Apoptosis

Casuarinin, an ellagitannin found in pomegranates and certain Casuarina/Stachyurus plants, is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and astringent.

Mcl-1 inhibitor22 (Example 36) is an MCL-1 inhibitor that suppresses its anti-apoptotic function by blocking the interaction between MCL-1 and pro-apoptotic proteins. It exhibits antiproliferative activity against various cancer cell lines and can be utilized for cancer research.

GPX4-IN-13 (compound 16), a GPX4 inhibitor, exhibits anticancer properties by diminishing the expression of GPX4, thereby reducing thyroid cell proliferation and inducing ferroptosis. Additionally, this compound effectively inhibits the growth of three distinct thyroid cancer cell lines: N-thy-ori-3-1 (IC 50 =8.39 μM), MDA-T32 (IC 50 =10.28 μM), and MDA-T41 (IC 50 =8.18 μM).

<p>ERK-MYD88 Interaction Inhibitor 1, an agent that disrupts the interaction between ERK and MYD88, has demonstrated the ability to trigger an HRI-mediated integrated stress response (ISR) that specifically promotes immunogenic cell apoptosis (apoptosis) in cancer cells. Additionally, in models using Lewis lung cancer mice, this compound has been shown to stimulate anti-tumor T cell responses, thereby exhibiting significant anti-tumor activity.</p>

JND4135, a type II TRK inhibitor, exhibits IC50 values targeting TRKA, TRKB, and TRKC at 2.79, 3.19, and 3.01 nM, respectively. It can overcome resistance due to TRKxDFG and other mutations in the BaF3 stable model, inhibiting the phosphorylation of TRKs WT, xDFG mutations, and their downstream signaling molecules. Additionally, JND4135 induces G0/G1 phase arrest and cell apoptosis (apoptosis) in BaF3–CD74-TRKA-G667C cells. This compound also demonstrates antitumor activity in a BaF3-CD74-TRKA-G667C mouse xenograft model by suppressing tumor growth.

XJTU-L453, a PI3Kα inhibitor, exhibits an IC50 of 0.4 nM. It inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cell lines T47D and MCF7, with IC50 values of 0.2 μM and 0.5 μM respectively. Additionally, XJTU-L453 disrupts the PI3K pathway, leading to cell cycle arrest and cell apoptosis (apoptosis). It also demonstrates antitumor activity in MCF7 xenograft mice.

GA001 is a potent G9a antagonist with an IC50 of 1.32 μM. It can induce autophagy and apoptosis, and is applicable in the treatment of breast cancer.

<p>YLL545 is an inhibitor of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor 2 (VEGFR2). It inhibits VEGF-induced phosphorylation of VEGFR2 and the activation of downstream signaling mediators (such as phosphorylated STAT3 and phosphorylated ERK1/2) in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). Additionally, YLL545 suppresses HUVEC proliferation, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. It also induces apoptosis and inhibits tumor growth in a mouse model of breast cancer.</p>

<p>BMI-135, a selective estrogen mimic, demonstrates agonist activity for the estrogen receptor and induces a rapid endoplasmic reticulum stress response (UPR) alongside apoptosis in breast cancer cells.</p>

Apoptosisinducer 25 (Compound 4H) demonstrates potent anticancer capabilities by inhibiting the proliferation of BGC-823 cancer cells with an IC50 of 0.37 μM. It induces apoptosis in BGC-823 cells, causes mitochondrial dysfunction, and arrests the cell cycle at the G2/M phase. Additionally, Apoptosisinducer 25 exhibits favorable pharmacokinetic properties in rats.

<p>FTO-IN-13 (compound 8t) is a potent FTO inhibitor with antiproliferative properties. It induces apoptosis (cell apoptosis) and reduces the expression of Bcl-2 and Caspase 3 active proteins. Additionally, FTO-IN-13 lowers the expression of MYC and CEBPA genes and demonstrates anticancer activity.</p>

<p>17-Demethoxy-reblastatin (17-DR) acts as an inhibitor of heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90). It suppresses the proliferation of HepG2 and SMMC7721 cancer cells, diminishes colony formation, and triggers apoptosis via a mitochondria and caspase-mediated pathway.</p>

Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) hydrochloride, an oral LSD1 inhibitor, has anticancer properties, blocking cell growth and triggering apoptosis.

HDAC-IN-37 inhibits HDACs 1, 3, 8, & 6, induces histone acetylation, halts G1 to S phase, and triggers early apoptosis.

<p>TZEP7 functions as an EGFR kinase inhibitor in cancer cells. It exhibits cytotoxicity and induces apoptosis within these cells. TZEP7 downregulates the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, upregulates the pro-apoptotic protein Bax, and increases caspase levels. This compound holds potential for research in anticancer drug development.</p>

D18: Dual agonist for TLR7/8, boosts PD-L1, aids tumor sensitivity to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors, and is a cytotoxin for ADC HE-S2.

<p>Evo312 is an inhibitor of protein kinase C beta I (PKCβI) with an IC50 of 117.34 nM and exhibits dose-dependent characteristics. It acts by inhibiting the expression of the PKCβI protein, which leads to cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in PANC-GR (gemcitabine-resistant pancreatic cancer cells). Evo312 also demonstrates antiproliferative effects in pancreatic cancer cells PANC-1 and PANC-GR, with IC50 values of 0.08 μM and 0.07 μM respectively, while presenting an IC50 of 2.95 μM in normal human pancreatic ductal epithelial cells HPDE6-c7. Additionally, Evo312 has shown antitumor activity in a mouse xenograft model using PANC-GR cells.</p>

Mcl-1 inhibitor21 (Example 1-36) is an Mcl-1 inhibitor with an IC50 of 328 nM. It exhibits pro-apoptotic and anti-proliferative activity against SUDHL5 and SUDHL10 cell lines, making it applicable for cancer research.

Ac-DMLD-CMK is a peptide designed to target the caspase3-Gsdme signaling pathway in mice. It specifically inhibits the activation of caspase 3 and Gsdme, preventing the cleavage of Gsdme by caspase 3, which reduces pyroptosis. This process helps alleviate damage to renal tubular epithelial cells and decrease the secretion of inflammatory cytokines. Ac-DMLD-CMK can lower serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen levels in mice induced by Cisplatin, thereby mitigating the progression of renal dysfunction. It holds potential for research into chemotherapy-induced nephrotoxicity.

Lometrexol disodium: Inhibits hSHMT1/2 and GARFT, anticancer by blocking purine synthesis, induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.