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S1078 MK-2206 Dihydrochloride MK-2206 2HCl is a highly selective inhibitor of Akt1/2/3 with IC50 of 8 nM/12 nM/65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; no inhibitory activities against 250 other protein kinases observed. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis in cancer cells. Phase 2.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(1):73-86
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S1039 Rapamycin (Sirolimus) Rapamycin is a specific mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of ~0.1 nM in HEK293 cells. This compound binds to FKBP12 and specifically acts as an allosteric inhibitor of mTORC1. It is an autophagy activator and an immunosuppressant.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-09018-7
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):271
Cell Metab, 2025, S1550-4131(25)00294-3
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S1105 LY294002 LY294002 (SF 1101, NSC 697286) is the first synthetic molecule known to inhibit PI3Kα/δ/β with IC50 of 0.5 μM/0.57 μM/0.97 μM, respectively; more stable in solution than Wortmannin, and also blocks autophagosome formation. It not only binds to class I PI3Ks and other PI3K-related kinases, but also to novel targets seemingly unrelated to the PI3K family. This compound also inhibits CK2 with IC50 of 98 nM. It is a non-specific DNA-PKcs inhibitor and activates autophagy and apoptosis.
Cell Mol Immunol, 2025, 22(5):541-556
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1661
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4945
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S2673 Trametinib (GSK1120212) Trametinib (GSK1120212, JTP-74057) is a highly specific and potent MEK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.92 nM/1.8 nM in cell-free assays, and it does not inhibit the kinase activities of c-Raf, B-Raf, or ERK1/2. This compound activates autophagy and induces apoptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):299
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S1060 Olaparib (AZD2281) Olaparib (AZD2281, KU0059436) is a selective inhibitor of PARP1/2 with IC50 of 5 nM/1 nM in cell-free assays, 300-times less effective against tankyrase-1. Olaparib induces significant autophagy that is associated with mitophagy in cells with BRCA mutations.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(8):1530-1548.e9
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):217
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S1460 SP600125 SP600125 (Nsc75890) is a broad-spectrum JNK inhibitor for JNK1, JNK2 and JNK3 with IC50 of 40 nM, 40 nM and 90 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; 10-fold greater selectivity against MKK4, 25-fold greater selectivity against MKK3, MKK6, PKB, and PKCα, and 100-fold selectivity against ERK2, p38, Chk1, EGFR etc. This compound is also a broad‐spectrum inhibitor of serine/threonine kinases including Aurora kinase AFLT3 and TRKA with of IC50 of 60 nM, 90 nM and 70 nM. It inhibits autophagy and activates apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):159
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00038-4
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S1049 Y-27632 Dihydrochloride Y-27632 2HCl is a selective ROCK1 and ROCK2 inhibitor with a Ki of 140 nM and 300nM in a cell-free assay, exhibits >200-fold selectivity over other kinases, including PKC, cAMP-dependent protein kinase, MLCK and PAK.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00406-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00807-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00262-4
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S1013 Bortezomib Bortezomib is a potent 20S proteasome inhibitor with Ki of 0.6 nM. It exhibits favorable selectivity towards tumor cells over normal cells. This compound inhibits NF-κB and induces ERK phosphorylation to suppress cathepsin B and inhibit the catalytic process of autophagy in ovarian cancer and other solid tumors.
J Proteomics, 2026, 322:105536
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):81
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(4):512-528.e7
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S2767 3-Methyladenine (3-MA) 3-MA (3-Methyladenine) is a selective PI3K inhibitor for Vps34 and PI3Kγ with IC50 of 25 μM and 60 μM in HeLa cells; blocks class I PI3K consistently, whereas suppression of class III PI3K is transient, and also blocks autophagosome formation. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08588-w
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5547
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5912
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S1263 CHIR-99021 (Laduviglusib) Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021, CT99021) is a GSK-3α and GSK-3β inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM and 6.7 nM, respectively. This compound does not exhibit cross-reactivity against cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and shows a 350-fold selectivity toward GSK-3β compared to CDKs. It functions as a Wnt/β-catenin activator and induces autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Circulation, 2025, 151(20):1436-1448
Circulation, 2025, 151(20):1436-1448
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S1120 Everolimus (RAD001) Everolimus is an mTOR inhibitor of FKBP12 with IC50 of 1.6-2.4 nM in a cell-free assay. Everolimus induces cell apoptosis and autophagy and inhibits tumor cells proliferation.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8189
Leukemia, 2025, 39(4):917-928
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S1102 U0126-EtOH U0126-EtOH is a highly selective inhibitor of MEK1/2 with IC50 of 0.07 μM/0.06 μM in cell-free assays, 100-fold higher affinity for ΔN3-S218E/S222D MEK than PD98059. This compound inhibits autophagy and mitophagy with antiviral activity.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2192
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2025, 12(18):e2417447
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S1025 Gefitinib (ZD1839) Gefitinib is an EGFR inhibitor for Tyr1173, Tyr992, Tyr1173 and Tyr992 in the NR6wtEGFR and NR6W cells with IC50 of 37 nM, 37nM, 26 nM and 57 nM, respectively. This compound promotes autophagy and apoptosis of lung cancer cells via blockade of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7287
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6451
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101929
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S1166 Cisplatin Cisplatin is an inorganic platinum complex, which is able to inhibit DNA synthesis by conforming DNA adducts in tumor cells. Cisplatin activates ferroptosis and induces autophagy.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.DMSO is not recommended to dissolve platinum-based drugs, which can easily lead to drug inactivation.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00291-0
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1267 Vemurafenib (PLX4032) Vemurafenib (PLX4032, RG7204, RO5185426) is a novel and potent inhibitor of B-RafV600E with IC50 of 31 nM in cell-free assay. 10-fold selective for B-RafV600E over wild-type B-Raf in enzymatic assays and the cellular selectivity can exceed 100-fold. Vemurafenib (PLX4032, RG7204) induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):512
Int J Biol Sci, 2025, 21(11):4961-4978
Cells, 2025, 14(12)913
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S2924 Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021) Hydrochloride Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021; CT99021) HCl is hydrochloride of CHIR-99021, which is a GSK-3α/β inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM/6.7 nM; CHIR-99021 shows greater than 500-fold selectivity for GSK-3 versus its closest homologs Cdc2 and ERK2. CHIR-99021 is a potent pharmacological activators of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. CHIR-99021 significantly rescues light-induced autophagy and augments GR, RORα and autophagy-related proteins.
Cell, 2025, 188(11):2974-2991.e20
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00807-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3012
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S1378 Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) is the first potent, selective, JAK1/2 inhibitor to enter the clinic with IC50 of 3.3 nM/2.8 nM in cell-free assays, >130-fold selectivity for JAK1/2 versus JAK3. This compound kills tumor cells through toxic mitophagy. It induces autophagy and enhances apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08938-8
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8409
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):492
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S1023 Erlotinib HCl Erlotinib HCl is an EGFR inhibitor with IC50 of 2 nM in cell-free assays, >1000-fold more sensitive for EGFR than human c-Src or v-Abl.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3591
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):68
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S7786 Erlotinib Erlotinib is an EGFR inhibitor with IC50 of 2 nM, >1000-fold more sensitive for EGFR than human c-Src or v-Abl. This compound induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8932
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S8048 Venetoclax (ABT-199) Venetoclax (ABT-199, GDC-0199) is a Bcl-2-selective inhibitor with Ki of <0.01 nM in cell-free assays, >4800-fold more selective versus Bcl-xL and Bcl-w, and no activity to Mcl-1. This compound is reported to induce cell growth suppression, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy in triple negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Phase 3.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00689-0
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):222
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S1047 Vorinostat (SAHA) An HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of ~10 nM in a cell-free assay, Vorinostat (SAHA) abrogates productive HPV-18 DNA amplification.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):154
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):28
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 10.1038/s44321-025-00296-2
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S1021 Dasatinib Dasatinib is a novel, potent and multi-targeted inhibitor that targets Abl, Src and c-Kit, with IC50 of <1 nM, 0.8 nM and 79 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Dasatinib induces autophagy and apoptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00070-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4069
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(9):102310
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S1250 Enzalutamide (MDV3100) Enzalutamide is an androgen-receptor (AR) antagonist with IC50 of 36 nM in LNCaP cells. This compound is shown to increase autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(5):891-904.e10
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(10):2468-2481
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-25-0629
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S7397 Sorafenib (BAY 43-9006) Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor of Raf-1 and B-Raf with IC50 of 6 nM and 22 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Sorafenib inhibits VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, Flt-3 and c-KIT with IC50 of 90 nM, 20 nM, 57 nM, 59 nM and 68 nM, respectively. Sorafenib induces autophagy and apoptosis and activates ferroptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):34
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):509
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2025, 12(30):e04372
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S7306 Dorsomorphin Dihydrochloride Dorsomorphin 2HCl is a potent, reversible, selective AMPK inhibitor with Ki of 109 nM in cell-free assays, exhibiting no significant inhibition of several structurally related kinases including ZAPK, SYK, PKCθ, PKA, and JAK3. Also inhibits type Ⅰ BMP receptor activity. Dorsomorphin induces autophagy in cancer cell line.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
Redox Biol, 2025, 81:103532
Redox Biol, 2025, 82:103606
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S2111 Lapatinib Lapatinib is a potent EGFR and ErbB2 inhibitor with IC50 of 10.8 and 9.2 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces ferroptosis and autophagic cell death.
Nat Cancer, 2025, 6(1):67-85
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):19
Cells, 2025, 14(10)703
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S1009 Dactolisib (BEZ235) Dactolisib (BEZ235, NVP-BEZ235) is a dual ATP-competitive PI3K and mTOR inhibitor for p110α/γ/δ/β and mTOR(p70S6K) with IC50 of 4 nM /5 nM /7 nM /75 nM /6 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits ATR with IC50 of 21 nM in 3T3TopBP1-ER cell. It induces autophagy and suppresses HIV-1 replication. Phase 2.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8189
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4502
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(1):101917
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S1065 Pictilisib (GDC-0941) Pictilisib (GDC-0941, RG7321) is a potent inhibitor of PI3Kα/δ with IC50 of 3 nM in cell-free assays, with modest selectivity against p110β (11-fold) and p110γ (25-fold). This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 2.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):92
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
MedComm (2020), 2025, 6(11):e70432
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S1068 Crizotinib Crizotinib is a potent inhibitor of c-Met and ALK with IC50 of 11 nM and 24 nM in cell-based assays, respectively. It is also a potent ROS1 inhibitor with Ki value less than 0.025 nM. This compound induces autophagy through inhibition of the STAT3 pathway in multiple lung cancer cell lines.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):124
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01510-x
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S7840 Dorsomorphin Dorsomorphin is a potent, reversible, selective AMPK inhibitor with Ki of 109 nM in cell-free assays, exhibiting no significant inhibition of several structurally related kinases including ZAPK, SYK, PKCθ, PKA, and JAK3. This compound selectively inhibits the BMP type I receptors ALK2, ALK3 and ALK6. It is used in promoting specific cell differentiation and inducing cancer cell line autophagy. For cell testing, the water-soluble S7306 Dorsomorphin (Compound C) 2HCl is recommended.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(12):5931-5952
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 17(10):2735-2761
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):104
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S1053 Entinostat (MS-275) Entinostat (MS-275, SNDX-275) strongly inhibits HDAC1 and HDAC3 with IC50 of 0.51 μM and 1.7 μM in cell-free assays, compared with HDACs 4, 6, 8, and 10. It induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2559
J Clin Invest, 2025, 135(11)e187490
Blood Cancer J, 2025, 15(1):108
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S1150 Paclitaxel Paclitaxel is a microtubule polymer stabilizer with IC50 of 0.1 pM in human endothelial cells.Paclitaxel can cause both mitotic arrest and apoptotic cell death. Paclitaxel also induces autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00386-1
Cell Res, 2025, 35(6):437-452.
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S1413 Bafilomycin A1 (Baf-A1) Bafilomycin A1(Baf-A1) is a vacuolar H+-ATPase inhibitor with IC50 of 0.44 nM. Bafilomycin A1 is found to inhibit autophagy while induces apoptosis.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):81
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(3):680-693
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S1030 Panobinostat (LBH589) Panobinostat (LBH589, NVP-LBH589) is a novel broad-spectrum HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM in a cell-free assay. It induces autophagy and apoptosis, and effectively disrupts HIV latency in vivo. Phase 3.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2173
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S1011 Afatinib (BIBW2992) Afatinib inhibits EGFR/ErbB irreversibly in vitro with IC50 of 0.5, 0.4, 10, 14, 1 nM for EGFRwt, EGFR L858R , EGFR L858R/T790M ErbB2 (HER2) and ErbB4 (HER4), respectively. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Nat Genet, 2025, 10.1038/s41588-025-02158-6
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101929
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S7110 (+)-JQ1 (+)-JQ1 is a BET bromodomain inhibitor, with IC50 of 77 nM/33 nM for BRD4(1/2) in cell-free assays, binding to all bromodomains of the BET family, but not to bromodomains outside the BET family. (+)-JQ1 suppresses cell proliferation via inducing autophagy. (+)-JQ1 inhibits the expression of Nuclear receptor binding SET domain protein 3 (NSD3) target genes.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08721-9
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
J Clin Invest, 2025, e177599
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S2215 DAPT DAPT is a novel γ-secretase inhibitor, which inhibits Aβ production with IC50 of 20 nM in HEK 293 cells. DAPT enhances the apoptosis of human tongue carcinoma cells and regulates autophagy.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):334
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(3):408-419.e8
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8693
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S1133 Alisertib (MLN8237) Alisertib (MLN8237) is a selective Aurora A inhibitor with IC50 of 1.2 nM in a cell-free assay. It has >200-fold higher selectivity for Aurora A than Aurora B. Alisertib induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00564-4
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(1)e009316
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(2):115317
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S1002 ABT-737 ABT-737 is a BH3 mimetic inhibitor of Bcl-xL, Bcl-2 and Bcl-w with EC50 of 78.7 nM, 30.3 nM and 197.8 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; no inhibition observed against Mcl-1, Bcl-B or Bfl-1. ABT-737 induces mitochondrial pathway apoptosis and mitophagy. Phase 2.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
J Hepatol, 2025, S0168-8278(24)02830-7
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00057-6
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S1092 KU-55933 KU-55933 is a potent and specific ATM inhibitor with IC50/Ki of 12.9 nM/2.2 nM in cell-free assays, and is highly selective for ATM as compared to DNA-PK, PI3K/PI4K, ATR and mTOR. This compound inhibits the activation of autophagy‑initiating kinase ULK1 and results in a significant decrease of autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 646(8086):992-1000
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(10):1771-1784
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
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S2758 Wortmannin Wortmannin is the first described PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 3 nM in a cell-free assay, with little selectivity within the PI3K family. This compound blocks autophagosome formation and potently inhibits DNA-PK/ATM with IC50 of 16 nM and 150 nM in cell-free assays. It also inhibits PLK1 activity.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00507-z
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 10.1038/s44321-025-00222-6
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S1006 Saracatinib (AZD0530) A potent Src inhibitor with IC50 of 2.7 nM in cell-free assays, Saracatinib (AZD0530) is also potent to c-Yes, Fyn, Lyn, Blk, Fgr and Lck; less active for Abl and EGFR (L858R and L861Q). It induces autophagy. Phase 2/3.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e177599
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115109
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115972
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S1225 Etoposide Etoposide is a semisynthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin, which inhibits DNA synthesis via topoisomerase II inhibition activity which enhances double-strand and single-strand cleavage of DNA and reversibly inhibits repair by topoisomerase II binding. Etoposide induces autophagy, mitophagy and apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 642(8068):785-795
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-1378
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):9160
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S2475 Imatinib Imatinib is a multi-target inhibitor of tyrosine kinase with inhibition for v-Abl, c-Kit and PDGFR; IC50 values are 0.6 μM, 0.1 μM and 0.1 μM in cell-free or cell-based assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Theranostics, 2025, 15(8):3589-3609
Genome Med, 2025, 17(1):14
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S1109 BI 2536 BI-2536 is a potent Plk1 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.83 nM in a cell-free assay. BI-2536 inhibits Bromodomain 4 (BRD4) with Kd of 37 nM and potently suppresses c-Myc expression. BI-2536 induces apoptosis and attenuates autophagy. Phase 2.
