LDHA PDKs-IN-1 (compound 20e) is a highly effective dual inhibitor of PDKs and LDHA, displaying IC50 values of 0.8 μM and 0.15 μM, respectively. It significantly suppresses A549 cell proliferation (EC50 = 13.2 μM), reduces lactate formation, and enhances oxygen consumption. This compound holds great promise for cancer research [1].
DHA-paclitaxel, also know as Taxoprexin, is prodrug comprised of the naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) covalently conjugated to the anti-microtubule agent paclitaxel. Because tumor cells take up DHA, DHA-paclitaxel is delivered directly to tumor tissue, where the paclitaxel moiety binds to tubulin and inhibits the disassembly of microtubules, thereby resulting in the inhibition of cell division. Paclitaxel also induces apoptosis by binding to and blocking the function of the apoptosis inhibitor protein Bcl-2 (B-cell Leukemia 2). DHA-paclitaxel exhibits improved pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles when compared to conventional paclitaxel and has demonstrated antineoplastic activity in animal models of cancer.
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP) is a crucial intermediate in lipid biosynthesis and glycolysis, participating in numerous metabolic pathways, including the Calvin cycle and glycolysis in plants.