Chk1 Activator

Americanin 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.

Benfluron 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.