M867 is a selective and reversible inhibitor of caspase-3 with an IC50 of 1.4 nM and Ki of 0.7 nM. M867 has anti apoptotic activity[1].
Caspase-3-IN-1 (compound 11b) is a potent Caspase-3 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 14.5 nM[1].
Z-YVAD-pNA (Z-Tyr-Val-Ala-Asp-pNA) is a caspase-1 substrate[1].
PHA-690509 is an anti-ZikV compound that inhibits ZikV replication. PHA-690509 is also a CDK inhibitor, and inhibits caspase-3 activity[1][2].
Tauroursodeoxycholate is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK.
Boc-D-FMK is a cell-permeable, irreversible and broad spectrum caspase inhibitor; inhibits apoptosis stimulated by TNF-α with an IC50 of 39 µM.
Tauroursodeoxycholate dihydrate (TUDCA dihydrate; UR 906 dihydrate; Taurolite dihydrate) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK[1][2].
Fluorescein-6-carbonyl-Asp(OMe)-Glu(OMe)-Val-DL-Asp(OMe)-fluoromethylketone is a cell-permeable, non-toxic inhibitor that binds irreversibly to activated caspase-3 in apoptotic cells. The fluorescence intensity can be measured by flow cytometry, microwell plate reader, or fluorescence microscopy[1].
Aviculin, a lignan glycoside, is a potent anticancer agent. Aviculin reduces metabolic activity on MCF-7 cells below 50%, with an IC50 of 75.47 μM. Aviculin induces breast cancer cell apoptosis through the intrinsic apoptosis pathway. Aviculin increases expression of initiator caspase-9, executioner caspase-7, and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP). Aviculin shows an increase in the Bax/Bcl-2 ratio[1].
Euphornin is a anticaner agent, that can be isolated from E. helioscopia. Euphornin induces apoptosis via caspase-mediated pathways. Euphornin induces cell cycle arrest by increasing the level of the phospho-CDK1 (Tyr15) protein[1].
CDK1/2/4-IN-1 (compound 3a) is a potent CDK inhibitor with IC50 values of 1.47, 0.78 and 0.87 μM for CDK1, CDK2 and CDK4, respectively. CDK1/2/4-IN-1 arrests cell cycle at G2/M phase and induces apoptosis. CDK1/2/4-IN-1 elevates Bax, caspase-3, P53 levels and decreases Bcl-2 level. CDK1/2/4-IN-1 can be used for cancer research[1].
Guggulsterone is a plant sterol derived from the gum resin of the tree Commiphora wightii. Guggulsterone inhibits the growth of a wide variety of tumor cells and induces apoptosis through down regulation of antiapoptotic gene products (IAP1, xIAP, Bfl-1/A1, Bcl-2, cFLIP and survivin), modulation of cell cycle proteins (cyclin D1 and c-Myc), activation of caspases and JNK, inhibition of Akt[1]. Guggulsterone, a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) antagonist, decreases CDCA-induced FXR activation with IC50s of 17 and 15 μM for Z- and E-Guggulsterone, respectively[2].
EP1013 is a broad-spectrum caspase selective inhibitor, used in the research of type 1 diabetes.
Dehydrotrametenolic acid is a sterol isolated from the sclerotium of Poria cocos. Dehydrotrametenolic acid induces apoptosis through caspase-3 pathway. Dehydrotrametenolic acid has anti-tumor activity, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic effects[1].
PARP-1-IN-2 (compound 11g) is a potent and BBB-penetrated PARP1 inhibitor, with an IC50 of 149 nM. PARP1-IN-2 shows significantly potent anti-proliferative activity against Human lung adenocarcinoma epithelial cell line A549. PARP1-IN-2 can induce A549 cells apoptosis[1].
Ac-VAD-CHO (Ac-Val-Ala-Asp-CHO) is a pan-caspase inhibitor. Ac-VAD-CHO inhibits dissipation of MMP and cytochrome c release in hypoxia-exposed cells[1].
