Modulatore dell'interazione proteina-proteina

Induces Kruppel like factor 4 (KLF4) and reduces the expression of MYC.  Anti-tumor activity of APTO 253 has been demonstrated in AML and haematological malignancies. Inducing KLP4 expression in ovarian cancer cells using APT0 253 sensitises cells to cisplatin  and paclitaxel. BRCA1/2-deficient cancer cells are hypersensitive to APTO 253, which mediates its action by causing DNA damage.

Activator of RET signalling cascade and a derivative of a GFL mimetic compound BT 13. Molecular docking calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were performed in GDNF−GFRα1−RetA complex and showed that BT 18 binds to the allosteric site in GFRα1 as well as RetA surface interfacing GFRα1.

KRAS G12C inhibitor

A potent inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway that interferes with β-catenin/TFC4 interaction. Reduces growth and motility of colon cancer cells. Inhibits self-renewal, whilst inducing differentiation in cancer stem cells.

(2R)-Arimoclomol maleate is an investigational pharmaceutical compound, which is an orally bioavailable small molecule with pharmacological activity primarily targeting cellular protein homeostasis mechanisms. This therapeutic agent is derived from molecular chaperones and operates by selectively enhancing the expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs). The mechanism of action involves the modulation of the heat shock response, wherein (2R)-Arimoclomol maleate amplifies the natural cellular defense pathways against protein misfolding and aggregation.

Autophagy inhibitor that selectively targets the StART domain of GRAMD1A

Inhibitor of BET bromodomain; antineoplastic

A chemical probe for the dual bromodomains of human transcription-initiation-factor TFIID subunit 1 (TAF1). GNE 371 binds TAF1 with an IC50 of 10 nM and is selective over other bromodomain family members. Exerts anti-proliferative effects in synergy with BET inhibitor JQ1.

Inhibitor of clathrin-mediated endocytosis (CME) and ligand to the clathrin heavy chain (CHC). ES9-17 is an inhibitor of the CHC function with EC50 of 13 μM in plant model Arabidopsis thaliana. ES9-17 is a non-protonophoric CME inhibitor and it does not alter the cytoplasmic pH levels substantially. In a mammalian cell line HeLa, ES9-17 reduced the uptake of transferrin, which is a CME-driven process.

17-AAG is the first clinically tested hsp90 inhibitor that exhibits antitumor activity. Its antitumor effects are documented in vivo for various animal models, including erbB2-dependent breast cancer, prostate cancer models, and melanoma.

Potent and selective inhibitor of polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2), by binding to the K27me3-pocket of the regulatory EED subunit. Inhibits H3K27 methylation in histone 3. Has anti-tumor activity in murine xenograft models. Synergistic with EZH2 inhibitor against cancer cell growth.