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HO-1 inhibitor
Zinc Protoporphyrin (Zn(II)-protoporphyrin IX) is a competitive heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inhibitor, markedly attenuates the protective effects of Phloroglucinol (PG) against H2O2.- Beixian Zhou, .et al. , MedComm, 2024, Apr 12;5(4):e531 PMID: 38617435
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Aloe emodin is a anthraquinone present in aloe latex, an exudate from the aloe plant. It has a strong stimulant-laxative action.
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HDAC inhibitor
Sulforaphane activates Nrf2 and inhibits high glucose-induced progression of pancreatic cancer via AMPK dependent signaling. Sulforaphane has shown anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory activities.- Satoshi Endo, .et al. , J Biochem, 2021, Mar 17 PMID: 33729485
- 5-Fluorouridine is a metabolite of 5-fluorouracil with anticancer activity.
- Tz-Feng Lin, .et al. , Mater Today Commun, 2022, 33: 104284
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HIF-1α inhibitor
Minocycline hydrochloride is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic, acting by binding to the bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit and inhibiting protein synthesis.- Viktoria Lazar, .et al. , Nature, 2022, 610: 540-546 PMID: 36198788
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LDH inhibitor
Sodium oxamate (SO, Aminooxoacetic acid, Oxamic acid) is an inhibitor of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) that specificly inhibits LDH?A.- Yingying Chen, .et al. , Immunology, 2024, Jun;172(2):252-268 PMID: 38424694
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Cdc42 GTPase inhibitor
CASIN is a novel and potent Cdc42 inhibitor.- Yongru Xu, .et al. , Int J Mol Sci, 2017, Mar; 18(3): 586 PMID: 28282856
- NKP-1339 (IT-139) is the first-in-class ruthenium-based anticancer drug in clinical development against solid cancer with limited side effects.
- Zin Zin Ei, .et al. , Sci Rep, 2021, Nov 17;11(1):22448 PMID: 34789798
- Flunisolide is a corticosteroid often used to treat allergic rhinitis.The principal mechanism of action of Flunisolide is to activate glucocorticoid receptors, meaning it has an anti-inflammatory action.
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent
Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) with antipyretic and analgesic activity. -
nitroimidazole antibiotic medication
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole antibiotic medication used particularly for anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. - Edratide (TV 4710) is a synthetic peptide of 19 amino acid based on the complementarity-determining region 1 (CDR1) of a human anti-DNA antibody that expresses a major idiotype denoted 16/6 Id. Edratide reduces the rates of apoptosis (Apoptosis) and down-regulates of caspase-8 and caspase-3, up-regulates Bcl-xL. Edratide has the potential for the research of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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mGluR II agonist
Xanthurenic acid is a putative endogenous Group II metabotropic glutamate receptor agonist, on sensory transmission in the thalamus. -
analgesic agent
Tetrahydropalmatine, an active component isolated from corydalis, possesses analgesic effects. Tetrahydropalmatine acts through inhibition of amygdaloid release of dopamine to inhibit an epileptic attack in rats. -
Anticancer agent
Flavokawain A is found in Piper methysticum (kava plant). It suppresses expression of iNOS and COX-2 in macrophages, decreases expression of Ki67, XIAP and survivin in urothelial cell carcinoma cells, and inhibits degradation of NF-kB.
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HMGB1 release inhibitor
Ethyl pyruvate is a simple derivative of the endogenous metabolite, pyruvic acid. Ethyl pyruvate is an anti-inflammatory agent. -
Alkaloid
Conophylline is a vinca alkaloid derived from the leaves of the tropical plant Ervatamia microphylla. This compound functions as a differentiation inducer for pancreatic cells and demonstrates potent biological activity by suppressing hepatic stellate cells (HSC) while inducing apoptosis. It is of particular interest in research focused on pancreatic differentiation and the modulation of liver fibrosis. -
Rac1/Cdc42 Inhibitor
AZA1 is a potent dual inhibitor of Rac1 and Cdc42, key regulators of cell signaling pathways. This compound has been shown to induce apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while simultaneously inhibiting their proliferation, migration, and invasion. AZA1 serves as a valuable tool for research into the molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer progression and potential therapeutic interventions. -
Tyrosinase Inhibitor
Norartocarpetin is a potent tyrosinase inhibitor, demonstrating significant inhibition with an IC50 value of 0.47 μM. This compound serves as an effective antibrowning agent for food systems research and exhibits notable anticancer activity against lung carcinoma cells (NCI-H460) with an IC50 of 22 μM. Its antiproliferative effects are mediated through targeting the Ras/Raf/MAPK signaling pathway, inducing mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis, causing S-phase cell cycle arrest, and inhibiting cell migration and invasion in human lung carcinoma cells. -
HDAC Inhibitor