Ac-AAVALLPAVLLALLAP-LEHD-CHO is an inhibitor of caspases 4, 5 and 9. Ac-AAVALLPAVLLALLAP-LEHD-CHO shows protective effects upon Neocarzinostatin (HY-111183)-treated MCF-7 cells[1].
Senkyunolide I, isolated from Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort, is an anti-migraine compound. Senkyunolide I protects rat brain against focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury by up-regulating p-Erk1/2, Nrf2/HO-1 and inhibiting caspase 3[1][2].
MMPSI is a potent and selective small molecule caspase 3 and caspase 7 inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.7 μM for human caspase-3. MMPSI can significantly reduce ischemia-reperfusion-induced infarct size in the isolated rabbit heart, and reduce apoptosis in both the ischemic myocardium and isolated cardiomyocytes. MMPSI can be used for researching cardioprotection[1].
Wedelolactone, a natural product from Ecliptae herba, suppresses LPS-induced caspase-11 expression by directly inhibiting the IKK Complex[1]. Wedelolactone inhibits 5-lipoxygenase (5-Lox) (IC50~2.5 μM) activity by an oxygen radical scavenging mechanism. Wedelolactone induces caspase-dependent apoptosis in prostate cancer cells via downregulation of PKCε without inhibiting Akt[2]. Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities[3].
Mca-YVADAP-Lys(Dnp)-OH is a fluorogenic substrate for caspase-1 and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2)[1].
Z-YVAD-CMK is a caspase-1 and caspase-3 inhibitor[1].
Tauroursodeoxycholate-d4-1 is the deuterium labeled Tauroursodeoxycholate. Tauroursodeoxycholate (Tauroursodeoxycholic acid) is an endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress inhibitor. Tauroursodeoxycholate significantly reduces expression of apoptosis molecules, such as caspase-3 and caspase-12. Tauroursodeoxycholate also inhibits ERK.
Golimumab (CNTO-148) is a potent human IgG1 TNFα antagonist monoclonal antibody. Golimumab has anti-inflammation activitity and inhibits IL-6 and IL-1β production. Golimumab acts via targeting and neutralizing TNF to prevent inflammation and destruction of cartilage and bone. Golimumab has the anticancer activity and induces cell apoptosis. Golimumab can be used for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer research[1][2][3].
Anticancer agent 63 (compound 3h) shows active in reducing the viability of different cancer cell lines, including SW480, HeLa, A549 and MCF-7, with IC50 values at 24 h of 4.9, 11.5, 9.4, and 3.4 μM, respectively. Anticancer agent 63 induce apoptosis in MCF-7 cells via down-regulating the expression of Bcl-2 and up-regulating the expression of IL-2 and Caspase-3. Anticancer agent 63 also shows antioxidant activity[1].
Tauroursodeoxycholate Sodium is an ambiphilic bile acid that helps with liver and gallbladder issues.
Z-DEVD-AFC is a cell-permeant substrate for caspase-3, which causes a shift in fluorescence uponcleavage of the AFC fluorophore. Z-DEVD-AFC can be used to detect caspase-3-like enzymes activity[1].
CZL55 is a caspase-1 inhibitor with an IC50 value of 24 nM. CZL55 can be used for the research of febrile seizures (FS)[1].
p-nitro-Pifithrin-α, a cell-permeable analog of pifithrin-α, is a potent p53 inhibitor. p-nitro-Pifithrin-α suppresses p53-mediated TGF-β1 expression in HK-2 cells. p-nitro-Pifithrin-α inhibits the activation of caspase-3 by Zika virus (ZIKV) strains. p-nitro-Pifithrin-α attenuates steatosis and liver injury in mice fed a high-fat diet [4].non-alcoholic fatty liver disease[1][2][3].
5,7-Dihydroxychromone, the extract of Cudrania tricuspidata, activates Nrf2/ARE signal and exerts neuroprotective effects against 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA)-induced oxidative stress and apoptosis. 5,7-Dihydroxychromone inhibits the expression of activated caspase-3 and caspase-9 and cleaved PARP in 6-OHDA-induced SH-SY5Y cells[1].