Caspase 2 Activator

Terfenadine ((±)-Terfenadine) is a potent open-channel blocker of hERG with an IC₅₀ of 204 nM. Terfenadine, an H1 histamine receptor antagonist, acts as a potent apoptosis inducer in melanoma cells through modulation of Ca²⁺ homeostasis. Terfenadine induces ROS-dependent apoptosis, simultaneously activates Caspase-4, -2, -9.

GEA 3162 is an orally active compound that acts as a NO/ONOO⁻ donor. GEA 3162 significantly inhibits the activation of human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) through the cGMP pathway, inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators, and exerts anti-inflammatory and protective effects. GEA 3162 induces apoptosis of neutrophils and bone marrow cells by activating caspase-2/3/8/9 through the ONOO⁻ pathway. GEA 3162 has a bidirectional effect in the rat gastric ulcer model: at low doses, it significantly reduces gastric mucosal damage, while at high doses, it aggravates the ulcer area. GEA 3162 can be used for research on inflammatory conditions such as gastric ulcers.

GUT-70, a tricyclic coumarin, is a Hsp90 inhibitor. GUT-70 activates the caspase 2, 3, 8 and 9, and induces the apoptosis in leukemic cells. GUT-70 inhibits HIV-1 replication in chronically infected cells via suppression of the NF-κB pathway. GUT-70 can be used for the study of leukemic, mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and HIV-1 infection.

GEA 3162 hydrochloride is an orally active compound that acts as a NO/ONOO⁻ donor. GEA 3162 hydrochloride significantly inhibits the activation of human polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNs) through the cGMP pathway, inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators, and exerts anti-inflammatory and protective effects. GEA 3162 hydrochloride induces apoptosis of neutrophils and bone marrow cells by activating caspase-2/3/8/9 through the ONOO⁻ pathway. GEA 3162 hydrochloride has a bidirectional effect in the rat gastric ulcer model: at low doses, it significantly reduces gastric mucosal damage, while at high doses, it aggravates the ulcer area. GEA 3162 hydrochloride can be used for research on inflammatory conditions such as gastric ulcers.