Sabizabulin (ABI-231) is an effective and orally bioavailable inhibitor of α and β tubulin against panels of melanoma and prostate cancer cell lines. Sabizabulin inhibits tumor growth and metastatic phenotypes of cervical cancer cells via targeting HPV E6 and E7. Sabizabulin shows antiproliferative activity and can be used in prostate cancer studies.

ND-322 HCl (ND 322 Hydrochloride) is a selective inhibitor of MT1-MMP and MMP2 and reduces in vitro melanoma cell growth, migration and invasion.

DB21, Galectin-1 Antagonist, is a peptidomimetic conjugated with dibenzofuran, serving as an allosteric inhibitor of galectin-1 (GAL1) interactions with glycans on cell surfaces. This compound enhances the inhibition of angiogenesis and tumor growth in melanoma, lung adenocarcinoma, and ovarian cancer models [1].

Adenosine 5’-methylenediphosphate is an inhibitor of ecto-5’-nucleotidase, also known as CD73, with a Kivalue of 37 nM.1It inhibits cAMP accumulation induced by adenosine 5’-monophosphate , adenosine 5’-diphosphate , or adenosine 5’-triphosphate but not adenosine in VA-13 human fibroblasts when used at a concentration of 100 μM. Adenosine 5’-methylenediphosphate reduces proliferation of U138MG glioma cells, as well as inhibits the invasion and migration of MHCC97H hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells in a migration assay.2,3It increases tumor infiltration of CD3+CD8+T cells and reduces tumor growth in a K1735 murine melanoma model when administered at a dose of 400 μg/mouse.4 1.Bruns, R.F.Adenosine receptor activation by adenine nucleotides requires conversion of the nucleotides to adenosineNaunyn Schmiedebergs Arch. Pharmacol.315(1)5-13(1980) 2.Braganhol, E., Tamajusuku, A.S.K., Bernardi, A., et al.Ecto-5′-nucleotidase/CD73 inhibition by quercetin in the human U138MG glioma cell lineBiochim. Biophys. Acta1770(9)1352-1359(2007) 3.Shali, S., Yu, J., Zhang, X., et al.Ecto\5′\nucleotidase (CD73) is a potential target of hepatocellular carcinomaJ. Cell Physiol.234(7)10248-10259(2018) 4.Forte, G., Sorrentino, R., Montinaro, A., et al.Inhibition of CD73 improves B cell-mediated anti-tumor immunity in a mouse model of melanomaJ. Immunol.189(5)2226-2233(2021)

Ajoene is a disulfide that has been found inA. sativumand has diverse biological activities, including antibacterial, anticancer, antiplatelet, and antioxidant properties.1,2,3,4It is active against Gram-positive (MICs = 5-160 µg/ml) and Gram-negative bacteria (MICs = 136-200 µg/ml), as well as yeasts (MICs = 10-20 µg/ml).1Ajoene is cytotoxic to mouse melanoma cells (IC50= 18 µM), as well as human colon, lung, mammary, and pancreatic cancer cells (IC50s = 7-41 µM).2It reduces tumor growth in a B16/BL6 mouse model of melanoma when administered at a dose of 25 mg/kg every other day and decreases the number of lung metastases when administered prior to tumor cell inoculation at doses ranging from 1-25 mg/kg. It inhibits ADP- or collagen-induced platelet aggregation in isolated baboon platelets when used at concentrations ranging from 75 to 150 µg/ml and in platelet-rich plasma isolated from baboons when administered at a dose of 25 mg/kg.3Ajoene (25 mg/kg) prevents thrombus formation on damaged arterial walls in heparinized pigs in anin situmodel of thrombogenesis.5It also reduces high-fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis, histopathological markers of liver damage, thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) formation, and protein oxidation in a mouse model of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).4 1.Naganawa, R., Iwata, N., Ishikawa, K., et al.Inhibition of microbial growth by ajoene, a sulfur-containing compound derived from garlicAppl. Environ. Microbiol.62(11)4238-4242(1996) 2.Taylor, P., Noriega, R., Farah, C., et al.Ajoene inhibits both primary tumor growth and metastasis of B16/BL6 melanoma cells in C57BL/6 miceCancer Lett.239(2)298-304(2006) 3.Teranishi, K., Apitz-Castro, R., Robson, S.C., et al.Inhibition of baboon platelet aggregation in vitro and in vivo by the garlic derivative, ajoeneXenotransplantation10(4)374-379(2003) 4.Han, C.Y., Ki, S.H., Kim, Y.W., et al.Ajoene, a stable garlic by-product, inhibits high fat diet-induced hepatic steatosis and oxidative injury through LKB1-dependent AMPK activationAntioxid. Redox Signal.14(2)187-202(2011) 5.Apitz-Castro, R., Badimon, J.J., and Badimon, L.A garlic derivative, ajoene, inhibits platelet deposition on severely damaged vessel wall in an in vivo porcine experimental modelThromb. Res.75(3)243-249(1994)

