BCL2-IN-1 is a potent Bcl-2 inhibitor (Ki <0.01 nM).

CDK2/Bcl2-IN-1 (compound 1) is a saponin-based inhibitor of CDK-2 (IC50=117.6 nM) that exhibits potent cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. Additionally, it inhibits Bcl-2 and promotes apoptosis in A549 lung cancer cells [1].

PROTAC Bcl2 degrader-1 is a PROTAC, which potently and selectively induces the degradation of Mcl-1 (IC50: 11.81 μM) and Bcl-2 (IC50: 4.94 μM; DC50: 3.0 μM).

NNK (Nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone) is a procarcinogen and a major tobacco-specific toxicant. It inhibits the expression of lysyl oxidase which is a tumor suppressor.

Venetoclax (ABT-199) is a Bcl-2 inhibitor (Ki<0.01 nM) with potent, selective, and orally active properties. Venetoclax has a 3-order-of-magnitude lower affinity for Bcl-xL and Bcl-W (Kis=48/245 nM). Venetoclax induces autophagy and apoptosis.

Gossypol (BL 193) Acetate is a polyphenolic aldehyde that permeates cells and acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes.

JGB1741 (ILS-JGB-1741) is a potent and selective inhibitor of SIRT1 with an IC50 of 15 μM. JGB1741 modulates Bax/Bcl2 ratio, cytochrome c release and PARP cleavage and increases the acetylated p53 levels leading to p53-mediated apoptosis. JGB1741 can be used in studies about breast cancer.

ABT-737 is a BH3 mimetic inhibitor of Bcl-xL, Bcl-2 and Bcl-w (EC50s: 78.7/30.3/197.8 nM).

Metronidazole (Metronidazol) is a synthetic nitroimidazole derivative with antiprotozoal and antibacterial activities.

Hymeglusin, A selective 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) synthase 1 inhibitor, is also an antibiotic that reduces the expression level of BCL2 in HL-60 and KG-1 cells and can be used to study leukemia.

BM-1197, a highly potent and specific dual inhibitor of Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, effectively targets these proteins with IC50 values of 3.5 nM and 5.2 nM for Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL, respectively. This compound demonstrates notable antitumor activity in both in vitro and in vivo settings.

YD277 is a small molecule derived from ML264, a KLF5 inhibitor that elicits cytotoxic effects in colon cancer cell lines. YD277 significantly induced G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468 TNBC cells, independent of KLF5 inhibitio

Alphitolic acid is a potent Hh/GLI signaling inhibitor, it shows an important relationship between Hh/GLI signaling inhibition, the decrease of BCL2, and cytotoxicity against cancer cells.

BM 957 is an effective Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL inhibitor (Kis: 1.2 and <1 nM; IC50s: 5.4 and 6.0 nM).

A-385358 is a selective Bcl-xL inhibitor with Kis of 0.80 nM for Bcl-xL and 67 nM for Bcl-2, respectively.

TW-37 is an nonpeptide inhibitor to recombinant Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Mcl-1 (Ki: 0.29/1.11/0.26 μM).

BDA-366, a potent Bcl2 antagonist, selectively binds the Bcl2-BH4 domain with high affinity (Ki = 3.3 nM), inducing a conformational change that nullifies its antiapoptotic function, thereby transforming it into a pro-apoptotic entity. This compound effectively suppresses lung cancer cell growth[1].

Mcl1-IN-11 (Compound G) is a selective Mcl-1 inhibitor, less potent at Bcl-2, with Kis of 0.06 and 4.2 μM, respectively.

IMC-76 is a BCL2 i-motif-interactive compound that can act by destabilizing or unfolding the i-motif.

S55746 hydrochloride is a potent, orally active and selective inhibitor of BCL-2(Ki of 1.3 nM and a Kd of 3.9 nM),with antitumor activity with low toxicity.

Gambogic Acid (Guttic Acid) ( EC50=0.78-1.64 uM) activates caspases. Gambogic Acid competitively suppresses Bcl-XL, Bcl-2, Bcl-W, Bcl-B, Bfl-1 and Mcl-1. The IC50s of Gambogic Acid for Bcl-XL, Bcl-2, Bcl-W, Bcl-B, Bfl-1 and Mcl-1 are 1.47, 1.21, 2.02, 0.66, 1.06 and 0.79 uM, respectively.

(+)-Apogossypol is an antagonist of pan-BCL-2. (+)-Apogossypol binds to Mcl-1(Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL with EC50s of 2.6, 2.8 and 3.69 µM, respectively).

S55746 (BLC201) is an effective and selective BCL-2 inhibitor (Ki: 1.3 nM and a Kd of 3.9 nM).

(R)-(-)-Gossypol acetic acid (AT101 acetate) , the R-(-) enantiomer of Gossypol acetic acid, binds with Bcl-2, Bcl-xL and Mcl-1 with Ki of 0.32 μM, 0.48 μM and 0.18 μM; does not inhibit BIR3 domain and BID. Phase 2.