HC-Toxin is a potent histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor with an IC50 of 30 nM. This cyclic tetrapeptide effectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells, demonstrating significant anticancer activity. Its mechanism of action makes it valuable for research in cancer therapy and the modulation of gene expression. -
Apoptosis Inducer
epi-Eriocalyxin A is a diterpenoid compound that serves as an apoptosis inducer in colon cancer cells. It effectively inhibits the activation of ERK1/2 and JNK pathways, leading to the suppression of Bcl-2 expression. This compound is valuable for research focused on cancer treatment and the mechanisms of apoptosis. -
Cdc42 GTPase Inhibitor
ML141 (CID-2950007) is a potent, allosteric, selective and reversible non-competitive inhibitor of Cdc42 GTPase. ML141 inhibits Cdc42 wild type and Cdc42 Q61L mutant with EC50s of 2.1 and 2.6 μM, respectively. ML141 shows low micromolar potency and selectivity against other members of the Rho family of GTPases (Rac1, Rab2, Rab7). ML141 do not show cytotoxicity in multiple cell lines. -
Monounsaturated Fatty Acid
Oleic acid (9-cis-Octadecenoic acid) is an abundant monounsaturated fatty acid. Oleic acid is a Na+/K+ ATPase activator. -
Iron Chelator
Deferoxamine (Deferoxamine B) is an iron chelator (binds to Fe(III) and many other metal cations), is widely used to reduce iron accumulation and deposition in tissues. Deferoxamine upregulates HIF-1α levels with good antioxidant activity. Deferoxamine also shows anti-proliferative activity, can induce apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells. Deferoxamine can be used in studies of diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases as well as anti-cancer and anti-COVID-19. -
Anticancer Agent
(+)-Erinacin A (Erinacine A) is a cyanoditerpenoid isolated from Hericium erinaceus with anticancer, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective activities. (+)-Erinacin A can induce cancer cell death by activating extrinsic and intrinsic apoptosis pathways. (+)-Erinacin A can also inhibit the expression of NO synthase (iNOS) and the production of nitrotyrosine to exert inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, thereby reducing ischemic brain damage. -
Ionophore
Enniatin complex is a mixture of cyclohexadepsipeptides isolated largely from Fusarium species of fungi, and has ionophoric, antibiotic, and in vitro hypolipidaemic properties. Enniatin complex inhibits enzymes like acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyl transferase and induces apoptosis in several cancer lines . -
Topoisomerase IV Inhibitor
Ciprofloxacin is a potent topoisomerase IV inhibitor that demonstrates significant antibacterial activity as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It induces both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA damage, leading to mitochondrial dysfunction and increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. Ciprofloxacin exhibits anti-proliferative properties and triggers apoptotic pathways, making it a valuable tool for research applications focused on bacterial infections, oxidative stress, and cancer biology. -
Tubulin Inhibitor
Demecolcine is a potent tubulin inhibitor that effectively disrupts microtubule polymerization, exhibiting an IC50 value of 2.4 μM. By binding to tubulin dimers, Demecolcine exerts anti-mitotic effects, hindering cellular division. This compound is primarily utilized in research related to inflammatory disorders and various cancer pathways, making it valuable for studies focused on cell cycle regulation and targeted therapies. -
AMPK Agonist
10-Gingerol is an AMPK agonist derived from ginger oleoresin, exhibiting notable anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-proliferative properties. It effectively suppresses neointimal hyperplasia and inhibits the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells. Demonstrating significant radical scavenging activities, 10-Gingerol has IC50 values of 10.47 μM against DPPH, 1.68 μM against superoxide, and 1.35 μM against hydroxyl radicals. This compound also inhibits MDA-MB-231 tumor cell line proliferation with an IC50 of 12.1 μM, while targeting the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway to suppress proliferation, migration, invasion, and promote apoptosis. It holds potential for research applications in ulcerative colitis. -
Cysteine Residues Modifier
N-Ethylmaleimide (NEM) is a potent chemical reagent that irreversibly alkylates free sulfhydryl groups, specifically targeting cysteine residues. This compound serves as an effective inhibitor of cysteine proteases and significantly affects phosphate transport in mitochondria. With an IC50 value of 6.3 μM, N-Ethylmaleimide is valuable for modifying cysteine residues in proteins and peptides, making it an essential tool in biochemical research and studies involving protein functionality and structure. -
Apoptosis Inducer
Sanguinarine chloride is a benzophenanthridine alkaloid that functions as an apoptosis inducer primarily through the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This compound is known to activate key signaling pathways, specifically JNK and NF-κB, facilitating programmed cell death. Sanguinarine chloride is widely utilized in cancer research and studies investigating apoptotic mechanisms. -
α-mannosidase inhibitor