CAY10736 is an anticancer compound.1 It inhibits proliferation in a panel of melanoma and breast, pancreatic, and lung cancer cell lines (IC50s = 0.827-9.89 μM). CAY10736 inhibits migration and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of A375 and B16/F10 melanoma cells in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. It reduces the viability of spheroid A375 and B16/F10 cells (IC50s = 2.4 and 1.59 μM, respectively) and increases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these cells in a concentration-dependent manner. CAY10736 (5 mg/kg) reduces tumor growth in B16/F10 melanoma and Lewis lung carcinoma mouse models and an A375 mouse xenograft model.References1. Liu, X., Li, B., Zhang, Z., et al. Synthesis and discovery novel anti-cancer stem cells compounds derived from the natural triterpenoic acids. J. Med. Chem. 61(23), 10814-10833 (2018). CAY10736 is an anticancer compound.1 It inhibits proliferation in a panel of melanoma and breast, pancreatic, and lung cancer cell lines (IC50s = 0.827-9.89 μM). CAY10736 inhibits migration and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of A375 and B16/F10 melanoma cells in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. It reduces the viability of spheroid A375 and B16/F10 cells (IC50s = 2.4 and 1.59 μM, respectively) and increases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these cells in a concentration-dependent manner. CAY10736 (5 mg/kg) reduces tumor growth in B16/F10 melanoma and Lewis lung carcinoma mouse models and an A375 mouse xenograft model. References1. Liu, X., Li, B., Zhang, Z., et al. Synthesis and discovery novel anti-cancer stem cells compounds derived from the natural triterpenoic acids. J. Med. Chem. 61(23), 10814-10833 (2018).

MS934, a novel VHL-recruiting MEK 1/2 degrader, exhibits potent anti-proliferative effects on HT-29 cell growth, achieving a GI50 of 0.023 μM. It holds potential for researching various human cancers including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer, primary brain tumors, and hepatocellular carcinoma [1].

Sartorypyrone B, a 2β-acetoxyl analogue of chevalone C, is derived from the ethyl acetate extract of the culture of Neosartorya tsunodae (KUFC 9213), a fungus associated with marine sponges. This compound demonstrates potent growth inhibitory activity against MCF-7, NCI-H460, and A375-C5 cancer cell lines with GI50 values of 17.8, 20.5, and 25.0 μM, respectively, indicating its potential in the study of breast adenocarcinoma, non-small cell lung cancer, and melanoma [1].

Sanggenol L, a compound from the root bark of Morus alba, inhibits cell growth and promotes apoptotic cell death in melanoma skin cancer cells through activation of the cysteinyl asparaginase cascade and apoptosis-inducing factors. Sanggenol L has anticancer activity and antiproliferative effects and is used in the study of prostate cancer.

DMU-212 is a methylated derivative of Resveratrol , with antimitotic, anti-proliferative, antioxidant and apoptosis promoting activities. DMU-212 induces mitotic arrest via induction of apoptosis and activation of ERK1/2 protein. DMU-212 has orally active[1][2]. DMU-212 (0.3125-40 μM) inhibits growth of A375, MeWo, Bro and M5 cells human melanoma cells[1].DMU-212 (30-50 μM; 24 hours) induces upregulation of cell cycle inhibitors, apoptosis and ERK activation in A375 cells[1].DMU-212 induces upregulation of cell cycle inhibitors, apoptosis and ERK activation in A375 cells[1].DMU-212 induces G2/M arrest and apoptosis in cancer cells[1].DMU-212 induces mitotic arrest, apoptosis and activation of ERK1/2 protein[1]. Cell Proliferation Assay[1] Cell Line: A375 cells, MeWo cells, M5 cells, Bro cells DMU-212 (50 mg/kg; i.g.; three times a week; for 14 days) inhibits tumor growth in xenograft model of human ovarian cancer[2]. Animal Model: 6-weeks-old SCID female mice (20-24 g), with ovarian cancer xenografts[2] [1]. Vasilis Pericles Androutsopoulos, et al. Activation of ERK1/2 is required for the antimitotic activity of the resveratrol analogue 3,4,5,4'-tetramethoxystilbene (DMU-212) in human melanoma cells. Exp Dermatol. 2015 Aug;24(8):632-4. [2]. Hanna Piotrowska, et al. DMU-212 inhibits tumor growth in xenograft model of human ovarian cancer. Biomed Pharmacother. 2014 May;68(4):397-400.

