Chk2
Checkpoint kinase Chk2 (CHEK2) is a serine/threonine kinase and key DNA damage response component that coordinates checkpoint activation, DNA repair, apoptosis, senescence, or damage tolerance after genotoxic stress[1]. Mechanistically, ATM-mediated Thr68 phosphorylation triggers CHK2 dimerization through phospho-Thr68-FHA interactions, followed by activation-loop autophosphorylation and kinase activation[2]. Activated CHK2 connects DNA damage signaling to p53 stabilization, BRCA1 phosphorylation, and cell-cycle control, therefore supporting genome integrity research in cancer models[3][4]. In disease contexts, CHK2 functions as a tumor-suppressive kinase linked to cancer susceptibility, while experimental data also show context-dependent roles in DNA damage-induced apoptosis and checkpoint arrest[5][6]. Compared with Chk1, CHK2 is structurally distinct and is activated mainly by DNA damage, whereas Chk1 has a broader role in S-phase and G2 checkpoint control[6]. For experimental applications, the selective CHK2 inhibitor CCT241533 blocks CHK2 activity in tumor cell lines after DNA damage and potentiates cytotoxicity of PARP inhibitors, supporting pathway-dissection studies rather than unsupported monotherapy claims[7].- CHK2 links ATM-driven DNA damage signaling to p53, BRCA1, apoptosis, and checkpoint control. - CHK2 differs from Chk1 in activation pattern, checkpoint dependence, and experimental inhibitor utility.
References:
- [1]. Zannini L, et al. CHK2 kinase in the DNA damage response and beyond. J Mol Cell Biol. 2014 Dec;6(6):442-57. [Content Brief]
- [2]. Cai Z, et al. Structure and activation mechanism of the CHK2 DNA damage checkpoint kinase. Mol Cell. 2009 Sep 24;35(6):818-29. [Content Brief]
- [3]. Hirao A, et al. DNA damage-induced activation of p53 by the checkpoint kinase Chk2. Science. 2000 Mar 10;287(5459):1824-7. [Content Brief]
- [4]. Lee JS, et al. hCds1-mediated phosphorylation of BRCA1 regulates the DNA damage response. Nature. 2000 Mar 9;404(6774):201-4. [Content Brief]
- [5]. Antoni L, et al. CHK2 kinase: cancer susceptibility and cancer therapy - two sides of the same coin? Nat Rev Cancer. 2007 Dec;7(12):925-36. [Content Brief]
- [6]. Bucher N, et al. G2 checkpoint abrogation and checkpoint kinase-1 targeting in the treatment of cancer. Br J Cancer. 2008 Feb 12;98(3):523-8. [Content Brief]
- [7]. Anderson VE, et al. CCT241533 is a potent and selective inhibitor of CHK2 that potentiates the cytotoxicity of PARP inhibitors. Cancer Res. 2011 Jan 15;71(2):463-72. [Content Brief]
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Chk2 Related Products (42)
Related Products (42)
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Recombinant Proteins (4)
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Antibodies (2)
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Prexasertib
0 ImagesSynonyms: LY2606368Prexasertib (LY2606368) is a selective, ATP-competitive second-generation checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) inhibitor with a Ki of 0.9 nM and an IC50 of <1 nM. Prexasertib inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib shows potent anti-tumor activity.
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Elrelesertib
0 ImagesSynonyms: AZD1390Elrelesertib (AZD1390) is an orally active, brain-penetrant ATM kinase inhibitor with IC50 values of 0.78 nM. Elrelesertib blocks ATM-dependent DNA damage response, inhibits ATM autophosphorylation and downstream Chk2, Rad50 phosphorylation, and accumulates at DNA breaks. Elrelesertib acts as a radiosensitizer, induces apoptosis, genomic instability, G2-M cell cycle arrest, ROS elevation, and mitochondrial membrane potential alteration. Elrelesertib has low efflux liability against P-gp and BCRP. Elrelesertib can be used for the research of central nervous system malignancies, glioblastoma multiforme, glioma, lung cancer brain metastases, and breast cancer.
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AZD-7762
0 ImagesAZD-7762 is a potent ATP-competitive checkpoint kinase (Chk) inhibitor in with an IC50 of 5 nM for Chk1.
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BML-277
0 ImagesSynonyms: Chk2 Inhibitor IIBML-277 is a selective checkpoint kinase 2 (Chk2) inhibitor with an IC50 of 15 nM.
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Cyproheptadine
0 ImagesCyproheptadine acts as a p38 MAP kinase activator, CHK2 activator, histamine H1 receptor inhibitor and serotonin receptor inhibitor. Cyproheptadine mediates cell cycle arrest via G1 phase arrest, G1/S transition arrest, G0/G1 phase arrest, reduced expression of cyclins D1/D2/D3, upregulated expression of HBP1, p16, p21, p27, and decreased phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein. Cyproheptadine induces Apoptosis by increasing PARP and cleaved PARP, as well as activating the mitochondrial caspase pathway. Cyproheptadine inhibits tumor growth with extremely low toxicity to normal cells. Cyproheptadine can be used in research related to hepatocellular carcinoma, multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.