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2024-334274
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1599
Genome Biol, 2025, 26(1):204
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S2226 Idelalisib (CAL-101) Idelalisib (CAL-101) is a selective p110δ inhibitor with IC50 of 2.5 nM in cell-free assays; shown to have 40- to 300-fold greater selectivity for p110δ than p110α/β/γ, and 400- to 4000-fold more selectivity to p110δ than C2β, hVPS34, DNA-PK and mTOR. Idelalisib also stimulates autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(4)e010684
EMBO Rep, 2025, 10.1038/s44319-025-00444-2
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S1040 Sorafenib tosylate Sorafenib tosylate is a multikinase inhibitor of Raf-1 and B-Raf with IC50 of 6 nM and 22 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, Flt-3 and c-KIT with IC50 of 90 nM, 20 nM, 57 nM, 59 nM and 68 nM, respectively. It induces autophagy and apoptosis and activates ferroptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Int J Oncol, 2025, 67(3)72
Nature, 2024, 629(8013):927-936
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 81(1):238
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S1555 AZD8055 AZD8055 is a novel ATP-competitive mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 0.8 nM in MDA-MB-468 cells with excellent selectivity (∼1,000-fold) against PI3K isoforms and ATM/DNA-PK. This compound induces caspase-dependent apoptosis and also induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):92
J Cereb Blood Flow Metab, 2025, 0271678X251321641
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):443
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S1714 Gemcitabine Gemcitabine, a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor, is a very potent and specific deoxycytidine analogue, used as chemotherapy. Gemcitabine induces a potent p53-dependent apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00556-2
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(8):1530-1548.e9
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S1026 Imatinib Mesylate Imatinib Mesylate is an orally bioavailability mesylate salt of Imatinib, which is a multi-target inhibitor of v-Abl, c-Kit and PDGFR with IC50 of 0.6 μM, 0.1 μM and 0.1 μM in cell-free or cell-based assays, respectively. This compound (STI571) induces autophagy.
Sci Immunol, 2025, 10(109):eads5818
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Eur J Med Chem, 2025, 284:117211
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S1004 Veliparib (ABT-888) Veliparib (ABT-888, NSC 737664) is a potent inhibitor of PARP1 and PARP2 with Ki of 5.2 nM and 2.9 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound is inactive to SIRT2, increases autophagy and apoptosis, and is in Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1026
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(5)e20241184
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S8037 Necrostatin-1 Necrostatin-1 (Nec-1) is a specific RIP1 (RIPK1) inhibitor and inhibits TNF-α-induced necroptosis with EC50 of 490 nM in 293T cells. This compound also blocks IDO and suppresses autophagy and apoptosis.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01167-8
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-1317
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4128
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S7781 Sunitinib Sunitinib is a multi-targeted RTK inhibitor targeting VEGFR2 (Flk-1) and PDGFRβ with IC50 of 80 nM and 2 nM, and also inhibits c-Kit. This compound is also a dose-dependent inhibitor of the autophosphorylation activity of IRE1α. It induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):179
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S2827 Torin 1 Torin 1 is a potent inhibitor of mTORC1/2 with IC50 of 2 nM/10 nM in cell-free assays; exhibits 1000-fold selectivity for mTOR than PI3K.
Cell Mol Immunol, 2025, NONE
Nat Struct Mol Biol, 2025, 10.1038/s41594-025-01581-x
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
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S2853 Carfilzomib (PR-171) An irreversible proteasome inhibitor, Carfilzomib (PR-171) has an IC50 of <5 nM in ANBL-6 cells. It displayed preferential in vitro inhibitory potency against the ChT-L activity in the β5 subunit, but little or no effect on the PGPH and T-L activities. This compound activates prosurvival autophagy and induces cell apoptosis.
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(10):2468-2481
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):765
Acta Biomater, 2025, S1742-7061(25)00677-4
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S1224 Oxaliplatin Oxaliplatin is a DNA alkylating agent that activates autophagy. Oxaliplatin inhibits DNA synthesis by conforming DNA adducts in RT4, TCCSUP, A2780, HT-29, U-373MG, U-87MG, SK-MEL-2, and HT-144 cells.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.DMSO is not recommended to dissolve platinum-based drugs, which can easily lead to drug inactivation.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1490 Ponatinib Ponatinib (AP24534) is a novel, potent multi-target inhibitor of Abl, PDGFRα, VEGFR2, FGFR1 and Src with IC50 of 0.37 nM, 1.1 nM, 1.5 nM, 2.2 nM and 5.4 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):471
Theranostics, 2025, 15(8):3589-3609
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S1178 Regorafenib (BAY 73-4506) Regorafenib is a multi-target inhibitor for VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFRβ, Kit (c-Kit), RET (c-RET) and Raf-1 with IC50 of 13 nM/4.2 nM/46 nM, 22 nM, 7 nM, 1.5 nM and 2.5 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Regorafenib induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):509
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01536-1
Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2025, S2352-345X(25)00026-8
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S4157 Chloroquine diphosphate Chloroquine diphosphate is a 4-aminoquinoline anti-malarial and anti-rheumatoid agent, also acting as an ATM activator. Chloroquine is also an inhibitor of toll-like receptors (TLRs).
Front Vet Sci, 2025, 12:1587391
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):1642
Cancer Lett, 2024, 604:217258
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S1237 TMZ(Temozolomide) TMZ(Temozolomide) is a monofunctional SN-1 alkylating agent that can modify nitrogen atoms in the DNA ring and the extracyclic oxygen group, chemically converted to MTIC and degrades to methyldiazonium cation, which transfers methyl groups to DNA at physiologic pH. A DNA damage inducer in L-1210 and L-1210/BCNU cells. Temozolomide induces apoptosis and exhibits antitumor activity.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4239
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S5243 Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Phosphate Ruxolitinib Phosphate (INCB018424, INC424) is the phosphate salt form of Ruxolitinib. Ruxolitinib is the first potent, selective, JAK1/2 inhibitor to enter the clinic with IC50 of 3.3 nM/2.8 nM in cell-free assays, >130-fold selectivity for JAK1/2 versus JAK3. Ruxolitinib kills tumor cells through toxic mitophagy. Ruxolitinib induces autophagy and enhances apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):10718
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 82(1):14
Virol J, 2024, 21(1):23
S1130 Sepantronium Bromide (YM155) Sepantronium Bromide (YM155) is a potent survivin suppressant by inhibiting Survivin promoter activity with IC50 of 0.54 nM in HeLa-SURP-luc and CHO-SV40-luc cells; it does not significantly inhibit SV40 promoter activity, but is observed to slightly inhibit the interaction of Survivin with XIAP. This compound down-regulates survivin and XIAP, modulates autophagy and induces autophagy-dependent DNA damage in breast cancer cells. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis, 2025, 1871(3):167693
Cancer Res Commun, 2025, 5(6):1018-1033
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S1129 SRT1720 HCl SRT1720 HCl is a selective SIRT1 activator with EC50 of 0.16 μM in a cell-free assay, but is >230-fold less potent for SIRT2 and SIRT3. SRT1720 induces autophagy.
J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle, 2025, 16(2):e13771
Free Radic Biol Med, 2025, 236:98-115
Cell Biol Toxicol, 2025, 41(1):24
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S1077 SB202190 SB202190 is a potent p38 MAPK inhibitor targeting p38α/β with IC50 of 50 nM/100 nM in cell-free assays, sometimes used instead of SB 203580 to investigate potential roles for SAPK2a/p38 in vivo. This compound inhibits endothelial cell apoptosis via induction of autophagy and heme oxygenase-1. It significantly suppresses Erastin‐dependent ferroptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Nat Cancer, 2025, 6(2):259-277
Nat Metab, 2025, 7(10):2018-2032
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S1149 Gemcitabine Hydrochloride Gemcitabine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog antitumor drug that can inhibit DNA synthesis and repair, leading to cell autophagy and apoptosis. It is mainly used to treat various solid tumors such as pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and is often combined with chemotherapy to enhance efficacy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(6):1021-1034
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6617
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S7810 Afatinib Dimaleate Afatinib Dimaleate irreversibly inhibits EGFR/HER2 including EGFR(wt), EGFR(L858R), EGFR(L858R/T790M) and HER2 with IC50 of 0.5 nM, 0.4 nM, 10 nM and 14 nM, respectively; 100-fold more active against Gefitinib-resistant L858R-T790M EGFR mutant. Afatinib (BIBW2992) Dimaleate induces autophagy.
Cell, 2024, 187(3):712-732.e38
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2024, 9(1):153
J Invest Dermatol, 2024, S0022-202X(23)03210-4
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S1582 H 89 2HCl H 89 2HCl is a potent PKA inhibitor with Ki of 48 nM in a cell-free assay, 10-fold selective for PKA than PKG,500-fold greater selectivity than PKC, MLCK, calmodulin kinase II and casein kinase I/II. This compound induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7115
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102254
Transl Neurodegener, 2025, 14(1):43
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S1191 Fulvestrant (ICI-182780) Fulvestrant is an estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist with IC50 of 0.94 nM in a cell-free assay. Fulvestrant also induces autophagy and apoptosis and has antitumor activity.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e188839
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(7):102192
EBioMedicine, 2025, 118:105828
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S2449 Forskolin (Colforsin) Forskolin (Colforsin) is a ubiquitous activator of eukaryotic adenylyl cyclase (AC) in a wide variety of cell types, commonly used to raise levels of cAMP in the study and research of cell physiology. It also activates PXR and FXR activity, and stimulates autophagy.
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(3):408-419.e8
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2025-336105
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1033 Nilotinib Nilotinib is a selective Bcr-Abl inhibitor with IC50 less than 30 nM in Murine myeloid progenitor cells. This compound induces autophagy through AMPK activition.
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):62
Immunology, 2025, NONE
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S2248 Silmitasertib (CX-4945) A potent and selective inhibitor of CK2 (casein kinase 2) with IC50 of 1 nM in a cell-free assay, Silmitasertib (CX-4945) is less potent to Flt3, Pim1 and CDK1 (inactive in cell-based assay). It induces autophagy and promotes apoptosis. Phase 1/2.
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(8):1272-1287
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):997
Metabolism, 2025, 162:156060
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S1141 Tanespimycin (17-AAG) Tanespimycin (17-AAG, CP127374, NSC-330507, KOS 953) is a potent HSP90 inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM in a cell-free assay, having a 100-fold higher binding affinity for HSP90 derived from tumour cells than HSP90 from normal cells. It induces apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy and mitophagy. Phase 3.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Autophagy, 2025, 1-23.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):331
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S1014 Bosutinib Bosutinib is a novel, dual Src/Abl inhibitor with IC50 of 1.2 nM and 1 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound also effectively decreases the activity of PI3K/AKT/mTOR, MAPK/ERK and JAK/STAT3 signaling pathways by blocking the phosphorylation levels of p-ERK, p-S6, and p-STAT3. It promotes autophagy.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 242(Pt 4):117412
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S1048 Tozasertib (VX-680) A pan-Aurora inhibitor, Tozasertib (VX-680) is mostly active against Aurora A with a Kiapp of 0.6 nM in a cell-free assay, and is less potent towards Aurora B/Aurora C. It is 100-fold more selective for Aurora A than 55 other kinases, with the only exceptions being Fms-related tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT-3) and BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, both inhibited with a Ki of 30 nM. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res, 2025, 1872(7):120001
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(1):56
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S1786 Verteporfin Verteporfin is a small molecule that inhibits TEAD–YAP association and YAP-induced liver overgrowth. It is also a potent second-generation photosensitizing agent derived from porphyrin. Verteporfin is an autophagy inhibitor. Verteporfin inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4124
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01446-2
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):294
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S6999 Chloroquine Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug and autophagy/lysosome inhibitor. Chloroquine also suppresses Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR9) protein expression. Chloroquine is highly effective agianst SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection with EC50 of 1.13 μM in Vero E6 cells. Chloroquine has anti-HIV-1 activity.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):26
Cell Discov, 2025, 11(1):15
Cell Metab, 2025, S1550-4131(25)00149-4
S2704 LY2109761 LY2109761 is a novel selective TGF-β receptor type I/II (TβRI/II) dual inhibitor with Ki of 38 nM and 300 nM in a cell-free assay, respectively; shown to negatively affect the phosphorylation of Smad2. This compound blocks autophagy and induces apoptosis.
J Tissue Eng, 2025, 16:20417314251376104
Cancer Metab, 2025, 13(1):3
iScience, 2025, 28(2):111756
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S1230 Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) competes with ATP to inhibit CDKs including CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, and CDK9 with IC50 values in the 20-100 nM range. It is more selective for CDK1, 2, 4, 6, 9 versus CDK7. Initially found to inhibit EGFR and PKA, this compound induces autophagy and ER stress. It also blocks HIV-1 replication. Phase 1/2.
Mol Cell, 2025, S1097-2765(25)00042-5
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115114
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S2929 Pifithrin-α (PFTα) HBr Pifithrin-α is an inhibitor of p53, inhibiting p53-dependent transactivation of p53-responsive genes. Pifithrin-α is also a potent agonist of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR).
Front Pharmacol, 2025, 16:1608156
J Cell Mol Med, 2025, 29(11):e70641
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.07.29.667440
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S1113 GSK690693 GSK690693 is a pan-Akt inhibitor targeting Akt1/2/3 with IC50 of 2 nM/13 nM/9 nM in cell-free assays, also sensitive to the AGC kinase family: PKA, PrkX and PKC isozymes. This compound also potently inhibits AMPK and DAPK3 from the CAMK family with IC50 of 50 nM and 81 nM, respectively. It affects Unc-51-like autophagy activating kinase 1 (ULK1) activity, robustly inhibits STING-dependent IRF3 activation. Phase 1.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(18):9819-9837
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115947
Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 2025, 15:1543186
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S1241 Vincristine sulfate Vincristine sulfate is an inhibitor of polymerization of microtubules by binding to tubulin with IC50 of 32 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound induces apoptosis.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(4):115434
J Transl Med, 2025, 23(1):542
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S1057 Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070) Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070) is an antagonist of Bcl-2 with Ki of 0.22 μM in a cell-free assay, can assist in overcoming MCL-1 mediated resistance to apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2416
bioRxiv, 2024, 10.1101/2023.01.18.524628
Emerg Microbes Infect, 2022, 1-29
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S1046 Vandetanib Vandetanib is a potent inhibitor of VEGFR2 with IC50 of 40 nM in a cell-free assay. It also inhibits VEGFR3 and EGFR with IC50 of 110 nM and 500 nM, respectively. Not sensitive to PDGFRβ, Flt1, Tie-2 and FGFR1 with IC50 of 1.1-3.6 μM. No activity against MEK, CDK2, c-Kit, erbB2, FAK, PDK1, Akt and IGF-1R with IC50 above 10 μM. This compound increases apoptosis and induces autophagy by increasing the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Virulence, 2025, 16(1):2489751
bioRxiv, 2025, 2024.12.19.629395
bioRxiv, 2025, 2024.12.19.629395
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S1122 Mocetinostat (MGCD0103) Mocetinostat (MGCD0103, MG0103) is a potent HDAC inhibitor with most potency for HDAC1 with IC50 of 0.15 μM in a cell-free assay, 2- to 10- fold selectivity against HDAC2, 3, and 11, and no activity to HDAC4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 2.
Aging Cell, 2025, e70075
iScience, 2025, 28(3):112015
Cell Signal, 2025, 127:111587
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S1069 Luminespib (NVP-AUY922) Luminespib (AUY-922, NVP-AUY922, VER-52296) is a highly potent HSP90 inhibitor for HSP90α/β with IC50 of 13 nM /21 nM in cell-free assays, exhibits weaker potency against the HSP90 family members GRP94 and TRAP-1, and demonstrates the tightest binding of any small-molecule HSP90 ligand. It effectively downregulates and destabilizes the IGF-1Rβ protein, resulting in growth inhibition, autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Autophagy, 2025, 1-23.
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(8)1341
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S1782 Azacitidine (5-Azacytidine) Azacitidine (5-Azacytidine, 5-AzaC, Ladakamycin, AZA, 5-Aza, CC-486,NSC 102816) is a nucleoside analogue of cytidine that specifically inhibits DNA methylation by trapping DNA methyltransferases. Azacitidine induces mitochondrial apoptosis and autophagy.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):154
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):10
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S1038 PI-103 PI-103 is a multi-targeted PI3K inhibitor for p110α/β/δ/γ with IC50 of 2 nM/3 nM/3 nM/15 nM in cell-free assays, less potent to mTOR/DNA-PK with IC50 of 30 nM/23 nM. This compound induces apoptosis in murine T-cell Lymphoma.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4828
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115675
Genes (Basel), 2025, 16(8)892
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S2775 Nocodazole Nocodazole is a rapidly-reversible inhibitor of microtubule polymerization, also inhibits Abl, Abl(E255K) and Abl(T315I) with IC50 of 0.21 μM, 0.53 μM and 0.64 μM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7898
EMBO J, 2025, 44(14):4037-4064
Clin Transl Med, 2025, 15(1):e70164
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S4430 Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Sulfate Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Sulfate is an antimalarial agent used for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune, inflammatory and dermatologic conditions. Also acts as an inhibitor of autophagy and toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/9.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00581-3
iScience, 2025, 28(4):112054
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(2)588
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S7153 10058-F4 10058-F4 is a c-Myc inhibitor that specificallly inhibits the c-Myc-Max interaction and prevents transactivation of c-Myc target gene expression. This compound promotes a caspase-3-dependent apoptosis and modulates autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):138
Int J Biol Sci, 2025, 21(6):2762-2779
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):601
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S1044 Temsirolimus Temsirolimus is a specific mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 1.76 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Leukemia, 2025, 39(4):917-928
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115617
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S1085 Belinostat Belinostat is a novel HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of 27 nM in a cell-free assay, with activity demonstrated in cisplatin-resistant tumors. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):743
Mol Oncol, 2025, 10.1002/1878-0261.70050
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S2218 Torkinib (PP242) Torkinib (PP242) is a selective mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 8 nM in cell-free assays; this compound targets both mTOR complexes with >10- and 100-fold selectivity for mTOR than PI3Kδ or PI3Kα/β/γ, respectively. It induces mitophagy and apoptosis.
