Caspase Activator

2'-Deoxyadenosine (Standard) is the analytical standard of 2'-Deoxyadenosine (HY-W040329). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 2′-Deoxyadenosine is an adenine nucleoside that inhibits glucose-stimulated insulin release. 2′-Deoxyadenosine inhibits glucose-stimulated increases seen in islet cyclic AMP (cAMP) accumulation. 2'-Deoxyadenosine activates caspase-3 and promotes apoptosis. 2'-Deoxyadenosine inhibits the activity of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH). 2'-Deoxyadenosine inhibits the growth of various cells. 2'-Deoxyadenosine has an anticancer effect on colon cancer.

Flavokawain A is a chalcone compound and an orally active inhibitor of PRMT5 and cytochrome P450. Flavokawain A has anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and immunomodulatory effects. Flavokawain A can inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells and induce apoptosis. Flavokawain A can be used in the research of diseases such as bladder cancer.

2-HBA is a potent inducer of NAD(P)H:quinone acceptor oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) which can also activate caspase-3 and caspase-10.

Oosporein is a microbial metabolite and a red crystalline toxin produced by various fungi. Oosporein can promote the reproduction of fungi in host bodies by inhibiting insect immunity, and possesses multiple activities such as antibacterial, antiviral (HSV), and insecticidal effects. Oosporein can inhibit plant growth. In addition, Oosporein can also induce apoptosis, cell membrane damage, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage. Oosporein has certain antitumor activity.

Halcinonide (SQ-18566) is an orally active Smoothened (Smo) agonist. Halcinonide activates the Hedgehog signaling pathway by binding to Smo and promoting its internalization and expression, thereby activating Gli transcription factors. Halcinonide not only stimulates cell proliferation, increases the expression of cyclin D2/CDK6 and inhibits the degradation of caspase-3, but also suppresses Bcl-2/Bax-mediated apoptosis, oxidative stress and inflammatory responses. Halcinonide activates RxRγ to upregulate the expression of myelin genes, thereby reducing cerebral infarction and improving behavioral deficits. Halcinonide has been used in studies related to multiple sclerosis and ischemic stroke.

Licoflavone C is a broad-spectrum antiviral inhibitor with estrogen-like properties. Licoflavone C binds to viral endonuclease (CEN) and inhibits the replication of various bunyaviruses including severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus in a non-substrate competitive manner. The IC₅₀ values of Licoflavone C against SFTSV CEN and SFTSV CEN are 35.5 μM and 135.8 μM, respectively, and its K_d value against SFTSV CEN is 9.53 μM. After viral entry into cells, Licoflavone C reduces viral loads in mouse tissues in a dose-dependent manner, and exhibits extremely low cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. Licoflavone C induces apoptosis by increasing caspase 3/7 activity, blocks the cell cycle, and alleviates chemotherapy-induced chromosomal damage. Licoflavone C is applicable to the research on severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome and related viral infection mechanisms.

2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde (o-Methoxycinnamaldehyde) is a natural compound that can be isolated from Cinnamomum cassia. 2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde inhibits topoisomerase-I/II and NF-κB signaling pathway, causes mitochondrial dysfunction, induces lysosomal vesiculation, thereby leading to DNA damage and cell apoptosis. 2-Methoxycinnamaldehyde exhibits antitumor effects.

d-KLA Peptide (D-(KLAKLAK)2), KLA peptide (HY-P5345) isomer, is a pro-apoptosis peptide. d-KLA Peptide can specifically target mitochondria and induce apoptosis by destroying the mitochondrial membrane. d-KLA Peptide increases caspase 3/7 activity, exerts proapoptotic activity and enhances antitumor efficacy in mouse melanoma models.

DpC is a selective, orally active iron chelator with anticancer activity. DpC acts on signaling pathway-related targets such as JNK, NF-κB, and its activity is competitively inhibited by another iron chelator Dp44mT (HY-18973). By chelating intracellular iron and copper ions in tumor cells to form redox-active complexes, DpC induces oxidative stress, activates the JNK, NF-κB pathways and downregulates IκBα, upregulates the expressions of neuroglobin and cytoglobin, activates caspase 3/9 to induce tumor cell apoptosis. It also overcomes P-glycoprotein-mediated multidrug resistance through a lysosome-targeting mechanism, and exhibits broad-spectrum synergistic effects when combined with various chemotherapeutic agents. DpC inhibits tumor metastasis and increases TNF-α levels in the tumor microenvironment to enhance endogenous immune responses. DpC is applicable to the research of various malignancies including neuroblastoma, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer.

Nivalenol, a trichothecene mycotoxin that can be produced by Fusarium graminearum, is a fungal metabolite present in agricultural product. Nivalenol modulates apoptotic pathway, cell cycle regulation, Bax, ERK, caspase-3, and poly-ADP-ribose synthase activity in macrophages. Nivalenol inhibits ribosomal peptidyltransferase site, protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, and cell proliferation. Nivalenol induces late-stage apoptotic morphological changes, reduces cellular metabolism, and decreases cell proliferation in erythroleukemia cells. Nivalenol induces lymphocyte apoptosis in murine thymus, spleen, and Peyer's patches. Nivalenol can be used for the research of erythroleukemia.

