Avarol induces apoptosis in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cells by activating PERK-eIF2α-CHOP signaling. Avarl also acts as a competitive AChE inhibitor which are non-hepatotoxic and neuroprotective agents for Alzheimer's disease.
Sephin1 hydrochloride is a selective inhibitor of the phosphatase regulatory subunit PPP1R15A (R15A), which prolongs the benefit of eIF2α phosphorylation, thereby protecting cells from proteostatic defects.