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(3)e010753
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(4):115452
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
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S7152 C646 C646 is an inhibitor for histone acetyltransferase, and inhibits p300 with a Ki of 400 nM in a cell-free assay. Preferentially selective for p300 versus other acetyltransferases. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4502
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):524
J Extracell Vesicles, 2025, 14(2):e70042
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S1322 Dexamethasone Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs, and an interleukin receptor modulator that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. Dexamethasone induces autophagy and mitophagy. Dexamethasone is tested in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and is found to have benefits for critically ill patients.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2025-336105
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
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S8075 GANT61 GANT61 (NSC 136476) is an inhibitor for GLI1 as well as GLI2-induced transcription, inhibits hedgehog with IC50 of 5 μM in GLI1 expressing HEK293T cell, displays selectivity over other pathways, such as TNF and glucocorticoid receptor gene transactivation. This compound induces apoptosis and activates protective autophagy in LX-2 cells.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1267
Theranostics, 2025, 15(18):9819-9837
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):22
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S1075 SB216763 SB216763 is a potent and selective GSK-3 inhibitor with IC50 of 34.3 nM for GSK-3α and equally effective at inhibiting human GSK-3β. This compound activates autophagy.
iScience, 2025, 28(11):113642
iScience, 2025, 28(8):113117
Oncol Rep, 2025, 54(4)125
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S8049 Tubastatin A Tububastatin A is a potent and selective HDAC6 inhibitor with IC50 of 15 nM in a cell-free assay. It is selective against all the other isozymes (1000-fold) except HDAC8 (57-fold). This compound promotes autophagy and increases apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2559
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2663
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):320
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S5003 Tacrolimus (FK506) Tacrolimus (FK506) is a 23-membered macrolide lactone, it reduces peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity in T cells by binding to the immunophilin FKBP12 (FK506 binding protein) creating a new complex. Tacrolimus also inhibits the phosphatase activity of calcineurin. Tacrolimus induces vascular endothelial autophagy.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(4):e2418317122
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):32
PLoS Pathog, 2025, 21(1):e1012872
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S1950 Metformin Hydrochloride Metformin Hydrochloride (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide Hydrochloride) is a highly effective Antihyperglycemic Agent, which primarily decreases hyperglycemia in hepatocytes by suppressing hepatic gluconeogenesis (glucose production by the liver). It also promotes mitophagy in mononuclear cells and induces apoptosis of lung cancer cells through activating the JNK/p38 MAPK pathway and GADD153.
mBio, 2025, e0063425
Placenta, 2025, 165:50-61
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(17):eads1875
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S7007 Binimetinib (MEK162) A potent inhibitor of MEK1/2 with IC50 of 12 nM in a cell-free assay, Binimetinib (MEK162, ARRY-162, ARRY-438162) induces G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human NSCLC cell lines and also triggers autophagy. Phase 3.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101943
Cell Syst, 2025, 16(3):101229
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 235:116842
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S2783 Vistusertib (AZD2014) A novel mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 2.8 nM in a cell-free assay, Vistusertib (AZD2014) is highly selective against multiple PI3K isoforms (α/β/γ/δ). It showed no or weak binding to the majority of kinases when tested at 1 μM. This compound induces proliferation suppression, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy in HCC cells with antitumor activity.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):67
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):19445
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):25526
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S7655 Telaglenastat (CB-839) Telaglenastat (CB-839) is a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable glutaminase inhibitor with IC50 of 24 nM for recombinant human GAC. It inudces autophagy and has antitumor activity. Phase 1.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):271
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
Clin Mol Hepatol, 2025, 10.3350/cmh.2024.0694
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S2626 Rabusertib (LY2603618) Rabusertib (LY2603618, IC-83) is a highly selective Chk1 inhibitor with potential anti-tumor activity in a cell-free assay. IC50=7 nM, showing approximately 100-fold more potent against Chk1 than against any of the other protein kinases evaluated. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, DNA damage response and autophagy in cancer cells. It also induces bak-dependent apoptosis in AML cell lines.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):480
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5706
Nucleic Acids Res, 2025, 53(12)gkaf544
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S1648 Cytarabine Cytarabine is an antimetabolic agent and DNA synthesis inhibitor with IC50 of 16 nM in wild-type CCRF-CEM cells. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
Acta Pharm Sin B, 2025, 15(10):5277-5293
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):601
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S7307 GSK2606414 GSK2606414 is an orally available, potent, and selective PERK inhibitor with IC50 of 0.4 nM, displaying at least 100-fold selectivity over the other EIF2AKs assayed. This compound impairs GANT-61 induced autophagy in NB cells with MYCN amplification. It exacerbates ER stress-induced apoptosis in HCT116 cells while reduces the apoptosis in SIL1 KD HeLa cells.
Immunity, 2025, 58(10):2489-2504.e8
J Transl Med, 2025, 23(1):860
Biomolecules, 2025, 15(1)76
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S1233 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-MeOE2) 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-MeOE2, NSC 659853, 2-ME2) depolymerizes microtubules and blocks HIF-1α nuclear accumulation and HIF-transcriptional activity. This compound also induces both autophagy and apoptosis in various carcinogenic cell lines.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4681
Int J Nanomedicine, 2025, 20:933-950
Theranostics, 2024, 14(13):5123-5140
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S8059 Nutlin-3a Nutlin-3a ((-)-Nutlin-3), the active enantiomer of Nutlin-3, inhibits the p53/MDM2 interaction with IC50 of 90 nM in a cell-free assay. Nutlin-3a induces autophagy and apoptosis in a p53-dependent manner.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102284
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00495-0
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S1573 Fasudil HCl Fasudil HCl, a potent and selective inhibitor of Rho kinase, displays less potent inhibiton over PKA, PKG, PKC and MLCK with Ki of 1.6, 1.6, 3.3, and 36 μM in cell-free assays, respectively. Fasudil is also a calcium channel blocker.
Transl Oncol, 2025, 51:102209
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Sci China Life Sci, 2024, 67(8):1549-1562
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S3012 Pazopanib Pazopanib (GW786034) is a novel multi-target inhibitor of VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFR, FGFR, c-Kit and c-Fms/CSF1R with IC50 of 10 nM, 30 nM, 47 nM, 84 nM, 74 nM, 140 nM and 146 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces cathepsin B activation and autophagy.
Nucleic Acids Res, 2025, 53(4)gkaf107
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S7811 MHY1485 MHY1485 is a potent, and cell-permeable mTOR activator, and this compound also potently inhibits autophagy.
Front Immunol, 2025, 16:1643676
IBRO Neurosci Rep, 2025, 18:574-591
Bone Res, 2024, 12(1):15
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S1274 BX-795 BX-795 is a potent and specific PDK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 6 nM, 140- and 1600-fold more selective for PDK1 than PKA and PKC in cell-free assays, respectively. Meanwhile, in comparison to GSK3β more than 100-fold selectivity observed for PDK1. This compound modulates autophagy via inhibiting ULK1. It also is a potent TBK1 inhibitor that blocks both TBK1 and IKKε with IC 50 values of 6 nM and 41 nM, respectively.
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115972
EMBO J, 2024, 10.1038/s44318-024-00244-9
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S5742 Deferoxamine mesylate Deferoxamine mesylate is the mesylate salt of Deferoxamine, which forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent. Deferoxamine is a ferroptosis inhibitor that stabilizes HIF-1α expression and improves HIF-1α transactivity in hypoxic and hyperglycemic states in vitro. Deferoxamine decreases beta-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and induces autophagy.Please do not prepare stock solutions with normal saline or PBS, as precipitation may occur.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00132-1
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S1017 Cediranib (AZD2171) Cediranib (AZD2171, NSC-732208) is a highly potent VEGFR(KDR) inhibitor with IC50 of <1 nM, also inhibits Flt1/4 with IC50 of 5 nM/≤3 nM, and shows similar activity against c-Kit and PDGFRβ. It is 36-, 110-fold and >1000-fold more selective for VEGFR than PDGFR-α, CSF-1R and Flt3 in HUVEC cells, and induces autophagic vacuole accumulation. This compound is in Phase 3.
Front Oncol, 2024, 14:1302850
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2023, 46(2):391-407
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2023, 46(2):391-407
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S2180 Ixazomib (MLN2238) Ixazomib (MLN2238) inhibits the chymotrypsin-like proteolytic (β5) site of the 20S proteasome with IC50 and Ki of 3.4 nM and 0.93 nM in cell-free assays, respectively, also inhibits the caspase-like (β1) and trypsin-like (β2) proteolytic sites, with IC50 of 31 and 3500 nM. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3138
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
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S4908 SN-38 SN-38 (NK012) is an active metabolite of CPT-11, inhibits DNA topoisomerase I, DNA synthesis and causes frequent DNA single-strand breaks. SN-38 induces autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
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S7409 Anisomycin Anisomycin (Flagecidin, Wuningmeisu C) is a bacterial antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces griseolus, which inhibits protein synthesis, and also acts as a JNK activator. This compound upregulates autophagy and increases apoptosis.
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(6)e20240272
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101927
Theranostics, 2025, 15(10):4398-4415
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S1396 Resveratrol Resveratrol has a wide spectrum of targets including cyclooxygenases(i.e. COX, IC50=1.1 μM), lipooxygenases(LOX, IC50=2.7 μM), kinases, sirtuins and other proteins. It has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects. This compound induces mitophagy/autophagy and autophagy-dependent apoptosis.
Aging Cell, 2025, e70075
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 190:118393
Breast Cancer Res, 2025, 27(1):186
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S7046 Brefeldin A (BFA) Brefeldin A (BFA) is a lactone antibiotic and ATPase inhibitor for protein transport with IC50 of 0.2 μM in HCT 116 cells, which induces cancer cell differentiation and apoptosis. It could also improve the HDR(homology-directed repair) efficiency and be an enhancer of CRISPR-mediated HDR. This compound is also an inhibitor of autophagy and mitophagy.
Protein Cell, 2025, pwaf020
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2025, 10.1002/cac2.70036
J Integr Plant Biol, 2025, 67(8):2229-2244
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S2285 Cryptotanshinone (Tanshinone C) Cryptotanshinone (Tanshinone C) is a STAT3 inhibitor with IC50 of 4.6 μM in a cell-free assay. It strongly inhibits phosphorylation of STAT3 Tyr705, with a small effect on STAT3 Ser727, but none against STAT1 nor STAT5. This compound induces ROS-dependent autophagy and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis.
Am J Cancer Res, 2025, 15(7):2949-2969
Cancer Drug Resist, 2025, 8:45
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S2817 Torin 2 Torin 2 is a potent and selective mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 0.25 nM in p53−/− MEFs cell line; 800-fold greater selectivity for mTOR than PI3K and improved pharmacokinetic properties. This compound inhibits ATM/ATR/DNA-PK with EC50 of 28 nM/35 nM/118 nM,in PC3 cell lines respectively. It decreases cell viability and induces autophagy and apoptosis.
J Gen Virol, 2025, 106(3)002086
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.09.24.678136
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):7675
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S5190 Crizotinib hydrochloride Crizotinib (PF-02341066) hydrochloride (Xalkori) inhibits tyrosine phosphorylation of c-Met and nucleophosmin (NPM)-anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) with IC50 of of 11 nM and 24 nM in cell-based assays, respectively. Crizotinib hydrochloride is also a potent ROS1 inhibitor with Ki less than 0.025 nM. Crizotinib induces autophagy through inhibition of the STAT3 pathway in multiple lung cancer cell lines.
Cancer Discov, 2023, 13(3):598-615
Nat Commun, 2023, 14(1):2829
Cancer Res Commun, 2023, 3(4):659-671
S1792 Simvastatin Simvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with Ki of 0.1-0.2 nM in cell-free assays. Simvastatin induces ferroptosis, mitophagy, autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Metab, 2025, 7(10):2018-2032
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2025, 10.1002/cac2.70036
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
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S2556 Rosiglitazone Rosiglitazone is a potent antihyperglycemic agent and a potent thiazolidinedione insulin sensitizer with IC50 of 12, 4 and 9 nM for rat, 3T3-L1 and human adipocytes, respectively. This compound is a pure ligand of PPAR-gamma, and has no PPAR-alpha-binding action. It modulates TRP channels and induces autophagy. It also prevents ferroptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6241
Lab Invest, 2025, 105(4):104103
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S1080 SU11274 SU11274 (PKI-SU11274) is a selective Met (c-Met) inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM in cell-free assays, no effects on PGDFRβ, EGFR or Tie2. This compound induces autophagy, apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):76
World J Exp Med, 2025, 15(2):100443
Cancer Cell Int, 2024, 24(1):43
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S2799 FK866 (Daporinad) Daporinad (FK866) effectively inhibits nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NMPRTase; Nampt) with IC50 of 0.09 nM in a cell-free assay. Daporinad (FK866, APO866) triggers autophagy. Phase 1/2.
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):113
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):348
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S1035 Pazopanib HCl Pazopanib HCl is a novel multi-target inhibitor of VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFR, FGFR, c-Kit and c-Fms with IC50 of 10 nM, 30 nM, 47 nM, 84 nM, 74 nM, 140 nM and 146 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Pazopanib induces autophagic Type II cell death.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
iScience, 2023, 26(7):107116
NPJ Breast Cancer, 2022, 8(1):44
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S2679 Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) HCl Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) HCl competes with ATP to inhibit CDKs including CDK1, CDK2, CDK4 and CDK6 with IC50 of ~ 40 nM in cell-free assays. It is 7.5-fold more selective for CDK1/2/4/6 than CDK7. Flavopiridol is initially found to inhibit EGFR and PKA. Flavopiridol HCl induces autophagy and ER stress. Flavopiridol HCl blocks HIV-1 replication. Phase 1/2.
Elife, 2024, 13e80684
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S2658 Omipalisib (GSK2126458) Omipalisib (GSK2126458, GSK458) is a highly selective and potent inhibitor of p110α/β/δ/γ, mTORC1/2 with Ki of 0.019 nM/0.13 nM/0.024 nM/0.06 nM and 0.18 nM/0.3 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2025, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-24-0693
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(7)1152
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S1238 Tamoxifen Tamoxifen is an orally active, selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which exhibits both estrogenic agonist and antagonist effects. It blocks estrogen action in breast cells and can activate estrogen activity in other cells, such as bone, liver, and uterine cells. Tamoxifen is a potent Hsp90 activator and enhances the Hsp90 molecular chaperone ATPase activity.
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(9):2192-2202
Cell Metab, 2025, 37(8):1715-1731.e11
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3012
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S1314 Zoledronic acid (Zoledronate) Zoledronic acid (Zoledronate), a potent osteoclast inhibitor, induces apoptosis in osteoclasts by inhibiting enzymes of the mevalonate pathway and preventing the isoprenylation of small GTP-binding proteins such as Ras and Rho. It also induces autophagy.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.09.09.675147
Cells, 2024, 13(10)862
Cells, 2024, 13(10)862
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S2843 BI-D1870 BI-D1870 is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of S6 ribosome for RSK1/2/3/4 with IC50 of 31 nM/24 nM/18 nM/15 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; 10- to 100-fold selectivity for RSK than MST2, GSK-3β, MARK3, CK1 and Aurora B. This compound exhibits anticancer attributes including the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increases in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(10):110643
Cells, 2024, 13(18)1546
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S2163 PF-4708671 PF-4708671 is a cell-permeable inhibitor of p70 ribosomal S6 kinase (S6K1 isoform) with Ki/IC50 of 20 nM/160 nM in cell-free assays, 400-fold greater selectivity for S6K1 than S6K2, and 4- and >20-fold selectivity for S6K1 than MSK1 and RSK1/2, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. It is the first S6K1-specific inhibitor to be reported.
Neoplasia, 2025, 66:101175
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S7164 GSK343 GSK343 is a potent and selective EZH2 inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM in a cell-free assay, showing 60 fold selectivity against EZH1, and >1000 fold selectivity against other histone methyltransferases. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00396-4
Research (Wash D C), 2025, 8:0602
Mol Genet Genomics, 2025, 300(1):63
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S7130 PR-619 PR-619 is a non-selective, reversible inhibitor of the deubiquitinylating enzymes (DUBs) with EC50 of 1-20 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound activates autophagy.
Cancer Immunol Res, 2025, 10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-24-1194
J Orthop Surg Res, 2025, 20(1):220
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(38):eadw2539
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S8047 Dynasore Dynasore is a cell-permeable, reversible non-competitive dynamin inhibitor of GTPase activity of dynamin 1/2, with IC50 of 15 μM in a cell-free assay, also inhibits the mitochondrial dynamin Drp1, with no effect against other small GTPase. This compound suppresses mTORC1 activity and induces autophagy. It inhibits the entry of several viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV).
