Caspase 7 Activator

DHODH-IN-32 (Compound A1) is a DHODH inhibitor. DHODH-IN-32 shows significant cytotoxicity against NCI-60 cell lines, especially being sensitive to breast cancer, prostate cancer and leukemia cell lines. DHODH-IN-32 can induce cell apoptosis by activating the Caspase pathway. DHODH-IN-32 causes G0/G1 phase cell cycle arrest and inhibits cellular metabolism by ROS. DHODH-IN-32 exhibits significant anti-tumor properties in mouse breast cancer models. DHODH-IN-32 can be used for the study of breast cancer.

MAPK-IN-3 (Compound 4a) is an anti-proliferative agent that shows particularly strong inhibitory effects on KYSE 30, HCT 116, and HGC 27, with IC₅₀ values of 0.57 μM, 3.27 μM, and 2.28 μM, respectively. MAPK-IN-3 blocks the cell cycle via a p53-dependent mechanism and induces cell apoptosis through a p53-independent mechanism. MAPK-IN-3 downregulates the expression of cell cycle-related proteins like Cyclin D1 and cyclin B1, upregulates pro-apoptotic proteins such as cleaved PARP, cleaved caspase-7, and cleaved caspase-9, and reduces the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl-2. Additionally, MAPK-IN-3 increases the intracellular level of ROS in KYSE 30 cells and upregulates the expression of members of the MAPK signaling pathway associated with ROS, such as p-ERK, p-p38 and p-JNK.

EGFR-IN-217 is an ATP-competitive EGFR kinase inhibitor, with an IC₅₀ of 60.7 nM against EGFR. EGFR-IN-217 exhibits kinase inhibitory activity against PI3K-α and mTOR. EGFR-IN-217 upregulates pro-apoptotic factors including P53, Bax, PUMA, and caspase-7, -8 and -9, and downregulates the anti-apoptotic protein BCL-2, thereby inducing cell apoptosis and cycle arrest. EGFR-IN-217 shows tumor growth inhibitory effects in the solid Ehrlich ascites carcinoma xenograft mouse model. EGFR-IN-217 can be applied in the research of solid Ehrlich ascites carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, and breast cancer.

Mcl-1-IN-16 is an effective macrocyclic myeloid cell leukemia 1 (Mcl-1) inhibitor with a K_i of below 0.08 nM. Mcl-1-IN-16 maintains high selectivity (>50,000-fold) for Mcl-1 over other antiapoptotic Bcl-2 family members Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL. Mcl-1-IN-16 leads to the activation of caspase-3/7, thereby initiating cell apoptosis. Mcl-1-IN-16 achieves tumor regression in a lung cancer-derived tumor xenograft mice model. Mcl-1-IN-16 can be used in the research of solid tumor such as nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Anticancer agent 324 is a Survivin inhibitor. Anticancer agent 324 competitively binds to Survivin’s linker region and triggers proteasomal IAP degradation. Anticancer agent 324 blocks Borealin binding and chromosomal passenger complex formation, and inhibits Survivin-CRM1 nuclear-cytoplasmic transport. Anticancer agent 324 activates extrinsic (caspase-8) and intrinsic (caspase-9) apoptotic pathways, activates executioner caspases-3 and caspases-7, and arrests cell cycle. Anticancer agent 324 can be used for the research of breast cancer.

YVPGP is an oligopeptide exacted from Anthopleura anjunae. YVPGP has a significant antitumor activity by mediating PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. YVPGP arrests DU-145 cells in the S phase and induces apoptosis via mitochondrial and death receptor pathways (caspase3, 7, 8, 9). YVPGP effectively inhibits tumor growth in DU-145 xenografts mice model, promising for prostate cancer research.

SM253 is an Hsp90 inhibitor that inhibits Hsp90-dependent protein folding. SM253 blocks chaperone function by binding to the N-middle linker region and the C-terminal M domain, reducing co-chaperone and client protein binding and activation. SM253 induces cancer cell apoptosis, activates caspase 3/7, causes cell cycle arrest and reduces cell proliferation, while decreasing Hsp90 client proteins such as AR, FKBP51, PSA, Cdk4, AKT, ERK, and p23, and reducing Hsp27/Hsp70 expression without inducing heat shock proteins. SM253 causes dose-dependent fibronectin loss in cells expressing LRP1. SM253 can be used for research on colon cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer.

Caspase-3/7 activator 2 is an effective activator of Caspase-3/7. Caspase-3/7 activator 2 has tumor selectivity, anti-proliferative activity and high Apoptosis-inducing ability.

BTK-IN-47 (Compound 9e) is a covalent, selective BTK inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 5.15 nM against BTK. BTK-IN-47 inhibits the BTK signaling pathway, induces cell cycle arrest, and activates the canonical Caspase-dependent Apoptotic pathway (promoting the cleavage of Caspase-3, Caspase-7 and PARP), without inducing necroptosis, pyroptosis or ferroptosis. BTK-IN-47 exerts dose-dependent antiproliferative activity against hematologic tumor cell lines. BTK-IN-47 exhibits dose-dependent in vivo antitumor activity in a Ramos cell xenograft model in BALB/c nude mice. BTK-IN-47 can be used for the research of hematologic malignancies.