UC-112 is a novel potent IAP inhibitor and potently inhibits cell growth in two human melanoma and two human prostate cancer cell lines (IC50=0.7-3.4 uM).

AMG-628, (R)- is the R isomer of AMG-628 --- a potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor of Raf kinases. AMG-628 displays selectivity for Raf kinases and inhibits activation of tyrosine protein kinases such as VEGFR2, Lyn, Flt1 and Fms. AMG-628 has shown to inhibit growth, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in colon and melanoma cell lines with the B-RafV600E mutation.

ACA-28 (compound 2a) is a potent modulator of ERK MAPK signaling that induces apoptosis with ERK hyperactivation therefore selectively inhibits cancer cell growth. The IC 50 values of ACA-28 against melanoma cells (SK-MEL-28) and normal melanocytes (NHEM) cell growth is 5.3 and 10.1 μM, respectively [1].

3,4-Dihydroxybenzylamine hydrobromide (NSC-263475 hydrobromide) inhibits DNA polymerase activity in melanoma cells and displays growth inhibitory activity in melanoma cell lines with varying degrees of tyrosinase activity.

NSC49652 triggers apoptotic cell death dependent on p75NTR and JNK activity in neurons and melanoma cells, and inhibits tumor growth in a melanoma mouse model.

Chromomycin A2 is an aureolic acid that has been found in several marine actinomycetes and has antibacterial and anticancer activities. Chromomycin A2 inhibits the growth of B. subtilis in an agar diffusion assay. It also inhibits the growth of human SGC7901 gastric cancer, HepG2 hepatocellular carcinoma, A549 lung epithelial adenocarcinoma, HCT116 colon cancer, and COC1 ovarian cancer cells, as well as human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs; IC50s = 4, 0.5, 3, 5, 5, and 8 nM, respectively). Chromomycin A2 (30 nM) halts the cell cycle in the G0/G1 phase and increases the protein levels of LC3A and LC3B in MALME-3M melanoma cells, indicating that it induces autophagy. It also increases the levels and promoter activity of the autophagic proteins ATG7 and ATG10 and reduces cell viability to 50% in human SCC-11 squamous cell carcinoma cells when used at a concentration of 30 nM.

Dendrogenin A (DDA) is a compound acting as a selective liver X receptor (LXR) modulator, cholesterol epoxide hydrolase inhibitor (Ki = 120 nM), and a metabolic product of cholesterol, originating from 5,6α-epoxy cholesterol through histamine conjugation via DDA synthase. This compound is present in non-cancerous human mammary epithelial cells and melanocytes, but absent or minimally present in various breast carcinoma, melanoma cells, and isolated human breast tumor tissues. DDA impedes the activation of LXRβ and LXRα induced by 22(R)-hydroxy cholesterol (IC50s = 76 and 362 nM, respectively), yet it also functions as a partial LXR agonist, boosting the protein levels of Nur77, NOR-1, LC3-I, and LC3-II in B16/F10 murine melanoma cells. It shows a preference for LXRα and LXRβ modulation while displaying selectivity over other receptors including pregnane X receptor (PXR), and various others at a concentration of 2.5 µM. Moreover, DDA enhances LC3-II protein levels in cancer cells and prompts autophagic cell death at specific concentrations. Notably, DDA (0.37 µg/kg) has been shown to diminish tumor growth in melanoma and mammary cancer murine models and promotes cancer cell differentiation both in vitro and in vivo.

4'-bromo-Resveratrolis a potent inhibitor of the deacetylases sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) and 3 (SIRT3)

EOAI3402143 inhibits Usp9x and Usp24 activity, increases tumor cell apoptosis. EOAI3402143 phenocopies the FAS induction and apoptotic sensitization of Usp5 knockdown and fully blocks melanoma tumor growth.

Nicotinamide Hydrochloride is a form of vitamin B3 or niacin that inhibits sirtuin 2 ( SIRT2 ) activity in vitro , with an EC 50 of 2 μM. Nicotinamide Hydrochloride inhibits up to 90% melanoma cell number and increases cellular NAD + , ATP, ROS levels. Nicotinamide Hydrochloride inhibts tumor growth in vivo and improves survival of melanoma-bearing mice, which can be used for the research of skin cancers such as melanoma .