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):173
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):681
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015296
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S7842 LY3009120 LY3009120 (DP-4978) is a potent pan-Raf inhibitor with IC50 of 44 nM, 31-47 nM, and 42 nM for A-raf, B-Raf, and C-Raf in A375 cells, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Cancer Res, 2025, 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-24-3819
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(8):110454
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed), 2025, 30(8):39944
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S1190 Bicalutamide Bicalutamide is an androgen receptor (AR) antagonist with IC50 of 0.16 μM in LNCaP/AR(cs)cell line. This compound promotes autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6587
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6451
J Control Release, 2025, 380:417-432
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S2061 Lovastatin Lovastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with IC50 of 3.4 nM in a cell-free assay, used for lowering cholesterol (hypolipidemic agent). This compound triggers autophagy.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
Redox Biol, 2025, 84:103693
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S1590 TWS119 TWS119 is a GSK-3β inhibitor with IC50 of 30 nM in a cell-free assay; this compound is capable of inducing neuronal differentiation and may be useful to stem cell biology. GSK-3β inhibition by this chemical triggers autophagy.
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):364
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):2089
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):5038
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S1228 Idarubicin HCl Idarubicin HCl (4-demethoxydaunorubicin (NSC256439, 4-DMDR) HCl) is a hydrochloride salt form of Idarubicin which is an anthracycline antibiotic and a DNA topoisomerase II (topo II) inhibitor for MCF-7 cells with IC50 of 3.3 ng/mL in a cell-free assay. Idarubicin induces mTOR-dependent cytotoxic autophagy.
Blood Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2643-3230.BCD-24-0327
Blood Cancer Discov, 2025, 6(5):464-483
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 237:116914
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S3042 Purmorphamine Purmorphamine (Shh Signaling Antagonist VI), which directly binds and activates Smoothened, blocks BODIPY-cyclopamine binding to Smo with IC50 of ~ 1.5 μM in HEK293T cell and also is an inducer of osteoblast differentiation with EC50 of 1 μM. This compound can reduce both basal and induced autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8693
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1177
Development, 2025, 152(3)DEV204214
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S1231 Topotecan HCl Topotecan HCl is a topoisomerase I inhibitor for MCF-7 Luc cells and DU-145 Luc cells with IC50 of 13 nM and 2 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):306
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(17)8494
Pharmaceuticals (Basel), 2025, 18(2)181
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S7423 KN-93 Phosphate KN-93 Phosphate is a potent and specific inhibitor of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) with Ki of 0.37 μM, no remarkable inhibitory effects on APK, PKC, MLCK or Ca2+-PDE activities. KN-93 attenuates CaMKII-induced autophagy.This product is not soluble in saline. Please do not dissolve it in saline for administration.
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):208
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.03.20.644192
Eye Vis (Lond), 2024, 11(1):37
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S2219 Momelotinib (CYT387) Momelotinib (CYT387, LM-1149, CYT11387) is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of JAK1/JAK2 with IC50 of 11 nM/18 nM, ~10-fold selectivity versus JAK3. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
Cancer Med, 2025, 14(5):e70047
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2024, 68(4):e0135023.
Cell Rep, 2023, 42(9):113067
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S7998 Entrectinib Entrectinib is an orally bioavailable pan-TrkA/B/C, ROS1 and ALK inhibitor with IC50 ranging between 0.1 and 1.7 nM. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 2.
Leukemia, 2025, 10.1038/s41375-025-02682-8
Cancer Gene Ther, 2025, 10.1038/s41417-025-00874-z
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S3030 Niclosamide Niclosamide can inhibit DNA replication and inhibit STAT3 with IC50 of 0.7 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound selectively inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3 and had no obvious inhibition against the activation of other homologues (e.g., STAT1 and STAT5).
mSystems, 2025, 10(8):e0040325
Pharmaceutics, 2025, 17(3)332
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(8):110402
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S7455 Resatorvid (TAK-242) Resatorvid (TAK-242, CLI-095) is a small-molecule-specific inhibitor of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signaling, blocking LPS-induced production of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in macrophages with IC50 of 1.8 nM, 1.9 nM and 1.3 nM, respectively. Resatorvid downregulates expression of TLR4 downstream signaling molecules MyD88 and TRIF. Resatorvid inhibits autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00515-z
Carbohydr Polym, 2025, 350:122980
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):38
S1107 Danusertib (PHA-739358) An Aurora kinase inhibitor for Aurora A/B/C, Danusertib (PHA-739358) exhibits IC50 values of 13 nM/79 nM/61 nM in cell-free assays. It is modestly potent to Abl, TrkA, c-RET and FGFR1, and less potent to Lck, VEGFR2/3, c-Kit, CDK2, etc. This compound induces apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy. Phase 2.
Elife, 2024, 12RP92324
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4303
Environ Mol Mutagen, 2024, 10.1002/em.22604
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S2198 SGI-1776 free base SGI-1776 free base is a novel ATP competitive inhibitor of Pim1 with IC50 of 7 nM in a cell-free assay, 50- and 10-fold selective versus Pim2 and Pim3, also potent to Flt3 and haspin. SGI-1776 induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(9):644
Mar Drugs, 2024, 22(10)444
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S2243 Degrasyn (WP1130) Degrasyn (WP1130) is a selective deubiquitinase (DUB: USP5, UCH-L1, USP9x, USP14, and UCH37) inhibitor and also suppresses Bcr/Abl, also a JAK2 transducer (without affecting 20S proteasome) and activator of transcription (STAT). This compound induces apoptosis and blocks autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):628
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):564
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S8006 BIX-01294 trihydrochloride BIX-01294 trihydrochloride is an inhibitor of G9a histone methyltransferase with IC50 of 2.7 μM in a cell-free assay, reduces H3K9me2 of bulk histones, also weakly inhibits GLP (primarily H3K9me3), no significant activity observed at other histone methyltransferases. BIX01294 induces autophagy. BIX01294 also inhibits H3K36 methylation by oncoproteins NSD1, NSD2 and NSD3.
Clin Transl Med, 2025, 15(1):e70164
Mol Metab, 2025, 94:102113
Acta Pharm Sin B, 2024, 14(3):1187-1203
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S1135 Pemetrexed disodium Pemetrexed disodium is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for TS, DHFR and GARFT with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8932
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(8):555
Cell Commun Signal, 2024, 22(1):375
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S1848 Curcumin Curcumin (Diferuloylmethane, Natural Yellow 3, Turmeric yellow) is the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is an inhibitor of p300 histone acetylatransferase(IC50~25 μM)and Histone deacetylase (HDAC); activates Nrf2 pathway and supresses the activation of NF-κB. This compound induces mitophagy, autophagy, apoptosis, and cell cycle arrest with antitumor activity. It reduces renal damage associated with rhabdomyolysis by decreasing ferroptosis-mediated cell death. This chemical exhibits anti-infective properties against various human pathogens like the influenza virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV and so on.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(7):110305
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S7033 GSK2656157 GSK2656157 is an ATP-competitive and highly selective inhibitor of PERK with IC50 of 0.9 nM in a cell-free assay, 500-fold greater against a panel of 300 kinases. This compound decreases apoptosis and inhibits excessive autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 44(4):1107-1130
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00385-6
J Clin Invest, 2024, 135(1)e179874
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S7483 DMOG DMOG (Dimethyloxalylglycine) is an antagonist of α-ketoglutarate cofactor and inhibitor for HIF prolylhydroxylase, leading to stabilisation and accumulation of HIF-1α protein in the nucleus. This compound enhances autophagy.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):364
Front Pharmacol, 2025, 16:1502269
Life Sci Alliance, 2025, 8(1)e202403053
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S7751 VER155008 VER155008 is a potent Hsp70 family inhibitor with IC50 of 0.5 μM, 2.6 μM, and 2.6 μM in cell-free assays for HSP70, HSC70, and GRP78 (HSPA5, Bip), respectively, >100-fold selectivity over HSP90. This compound inhibits autophagy and causes reduced levels of HSP90 client proteins.
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(9):1448-1464
Biomolecules, 2025, 15(1)76
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S7146 DMH1 DMH1 is a selective BMP receptor inhibitor with IC50 of 107.9 nM for ALK2, exhibiting no inhibition on AMPK, ALK5, KDR (VEGFR-2) or PDGFR. This compound inhibits autophagy.
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00081-5
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00553-3
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S1896 Hydroxyurea Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. This compound activates apoptosis and autophagy. It is used to treat HIV infection.
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(3)e20241248
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2025, e0047125.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2025, 66(5):42
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S7888 Spautin-1 Spautin-1 is a potent and specific autophagy inhibitor, and inhibits the deubiquitinating activity of USP10 and USP13 with IC50 of ∼0.6-0.7 μM. This compound enhances apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):9463
J Adv Res, 2024, S2090-1232(24)00025-0
Cancer Lett, 2024, 604:217258
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S2624 OSI-027 OSI-027 (ASP4786, CERC 006, AEVI-006) is a selective and potent dual inhibitor of mTORC1 and mTORC2 with IC50 of 22 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, and more than 100-fold selectivity observed for mTOR than PI3Kα, PI3Kβ, PI3Kγ or DNA-PK. This compound induces autophagy in cancer cells.
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):19445
J Cell Commun Signal, 2023, 17(3):975-989
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S2476 Itraconazole Itraconazole is a relatively potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 with IC50 of 6.1 nM, used as a triazole antifungal agent. This compound is a potent antagonist of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway. It also suppresses the growth of glioblastoma through induction of autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
Infect Drug Resist, 2025, 18:783-789
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 2025, 502:117404
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S2391 Quercetin Quercetin, a natural flavonoid present in vegetables, fruit and wine, is a stimulator of recombinant SIRT1 and also a PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 2.4-5.4 μM. This compound induces mitophagy, apoptosis and protective autophagy. Phase 4.
Alzheimers Res Ther, 2025, 17(1):176
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2025, 82(1):164
Virol Sin, 2025, S1995-820X(25)00102-6
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S4505 Vinblastine sulfate Vinblastine sulfate inhibits microtubule formation and suppresses nAChR activity with IC50 of 8.9 μM in a cell-free assay, used to treat certain kinds of cancer. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 188:118203
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(8)3864
J Mol Cell Biol, 2025, mjaf023
S4269 Vinorelbine ditartrate Vinorelbine ditartrate is a semi-synthetic vinca alkaloid, and inhibits mitosis through interaction with tubulin. Vinorelbine Tartrate exhibits anti-tumor activities via inducing the mitotic apoptosis, autophagy and inflammation.
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):152
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):11372
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(8):603
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S1235 Letrozole Letrozole is a third generation inhibitor of aromatase with IC50 of 0.07-20 nM in cell-free assays. It has no effect on the plasma levels of 17α-OH progesterone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), or androstenedione and does not affect normal urine electrolyte excretion or thyroid function in clinical studies. This compound induces autophagy.
Mol Syst Biol, 2025, 10.1038/s44320-025-00104-6
Exp Neurol, 2025, 392:115365
eNeuro, 2024, 11(8)ENEURO.0332-24.2024
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S2770 MK-5108 MK-5108 (VX-689) is a highly selective Aurora A inhibitor with IC50 of 0.064 nM in a cell-free assay and is 220- and 190-fold more selective for Aurora A than Aurora B/C, while it inhibits TrkA with less than 100-fold selectivity. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2024, 10.1007/s13402-024-00939-5
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4303
bioRxiv, 2023, 10.1101/2023.08.08.552464
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S7104 AZD1208 AZD1208 is a potent, and orally available Pim kinase inhibitor with IC50 of 0.4 nM, 5 nM, and 1.9 nM for Pim1, Pim2, and Pim3 in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Phase 1.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):256
Angiogenesis, 2024, 10.1007/s10456-024-09906-y
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(4):274
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S7949 MRT68921 HCl MRT68921 is a potent and dual autophagy kinase ULK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively.
Autophagy, 2025, 1-20.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Autophagy Rep, 2025, 4(1)2484835
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S7885 SBI-0206965 SBI-0206965 is a highly selective autophagy kinase ULK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 108 nM, about 7-fold selectivity over ULK2. This compound inhibits autophagy and enhances apoptosis in human glioblastoma and lung cancer cells.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Cell, 2024, 187(15):4043-4060.e30
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S7785 Pemetrexed Disodium Hydrate Pemetrexed Disodium Hydrate (LY-231514) is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for TS, DHFR and GARFT with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM, respectively. This compound stimulates autophagy and apoptosis.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
Cell Rep, 2022, 38(9):110448
Front Pharmacol, 2022, 13:1032975
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S8222 AS1842856 AS1842856 is a cell-permeable inhibitor that blocks the transcription activity of Foxo1 with IC50 of 33 nM. It could directly bind to the active Foxo1, but not the Ser256-phosphorylated form. This compound suppresses autophagy.
Environ Int, 2025, 205:109862
Int Immunopharmacol, 2025, 162:115128
J Mol Cell Biol, 2025, mjaf021
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S2713 Geldanamycin Geldanamycin is a natural existing HSP90 inhibitor with Kd of 1.2 μM, specifically disrupts glucocorticoid receptor (GR)/HSP association. This compound attenuates virus infection-induced ALI (acute lung injury)/ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) by reducing the host's inflammatory responses.
FEBS J, 2025, 292(11):2823-2842
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(8)1341
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):9448
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S1003 Linifanib (ABT-869) Linifanib (ABT-869, AL39324, RG3635) is a novel, potent ATP-competitive VEGFR/PDGFR inhibitor for KDR, CSF-1R, Flt-1/3 and PDGFRβ with IC50 of 4 nM, 3 nM, 3 nM/4 nM and 66 nM respectively, mostly effective in mutant kinase-dependent cancer cells (i.e. FLT3). This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 3.
Biomed Pharmacother, 2024, 180:117533
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):57
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):57
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S1168 Valproic Acid sodium Valproic Acid sodium is a HDAC inhibitor by selectively inducing proteasomal degradation of HDAC2, used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches. Valproic acid induces Notch1 signaling in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells. Valproic acid is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers. Valproic acid (VPA) induces autophagy and mitophagy by upregulation of BNIP3 and mitochondrial biogenesis by upregulating PGC-1α.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2024, 43(1):152
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Front Pharmacol, 2024, 15:1534772
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S2696 Apitolisib (GDC-0980) Apitolisib (GDC-0980, RG7422, GNE 390) is a potent, class I PI3K inhibitor for PI3Kα/β/δ/γ with IC50 of 5 nM/27 nM/7 nM/14 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. It is also a mTOR inhibitor with Ki of 17 nM in a cell-free assay, and highly selective versus other PIKK family kinases. This compound activates autophagy and apoptosis simultaneously in pancreatic cancer cells. Phase 2.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2025, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-24-0693
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2024, 10.1007/s13402-024-00939-5
Mol Oncol, 2024, 10.1002/1878-0261.13577
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S2635 CCT128930 CCT128930 is a potent, ATP-competitive and selective inhibitor of Akt2 with IC50 of 6 nM in a cell-free assay, 28-fold greater selectivity for Akt2 than the closely related PKA kinase. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, and autophagy independent of Akt inhibition. High dose of this chemical triggers cell apoptosis in HepG2 cells.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(27):e2504962122
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115625
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):6150
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S1204 Melatonin Melatonin is a MT receptor agonist, used as a dietary supplement. This compound is a selective ATF-6 inhibitor and downregulates COX-2. It enhances mitophagy and regulates the homeostasis of apoptosis and autophagy.
Antioxidants (Basel), 2025, 14(5)528
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):8451
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2025, 760:151706
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S3944 VPA (Valproic acid) Valproic acid (VPA) is a fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers. This compound induces autophagy and mitophagy by upregulation of BNIP3 and mitochondrial biogenesis by upregulating PGC-1α. It also activates Notch-1 signaling.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00406-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8267
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):426
S7682 SAR405 SAR405 is a low-molecular-mass kinase inhibitor of PIK3C3/Vps34 (KD 1.5 nM) showing high selectivity and not be active up to 10 μM on class I and class II PI3Ks as well as on mTOR. This compound prevents autophagy and synergizes with MTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) inhibition in tumor cells.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(9):1448-1464
Autophagy, 2025, 21(7):1523-1543
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S2310 Honokiol Honokiol is the active principle of magnolia extract that inhibits Akt-phosphorylation and promotes ERK1/2 phosphorylation. This compound causes G0/G1 phase arrest, induces apoptosis, and autophagy via the ROS/ERK1/2 signaling pathway. It inhibits hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Phase 3.
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00062-1
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):414
Oncol Lett, 2025, 29(4):191
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S4028 Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone 21-phosphate disodium salt) is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs, and an interleukin receptor modulator that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(12):e2426107122
J Tradit Chin Med, 2025, 45(4):739-746
Cancer Cell, 2024, 42(9):1507-1527.e11
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S8078 Bardoxolone Methyl Bardoxolone Methyl (RTA 402, TP-155, NSC 713200, CDDO Methyl Ester, CDDO-Me) is an IKK inhibitor, showing potent proapoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities; Also a potent Nrf2 activator and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) inhibitor. This compound abrogates ferroptosis. It induces apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells.
