
  • HY-P1008
    Z-VDVAD-FMK
    		Inhibitor 98.0%
    Z-VDVAD-FMK is a special inhibitor of caspase-2. Z-VDVAD-FMK produces a reduction in Lovastatin-induced apoptosis.
    Z-VDVAD-FMK
  • HY-P10102
    Kp7-6
    		Inhibitor 99.28%
    Kp7-6 is a Fas mimetic peptide and also a Fas/FasL antagonist. Kp7-6 specifically binds to Fas and FasL, disrupts receptor complexes, and blocks downstream apoptosis signaling pathways. Kp7-6 inhibits the phosphorylation of ERK1-2, induces the phosphorylation of IκBα, and activates NF-κB. Kp7-6 inhibits the activation of caspase-8, caspase-3 and JNK, and suppresses human amylin-induced β-cell apoptosis. Kp7-6 inhibits FasL-induced lymphoid cytotoxicity and apoptosis. Kp7-6 reduces local tumor FasL expression, increases CD8+Fas+ T cell infiltration, and decreases tumor volume in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor models. Kp7-6 prevents concanavalin A-induced liver injury in mice. Kp7-6 is applicable to research related to type 2 diabetes, concanavalin A-induced hepatitis and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors.
    Kp7-6
  • HY-15322
    PRT062607
    		Activator 99.38%
    PRT062607 (P505-15; PRT-2607) is an orally active ATP-competitive Syk inhibitor with an IC50 value of 1 nM, and exhibits at least 80-fold selectivity over other kinases. PRT062607 blocks B cell antigen receptor-mediated activation, Fcε receptor 1-mediated basophil degranulation and microglial phagocytosis, and induces caspase-dependent apoptosis and microglial death. PRT062607 inhibits tumor growth and peripheral nerve injury-induced mechanical allodynia, and prevents neuronal loss. PRT062607 can be used in research related to rheumatoid arthritis, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, neurodegenerative diseases and neuropathic pain.
    PRT062607
  • HY-13560
    AVN-944
    		Activator 99.89%
    AVN-944 (VX-944) is an orally active, potent, selective, noncompetitive and specific inhibitor of IMPDH (inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase). AVN-944 is an essential rate-limiting enzyme in de novo guanine nucleotide synthesis. AVN-944 is also an inhibitor of arenavirus RNA synthesis, and blocks arenavirus infection. AVN-944 has broad anti-cancer activities, and can be used for multiple myeloma (MM) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research.
    AVN-944
  • HY-N0674
    Dehydrocorydaline
    		Activator 99.77%
    Dehydrocorydaline (13-Methylpalmatine) is an alkaloid that regulates protein expression of Bax, Bcl-2; activates caspase-7, caspase-8, and inactivates PARP. Dehydrocorydaline elevates p38 MAPK activation. Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. Dehydrocorydaline shows strong anti-malarial effects (IC50=38 nM), and low cytotoxicity (cell viability > 90%) using P. falciparum 3D7 strain.
    Dehydrocorydaline
  • HY-101985
    BV02
    		99.75%
    BV02 is a 14-3-3 inhibitor and an antibacterial agent. BV02 enhances the cleavage of PARP and caspase-3. BV02 induces Apoptosis, Autophagy, and enhances Akt activation. BV02 has anti-B. melitensis infection and epilepsy-promoting effects. BV02 can also be used in colitis research.
    BV02
  • HY-P1009
    Z-YVAD-FMK
    		Inhibitor 98.0%
    Z-YVAD-FMK is a cell-permeable caspase-1 and -4 inhibitor with anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor activities.
    Z-YVAD-FMK
  • HY-P1333
    Dynorphin A
    		Activator
    Dynorphin A is an endogenous opioid peptide involved in inhibitory neurotransmission in the central nervous system (CNS). Dynorphin A is a highy potent kappa opioid receptor (KOR) agonist, and is also an agonist for other opioid receptors, such as mu (MOR) and delta (DOR). Dynorphin A can induce neuronal death, and can be used in the research of neurological disease.
    Dynorphin A
  • HY-B0553
    Methazolamide
    		Inhibitor 99.41%
    Methazolamide (L584601) is a BBB-penetrable and orally active carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, with a Ki of 14 nM for human carbonic anhydrase II. Methazolamide can reduce intraocular pressure and has a neuroprotective effect, being able to inhibit neuronal apoptosis. Methazolamide can be used in the research of ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma and cerebrovascular diseases such as subarachnoid hemorrhage.
    Methazolamide
  • HY-N8423
    α-Amyrin
    		Inducer 99.99%
    α-Amyrin is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound with oral activity. α-Amyrin activates the ERK and GSK-3β signaling pathways. α-Amyrin can inhibit cancer cells proliferation and induce apoptosis. α-Amyrin shows anti-bacterial and anti-inflammation activity. α-Amyrin can reduce blood glucose level. α-Amyrin can be used for the researches of cancer, infection, inflammation, metabolic disease and neurological disease, such as breast cancer, Streptococcus oralis infection, skin inflammation and diabetes.
    α-Amyrin
  • HY-112226
    VRT-043198
    		Inhibitor 98.89%
    VRT-043198, the agent metabolite of VX-765 (Belnacasan), is a potent, selective and blood-brain barrier permeable inhibitor of interleukin-converting enzyme/caspase-1 subfamily caspases. VRT-043198 exhibits Ki values of 0.8 nM and 0.6 nM for ICE/caspase-1 and caspase-4, respectively.
    VRT-043198
  • HY-B0257
    Levonorgestrel
    		Activator 99.98%
    Levonorgestrel is an orally active inhibitor of progesterone (HY-N0437). Levonorgestrel has anticancer activity and can induce Apoptosis. Levonorgestrel can be used as a contraceptive and in combination with other medications. Levonorgestrel can be used in the study of osteoporosis and uterine leiomyoma.
    Levonorgestrel
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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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