Lisaftoclax (Bcl-2/Bcl-xl inhibitor 1) is an oral dual inhibitor of Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl, with IC50 values of 2 nM and 5.9 nM for Bcl-2 and Bcl-xl, respectively. Lisaftoclax is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) by inhibiting the action of the BCL-2 protein, which promotes the death of leukemia cells.

Sabutoclax (BI-97C1)(BI-97C1) is a pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor, including Bcl-xL, Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and Bfl-1 with IC50 of 0.31 μM, 0.32 μM, 0.20 μM and 0.62 μM, respectively.

Bcl-2-IN-7 is a potent inhibitor of Bcl-2 (b-cell lymphoma-2), which can downregulate the expression of Bcl-2, increase the expression of p53, Bax, caspase-7 mRNA, and induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MCF-7 cells of breast cancer. Bcl2-IN-7 showed good antitumor activity against MCF-7 cells (IC50: 20.17 μM), LoVo cells (IC50: 22.64 μM), HepG2 cells (IC50: 45.57 μM) and A549 cells (IC50: 51.50 μM).

Bcl-2-IN-6 is a potent inhibitor of Bcl-2 (b-cell lymphoma-2) that downregulates Bcl-2 expression and increases the expression of p53, Bax, and caspase-7 mRNA. bcl-2-IN-7 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in breast cancer MCF-7 cells. bcl-2-IN-7 acts on MCF-7 cells ( Bcl2-IN-7 showed good antitumor effects on MCF-7 cells (IC50: 20.91 μM), LoVo cells (IC50: 22.30 μM), HepG2 cells (IC50: 42.29 μM) and A549 cells (IC50: 48.00 μM).

HA14-1, a Bcl-2/Bcl-XL antagonist, is a non-peptidic ligand of a Bcl-2 surface pocket (IC50: ~9 μM).

Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070) is a Bcl-2 antagonist (Ki: 0.22 μM) and can induce apoptosis with up-regulation of Bim, induced cytochrome c release, and activation of caspase-3.

Mcl-1 inhibitor 6 is a potent, orally active chemical compound that selectively inhibits the myeloid cell leukemia 1 (Mcl-1) protein, with a high affinity (K d = 0.23 nM) and binding activity (K i = 0.02 μM). This compound exhibits exceptional selectivity over other members of the Bcl-2 family, including Bcl-2, Bcl2A1, Bcl-xL, and Bcl-w (K d >10 μM). Notably, Mcl-1 inhibitor 6 demonstrates strong antitumor activity.

AZD4320 is an inhibitor of BH3-mimicking dual BCL2/BCLxL. For KPUM-MS3, KPUM-UH1, and STR-428 cells, the IC50s values are 26 nM, 17 nM, and 170 nM , respectively.

MCL-1/BCL-2-IN-2 (Compound Nap-1) is a potent and selective dual inhibitor of Mcl-1 and Bcl-2 with IC 50 s of 4.45 and 3.18 μM, respectively [1].

IMC-48, as a BCL2 i-motif-interactive compound, can act by stabilizing or facilitating the folding of the i-motif.

A-1331852 is a potent and selectiveBCL-XL inhibitor and may be useful in the treatment of cancer, immune and autoimmune diseases.

Gossypol acetic acid (AT101), a polyphenolic compound isolated from cottonseeds, binds with Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Mcl-1, and does not inhibit BIR3 domain and BID.

Bcl-2-IN-11 (compound 6) is a potent and selective inhibitor of Bcl-2 activity, exhibiting an IC50 of 0.9 nM, and demonstrates minimal inhibition against Bcl-xl (IC50 > 1000 nM). This compound is utilized in researching various cancers linked to the overexpression of Bcl-2 family proteins, primarily malignant hematologic conditions such as acute lymphoid leukemia. Importantly, Bcl-2-IN-11 minimizes the risk of toxic side effects, including thrombocytopenia [1], by sparing Bcl-xl.

Bcl-2-IN-2 is a highly potent and selective inhibitor targeting Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL. It displays an IC50 value of 0.034 nM, suggesting its strong inhibitory activity specifically against Bcl-2. Additionally, Bcl-2-IN-2 exhibits an IC50 value of 43 nM against Bcl-xL, demonstrating over 1000-fold selectivity for Bcl-2 compared to Bcl-xL.

(S)-(-)-Perillic acid, a terpenoid plant extract, exhibits antimicrobial and anticancer properties. This compound promotes cell apoptosis and cell cycle arrest while enhancing the levels of proteins such as Bax, Bcl2, p21, and caspase-3. It holds potential for research in cancer and infection treatments [1] [2] [3].

Mcl1-IN-12 has anti-tumor activity.It is a selective Mcl-1 inhibitor, less potent at Bcl-2, with Kis of 0.29 and 3.1 μM, respectively.

Oleuropein is an antioxidant polyphenol isolated from olive leaf.