J Clin Invest, 2025, 135(14)e176655
Redox Biol, 2025, 87:103885
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):7249
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S7980 VPS34-IN1 Vps34-IN1 is a potent and highly selective Vps34 inhibitor with IC50 of 25 nM invitro,which does not significantly inhibit the isoforms of class I as well as class II PI3Ks. This compound modulates autophagy.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115115
J Cell Biol, 2025, 224(5)e202404009
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S2782 GW4064 GW4064 is an agonist of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) with EC50 of 65 nM in CV1 cell line and displays no activity at other nuclear receptors at concentrations up to 1 μM. This compound stimulates autophagy in MCF-7 cells.
Life Metab, 2025, 4(2):loaf004
Gut Microbes, 2024, 16(1):2379566
Mol Metab, 2024, 79:101841
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S7381 Pepstatin A Pepstatin A (Pepstatin) is a potent aspartic protease inhibitor, and also inhibits HIV replication. This compound is also an inhibitor of cathepsins D and cathepsins E. It inhibits autophagy by suppressing lysosomal proteases.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4069
Front Cell Neurosci, 2025, 19:1623747
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):24245
S2505 Rosiglitazone maleate Rosiglitazone maleate, a member of the thiazolidinedione class of antihyperglycaemic agents, is a high-affinity selective agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) with IC50 of 42 nM. This compound also modulates TRP channels and induces autophagy. It prevents ferroptosis.
Stem Cell Reports, 2022, 17(11):2531-2547
Cell Death Dis, 2021, 12(11):972
Antioxidants (Basel), 2021, 10(2)155
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S1999 Sodium butyrate Sodium butyrate (NaB, Butanoic acid sodium salt), sodium salt of butyric acid, is a histone deacetylase inhibitor and competitively binds to the zinc sites of class I and II histone deacetylases (HDACs). This compound inhibits cell cycle progression, promotes differentiation, and induces apoptosis and autophagy in several types of cancer cells.
Cells, 2025, 14(9)627
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4764
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):5209
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S7165 UNC1999 UNC1999 is a potent, orally bioavailable and selective inhibitor of EZH2 and EZH1 with IC50 of 2 nM and 45 nM in cell-free assays, respectively, showing >1000-fold selectivity over a broad range of epigenetic and non-epigenetic targets. This compound is a potent autophagy inducer. It specifically suppresses H3K27me3/2 and induces a range of anti-leukemia effects including anti-proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00041-4
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115673
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.05.22.655558
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S7177 PF-543 hydrochloride PF-543 hydrochloride, a novel sphingosine-competitive inhibitor of SphK1, inhibits SphK1 with IC50 and Ki of 2.0 nM and 3.6 nM, exhibits >100-fold selectivity over the SphK2 isoform. This compound induces apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy.
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):29
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
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S7289 PFK15 PFK15 (PFK-015) is a potent and selective 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase (PFKFB3) inhibitor with IC50 of 207 nM.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-09328-w
Adv Healthc Mater, 2025, e2501417.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):104
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S2290 DHA (Dihydroartemisinin) DHA (Dihydroartemisinin) is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin and isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Artemisia annua. It induces autophagy and apoptosis by suppressing NF-κB activation.
iScience, 2025, 28(8):112972
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2025, e0047125.
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):496
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S7680 SP2509 SP2509 (HCI-2509) is a selective histone demethylase LSD1 inhibitor with IC50 of 13 nM, showing no activity against MAO-A, MAO-B, lactate dehydrogenase and glucose oxidase. This compound induces apoptosis and promotes autophagy.
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):380
Cancer Res Commun, 2025, 5(9):1584-1598
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.06.20.660795
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S3022 Cabazitaxel Cabazitaxel is a semi-synthetic derivative of a natural taxoid that kills cancer cells by inhibiting cell division and growth. This compound exerts its effects by inhibiting microtubule growth and assembly, processes that are essential for cells to divide. It induces autophagy via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(6):102160
J Photochem Photobiol B, 2024, 253:112877
Cancer Biol Ther, 2024, 25(1):2329368
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S2606 Mifepristone Mifepristone is a remarkably active antagonist of progesterone receptor and glucocorticoid receptor with IC50 of 0.2 nM and 2.6 nM, respectively. This compound promotes cell autophagy and apoptosis, decreases Bcl-2 level and increases Beclin1 level, accompanied by weakened interaction between Bcl-2 and Beclin1.It can be used to induce animal models of Spontaneous Abortion.
Pharmacol Res, 2025, 215:107696
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):237
J Virol, 2025, 99(2):e0147224
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S3017 Aspirin Aspirin is a salicylate, and irreversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor, used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. This compound induces autophagy and stimulates mitophagy.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(2):108195
PLoS One, 2025, 20(9):e0332825
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
S5971 Pemetrexed Pemetrexed (LY231514) is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for thymidylate synthase (TS), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT) with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(4):eadp4765
Cancer Discov, 2024, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0887
S1835 Azithromycin Azithromycin is an antibiotic by inhibiting protein synthesis, used for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1261
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):6579
Int Immunopharmacol, 2024, 137:112426
S2930 Pifithrin-μ Pifithrin-μ (NSC 303580, PFTμ, 2-Phenylethynesulfonamide) is a specific p53 inhibitor by reducing its affinity to Bcl-xL and Bcl-2, and this compound also inhibits HSP70 function and autophagy.
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):42
Front Nutr, 2025, 12:1663245
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(12):eadq9111
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S5248 Apatinib Apatinib (Rivoceranib, YN968D1) is a potent inhibitor of the VEGF signaling pathway with IC50 values of 1 nM, 13 nM, 429 nM and 530 nM for VEGFR-2, Ret (c-Ret), c-Kit and c-Src, respectively. This compound induces both autophagy and apoptosis.
Ann Dermatol, 2025, 37(4):228-240
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):930
Cancer Cell, 2024, 42(4):535-551.e8
S7215 Losmapimod Losmapimod is a selective, potent, and orally active p38 MAPK inhibitor with pKi of 8.1 and 7.6 for p38α and p38β, respectively. P38 MAPKs are involved in cell differentiation, apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):32
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):987
Int J Mol Sci, 2024, 25(13)7302
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S1346 Heparin sodium Heparin sodium, a sulfated polysaccharide belonging to the family of glycosaminoglycans, has numerous important biological activities associated with its interaction with diverse proteins. Heparin is used as an anticoagulant primarily through its interaction with AT III by enhancing AT-IIImediated inhibition of blood coagulation factors, including thrombin and factor Xa. Heparin prevents the induction of autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(10):102410
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):37
Theranostics, 2025, 15(6):2597-2623
S1290 Celastrol Celastrol is a potent proteasome inhibitor for the chymotrypsin-like activity of a purified 20S proteasome with IC50 of 2.5 μM. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy via the ROS/JNK signaling pathway. It inhibits dopaminergic neuronal death of Parkinson's disease through activating mitophagy.
World J Gastroenterol, 2025, 31(23):106949
Adipocyte, 2025, 14(1):2548787
MedComm (2020), 2024, 5(12):e70033
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S5715 Atorvastatin Atorvastatin is a lipid lowering agent. It is a competitive inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the rate-determining enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis via the mevalonate pathway. This compound activates autophagy.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00751-2
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res, 2025, 38(3):e70021
S1759 Pitavastatin calcium Pitavastatin calcium, a novel member of the medication class of statins, is a calcium salt formulation of pitavastatin which is a highly effective HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Pitavastatin Calcium attenuates AGEs-induced mitophagy via inhibition of ROS generation. Pitavastatin Calcium induces autophagy and apoptosis.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.08.10.669191
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4099
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
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S1218 Clofarabine Clofarabine (Clolar) inhibits the enzymatic activities of ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) (IC50 = 65 nM) and DNA polymerase. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2025, 66(5):42
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
Front Oncol, 2023, 13:1287444
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S7134 IU1 IU1 is a cell-permeable, reversible and selective proteasome inhibitor of human USP14 with IC50 of 4.7 μ M, 25-fold selective to IsoT. This compound induces autophagy.
Cells, 2025, 14(11)816
Mol Med, 2025, 31(1):163
Redox Biol, 2024, 76:103318
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S7683 PIK-III PIK-III (VPS34-IN2), which is a selective inhibitor of ​VPS34 enzymatic activity, inhibits autophagy and de novo lipidation of LC3 and leads to the stabilization of autophagy substrates. The IC50 values for VPS34 and PI(3)Kδ are 0.018 μM and 1.2 μM respectively.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Cell Rep, 2024, 43(1):113575
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4000
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S1972 Tamoxifen Citrate Tamoxifen Citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). This compound is also a potent Hsp90 activator and enhances the Hsp90 molecular chaperone ATPase activity. It induces apoptosis and autophagy.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.07.21.666025
bioRxiv, 2024, 2023.05.10.540211
EMBO Rep, 2023, 24(5):e55835
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S1312 Streptozotocin (STZ) STZ (Streptozotocin) is a glucosamine-nitrosourea compound derived from Streptomyces achromogenes, which is a DNA-methylating, carcinogenic, antibiotic and diabetes inducing agent. Streptozotocin induces autophagy and apoptosis. Streptozotocin (STZ) can be used to induce animal models of diabetes. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102249
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):588
Int J Biol Macromol, 2025, 321(Pt 2):146174
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S7724 Eprenetapopt (APR-246) Eprenetapopt (APR-246, PRIMA-1MET) is a small organic molecule that has been shown to restore tumour-suppressor function primarily to mutant p53 and also to induce cell death in various cancer types. It induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Oncotarget, 2024, 15:614-633
J Cell Mol Med, 2024, 28(9):e18374
Cell Death Dis, 2023, 14(11):783
S7660 Obeticholic Acid (INT-747) Obeticholic Acid (INT-747) is a potent and selective farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist with EC50 of 99 nM. It inhibits autophagy. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2093
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):236
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 2025, 328(5):G558-G577
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S2812 (R)-(-)-Gossypol (AT-101) acetic acid (R)-(-)-Gossypol (AT-101) acetic acid, 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 in cell-free assays; does not inhibit BIR3 domain and BID. AT-101 simultaneously triggers apoptosis and a cytoprotective type of autophagy. Phase 2.
Protein Cell, 2024, pwad065
Int J Mol Sci, 2023, 24(7)6662
Leiden University The Netherlands, 2023,
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S3031 Linagliptin (GSK2118436) Linagliptin (GSK2118436) is a highly potent, selective DPP-4 inhibitor with IC50 of 1 nM and exhibits a 10,000-fold higher selectivity for DPP-4 than for other dipeptidyl peptidases such as DPP-2, DPP-8, and DPP-9. This compound activates glomerular autophagy in a model of type 2 diabetes. DPP4 mediates ferroptosis in TP53-deficient CRC cells.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08588-w
Int J Biol Macromol, 2025, 330(Pt 3):148150
Arthritis Res Ther, 2025, 27(1):40
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S1576 Sulfasalazine Sulfasalazine is a sulfa derivative of mesalazine, used as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This compound is a potent and specific inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), TGF-β and COX-2. It induces ferroptosis, apoptosis and autophagy.
Med Oncol, 2024, 41(8):188
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2023, 10(20):e2300517
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2022, 119(36):e2117396119
S7793 Purvalanol A Purvalanol A is a potent, and cell-permeable CDK inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM, 70 nM, 35 nM, and 850 nM for cdc2-cyclin B, cdk2-cyclin A, cdk2-cyclin E, and cdk4-cyclin D1, respectively. This compound induces endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
Biomacromolecules, 2024, 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00672
Cancers (Basel), 2023, 10.3390/cancers15225424
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S2751 Milciclib Milciclib is a potent, ATP-competitive CDK inhibitor for CDK2 with IC50 of 45 nM. It is >3-fold more selective for CDK2 than CDK1, 2, 4, 5, and 7, it's also an inhibitor of TRKA with IC50 of 53nM. This compound induces cell death through autophagy. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
medRxiv, 2023, 2023.11.13.23298409
Nat Commun, 2022, 13(1):2725
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S1219 YM201636 YM201636 is a selective PIKfyve inhibitor with IC50 of 33 nM, less potent to p110α and insensitive to Fabl (yeast orthologue). This compound suppresses the growth of liver cancer via the induction of autophagy.
Mol Biol Cell, 2024, 35(5):ar70
Nat Commun, 2022, 13(1):2136
Blood Cancer J, 2022, 12(3):39
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S1351 Ivermectin Ivermectin is a glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCls) activator, used as a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug. This compound is a specific positive allosteric effector of P2X4 and α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It is a specific inhibitor of Impα/β1-mediated nuclear import and has potent antiviral activity towards both HIV-1 and dengue virus. This chemical induces autophagy through the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and mitophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 189:118248
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(9):110511
S7067 Tepotinib Tepotinib is a potent and selective c-Met inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM, >200-fold selective for c-Met than IRAK4, TrkA, Axl, IRAK1, and Mer. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
J Biomed Sci, 2025, 32(1):94
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2025, 10.1007/s13402-025-01097-y
Lung Cancer, 2025, 201:108415
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S7948 MRT67307 HCl MRT67307 is a potent and dual IKKϵ and TBK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 160 and 19 nM, respectively. MRT67307 potently inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 and blocks autophagy.
EMBO Rep, 2025, 10.1038/s44319-025-00444-2
EMBO J, 2024, 10.1038/s44318-024-00244-9
mBio, 2023, 10.1128/mbio.02506-23
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S1847 Clemastine fumarate Clemastine fumarate is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist with IC50 of 3 nM. Clemastine stimulates autophagy via mTOR pathway.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1709
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6382
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 185:117916
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S1794 Fenofibrate Fenofibrate is a compound of the fibrate class and fibric acid derivative. This compound is a selective agonist of PPARα with EC50 of 30 μM. It binds to and inhibits cytochrome P450 epoxygenase (CYP)2C with IC50 of 0.2 μM, 0.7 μM and 9.7 μM for CYP2C19, CYP2B6 and CYP2C9, respectively. This chemical induces autophagy.
J Cell Mol Med, 2025, 29(7):e70524
J Cell Mol Med, 2025, 29(7):e70524
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
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S7343 URMC-099 URMC-099 is an orally bioavailable, brain penetrant mixed lineage kinase (MLK) inhibitor with IC50 of 19 nM, 42 nM, 14 nM, and 150 nM, for MLK1, MLK2, MLK3, and DLK, respectively, and also inhibits LRRK2 activity with IC50 of 11 nM. This compound also inhibits ABL1 with IC50 of 6.8 nM. It induces autophagy.
Cell Commun Signal, 2023, 21(1):82
Oncogene, 2023, 42(14):1132-1143.
Oncogenesis, 2023, 12(1):35
S8274 STO-609 STO-609 is a specific inhibitor of the Ca2+/Calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase(CaM-KK) that inhibits the activities of recombinant CaM-KKα and CaM-KKβ isoforms, with Ki values of 80 and 15 ng/ml, respectively, and also inhibits their autophosphorylation activities. This compound inhibits AMPKK activity and inhibits autophagy.
Redox Rep, 2025, 30(1):2447721
PLoS One, 2025, 20(8):e0330282
Cell Genom, 2025, 5(3):100782
S8808 DC661 DC661 is capable of deacidifying the lysosome and inhibiting autophagy significantly better than HCQ. This compound induces apoptosis.
Cell Signal, 2025, 134:111879
Autophagy, 2024, 1-13.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 82(1):27
S3592 4-PBA (4-Phenylbutyric acid) 4-PBA (4-Phenylbutyric acid) is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and a key epigenetic inducer of anti-HCV hepatic hepcidin. It inhibits LPS-induced inflammation through regulating endoplasmic-reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy in acute lung injury models.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):50
Phytomedicine, 2025, 145:156939
Free Radic Biol Med, 2025, 233:1-12
S1403 Tigecycline Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and is a protein synthesis inhibitor by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and thereby blocking entry of Aminoacyl-tRNA into the A site of the ribosome during prokaryotic translation. This compound induces autophagy by downregulating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway.