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Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
0 ImagesCyproheptadine hydrochloride (Cyproheptadine HCl) acts as a p38 MAP kinase activator, CHK2 activator, histamine H1 receptor inhibitor and serotonin receptor inhibitor. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride mediates cell cycle arrest via G1 phase arrest, G1/S transition arrest, G0/G1 phase arrest, reduced expression of cyclins D1/D2/D3, upregulated expression of HBP1, p16, p21, p27, and decreased phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride induces Apoptosis by increasing PARP and cleaved PARP, as well as activating the mitochondrial caspase pathway. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride inhibits tumor growth with extremely low toxicity to normal cells. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride can be used in research related to hepatocellular carcinoma, multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.
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PF 477736
0 ImagesSynonyms: PF 00477736PF 477736 (PF 00477736) is a potent, selective and ATP-competitive inhibitor of Chk1, with a Ki of 0.49 nM, it is also a Chk2 inhibitor, with a Ki of 47 nM. PF 477736 shows <100-fold selectivity for Chk1 over VEGFR2, Fms, Yes, Aurora-A, FGFR3, Flt3, and Ret (IC50=8 (Ki), 10, 14, 23, 23, 25, and 39 nM, respectively). PF 477736 can enhance Gemcitabine antitumor activity in vitro and in vivo.
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Prexasertib dihydrochloride
0 ImagesSynonyms: LY2606368 dihydrochloridePrexasertib dihydrochloride (LY2606368 dihydrochloride) is a selective, ATP-competitive second-generation checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) inhibitor with a Ki of 0.9 nM and an IC50 of <1 nM. Prexasertib dihydrochloride inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib dihydrochloride causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib dihydrochloride shows potent anti-tumor activity.
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Prexasertib dimesylate
0 ImagesSynonyms: LY2606368 dimesylatePrexasertib dimesylate (LY2606368 dimesylate) is a selective, ATP-competitive second-generation checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) inhibitor with a Ki of 0.9 nM and an IC50 of <1 nM. Prexasertib dimesylate inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib dimesylate causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib dimesylate shows potent anti-tumor activity.
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Lasmotinib
0 ImagesSynonyms: PHI-101Lasmotinib (PHI-101) is a FLT3 and CHK2 inhibitor. Lasmotinib potently inhibits FLT3 single activating mutations (ITD or TKD mutants) and has inhibitory activity against FLT3 double (ITD/D835Y or ITD/F691L) and triple (ITD/D835Y/F691L) resistance mutations. Lasmotinib synergizes with Venetoclax (HY-15531) or Azacytidine to inhibit leukemia. Lasmotinib exhibits anticancer activity against ovarian and breast cancer.
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ANI-7
0 ImagesANI-7 is an activator of aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) pathway. ANI-7 inhibits the growth of multiple cancer cells, and potently and selectively inhibits the growth of MCF-7 breast cancer cells with a GI50 of 0.56 μM. ANI-7 induces CYP1-metabolizing mono-oxygenases by activating AhR pathway, and also induces DNA damage, checkpoint Kinase 2 (Chk2) activation, S-phase cell cycle arrest, and cell death in sensitive breast cancer cell lines.
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GNE-900
0 ImagesGNE-900 is a an ATP-competitive, selective, and orally active ChK1 inhibitor with IC50s of 0.0011, 1.5 μM for ChKl, ChK2, respectively. GNE-900 abrogates the G2-M checkpoint, enhances DNA damage, and induces Apoptosis. Gemcitabine (HY-17026) and GNE-900 administration shows anti-tumor activity.
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Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate
0 ImagesCyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate acts as a p38 MAP kinase activator, CHK2 activator, histamine H1 receptor inhibitor and serotonin receptor inhibitor. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate mediates cell cycle arrest via G1 phase arrest, G1/S transition arrest, G0/G1 phase arrest, reduced expression of cyclins D1/D2/D3, upregulated expression of HBP1, p16, p21, p27, and decreased phosphorylation of retinoblastoma protein. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate induces Apoptosis by increasing PARP and cleaved PARP, as well as activating the mitochondrial caspase pathway. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate inhibits tumor growth with extremely low toxicity to normal cells. Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate can be used in research related to hepatocellular carcinoma, multiple myeloma and acute myeloid leukemia.
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AZD-7762 hydrochloride
0 ImagesAZD-7762 hydrochloride is a potent ATP-competitive checkpoint kinase (Chk) inhibitor in with an IC50 of 5 nM for Chk1.
