ASK1-IN-3 is a highly potent and selective inhibitor of ASK1 kinase, demonstrating an IC 50 of 33.8 nM. This compound also exhibits inhibitory effects on various cell cycle regulating kinases. ASK1-IN-3 showcases remarkable induction of apoptosis in HepG2 cancer cells and displays potent activity in arresting the cell cycle [1].
(E)-2-(2-Chlorostyryl)-3,5,6-trimethylpyrazine (CSTMP) is a stilbene derivative with antioxidant and anticancer activities. It stimulates proliferation of hydrogen peroxide-damaged ECV-304 cells (EC50 = 24.9 nM). CSTMP reduces hydrogen peroxide-induced release of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in and increases viability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) in a concentration-dependent manner via inhibition of apoptosis. It reverses hydrogen peroxide-induced release of malondialdehyde (MDA) and decreases in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities as well as increases constitutive nitric oxide synthase (cNOS) activity and nitric oxide (NO) production in HUVECs. CSTMP also induces cell death of A549 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells in an IRE1α-dependent manner through induction of IRE1α-TRAF2-ASK1 complex-mediated endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and mitochondrial apoptosis.
Antagonist of 14.3.3 proteins (KD ≈80 nM). Competitively inhibits 14.3.3-ligand interactions without requiring phosphorylation. Blocks the ability of 14.3.3 to bind to target proteins such as Raf-1, Bad, ASK1 and exoenzyme S.
Selonsertib, also known as GS-4997, is an orally bioavailable inhibitor of apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1), with potential anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic and anti-fibrotic activities. GS-4997 targets and binds to the catalytic kinase domain of ASK1 in an ATP-competitive manner, thereby preventing its phosphorylation and activation. GS-4997 prevents the production of inflammatory cytokines, down-regulates the expression of genes involved in fibrosis, suppresses excessive apoptosis and inhibits cellular proliferation.