NPJ Antimicrob Resist, 2025, 3(1):12
Int J Mol Sci, 2024, 25(9)4887
Int J Mol Sci, 2024, 25(9)4887
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S1627 Nitazoxanide Nitazoxanide is a synthetic nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide derivative and an antiprotozoal agent(IC50 for canine influenza virus ranges from 0.17 to 0.21 μM). This compound modulates autophagy and inhibits mTORC1 signaling.
iScience, 2025, 28(4):112218
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):8708
Mol Ther, 2024, S1525-0016(24)00340-X
S1979 Amiodarone HCl Amiodarone HCl is a sodium/potassium-ATPase inhibitor and an autophagy activator, used to treat various types of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Cell Rep Methods, 2023, 3(4):100440
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S4895 Nilotinib hydrochloride monohydrate Nilotinib (AMN-107, Tasigna) hydrochloride monohydrate is a selective and orally bioavailable inhibitor of Bcr-Abl with IC50 < 30 nM in Murine myeloid progenitor cells. Nilotinib induces autophagy through AMPK activition.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):2089
J Pharm Sci, 2022, 111(8):2180-2190
EMBO Mol Med, 2021, e11814
S8793 ULK-101 ULK-101 is a potent and selective ULK1 inhibitor with IC50 values of 8.3 nM and 30 nM for ULK1 and ULK2, respectively.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Immunity, 2024, 57(2):287-302.e12
Cell Rep, 2024, 43(1):113575
S2077 Atorvastatin Calcium Atorvastatin Calcium is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase used as a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(6):115792
Pharmaceutics, 2025, 17(5)557
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
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S7684 Salirasib Salirasib (Farnesylthiosalicylic acid, FTS) is a potent competitive prenylated protein methyltransferase (PPMTase) inhibitor with Ki of 2.6 μM, which inhibits Ras methylation. This compound exerts antitumor effects and induces autophagy. Phase 2.
J Biol Chem, 2023, 299(4):103017
Microbiol Spectr, 2023, 11(4):e0055223
Appl. Sci, 2023, 13(1), 166
S8317 3BDO 3BDO, a butyrolactone derivative, could target FKBP1A and activate the mTOR signaling pathway. It inhibits autophagy in HUVECs. This compound inhibits oxLDL-induced apoptosis.
NPJ Parkinsons Dis, 2024, 10(1):52
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2023, 10(13):e2205436
Research Square, 2023, 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3629594/v1
S4211 Montelukast Sodium Montelukast Sodium selectively antagonizes leukotriene D4 (LTD4) by binding to it so that block the action of leukotriene D4 on the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor CysLT1. Montelukast improves macroautophagy but not the chaperone-mediated autophagy pathway. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):12720
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2022, 594:31-37
Cancer Immunol Immunother, 2021, 70(1):203-213
S8369 Lys05 Lys05 is a new lysosomal autophagy inhibitor which potently accumulates within and deacidifies the lysosome of both cells and tumors, resulting in sustained inhibition of autophagy and tumor growth.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):69
Structure, 2025, S0969-2126(25)00193-5
Oncotarget, 2025, 16:681-696
S2480 Loperamide HCl Loperamide HCl (ADL 2-1294,R-18553 hydrochloride) is a selective μ-opioid receptor agonist opioid with Ki of 3.3 nM, 15-fold and 350-fold selective over the δ subtype and the κ subtype of the opioid receptor, used against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Front Neurosci, 2024, 18:1424936
Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 2023, 13:1139152
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S8596 Autophinib Autophinib is a potent autophagy inhibitor with a novel chemotype with IC50 values of 90 and 40 nM for autophagy in starvation induced autophagy assay and rapamycin induced autophagy assay. The IC50 value for Vps34 is 19 nM in vitro.
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2024, 44(3):408-432
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2024, 44(3):408-432
Burns Trauma, 2024, 12:tkad057
S8807 PFK158 PFK158 is a potent and selective inhibitor of PFKFB3. It has improved PK properties and causes ~80% growth inhibition in several mouse models of human-derived tumors.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.05.25.655979
Life Med, 2023, 2(1):lnad006
Nat Metab, 2022, 4(10):1287-1305
S1389 Omeprazole Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that blocks H(+)-K(+)-ATPase, used to treat dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
Drug Metab Dispos, 2025, 53(4):100049
J Extracell Vesicles, 2024, 13(4):e12426
J Extracell Vesicles, 2024, 13(4):e12426
S7106 AZD3463 AZD3463 is a novel orally bioavailable ALK inhibitor with Ki of 0.75 nM, which also inhibits IGF1R with equivalent potency. This compound suppresses cell viability by inducing both cell apoptosis and autophagy.
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):8200
bioRxiv, 2023, 10.1101/2023.12.19.572304
Burns Trauma, 2020, 8:tkaa025
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S4484 Trametinib DMSO solvate Trametinib DMSO solvate is a highly specific and potent MEK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.92 nM/1.8 nM in cell-free assay. Trametinib activates autophagy and induces apoptosis.
Antibiotics (Basel), 2024, 13(9)909
JID Innov, 2024, 4(2):100248
Cell Rep, 2022, 38(7):110374
S2181 Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) Analogue Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) Analogue is the analogue of Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) from WO2016165677A1. Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) immediately hydrolyzed to Ixazomib (MLN2238), the biologically active form, on exposure to aqueous solutions or plasma. Ixazomib (MLN2238) inhibits the chymotrypsin-like proteolytic (β5) site of the 20S proteasome with IC50/Ki of 3.4 nM/0.93 nM in cell-free assays, less potent to β1 and little activity to β2. Ixazomib (MLN2238) induces autophagy. Phase 3.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
EMBO J, 2023, 42(17):e111719
iScience, 2023, 26(6):106997
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S1693 Carbamazepine Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, NSC 169864) is a sodium channel blocker with IC50 of 131 μM in rat brain synaptosomes.
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
mBio, 2022, e0217721
Front Pharmacol, 2021, 12:749930
S7648 OTS964 OTS964 is a potent TOPK inhibitor with high affinity and selectivity and IC50 value is 28 nM. This compound is also a potent inhibitor of the cyclin-dependent kinase CDK11 with Kd of 40 nM. This chemical treatment activates autophagy in glioma cells and induces apoptosis of human lung cancer cells in mouse xenografts.
Mol Oncol, 2025, 10.1002/1878-0261.70143
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(4):eadq2395
Nucleic Acids Res, 2023, gkad001
S8240 SMER28 SMER28 is a small-molecule enhancer (SMER) of autophagy, inducing autophagy independently of rapamycin in mammalian cells.
Acta Neuropathol, 2024, 148(1):46
Nat Chem Biol, 2020, 6
Cell Rep, 2020, 31(12):107800
S5144 Neferine Neferine ((R)-1,2-Dimethoxyaporphine), a natural component of Nelumbo nucifera, has antitumor efficiency. It induces apoptosis in renal cancer cells. This compound prevents autophagy through activation of Akt/mTOR pathway and Nrf2 in muscle cells. It strongly inhibits NF-κB activation. It possesses a number of therapeutic effects such as anti-diabetic, anti-aging, anti-microbial, anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory and even anti-HIV.
J Cosmet Dermatol, 2024, 10.1111/jocd.16587
Bone Res, 2022, 10(1):27
Cell Death Dis, 2022, 13(11):1000
S1733 Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid receptor agonist, used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation. This compound activates ACE2 and reduces IL-6 levels, thus improves severe or critical COVID-19. It markedly reduces autophagy and apoptosis.
Food Chem Toxicol, 2024, 188:114665
Drug Test Anal, 2020, 10.1002/dta.2917
Nat Med, 2017, 23(4):424-428
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S1747 Nimodipine Nimodipine (BAY E 9736) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker and an autophagy inhibitor, used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(6):2624-2648
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Eye Vis (Lond), 2024, 11(1):37
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S8597 LYN-1604 LYN-1604 is a potential ULK1 agonist with IC50 of 1.66 μM against MDA-MB-231 cells and it binds to wild-type ULK1 with a binding affinity in the nanomole range (Kd=291.4 nM). The ULK1 (Y89A) mutant protein caused a sharp decrease in binding affinity with lower response and Kd than wild-type ULK1, ULK1 (K50A) and ULK1 (L53A) mutants.
Sci China Life Sci, 2022, 10.1007/s11427-022-2185-9
J Virol, 2021, JVI0155021
Exp Eye Res, 2019, 184:126-134
S6912 Vacuolin-1 Vacuolin-1 is a potent and cell-permeable inhibitor that blocks the Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis of lysosomes and prevents the release of lysosomal content without affecting the process of resealing. This compound is also a potent and selective PIKfyve inhibitor, and inhibits autophagy by impairing lysosomal maturation via PIKfyve inhibition.
Autophagy, 2025, 1-15.
Virulence, 2024, 15(1):2350893
Virulence, 2024, 15(1):2350893
S3653 Spermidine trihydrochloride Spermidine (4-Azaoctamethylenediamine), a natural polyamine produced from putrescine and decarboxylated S-adenosylmethionine (dcSAM) by spermidine synthase, is a novel autophagy inducer and negatively modulates N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA).
Cell Metab, 2023, S1550-4131(23)00341-8
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 22(19)10255
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 22(19), 10255
S3758 Sinomenine hydrochloride Sinomenine (SN, Cucoline, Kukoline, Sabianine A), extracted from the Chinese medicinal plant, sinomenium acutum, is a potent anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent.
Biomed Res Int, 2022, 2022:4914005
Cancer Manag Res, 2021, 13:1189-1204
Bioorg Med Chem, 2020, 31:115986
S8432 Troglitazone Troglitazone is a potent agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-(PPAR) that is a ligand activated transcription factor regulating cell differentiation and growth. This compound induces autophagy, apoptosis and necroptosis in bladder cancer cells. It prevents RSL3-induced ferroptosis and lipid peroxidation in Pfa1 cells.
CNS Neurosci Ther, 2024, 30(8):e14911
Int J Mol Med, 2024, 53(4)37
Free Radic Biol Med, 2021, 163:234-242
S1837 Flubendazole Flubendazole (Flumoxanal, NSC 313680) is an autophagy inducer by targeting Atg4B, used to treat internal parasite and worm infection.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4513
Sci Rep, 2020, 10(1):13124
RSC Advances, 2018, 10.1039/C7RA12259D
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S0709 Tubastatin A TFA Tubastatin A TFA (Tubastatin A trifluoroacetate salt) is a potent and selective HDAC6 inhibitor with IC50 of 15 nM in a cell-free assay. It is selective against all the other isozymes (1000-fold) except HDAC8 (57-fold). Tubastatin A promotes autophagy and increases apoptosis.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2023, 80(11):333
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2023, 80(11):333
Drug Dev Res, 2022, 10.1002/ddr.21927
S8576 EAD1 EAD1 is a potent autophagy inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.8 μM in the BxPC3 cells. It has antiproliferative activities in lung and pancreatic cancer cells.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2022, 21(1):79-88
Autophagy, 2021, 1-17
S6650 EN6 EN6 is a novel covalent autophagy activator and targets cysteine 277 in the ATP6V1A subunit of the lysosomal v-ATPase with an IC50 of 1.7 μM for recombinant human ATP6V1A protein.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6617
Cell Death Dis, 2021, 12(1):119
Life (Basel), 2021, 11(9)948
S8527 ROC-325 ROC-325 is an orally available novel inhibitor of lysosomal-mediated autophagy which diminishes AML cell viability with the IC50 range of 0.7-2.2 μM.
Front Pharmacol, 2024, 15:1344075
Elife, 2023, 12e83205
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2022, 9(27):e2105938
S6847 ML-9 HCl ML-9 HCl (ML-9 hydrochloride) is a selective and potent inhibitor of Akt kinase, myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) and stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1). This compound is also a potent inhibitor of Ca2+-permeable channels. It is a lysosomotropic agent targeting autophagy and cell death.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2025, 82(1):201
PLoS Pathog, 2023, 19(3):e1011295
J Mol Endocrinol, 2019, 63(3):199-213
S6889 Monomethyl Fumarate Monomethyl Fumarate (MMF, Monomethylfumarate, Fumaric acid monomethyl ester, Methyl hydrogen fumarate), the active metabolite of the psoriasis drug Fumaderm, is a potent GPR109A agonist. This compound prevents major dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative diseases: oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Cycle, 2022, 1-11.
Aging (Albany NY), 2021, 13(13):17097-17117
S6716 NSC 185058 NSC185058 inhibits ATG4B, the lipidation of LC3B, and autophagy without affecting the MTOR or PtdIns3K pathways.
STAR Protoc, 2024, 5(3):103181
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2022, 632:40-47
Sci Adv, 2022, 8(31):eabo0412
S6301 MPP+ iodide MPP+ iodide (N-Methyl-4-Phenylpyridinium Iodide), the metabolite of a neurotoxin MPTP, causes symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) in animal models by selectively destroying dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra. MPP+ induces autophagic cell death in SH-SY5Y cells. MPP+ induces dopamine transporter (DAT) externalization in dopaminergic (DA) neurons, but internalization of serotonin transporter (SERT) in serotonergic (5-HT) neurons.
NPJ Parkinsons Dis, 2025, 11(1):3
Front Immunol, 2023, 14:1193081
Front Immunol, 2023, 14:1193081
S1041 STF-62247 STF-62247 is a molecule targeting VHL-deficient renal cell carcinoma that induces autophagy. This compound shows selective toxicity and growth inhibition of renal cells lacking VHL; 25-fold greater sensitivity observed for cells with VHL deficiency compared to wild-type (VHL+).
Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat, 2015, 11:2091-9
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S2458 Clonidine HCl Clonidine HCl(Kapvay) is a direct-acting α2 adrenergic agonist with an ED50 of 0.02±0.01 mg/kg.
J Control Release, 2025, 379:120-134
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Mol Pain, 2022, 18:17448069221107810
S8764 IITZ-01 IITZ-01 is a potent autophagy inhibitor, enhancing autophagosome accumulation but inhibiting autophagosomal degradation by impairing lysosomal function.
Cancers (Basel), 2020, 12(9):E2363
S8943 VLX600 VLX600 is a novel iron-chelating inhibitor of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), potentiates the effect of radiation in tumor spheroids in a synergistic manner. This compound shows enhanced cytotoxic activity under conditions of nutrient starvation. It induces autophagy and mitochondrial inhibition with antitumor activity.
Cancers (Basel), 2022, 14(13)3225
S3698 Nortriptyline hydrochloride Nortriptyline hydrochloride (Desitriptyline, ELF-101, EN-7048, Desmethylamitriptyline) is the hydrochloride salt form of nortriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant agent used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression.
Front Bioinform, 2021, 1:710591
S6797 QX77 QX77 is a novel activator of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA). This compound induces the up-regulation of Rab11 expression and up-regulates LAMP2A expression.
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
Autophagy, 2024, 10.1080/15548627.2024.2395797
Front Pharmacol, 2021, 12:707259
S6919 Brevilin A Brevilin A (6-O-Angeloylplenolina), a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Centipeda minima, is a selective inhibitor of STAT3 and attenuates the JAKs activity by blocking the JAKs tyrosine kinase domain JH1. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy of colon adenocarcinoma cell CT26 via mitochondrial pathway and PI3K/AKT/mTOR inactivation.
Front Pharmacol, 2022, 13:795613
S4081 Sulfacetamide Sodium Sulfacetamide Sodium is an anti-biotic.
G3 (Bethesda), 2020, 4;10(5):1585-1597
S5920 CA-5f CA-5f is a potent late-stage macroautophagy/autophagy inhibitor via inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion.
J Virol, 2021, JVI0155021
S6078 ICCB-19 hydrochloride ICCB-19 hydrochloride is an inhibitor of TNFRSF1A Associated Via Death Domain (TRADD) with IC50 of 1.12 μM and 2.01 μM for protecting Velcade-induced apoptosis in Jurkat cells and protecting RDA in MEFs, respectively. ICCB-19 indirectly inhibits Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1). ICCB-19 effectively induces autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00561-7
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):109
S6471 Lucanthone Lucanthone is a novel autophagic inhibitor and also an orally available thioxanthone-based DNA intercalator and inhibitor of the DNA repair enzyme apurinic-apyrimidinic endonuclease 1.
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 23(1)17
S6395 CA77.1 CA77.1 (CA) is a potent, brain-penetrant and orally active activator of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) for the treament of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Sci Adv, 2023, 9(40):eadi8343
S9150 Daurisoline Daurisoline, a bis-benzylisoquinoline alkaloid isolated from the rhizomes of Menispermum dauricum, is a potent autophagy blockers with antiarrhythmic effects.
Biochem Pharmacol, 2024, 223:116113
Cell Death Dis, 2022, 13(11):1000
F0145 LC3B Antibody [G7J7]
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(2):161
Front Cell Dev Biol, 2022, 10:852244
Cell Signal, 2021, 88:110167
F2531New SQSTM1/p62 Antibody [E23B2] p62 (Sequestosome-1),p62 Ick ligand,p62/SQSTM1,SQSTM1,SQSTM1 / p62,SQSTM1/p62
F0286 LC3A Antibody [B6D19] LC3,LC3A,MAP1LC3A
F0273 Atg16L1 Antibody [P3K9]
F1073 ATG4A Antibody [G4B5]
F0877 Atg101 Antibody [C24E19]
F1488 TMEM49/VMP1 Antibody [J17M11]
Front Immunol, 2025, 16:1604394
F2724New SNAP29 Antibody [P6H21]
F1446 Atg4B Antibody [N4F5]
F1683 WIPI2 Antibody [J11P20]
S2491 Nitrendipine Nitrendipine (Bayotensin) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with an IC50 of 95 nM.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2025, 786:152756
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):8708
Cell Death Differ, 2024, 10.1038/s41418-024-01418-y
S4643 KB-R7943 mesylate KB-R7943 mesylate is a widely used inhibitor of the reverse Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX(rev)) with IC50 of 5.7 μM. This compound promotes prostate cancer cell death by activating the JNK pathway and blocking autophagic flux.