AMG-628 is an effective and ATP-competitive RAF kinase inhibitor. AMG-628 has been shown to inhibit growth and induce cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in colon and melanoma cell lines with B-RAFV600E mutations.

S1H, a synthetic peptide mimetic of human growth hormone amino acids 36-51, acts as an antagonist to the growth hormone receptor. It forms an α-helical structure in solution and inhibits STAT5 phosphorylation triggered by human growth hormone in SK-MEL-28 and MALME-3M melanoma cell lines, as well as prolactin in IM-9 B cell lymphocytes, at concentrations of 100 and 200 nM.

CAY10735 is an anticancer compound.1 It inhibits proliferation in a panel of melanoma and breast, pancreatic, and lung cancer cell lines (IC50s = 0.674-11.56 μM). CAY10735 inhibits migration of and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in A375 and B16/F10 melanoma cells in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. It reduces the viability of spheroid A375 and B16/F10 cells (IC50s = 3.04 and 1.24 μM, respectively) and increases production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these cells in a concentration-dependent manner. CAY10735 (5 mg/kg) reduces tumor growth in B16/F10 melanoma and Lewis lung carcinoma mouse models and an A375 mouse xenograft model.References1. Liu, X., Li, B., Zhang, Z., et al. Synthesis and discovery novel anti-cancer stem cells compounds derived from the natural triterpenoic acids. J. Med. Chem. 61(23), 10814-10833 (2018). CAY10735 is an anticancer compound.1 It inhibits proliferation in a panel of melanoma and breast, pancreatic, and lung cancer cell lines (IC50s = 0.674-11.56 μM). CAY10735 inhibits migration of and the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in A375 and B16/F10 melanoma cells in vitro in a concentration-dependent manner. It reduces the viability of spheroid A375 and B16/F10 cells (IC50s = 3.04 and 1.24 μM, respectively) and increases production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in these cells in a concentration-dependent manner. CAY10735 (5 mg/kg) reduces tumor growth in B16/F10 melanoma and Lewis lung carcinoma mouse models and an A375 mouse xenograft model. References1. Liu, X., Li, B., Zhang, Z., et al. Synthesis and discovery novel anti-cancer stem cells compounds derived from the natural triterpenoic acids. J. Med. Chem. 61(23), 10814-10833 (2018).

AMG-628, (S)-, is the S isomer of AMG-628 --- a potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor of Raf kinases. AMG-628 displays selectivity for Raf kinases and inhibits activation of tyrosine protein kinases such as VEGFR2, Lyn, Flt1 and Fms. AMG-628 has shown to inhibit growth, and induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in colon and melanoma cell lines with the B-RafV600E mutation.

BX-320 is an inhibitor of the serine/threonine kinase 3-phosphoinositide-dependent protein kinase 1 (PDK1; IC50= 30 nM).1It is selective for PDK1 over a panel of 10 additional kinases (IC50s = >820 nM for all). BX-320 inhibits Akt and p70S6K1 phosphorylation in PC3 cells (IC50s = 1-3 μM). It induces apoptosis in, and inhibits the growth of, MDA-MB-468 breast cancer cells (IC50s = 0.5 and 0.6 μM, respectively), as well as inhibits cell growth in a panel of cancer cells (IC50s = 0.12-1.2 μM). BX-320 (200 mg/kg) inhibits the growth of lung tumors in a LOX melanoma mouse model of blood-borne metastasis. 1.Feldman, R.I., Wu, J.M., Polokoff, M.A., et al.Novel small molecule inhibitors of 3-phosphoinositide-dependent kinase-1J. Biol. Chem.280(20)19867-19874(2005)

Cytochalasin D is an actin inhibitor, the removal of actin stress fibers is crucial for the chondrogenic differentiation. It may be an inhibitor of some fertilization processes such as sperm penetration or sperm head decondensation. Cytochalasin D inhibit

Podocarpusflavone A is a DNA topoisomerase I and STAT3 inhibitor, a flavonoid chemically inactive isolated from the endemic Taiwanese plant, Luo Han Guo, with potential antileishmanial activity and antitumor activity.Podocarpusflavone A, inhibits the cell growth of cutaneous dermal melanoma.

Mensacarcin, a highly complex polyketide compound, exhibits multifaceted effects on cellular processes. Specifically, it targets mitochondria, perturbs energy metabolism within these organelles, and activates caspase-dependent apoptotic pathways. Functionally, Mensacarcin can serve as a cytotoxic constituent in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Furthermore, this antibiotic compound displays broad-spectrum inhibition of cell growth across various cancer cell lines and demonstrates potent induction of apoptosis in melanoma cells.