4-Methylthiazole is an Apoptosis trigger. 4-Methylthiazole markedly reduces CD45 and CD123 surface markers, increases ROS levels, Caspase-3 protein levels. 4-Methylthiazole triggers Apoptosis and mitochondrial disruption. 4-Methylthiazole can be used in the research of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA) is an orally active, blood-brain barrier-permeable perfluorinated compound. Perfluorododecanoic acid increases Caspase 3 activity, disrupts mitochondrial membrane potential, and elevates ROS levels. Perfluorododecanoic acid induces cognitive deficits. Perfluorododecanoic acid exhibits hepatotoxicity.

Flavokawain B (Flavokavain B) is an orally active chalcone. Flavokawain B results in activation of caspase-9, -3 and -8, cleavage of PARP. Flavokawain B down-regulates Bcl-2 with concomitant increase in Bax level. Flavokawain B inhibits NF-κB, PI3K/Akt and MAPK signaling pathway. Flavokawain B exhibits Apoptotic effects. Flavokawain B inhibits MMP-9 and promotes ROS generation. Flavokawain B inhibits multiple tumors and inflammation.

α5β1 integrin agonist-1 is an α5β1 integrin agonist, with an EC₅₀ of 1.5 nM. α5β1 integrin agonist-1 inhabits α4β1 integrin (IC₅₀ = 2.99 μM) in Jurkat/VCAM-1 adhesion assayα5β1 integrin agonist-1 induces concentration-dependent apoptosis and activates the caspase 3/7 pathway in α5β1 integrin-expressing K562 cancer cells. α5β1 integrin agonist-1 can be used for the study of cancer.

Difopein TFA is a 14-3-3 protein inhibitor. Difopein TFA acts as an apoptosis inducer, regulates apoptosis-related proteins, downregulates Bcl-2, upregulates Bax, activates caspase-9 and caspase-3, and induces nuclear fragmentation, membrane-enclosed apoptotic bodies and DNA ladder formation. Difopein TFA serves as a tumor growth inhibitor, which inhibits the proliferation of glioma cells and induces their apoptosis in in vivo nude mouse models. Difopein TFA is applicable to glioma-related research.

PP5-IN-1 is a competitive and selective serine/threonine protein phosphatase 5 (PP5) inhibitor with a K_i value of 244 nM. PP5-IN-1 induces extrinsic apoptosis (Apoptosis), disrupts the integrity of complex II, and activates Caspase 8. PP5-IN-1 can be used in research related to clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

Tigilanol tiglate (EBC-46) is a protein kinase C (PKC)/C1 domain activator. Tigilanol tiglate is associated with mitochondrial/endoplasmic reticulum (ER) dysfunction, leading to activation of the unfolded protein response (UPRmt/ER) and subsequent induction of ATP depletion, organelles expansion, Caspase activation, gasdermin E cleavage, and terminal necrosis. Tigilanol tiglate, as a small anti-tumor molecule with immunomodulatory effects, can be used in the study of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and soft tissue sarcoma.

Ironomycin is a derivative of Salinomycin (HY-15597). Ironomycin exhibits selective inhibitory activity against mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) cells. Ironomycin blocks the cell cycle and induces apoptosis and ferroptosis. Ironomycin induces double-strand DNA breaks and activates the unfolded protein response (UPR), particularly the IRE1α signaling pathway accumulation. The combination of Ironomycin with Ibrutinib (HY-10997) shows a synergistic effect. Ironomycin can be used for the study of MCL.

3-O-Methylgallic acid (3,4-Dihydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid) is an anthocyanin metabolite and has potent antioxidant capacity. 3-O-methylgallic acid inhibits Caco-2 cell proliferation with an IC₅₀ value of 24.1 μM. 3-O-methylgallic acid also induces cell apoptosis and has anti-cancer effects.

Coenzyme Q2 is a benzoquinone electron carrier in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and a p53-dependent apoptosis inducer. Coenzyme Q2 induces p53 phosphorylation at Ser15, promoting p53 accumulation and functional activation. Coenzyme Q2 induces ROS generation, caspase-3 activation, DNA fragmentation, phosphatidylserine externalization, mitochondrial permeability transition pore opening, and oxidative phosphorylation uncoupling. Coenzyme Q2 inhibits Complex I, Complex III, and Complex IV activities, disrupting electron transport and membrane potential generation. Coenzyme Q2 induces excessive mitochondrial proton leak in forebrain mitochondria. Coenzyme Q2 causes loss of righting reflex in mice, accompanied by slow-wave delta EEG activity and reversible loss of wakefulness. Coenzyme Q2 inhibits lipid peroxidation and scavenges superoxide radicals. Coenzyme Q2 is used in research on leukemia, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and mitochondrial encephalomyopathy.