S3984 Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is a phenolic antioxidant found in the leaves and twigs of the evergreen desert shrub, Larrea tridentata (Sesse and Moc. ex DC) Coville (creosote bush). It is a recognized inhibitor of lipoxygenase (LOX) and has antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. This compound is a cytotoxic insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-1R)/HER2 inhibitor and induces apoptosis.
Gut Microbes, 2025, 17(1):2518338
S5554 Lanatoside C Lanatoside C is a cardiac glycoside with antiviral and anti-tumor activity. This compound induces G2/M cell cycle arrest and induces autophagy and apoptosis via attenuating MAPK, Wnt, JAK-STAT, and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways.
E4824 Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial drug that inhibits autophagy and is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It exhibits immunomodulatory, antithrombotic, and antiplatelet properties. It inhibits the release endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor, and restores impaired angiogenesis in TNF-α-treated endothelial cells in vitro. It also reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6 from peripheral blood mononuclear cells, upregulates IL-10 and decreases platelet aggregation.
Emerg Microbes Infect, 2025, 14(1):2556728
Cell Mol Biol Lett, 2025, 30(1):56
Cancer Sci, 2025, 116(3):724-735
S2271 Berberine chloride Berberine chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt from the group of isoquinoline alkaloids. This compound activates caspase 3 and caspase 8, cleavage of poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) and the release of cytochrome c. It decreases the expression of c-IAP1, Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL. This chemical induces apoptosis with sustained phosphorylation of JNK and p38 MAPK, as well as generation of the ROS. It is a dual topoisomerase I and II inhibitor. It is also a potential autophagy modulator.
J Cardiovasc Dev Dis, 2025, 12(7)278
Adv Healthc Mater, 2023, e2300591.
Transl Oncol, 2023, 35:101712
S1027 FL-411 FL-411 (BRD4-IN-1) is a potent and selective inhibitor of Bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) with IC50 of 0.43 μM for BRD4(1). This compound induces ATG5-dependent autophagy-associated cell death (ACD) by blocking BRD4-AMPK interaction.
S5973 Methylprednisolone Acetate Methylprednisolone (NSC-19987, Medrol) acetate is a synthetic glucocorticoid receptor agonist, used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation. Methylprednisolone activates ACE2 and reduces IL-6 levels, thus improves severe or critical COVID-19. Methylprednisolone markedly reduces autophagy and apoptosis.
E4809 Piperaquine tetraphosphate tetrahydrate Piperaquine tetraphosphate tetrahydrate is an inhibitor of autophagy . It is a bisquinoline antimalarial agent effective against Plasmodium falciparum. This compound is useful in antimalarial research.
E8307New Chloroquine dihydrochloride Chloroquine dihydrochloride acts as an inhibitor of autophagy and toll-like receptors (TLRs). Chloroquine dihydrochloride is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis.
S8964 Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin) Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin, Act D, RASP-101) is a significant polypeptide antibiotic isolated from soil bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. It inhibits DNA repair and rests the cell cycle at G1 phase with IC50 of 0.42 μM and 0.4 nM, respectively. This compound is an autophagy activator, induces p53-independent cell death and prolongs survival in high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia.This product is a hazardous chemical (acute toxicity/flammable/skin corrosive). Please use it while wearing a protective face mask, gloves, and clothing.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):236
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):217
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):557
S6957 β-Elemene

β-Elemene ((-)-β-Elemene, Levo-β-elemene) is a sesquiterpene compound extracted from the herb Curcuma Rhizoma with antitumor activities. β-elemene can inhibit cell proliferation, arrest the cell cycle, and induce cell apoptosis or autophagy.

S4750 Sulfacetamide sodium salt hydrate Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic that blocks the synthesis of dihydrofolic acid by inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase(DHPS) with IC50 of 9.5 μM. Sulfacetamide is a competitive inhibitor of bacterial para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), which is required for bacterial synthesis of folic acid.
S9027 Corynoxine Corynoxine, a natural oxindole alkaloid, is a new autophagy enhancer.
E3586 Myristica fragrans Extract Myristica Fragrans Extract is extracted from Myristica Fragrans, which has autophagy modulating activity.
S8744 PHY34 PHY34 is a late-stage autophagy inhibitor with nanomolar potency and significant antitumor efficacy as a single agent against HGSOC in vivo.
E5898New SKLB-D18 SKLB-D18 is a first-in-class, potent, and selective inhibitor of ERK1/2 and ERK5 with an IC50's of 38.69 nM, 40.12 nM, and 59.72 nM, respectively, that also acts as an agonist of autophagy. It modulates mTOR/p70S6K and NCOA4-mediated ferroptosis, showing strong anti-tumor activity and offering a promising monotherapy strategy to overcome resistance in ERK1/2-targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
S9860 BC1618 BC1618 is an orally active Fbxo48 inhibitor that stimulates adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (Ampk)-dependent signaling. This compound promotes mitochondrial fission, facilitates autophagy and improves hepatic insulin sensitivity.
S9424 Liensinine diperchlorate Liensinine, a major isoquinoline alkaloid, inhibits late-stage autophagy/mitophagy through blocking autophagosome-lysosome fusion. It is a novel autophagy/mitophagy inhibitor.
E3141 Codonopsis Pilosula Extract Codonopsis Pilosula Extract is obtained from Codonopsis pilosula, exhibits not only an anti-melanogenic effect in normal melanocytes, but also a cytoprotective effect in melanocytes subjected to oxidative stress by inducing autophagy and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) expression.
S9611 ABTL-0812 ABTL0812 (α-Hydroxylinoleic acid, LP-10218, SCLN-0812) inhibits Akt/mTOR axis by inducing the overexpression of TRIB3 and activating autophagy in lung squamous carcinoma cell lines. ABTL0812 also induces AMPK activation and ROS accumulation.
S3890 Leonurine Leonurine, an active alkaloid extracted from Traditional Chinese Medicine Herba leonuri, exerts several biological effects, such as antidiabetic, cardiovascular, and bovine mastitis protection.
Chem Biol Interact, 2024, 395:111016
S4476 PCNA-I1 PCNA-I1 is a selective inhibitor of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA, a potential anticancer target). This compound selectively binds to PCNA trimers with Kd of ~0.2 to 0.4 μM. It inhibits the growth of tumor cells of various tissue types with IC50 of ~0.2 μM. This chemical induces DNA damage and apoptosis in both LNCaP and PC-3 cells. It also induces autophagy in PC-3 cells.
S6851 RA-190 RA190, a bis-benzylidine piperidon, is a potent, selective and oral effective inhibitor of proteasome ubiquitin receptor RPN13/ADRM1 with anticancer activity. RA190 triggers ER stress response, p53/p21 signaling axis and autophagy in multiple myeloma cells.
S3569 Spermidine Spermidine is a natural polyamine that stimulates cytoprotective macroautophagy/autophagy.
Cell Metab, 2023, S1550-4131(23)00341-8
Oxid Med Cell Longev, 2022, 2022:8033353
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2022, 77-8:1485-1493
S4546 Xylitol Xylitol (Adonitol, Ribitol, Xylite, D-Xylitol, Adonite) is a sugar alcohol derived from XYLOSE by reduction of the carbonyl group. It is as sweet as sucrose and used as a noncariogenic sweetener.
S0012 E260 E260 (Fer and FerT inhibitor E260) is a Fer kinase and FerT inhibitor that selectively evokes metabolic stress in cancer cells by imposing mitochondrial dysfunction and deformation, and onset of energy-consuming autophagy which decreases the cellular ATP level.
S9310 Isorhychophylline Isorhynchophylline (IsoRhy, 7-Isorhyncophylline) is a major tetracyclic oxindole alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.)Jacks (Gouteng in Chinese). It acts as a neuronal autophagy inducer with therapeutic potential for cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases.
E4692 THZ-P1-2 THZ-P1-2 is an inhibitor of PI5P4K, which covalently binds to cysteines on a disordered loop in PI5P4Kα/β/γ. It inhibits PI5P4Kα kinase activity with an IC50 of 190 nM and disrupts autophagy by impairing autophagosome clearance and increasing TFEB nuclear localization.
E1232 Concanavalin A Concanavalin A is a potential anti-neoplastic agent targeting apoptosis, autophagy and anti-angiogenesis for cancer therapeutics.
S1105 LY294002 LY294002 (SF 1101, NSC 697286) is the first synthetic molecule known to inhibit PI3Kα/δ/β with IC50 of 0.5 μM/0.57 μM/0.97 μM, respectively; more stable in solution than Wortmannin, and also blocks autophagosome formation. It not only binds to class I PI3Ks and other PI3K-related kinases, but also to novel targets seemingly unrelated to the PI3K family. This compound also inhibits CK2 with IC50 of 98 nM. It is a non-specific DNA-PKcs inhibitor and activates autophagy and apoptosis.
Cell Mol Immunol, 2025, 22(5):541-556
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1661
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4945
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S1460 SP600125 SP600125 (Nsc75890) is a broad-spectrum JNK inhibitor for JNK1, JNK2 and JNK3 with IC50 of 40 nM, 40 nM and 90 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; 10-fold greater selectivity against MKK4, 25-fold greater selectivity against MKK3, MKK6, PKB, and PKCα, and 100-fold selectivity against ERK2, p38, Chk1, EGFR etc. This compound is also a broad‐spectrum inhibitor of serine/threonine kinases including Aurora kinase AFLT3 and TRKA with of IC50 of 60 nM, 90 nM and 70 nM. It inhibits autophagy and activates apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):159
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00038-4
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S1013 Bortezomib Bortezomib is a potent 20S proteasome inhibitor with Ki of 0.6 nM. It exhibits favorable selectivity towards tumor cells over normal cells. This compound inhibits NF-κB and induces ERK phosphorylation to suppress cathepsin B and inhibit the catalytic process of autophagy in ovarian cancer and other solid tumors.
J Proteomics, 2026, 322:105536
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):81
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(4):512-528.e7
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S2767 3-Methyladenine (3-MA) 3-MA (3-Methyladenine) is a selective PI3K inhibitor for Vps34 and PI3Kγ with IC50 of 25 μM and 60 μM in HeLa cells; blocks class I PI3K consistently, whereas suppression of class III PI3K is transient, and also blocks autophagosome formation. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08588-w
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5547
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5912
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S1102 U0126-EtOH U0126-EtOH is a highly selective inhibitor of MEK1/2 with IC50 of 0.07 μM/0.06 μM in cell-free assays, 100-fold higher affinity for ΔN3-S218E/S222D MEK than PD98059. This compound inhibits autophagy and mitophagy with antiviral activity.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2192
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2025, 12(18):e2417447
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S1150 Paclitaxel Paclitaxel is a microtubule polymer stabilizer with IC50 of 0.1 pM in human endothelial cells.Paclitaxel can cause both mitotic arrest and apoptotic cell death. Paclitaxel also induces autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00386-1
Cell Res, 2025, 35(6):437-452.
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S1413 Bafilomycin A1 (Baf-A1) Bafilomycin A1(Baf-A1) is a vacuolar H+-ATPase inhibitor with IC50 of 0.44 nM. Bafilomycin A1 is found to inhibit autophagy while induces apoptosis.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):81
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(3):680-693
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S1092 KU-55933 KU-55933 is a potent and specific ATM inhibitor with IC50/Ki of 12.9 nM/2.2 nM in cell-free assays, and is highly selective for ATM as compared to DNA-PK, PI3K/PI4K, ATR and mTOR. This compound inhibits the activation of autophagy‑initiating kinase ULK1 and results in a significant decrease of autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 646(8086):992-1000
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(10):1771-1784
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
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S2758 Wortmannin Wortmannin is the first described PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 3 nM in a cell-free assay, with little selectivity within the PI3K family. This compound blocks autophagosome formation and potently inhibits DNA-PK/ATM with IC50 of 16 nM and 150 nM in cell-free assays. It also inhibits PLK1 activity.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00507-z
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 10.1038/s44321-025-00222-6
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S1109 BI 2536 BI-2536 is a potent Plk1 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.83 nM in a cell-free assay. BI-2536 inhibits Bromodomain 4 (BRD4) with Kd of 37 nM and potently suppresses c-Myc expression. BI-2536 induces apoptosis and attenuates autophagy. Phase 2.
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2024-334274
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1599
Genome Biol, 2025, 26(1):204
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S8037 Necrostatin-1 Necrostatin-1 (Nec-1) is a specific RIP1 (RIPK1) inhibitor and inhibits TNF-α-induced necroptosis with EC50 of 490 nM in 293T cells. This compound also blocks IDO and suppresses autophagy and apoptosis.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01167-8
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-1317
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4128
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S1490 Ponatinib Ponatinib (AP24534) is a novel, potent multi-target inhibitor of Abl, PDGFRα, VEGFR2, FGFR1 and Src with IC50 of 0.37 nM, 1.1 nM, 1.5 nM, 2.2 nM and 5.4 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):471
Theranostics, 2025, 15(8):3589-3609
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S4157 Chloroquine diphosphate Chloroquine diphosphate is a 4-aminoquinoline anti-malarial and anti-rheumatoid agent, also acting as an ATM activator. Chloroquine is also an inhibitor of toll-like receptors (TLRs).
Front Vet Sci, 2025, 12:1587391
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):1642
Cancer Lett, 2024, 604:217258
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S1786 Verteporfin Verteporfin is a small molecule that inhibits TEAD–YAP association and YAP-induced liver overgrowth. It is also a potent second-generation photosensitizing agent derived from porphyrin. Verteporfin is an autophagy inhibitor. Verteporfin inhibits cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4124
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01446-2
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):294
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S6999 Chloroquine Chloroquine is an antimalarial drug and autophagy/lysosome inhibitor. Chloroquine also suppresses Toll-like receptor-9 (TLR9) protein expression. Chloroquine is highly effective agianst SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection with EC50 of 1.13 μM in Vero E6 cells. Chloroquine has anti-HIV-1 activity.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):26
Cell Discov, 2025, 11(1):15
Cell Metab, 2025, S1550-4131(25)00149-4
S2704 LY2109761 LY2109761 is a novel selective TGF-β receptor type I/II (TβRI/II) dual inhibitor with Ki of 38 nM and 300 nM in a cell-free assay, respectively; shown to negatively affect the phosphorylation of Smad2. This compound blocks autophagy and induces apoptosis.
J Tissue Eng, 2025, 16:20417314251376104
Cancer Metab, 2025, 13(1):3
iScience, 2025, 28(2):111756
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S1113 GSK690693 GSK690693 is a pan-Akt inhibitor targeting Akt1/2/3 with IC50 of 2 nM/13 nM/9 nM in cell-free assays, also sensitive to the AGC kinase family: PKA, PrkX and PKC isozymes. This compound also potently inhibits AMPK and DAPK3 from the CAMK family with IC50 of 50 nM and 81 nM, respectively. It affects Unc-51-like autophagy activating kinase 1 (ULK1) activity, robustly inhibits STING-dependent IRF3 activation. Phase 1.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(18):9819-9837
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115947
Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 2025, 15:1543186
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S2775 Nocodazole Nocodazole is a rapidly-reversible inhibitor of microtubule polymerization, also inhibits Abl, Abl(E255K) and Abl(T315I) with IC50 of 0.21 μM, 0.53 μM and 0.64 μM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7898
EMBO J, 2025, 44(14):4037-4064
Clin Transl Med, 2025, 15(1):e70164
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S4430 Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Sulfate Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) Sulfate is an antimalarial agent used for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune, inflammatory and dermatologic conditions. Also acts as an inhibitor of autophagy and toll-like receptor (TLR) 7/9.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00581-3
iScience, 2025, 28(4):112054
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(2)588
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S7811 MHY1485 MHY1485 is a potent, and cell-permeable mTOR activator, and this compound also potently inhibits autophagy.
Front Immunol, 2025, 16:1643676
IBRO Neurosci Rep, 2025, 18:574-591
Bone Res, 2024, 12(1):15
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S7046 Brefeldin A (BFA) Brefeldin A (BFA) is a lactone antibiotic and ATPase inhibitor for protein transport with IC50 of 0.2 μM in HCT 116 cells, which induces cancer cell differentiation and apoptosis. It could also improve the HDR(homology-directed repair) efficiency and be an enhancer of CRISPR-mediated HDR. This compound is also an inhibitor of autophagy and mitophagy.
Protein Cell, 2025, pwaf020
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2025, 10.1002/cac2.70036
J Integr Plant Biol, 2025, 67(8):2229-2244
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S3042 Purmorphamine Purmorphamine (Shh Signaling Antagonist VI), which directly binds and activates Smoothened, blocks BODIPY-cyclopamine binding to Smo with IC50 of ~ 1.5 μM in HEK293T cell and also is an inducer of osteoblast differentiation with EC50 of 1 μM. This compound can reduce both basal and induced autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8693
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1177
Development, 2025, 152(3)DEV204214
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S7423 KN-93 Phosphate KN-93 Phosphate is a potent and specific inhibitor of Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII) with Ki of 0.37 μM, no remarkable inhibitory effects on APK, PKC, MLCK or Ca2+-PDE activities. KN-93 attenuates CaMKII-induced autophagy.This product is not soluble in saline. Please do not dissolve it in saline for administration.
