Caspase Agonist

10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA) is an orally active unsaturated medium-chain fatty acid with various physiological activities. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid induces ROS-mediated apoptosis in A549 cells. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid inhibits VEGF-induced angiogenesis in human venous endothelial cells. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by activating the AMPK-α signaling pathway. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid protects against bone loss by inhibiting NF-κB signaling downstream of FFAR4. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid is an antibiotic against many bacteria and fungi, such as Neurospora sitophila, molds and Staphylococcus aureus. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid has longevity-promoting effects in C. elegans. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid prevents osteoarthritis by targeting aspartyl β hydroxylase and inhibiting chondrocyte senescence.

ASX-173 is an orally active inhibitor of asparagine synthetase (ASNS) (IC₅₀ = 0.113 μM, K_i = 0.4 nM). ASX-173 enhances the anticancer activity of L-asparaginase (ASNase) (HY-P1923). ASX-173 disrupts nucleotide synthesis and induces leukemia cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy in leukemia cells in combination with ASNase. ASX-173 slows the growth of OCI-AML2 xenografts in combination with ASNase. ASX-173 is indicated for the study of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, colorectal cancer, and other cancers.

Eftozanermin alfa (ABBV-621) is a tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand receptor (TRAIL-R) agonist. Eftozanermin alfa is a fusion protein consisting of a mutant immunoglobulin G1-Fc linked to 2 single-chain trimers of TRAIL. Eftozanermin alfa induces apoptosis in tumor cells by activation of death receptors (DR4 receptor and DR5 receptor) with K_ds of 780 nM and 635 nM. Eftozanermin alfa can be used for the research of multiple solid and heme malignancies.

MCB-36 is a VHL-recruiting pan-KRAS PROTAC degrader without affecting KRAS transcription. MCB-36 exhibits minimal effects on HRAS and NRAS protein levels. MCB-36 binds to the GDP-loaded state of G12D, G12C, G12V, and wild-type KRAS with high affinities K_d ≈ 1 pM). MCB-36 decreases p-ERK levels, leading to cell apoptosis. MCB-36 effectively suppress KRAS^G12C inhibitor-resistant cancer cells and remodel the tumor immune microenvironment. MCB-36 can be used for the study of colorectal cancer and lung cancer (Pink: Target protein ligand; Blue: E3 ligand (HY-112078); Black: Linker (HY-W091879)).

(±)-Naringenin is an orally available anti-inflammatory agent that can regulate both acute and chronic inflammation responses, while also showing antioxidant, neuroprotective, liver-protective, and anti-cancer effects. (±)-Naringenin promotes vasodilation in endothelial cells by activating BK_Ca channels in muscle cells. It also exerts protective effects against experimental colitis by inhibiting Toll-like receptor 4/NF-κB signaling, making it useful in studies related to sepsis, fulminant hepatitis, fibrosis, and cancer research.

IGN523 is an anti-CD98 antibody (hCD98, K_D = 0.55 nM). IGN523 induces antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) activity, lysosomal membrane permeabilization, and inhibition of essential amino acid transport, ultimately leading to caspase-3 and caspase-7-mediated apoptosis of tumor cells. IGN523 inhibits tumor growth in multiple tumor xenograft models. IGN523 is useful in the research of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and other cancers..

Berubicin (RTA 744 free base) is a Doxorubicin (HY-15142A) analog that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Berubicin inhibits P-gp and MRP1-mediated efflux and suppresses glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Berubicin exerts toxic effects on leukemia cells by activating nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and induces apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells. Berubicin can be used in the study of tumors related to the nervous system.

BRD-810 is a potent and selective MCL1 inhibitor with a K_d of 0.3 nM. BRD-810 can specifically block the BH3 binding groove of MCL1, while having little effect on other anti-apoptotic proteins (such as Bcl-2, Bcl-xL). BRD-810 effectively destroys the MCL1-BAK complex (IC₅₀ = 1.2 nM) in cancer cells, rapidly activates Caspase and induces cell apoptosis. BRD-810 can be used in the research of various cancers such as hematological tumors and solid tumors.

Salvianolic acid F is a KRAS inhibitor, especially for KRAS G12D. Salvianolic acid F inhibits NF-kB, MMP-9, and NO simultaneously. Salvianolic acid F inhibits cancer cell growth, invasion, and migration and induces apoptosis via the EP300/PI3K/AKT pathway in vitro. Salvianolic acid F inhibits the growth of KRAS-dependent lung cancer cells via the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in vivo. Salvianolic acid F can be used in the research of various cancers, including KRAS G12D-driven non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and ovarian cancer.

CD00509 is a tyrosyl-DNA phosphodiesterase (PDE) Tdp1 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.71 μM. CD00509 increases DNA damage and promotes apoptosis of MCF-7 cells. CD00509 can sensitize breast cancer cells and wild-type murine embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) to Camptothecin (CPT) (HY-16560). CD00509 can be used for the study of cancers such as breast cancer.