BCS12 is a CAIX inhibitor. BCS12 inhibits the viability of cancer cells under hypoxic conditions. BCS12 elevates ROS levels and suppresses the expression of HIF-1α and CA9. BCS12 downregulates Bcl-2, activates caspase-9, caspase-3, caspase-7 and Bax, and induces PARP cleavage and apoptosis. BCS12 reduces tumor burden, increases the number of apoptotic nuclei and restores tissue structure in rats bearing breast tumors. BCS12 can be used in research related to triple-negative breast cancer.

PKM2-IN-13 is a selective PKM2 inhibitor inhibiting PKM2 with an IC₅₀ value of 55.13 μM. PKM2-IN-13 exhibits broad-spectrum anticancer activity with low toxicity to normal cells. PKM2-IN-13 induces apoptosis by elevated ROS levels and activation of caspases 3/7, and interacts with and inhibits the glycolytic activity of Pyruvate Kinase M2 in virto. PKM2-IN-13 demonstrates a favorable safety profile with no significant adverse effects in vivo. PKM2-IN-13 can be used for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), colon carcinoma, breast cancer and melanoma research.

FS102 is a selective Fc fragment with antigen binding (Fcab) that targets HER2 with a K_D value of 0.8 nM. FS102 induces the degradation of HER2, activates Caspase 3/7 and disrupts the integrity of the cell membrane, triggering apoptosis of tumor cells. FS102 is promising for research of cancers such as breast cancer, gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Caspase-3/7 activator 1 is an effective activator of Caspase-3/7. Caspase-3/7 activator 1 has tumor selectivity, anti-proliferative activity and high Apoptosis-inducing ability.

d-(KLAKLAK)₂, Proapoptotic Peptide acetate is a pro-Apoptotic peptide whose core mechanism of action is to disrupt organelle membranes, especially mitochondrial membranes, thereby inducing apoptosis. d-(KLAKLAK)₂, Proapoptotic Peptide acetate activates the activity of caspase 3/7 in cancer cells. Although d-(KLAKLAK)₂ Proapoptotic Peptide acetate exhibits very low toxicity to eukaryotic cells extracellularly, it cannot effectively penetrate cell membranes to enter the cytoplasm on its own. d-(KLAKLAK)₂, Proapoptotic Peptide acetate must be conjugated with a carrier capable of "homing" and "internalization" to exert its anti-cancer effects.

HDAC-IN-100 is a histone deacetylase inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.038 μM against HDAC1, 0.283 μM against HDAC2, and 0.586 μM against HDAC3. HDAC-IN-100 acts as a chemosensitizer and apoptosis inducer, activates caspase 3/7, and reverses Cisplatin (HY-17394) resistance. HDAC-IN-100 exerts antiproliferative effects in ovarian cancer cells and squamous cancer cells. HDAC-IN-100 is applicable for research related to ovarian cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, and Cisplatin (HY-17394)-resistant squamous cell carcinoma.

Ly101-4B is an apoptosis inducer and multi-target inhibitor with antiproliferative, antitumor and cycytotoxic effects. Ly101-4B reduces HSF1 expression, inhibits microRNA-214 synthesis, downregulates HSP27, HSP70 and HSP90 expression, while suppressing E2F-dependent transcriptional activity and downregulating its target genes. Ly101-4B induces caspase 3/7-mediated apoptosis by reducing DNA synthesis, inhibiting the cell cycle and G1/S phase transition, without affecting RNA synthesis or inducing necrosis. Ly101-4B is selective for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells with different genotypes and varying degrees of E2F dependence. Ly101-4B can be used in research related to epithelial ovarian cancer and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Apoptosis inducer 65 is an apoptosis inducer with antiproliferative activity against cancer cells. Apoptosis inducer 65 induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and intrinsic apoptosis by upregulating p53, BAX, and caspase-7, while downregulating Bcl-2. Apoptosis inducer 65 inhibits ROS, NO, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in macrophages. Apoptosis inducer 65 can be used for research on hepatocellular carcinoma and inflammation.

JAK1/2-IN-3 is a JAK1 and JAK2 inhibitor with IC₅₀ values of 14.73 nM and 10.03 nM, respectively. JAK1/2-IN-3 induces G2/M cell cycle arrest, and induces intrinsic apoptosis via increased Bax and caspase 3/7 levels and reduced Bcl2 expression. JAK1/2-IN-3 can be used for the study of leukemia cancer, breast cancer and colon cancer.

HDAC1-IN-11 (Compound 6) is a HDAC1 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 106.6  nM. HDAC1-IN-11 inhibits the expression of Sp1 and RAD51, thereby inducing Caspase-dependent apoptosis. HDAC1-IN-11 has antitumor activity and sensitizes Etoposide (HY-13629) and Gemcitabine (HY-17026), promoting synergistic death of NSCLC cells through the inhibition of homologous recombination and non-homologous end joining (NHEJ) pathways involved in DNA DSB repair. HDAC1-IN-11 can be used for chemotherapy of cancers like NSCLC research.

HIF-2α-IN-17 is a selective hypoxia-inducible factor 2α (HIF2α) inhibitor that binds to the PAS-B domain of HIF2α. HIF-2α-IN-17 disrupts the interaction between HIF2α and the molecular chaperone Hsp70, leading to proteasomal degradation of HIF2α. HIF-2α-IN-17 exhibits antitumor activity and induces apoptosis in cancer cells. HIF-2α-IN-17 is applicable for research on cancers such as clear cell renal cell carcinoma.