Swainsonine (also known as Tridolgosir) is a naturally occurring indolizidine alkaloid and a potent, reversible inhibitor of α-mannosidase. By interfering with glycoprotein processing, Swainsonine disrupts key cellular signaling pathways, leading to apoptosis and G₂/M phase cell cycle arrest. It exhibits significant antitumor activity and has been widely studied for its potential role in cancer therapeutics and glycosylation-related biological processes. -
ENL PROTAC Degrader
MS41 is a selective PROTAC degrader of eleven-nineteen leukemia (ENL), with DC₅₀ values of 3.50 nM (MV4;11), 2.84 nM (SEMK2), 3.03 nM (Jurkat), and 26.58 nM (KASUMI1). MS41 effectively inhibits the proliferation of ENL-dependent leukemia cells, induces G1 phase cell cycle arrest, and promotes apoptosis. It reduces chromatin occupancy of the ENL-associated transcription elongation complex, thereby suppressing oncogenic gene expression and leukemia progression. -
CECR2 inhibitor
NVS-CECR2-1 is a potent and selective non-BET family bromodomain (BRD) inhibitor targeting cat eye syndrome chromosome region, candidate 2 (CECR2). It binds CECR2 BRD with high affinity (IC50 = 47 nM; KD = 80 nM). NVS-CECR2-1 exhibits cytotoxic activity and induces apoptosis in various cancer cells through both CECR2-dependent and CECR2-independent mechanisms. -
Gαq/11/14 Inhibitor
FR900359 is a cyclic depsipeptide and a selective inhibitor of Gαq/11/14 proteins in mammals. By targeting Gαq signaling, it effectively inhibits downstream pathways such as the ERK cascade. FR900359 has demonstrated the ability to suppress melanoma cell proliferation, lower blood pressure, and protect against airway hyperreactivity in murine models of allergen sensitization, such as the ovalbumin-induced asthma model. -
LSD1 inhibitor
Bomedemstat (IMG-7289) is an orally active, irreversible inhibitor of lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1). By inhibiting LSD1, it increases methylation of histone marks H3K4 and H3K9, leading to altered gene expression. Bomedemstat exhibits potent anti-cancer activity by inhibiting cancer cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis, and is being explored as a therapeutic agent in hematologic malignancies and other cancers. -
Menin-KMT2A inhibitor
Bleximenib (JNJ-75276617) is an orally active and highly selective menin–KMT2A (MLL) interaction inhibitor, with IC50 values of 0.1 nM in humans, 0.045 nM in mice, and ≤0.066 nM in dogs. It effectively inhibits the proliferation of tumor cells and induces apoptosis and differentiation, particularly in malignancies driven by KMT2A rearrangements. Bleximenib is a promising therapeutic candidate for the study and treatment of leukemia and other menin-dependent cancers. -
Menin-KMT2A inhibitor
Bleximenib (JNJ-75276617) oxalate is an orally active and highly selective inhibitor of the menin–KMT2A (MLL) interaction, with IC50 values of 0.1 nM in humans, 0.045 nM in mice, and ≤0.066 nM in dogs. It effectively inhibits tumor cell proliferation and induces apoptosis and differentiation, particularly in cancers driven by KMT2A rearrangements. Bleximenib oxalate is a promising candidate for research in leukemia and other menin–KMT2A-dependent malignancies. -
APE1/REF-1 redox inhibitor
APX2009 is a specific inhibitor of APE1/REF-1 redox activity with demonstrated anticancer properties. It reduces the proliferation, migration, and invasion of breast cancer cells and induces apoptosis. APX2009 holds potential for targeted cancer therapy by disrupting redox-regulated transcription factors involved in tumor progression. - L-Asparaginase (L-ASNase) is a deamidating enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of L-asparagine and L-glutamine, and can be used for the research of acute lymphoblastic leukemia. L-Asparaginase depletes L-asparagine from plasma resulting in inhibition of RNA and DNA synthesis with the subsequent blastic cell apoptosis.
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DNA Alkylator
Illudin S is a natural sesquiterpene compound with potent cytotoxic, anti-tumor, and antiviral activities. It exhibits genotoxic effects and disrupts cell cycle progression by blocking the G1-S phase transition in human leukemia cells. Illudin S is of interest in cancer research due to its ability to target rapidly proliferating cells. -
Osteoclast formation inhibitor
ABD56 is a bioactive compound that inhibits osteoclast formation and induces osteoclast apoptosis. Its mechanism of action involves suppression of the NFκB and ERK signaling pathways, making it a promising candidate for research in bone metabolism and osteolytic diseases. -
PGAM1 inhibitor
HKB99 is an allosteric inhibitor of phosphoglycerate mutase 1 (PGAM1) that induces apoptosis and suppresses cell migration by inhibiting the formation of invasive pseudopodia. It increases oxidative stress, activates the JNK/c-Jun pathway, and downregulates AKT and ERK signaling. HKB99 is a promising compound for the study of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). - 7-Hydroxyflavone is an orally active flavonoid isolated from *Clerodendrum phlomidis*, exhibiting notable anti-inflammatory activity. It protects renal cells from nicotine-induced cytotoxicity through activation of the ERK/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling pathway. Additionally, 7-Hydroxyflavone inhibits PKM2 with an IC50 of 2.12 μM, and suppresses COX-2 and 5-LOX with IC50 values of 27 μg/mL and 33 μg/mL, respectively.