Trans-Trimethoxyresveratrol (trans-trismethoxy Resveratrol; (E)-Resveratrol trimethyl ether; trans-3,5,4'-Trimethoxystilbene) is an orally active natural derivative of Resveratrol (HY-16561). Trans-Trimethoxyresveratrol has an enhanced anticancer profile compared to Resveratrol, exhibiting higher potency than resveratrol, with improved cancer cell proliferation inhibition, induction of cell cycle arrest, decreased metastasis, and increased apoptosis. Trans-Trimethoxyresveratrol causes microtubule disassembling and tubulin depolymerization and exerts anti-angiogenic effects through VEGFR2. Trans-Trimethoxyresveratrol can be used for the studies of anti-angiogenic and anti-cancer (such as non-small cell lung cancer and osteosarcoma).

MCB-294 is a dual-state pan-KRAS inhibitor that selectively inhibits KRAS over NRAS and HRAS. MCB-294 capable of binding both the active (GTP-bound) and inactive (GDP-bound) forms of KRAS with K_ds of approximately 1 pM and 10 nM, respectively. MCB-294 broadly impairs the growth of hTERT-HPNE cells expressing G12D, G12C, G12V, G12S, G13D, and wild-type KRAS, with IC₅₀s of approximately 700 nM. MCB-294 induces irreversible apoptosis in KRAS-mutated tumors. MCB-294 effectively suppress KRAS^G12C inhibitor-resistant cancer cells and remodel the tumor immune microenvironment. MCB-294 can be used for the study of pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer.

DeFer-2 is a ferritin PROTAC degrader (K_d = 17.1 μM). DeFer-2 induces ferritin degradation, triggering caspase 3-GSDME-mediated pyroptosis in cancer cells through free iron accumulation and elevated ROS. DeFer-2 significantly inhibits tumor growth and prolongs survival in mice bearing B16F10 subcutaneous tumors. DeFer-2 can be used to study melanoma.

Berubicin (RTA 744) hydrochloride is a Doxorubicin (HY-15142A) analog that can cross the blood-brain barrier. Berubicin hydrochloride inhibits P-gp and MRP1-mediated efflux and suppresses glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Berubicin hydrochloride exerts toxic effects on leukemia cells by activating nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and induces apoptosis in neuroblastoma cells. Berubicin hydrochloride can be used in the study of tumors related to the nervous system.

WS-384 is a dual LSD1 and DCN1-UBC12 protein-protein interaction inhibitor with oral activity, with IC₅₀ values of 338.79 nM and 14.81 nM, respectively. WS-384 possesses anticancer activity and can cause cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, and induce apoptosis. WS-384 can be used in the research of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

CIDD-8633 is a potent DDR2 inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 6.105 μM. CIDD-8633 inhibits cell migration and halts the cell cycle and induces apoptosis, significantly suppressing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) tumor growth. CIDD-8633 can be used for the study of pancreatic cancer such as PDAC.

Sanazole (AK-2123) is a hypoxic cell radiosensitizer. Sanazole enhances radiation-induced DNA strand breaks. In mouse fibroblast tumors, Sanazole increases nuclear condensation and fragmentation, as well as elevates caspase-3 activity, thereby enhancing radiation-induced apoptosis.

SF-9-2 is a PD-L1/PD-1 binding inhibitor (IC₅₀ = 24.9 nM). SF-9-2 inhibits epithelial-mesenchymal transition, migration, invasion, and proliferation of SK-N-SH cells, and also induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. SF-9-2 blocks PD-L1-induced SK-N-SH cell growth through the MAPK signaling pathway. SF-9-2 restores GSK-3β activity and enhances PD-L1 degradation through the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. SF-9-2 inhibits tumor growth in the SK-N-SH NOG mouse model without significant toxicity. SF-9-2 also acts as an immune checkpoint inhibitor, blocking PD-L1 to restore T cell function. SF-9-2 can be used in neuroblastoma research.

Apoptosis inducer 44 is an apoptosis inducer. Apoptosis inducer 44 triggers apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 cells by increasing the levels of Bax and Cyt C, reducing Bcl-2, and initiating caspase-3 cleavage. Apoptosis inducer 44 suppresses the invasion and migration of MDA-MB-231 cells by down-regulating MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression and up-regulating E-cadherin protein levels. Apoptosis inducer 44 can be used for the study of breast cancer.

DNH28 is a potent NF-κB and MAPK inhibitor with an IC₅₀ of 0.93 μM against HepG2 cells. DNH28 promotes apoptosis by down-regulating the expression of Bcl-2, up-regulating the expression of BAX and Cleaved-caspase-3. DNH28 blocks the cell cycle and inhibits migration. DNH28 can be used for the study of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).