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:
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- [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]
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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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CCT241533
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-14715CAS No.: 1262849-73-9CCT241533 is a potent and selective ATP competitive inhibitor of CHK2 with an IC50 of 3 nM and Ki of 1.16 nM.
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Prexasertib Mesylate Hydrate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18174BCAS No.: 1234015-57-6Synonyms: LY2606368 Mesylate Hydrate; LY2940930Prexasertib Mesylate Hydrate (LY2606368 Mesylate Hydrate) 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 Mesylate Hydrate inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib Mesylate Hydrate causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib Mesylate Hydrate shows potent anti-tumor activity.
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CBP-501
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-16129CAS No.: 565434-85-7CBP-501, a cell-permeable calmodulin-binding peptide and a G2-abrogating drug candidate, inhibits the activity of multiple Ser216-specific kinases, such as MAPKAP-K2, C-Tak1, CHK1 and CHK2, with IC50 values of 0.9 μM, 1.4 μM 3.4 μM and 6.5 μM, respectively. CBP-501 is used for various types of cancer.
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Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate (Standard)
0 ImagesCyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cyproheptadine hydrochloride sesquihydrate (HY-B1165). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cyproheptadine 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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Prexasertib mesylate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18174CCAS No.: 1234015-55-4Synonyms: LY2606368 mesylatePrexasertib mesylate (LY2606368 mesylate) 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 mesylate inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib mesylate causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib mesylate shows potent anti-tumor activity.
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VER-00158411
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18942CAS No.: 1174664-88-0VER-00158411 is a checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) and CHK2 inhibitor with IC50 values of 4.4 nM and 4.5 nM, respectively.
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Cyproheptadine-d3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-B1622SCAS No.: 2712455-05-3Cyproheptadine-d3 is the d3-labeled Cyproheptadine (HY-B1622). Cyproheptadine 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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Chk2-IN-2
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-158303CAS No.: 2984543-29-3Chk2-IN-2 (compound 2) is a selective inhibitor of CHK2 with potential anticancer activity.
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Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (Standard)
0 ImagesSynonyms: Cyproheptadine HCl (Standard)Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (Standard) (Cyproheptadine HCl (Standard)) is the analytical standard of Cyproheptadine hydrochloride (HY-B0366A). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cyproheptadine 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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CBP-501 acetate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-16129APurity: 99.75%CBP-501 acetate, a cell-permeable calmodulin-binding peptide and a G2-abrogating drug candidate, inhibits the activity of multiple Ser216-specific kinases, such as MAPKAP-K2, C-Tak1, CHK1 and CHK2, with IC50 values of 0.9 μM, 1.4 μM 3.4 μM and 6.5 μM, respectively. CBP-501 acetate is used for various types of cancer.
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Chk2-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-112477CAS No.: 724708-21-8Synonyms: Hymenialdisine analogue-1Chk2-IN-1 (compound 1) is a potent and selective inhibitor of checkpoint kinase 2 (Chk2), with IC50s of 13.5 nM and 220.4 nM for Chk2 and Chk1, respectively. Chk2-IN-1 can elicit a strong ataxia telangiectasia mutated (ATM)-dependent Chk2-mediated radioprotection effect.
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(E/Z)-Chk2-IN-1
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-112477ACAS No.: 693222-51-4Synonyms: (E/Z)-Hymenialdisine analogue-1(E/Z)-Chk2-IN-1 ((E/Z)-Hymenialdisine analogue-1) (Compound 1) is a potent and selective cell cycle kinase Chk2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 8 nM. (E/Z)-Chk2-IN-1 exhibits low inhibitory activity against other kinases (such as CK1δ, MEK1, and PKCα/βⅡ) with IC50 values both >89 nM. (E/Z)-Chk2-IN-1 can be used for the research of cancer.
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CCT241533 dihydrochloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-110331CAS No.: 1962925-28-5CCT241533 dihydrochloride is a potent and selective ATP competitive inhibitor of CHK2 with an IC50 of 3 nM and Ki of 1.16 nM.
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Cyproheptadine hydrochloride-d3
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-W745430Synonyms: Cyproheptadine HCl-d3Cyproheptadine hydrochloride-d3 (Cyproheptadine HCl-d3) is the d3-labeled Cyproheptadine (hydrochloride) (HY-B0366A). Cyproheptadine 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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Cyproheptadine (Standard)
0 ImagesCyproheptadine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Cyproheptadine (HY-B1622). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Cyproheptadine 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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Americanin A
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-N18301CAS No.: 69506-79-2Americanin A is a Neolignan. Americanin A can be isolated from the seeds of Phytolacca americana. Americanin A activates ATM and ATR, initiating the subsequent signal transduction cascades that include Chk1, Chk2, and tumor suppressor p53. Americanin A targets selectively Skp2 for degradation and thereby stabilizes p27. Americanin A suppresses the activity of Cyclin B1 and its partner cdc2 to prevent entry into Mitosis. Americanin A induces Apoptosis by producing excessive ROS. Americanin A has anti-cancer activity against colorectal cancer.
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PV1162
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-164523CAS No.: 1093793-11-3PV1162 is a selective Chk2 inhibitor with an IC50 of 0.29 nM. PV1162 inhibits ATP binding to Chk2 by targeting the gatekeeper-dependent hydrophobic pocket, which is specific to Chk2 and located behind the ATP-binding site (adenine-binding region), thereby inhibiting the phosphorylation activity of Chk2. PV1162 holds potential application value in the field of cancer therapy.
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Benfluron hydrochloride
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-106419ACAS No.: 80427-58-3Synonyms: Benflurone hydrochlorideBenfluron hydrochloride is an Apoptosis inducer and inhibitor of the HIV-1 Rev-RRE complex, with an IC50 of 5.0 μM against the HIV-1 Rev-RRE complex. Benfluron hydrochloride induces p53 activation, and triggers phosphorylation of Chk1 at serine 345, Chk2 at threonine 68, as well as ERK1/2 at threonine 202 and tyrosine 204. Benfluron hydrochloride activates Caspase 8, Caspase 9 and Caspase 3/7, inhibits HIV-1 viral transcription, and acts as a substrate for 11β-HSD 1 and cytosolic carbonyl reductase. Benfluron hydrochloride can be used in research related to leukemia and HIV-1 infection.
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(E/Z)-PV1162
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-164523ACAS No.: 1346559-65-6
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Prexasertib lactate
0 ImagesCat. No.: HY-18174HCAS No.: 2781996-46-9Synonyms: LY2606368 lactatePrexasertib lactate (LY2606368 lactate) is the lactate form of Prexasertib (HY-18174). Prexasertib lactate 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 lactate inhibits CHK2 (IC50=8 nM) and RSK1 (IC50=9 nM). Prexasertib lactate causes double-stranded DNA breakage and replication catastrophe resulting in apoptosis. Prexasertib lactate shows potent anti-tumor activity.