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):208
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.03.20.644192
Eye Vis (Lond), 2024, 11(1):37
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S7455 Resatorvid (TAK-242) Resatorvid (TAK-242, CLI-095) is a small-molecule-specific inhibitor of Toll-like receptor (TLR) 4 signaling, blocking LPS-induced production of NO, TNF-α and IL-6 in macrophages with IC50 of 1.8 nM, 1.9 nM and 1.3 nM, respectively. Resatorvid downregulates expression of TLR4 downstream signaling molecules MyD88 and TRIF. Resatorvid inhibits autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00515-z
Carbohydr Polym, 2025, 350:122980
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):38
S2243 Degrasyn (WP1130) Degrasyn (WP1130) is a selective deubiquitinase (DUB: USP5, UCH-L1, USP9x, USP14, and UCH37) inhibitor and also suppresses Bcr/Abl, also a JAK2 transducer (without affecting 20S proteasome) and activator of transcription (STAT). This compound induces apoptosis and blocks autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):628
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):564
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S7033 GSK2656157 GSK2656157 is an ATP-competitive and highly selective inhibitor of PERK with IC50 of 0.9 nM in a cell-free assay, 500-fold greater against a panel of 300 kinases. This compound decreases apoptosis and inhibits excessive autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 44(4):1107-1130
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00385-6
J Clin Invest, 2024, 135(1)e179874
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S7751 VER155008 VER155008 is a potent Hsp70 family inhibitor with IC50 of 0.5 μM, 2.6 μM, and 2.6 μM in cell-free assays for HSP70, HSC70, and GRP78 (HSPA5, Bip), respectively, >100-fold selectivity over HSP90. This compound inhibits autophagy and causes reduced levels of HSP90 client proteins.
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(9):1448-1464
Biomolecules, 2025, 15(1)76
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(12):eadq9111
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S7146 DMH1 DMH1 is a selective BMP receptor inhibitor with IC50 of 107.9 nM for ALK2, exhibiting no inhibition on AMPK, ALK5, KDR (VEGFR-2) or PDGFR. This compound inhibits autophagy.
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00081-5
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00553-3
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1177
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S7888 Spautin-1 Spautin-1 is a potent and specific autophagy inhibitor, and inhibits the deubiquitinating activity of USP10 and USP13 with IC50 of ∼0.6-0.7 μM. This compound enhances apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):9463
J Adv Res, 2024, S2090-1232(24)00025-0
Cancer Lett, 2024, 604:217258
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S7949 MRT68921 HCl MRT68921 is a potent and dual autophagy kinase ULK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively.
Autophagy, 2025, 1-20.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Autophagy Rep, 2025, 4(1)2484835
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S7885 SBI-0206965 SBI-0206965 is a highly selective autophagy kinase ULK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 108 nM, about 7-fold selectivity over ULK2. This compound inhibits autophagy and enhances apoptosis in human glioblastoma and lung cancer cells.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Cell, 2024, 187(15):4043-4060.e30
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S8222 AS1842856 AS1842856 is a cell-permeable inhibitor that blocks the transcription activity of Foxo1 with IC50 of 33 nM. It could directly bind to the active Foxo1, but not the Ser256-phosphorylated form. This compound suppresses autophagy.
Environ Int, 2025, 205:109862
Int Immunopharmacol, 2025, 162:115128
J Mol Cell Biol, 2025, mjaf021
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S7682 SAR405 SAR405 is a low-molecular-mass kinase inhibitor of PIK3C3/Vps34 (KD 1.5 nM) showing high selectivity and not be active up to 10 μM on class I and class II PI3Ks as well as on mTOR. This compound prevents autophagy and synergizes with MTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin) inhibition in tumor cells.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(9):1448-1464
Autophagy, 2025, 21(7):1523-1543
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S7381 Pepstatin A Pepstatin A (Pepstatin) is a potent aspartic protease inhibitor, and also inhibits HIV replication. This compound is also an inhibitor of cathepsins D and cathepsins E. It inhibits autophagy by suppressing lysosomal proteases.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4069
Front Cell Neurosci, 2025, 19:1623747
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):24245
S7289 PFK15 PFK15 (PFK-015) is a potent and selective 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase (PFKFB3) inhibitor with IC50 of 207 nM.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-09328-w
Adv Healthc Mater, 2025, e2501417.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):104
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S1835 Azithromycin Azithromycin is an antibiotic by inhibiting protein synthesis, used for the treatment of bacterial infections.
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1261
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):6579
Int Immunopharmacol, 2024, 137:112426
S2930 Pifithrin-μ Pifithrin-μ (NSC 303580, PFTμ, 2-Phenylethynesulfonamide) is a specific p53 inhibitor by reducing its affinity to Bcl-xL and Bcl-2, and this compound also inhibits HSP70 function and autophagy.
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):42
Front Nutr, 2025, 12:1663245
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(12):eadq9111
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S1346 Heparin sodium Heparin sodium, a sulfated polysaccharide belonging to the family of glycosaminoglycans, has numerous important biological activities associated with its interaction with diverse proteins. Heparin is used as an anticoagulant primarily through its interaction with AT III by enhancing AT-IIImediated inhibition of blood coagulation factors, including thrombin and factor Xa. Heparin prevents the induction of autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(10):102410
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):37
Theranostics, 2025, 15(6):2597-2623
S7683 PIK-III PIK-III (VPS34-IN2), which is a selective inhibitor of ​VPS34 enzymatic activity, inhibits autophagy and de novo lipidation of LC3 and leads to the stabilization of autophagy substrates. The IC50 values for VPS34 and PI(3)Kδ are 0.018 μM and 1.2 μM respectively.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Cell Rep, 2024, 43(1):113575
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4000
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S7660 Obeticholic Acid (INT-747) Obeticholic Acid (INT-747) is a potent and selective farnesoid X receptor (FXR) agonist with EC50 of 99 nM. It inhibits autophagy. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2093
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):236
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol, 2025, 328(5):G558-G577
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S7948 MRT67307 HCl MRT67307 is a potent and dual IKKϵ and TBK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 160 and 19 nM, respectively. MRT67307 potently inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 and blocks autophagy.
EMBO Rep, 2025, 10.1038/s44319-025-00444-2
EMBO J, 2024, 10.1038/s44318-024-00244-9
mBio, 2023, 10.1128/mbio.02506-23
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S8274 STO-609 STO-609 is a specific inhibitor of the Ca2+/Calmodulin-dependent protein kinase kinase(CaM-KK) that inhibits the activities of recombinant CaM-KKα and CaM-KKβ isoforms, with Ki values of 80 and 15 ng/ml, respectively, and also inhibits their autophosphorylation activities. This compound inhibits AMPKK activity and inhibits autophagy.
Redox Rep, 2025, 30(1):2447721
PLoS One, 2025, 20(8):e0330282
Cell Genom, 2025, 5(3):100782
S8808 DC661 DC661 is capable of deacidifying the lysosome and inhibiting autophagy significantly better than HCQ. This compound induces apoptosis.
Cell Signal, 2025, 134:111879
Autophagy, 2024, 1-13.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 82(1):27
S8793 ULK-101 ULK-101 is a potent and selective ULK1 inhibitor with IC50 values of 8.3 nM and 30 nM for ULK1 and ULK2, respectively.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(1):258-276
Immunity, 2024, 57(2):287-302.e12
Cell Rep, 2024, 43(1):113575
S8317 3BDO 3BDO, a butyrolactone derivative, could target FKBP1A and activate the mTOR signaling pathway. It inhibits autophagy in HUVECs. This compound inhibits oxLDL-induced apoptosis.
NPJ Parkinsons Dis, 2024, 10(1):52
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2023, 10(13):e2205436
Research Square, 2023, 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3629594/v1
S8369 Lys05 Lys05 is a new lysosomal autophagy inhibitor which potently accumulates within and deacidifies the lysosome of both cells and tumors, resulting in sustained inhibition of autophagy and tumor growth.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):69
Structure, 2025, S0969-2126(25)00193-5
Oncotarget, 2025, 16:681-696
S8596 Autophinib Autophinib is a potent autophagy inhibitor with a novel chemotype with IC50 values of 90 and 40 nM for autophagy in starvation induced autophagy assay and rapamycin induced autophagy assay. The IC50 value for Vps34 is 19 nM in vitro.
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2024, 44(3):408-432
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2024, 44(3):408-432
Burns Trauma, 2024, 12:tkad057
S8807 PFK158 PFK158 is a potent and selective inhibitor of PFKFB3. It has improved PK properties and causes ~80% growth inhibition in several mouse models of human-derived tumors.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.05.25.655979
Life Med, 2023, 2(1):lnad006
Nat Metab, 2022, 4(10):1287-1305
S1733 Methylprednisolone Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid receptor agonist, used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation. This compound activates ACE2 and reduces IL-6 levels, thus improves severe or critical COVID-19. It markedly reduces autophagy and apoptosis.
Food Chem Toxicol, 2024, 188:114665
Drug Test Anal, 2020, 10.1002/dta.2917
Nat Med, 2017, 23(4):424-428
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S6912 Vacuolin-1 Vacuolin-1 is a potent and cell-permeable inhibitor that blocks the Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis of lysosomes and prevents the release of lysosomal content without affecting the process of resealing. This compound is also a potent and selective PIKfyve inhibitor, and inhibits autophagy by impairing lysosomal maturation via PIKfyve inhibition.
Autophagy, 2025, 1-15.
Virulence, 2024, 15(1):2350893
Virulence, 2024, 15(1):2350893
S3758 Sinomenine hydrochloride Sinomenine (SN, Cucoline, Kukoline, Sabianine A), extracted from the Chinese medicinal plant, sinomenium acutum, is a potent anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent.
Biomed Res Int, 2022, 2022:4914005
Cancer Manag Res, 2021, 13:1189-1204
Bioorg Med Chem, 2020, 31:115986
S8576 EAD1 EAD1 is a potent autophagy inhibitor with an IC50 of 5.8 μM in the BxPC3 cells. It has antiproliferative activities in lung and pancreatic cancer cells.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2022, 21(1):79-88
Autophagy, 2021, 1-17
S8527 ROC-325 ROC-325 is an orally available novel inhibitor of lysosomal-mediated autophagy which diminishes AML cell viability with the IC50 range of 0.7-2.2 μM.
Front Pharmacol, 2024, 15:1344075
Elife, 2023, 12e83205
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2022, 9(27):e2105938
S6716 NSC 185058 NSC185058 inhibits ATG4B, the lipidation of LC3B, and autophagy without affecting the MTOR or PtdIns3K pathways.
STAR Protoc, 2024, 5(3):103181
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2022, 632:40-47
Sci Adv, 2022, 8(31):eabo0412
S8764 IITZ-01 IITZ-01 is a potent autophagy inhibitor, enhancing autophagosome accumulation but inhibiting autophagosomal degradation by impairing lysosomal function.
Cancers (Basel), 2020, 12(9):E2363
S3698 Nortriptyline hydrochloride Nortriptyline hydrochloride (Desitriptyline, ELF-101, EN-7048, Desmethylamitriptyline) is the hydrochloride salt form of nortriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant agent used for short-term treatment of various forms of depression.
Front Bioinform, 2021, 1:710591
S5920 CA-5f CA-5f is a potent late-stage macroautophagy/autophagy inhibitor via inhibiting autophagosome-lysosome fusion.
J Virol, 2021, JVI0155021
S6471 Lucanthone Lucanthone is a novel autophagic inhibitor and also an orally available thioxanthone-based DNA intercalator and inhibitor of the DNA repair enzyme apurinic-apyrimidinic endonuclease 1.
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 23(1)17
S9150 Daurisoline Daurisoline, a bis-benzylisoquinoline alkaloid isolated from the rhizomes of Menispermum dauricum, is a potent autophagy blockers with antiarrhythmic effects.
Biochem Pharmacol, 2024, 223:116113
Cell Death Dis, 2022, 13(11):1000
S4643 KB-R7943 mesylate KB-R7943 mesylate is a widely used inhibitor of the reverse Na+/Ca2+ exchanger (NCX(rev)) with IC50 of 5.7 μM. This compound promotes prostate cancer cell death by activating the JNK pathway and blocking autophagic flux.
E4824 Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an antimalarial drug that inhibits autophagy and is used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It exhibits immunomodulatory, antithrombotic, and antiplatelet properties. It inhibits the release endothelin-1, a potent vasoconstrictor, and restores impaired angiogenesis in TNF-α-treated endothelial cells in vitro. It also reduces the production of inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6 from peripheral blood mononuclear cells, upregulates IL-10 and decreases platelet aggregation.
Emerg Microbes Infect, 2025, 14(1):2556728
Cell Mol Biol Lett, 2025, 30(1):56
Cancer Sci, 2025, 116(3):724-735
S5973 Methylprednisolone Acetate Methylprednisolone (NSC-19987, Medrol) acetate is a synthetic glucocorticoid receptor agonist, used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation. Methylprednisolone activates ACE2 and reduces IL-6 levels, thus improves severe or critical COVID-19. Methylprednisolone markedly reduces autophagy and apoptosis.
E4809 Piperaquine tetraphosphate tetrahydrate Piperaquine tetraphosphate tetrahydrate is an inhibitor of autophagy . It is a bisquinoline antimalarial agent effective against Plasmodium falciparum. This compound is useful in antimalarial research.
E8307New Chloroquine dihydrochloride Chloroquine dihydrochloride acts as an inhibitor of autophagy and toll-like receptors (TLRs). Chloroquine dihydrochloride is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis.
S8744 PHY34 PHY34 is a late-stage autophagy inhibitor with nanomolar potency and significant antitumor efficacy as a single agent against HGSOC in vivo.
S9424 Liensinine diperchlorate Liensinine, a major isoquinoline alkaloid, inhibits late-stage autophagy/mitophagy through blocking autophagosome-lysosome fusion. It is a novel autophagy/mitophagy inhibitor.
E1232 Concanavalin A Concanavalin A is a potential anti-neoplastic agent targeting apoptosis, autophagy and anti-angiogenesis for cancer therapeutics.
S1078 MK-2206 Dihydrochloride MK-2206 2HCl is a highly selective inhibitor of Akt1/2/3 with IC50 of 8 nM/12 nM/65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; no inhibitory activities against 250 other protein kinases observed. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis in cancer cells. Phase 2.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(1):73-86
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S1039 Rapamycin (Sirolimus) Rapamycin is a specific mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of ~0.1 nM in HEK293 cells. This compound binds to FKBP12 and specifically acts as an allosteric inhibitor of mTORC1. It is an autophagy activator and an immunosuppressant.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-09018-7
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):271
Cell Metab, 2025, S1550-4131(25)00294-3
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S2673 Trametinib (GSK1120212) Trametinib (GSK1120212, JTP-74057) is a highly specific and potent MEK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.92 nM/1.8 nM in cell-free assays, and it does not inhibit the kinase activities of c-Raf, B-Raf, or ERK1/2. This compound activates autophagy and induces apoptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):299
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S1060 Olaparib (AZD2281) Olaparib (AZD2281, KU0059436) is a selective inhibitor of PARP1/2 with IC50 of 5 nM/1 nM in cell-free assays, 300-times less effective against tankyrase-1. Olaparib induces significant autophagy that is associated with mitophagy in cells with BRCA mutations.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(8):1530-1548.e9
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):217
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S1049 Y-27632 Dihydrochloride Y-27632 2HCl is a selective ROCK1 and ROCK2 inhibitor with a Ki of 140 nM and 300nM in a cell-free assay, exhibits >200-fold selectivity over other kinases, including PKC, cAMP-dependent protein kinase, MLCK and PAK.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00406-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00807-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00262-4
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S1263 CHIR-99021 (Laduviglusib) Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021, CT99021) is a GSK-3α and GSK-3β inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM and 6.7 nM, respectively. This compound does not exhibit cross-reactivity against cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and shows a 350-fold selectivity toward GSK-3β compared to CDKs. It functions as a Wnt/β-catenin activator and induces autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Circulation, 2025, 151(20):1436-1448
Circulation, 2025, 151(20):1436-1448
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S1120 Everolimus (RAD001) Everolimus is an mTOR inhibitor of FKBP12 with IC50 of 1.6-2.4 nM in a cell-free assay. Everolimus induces cell apoptosis and autophagy and inhibits tumor cells proliferation.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8189
Leukemia, 2025, 39(4):917-928
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S1025 Gefitinib (ZD1839) Gefitinib is an EGFR inhibitor for Tyr1173, Tyr992, Tyr1173 and Tyr992 in the NR6wtEGFR and NR6W cells with IC50 of 37 nM, 37nM, 26 nM and 57 nM, respectively. This compound promotes autophagy and apoptosis of lung cancer cells via blockade of the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7287
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6451
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101929
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S1166 Cisplatin Cisplatin is an inorganic platinum complex, which is able to inhibit DNA synthesis by conforming DNA adducts in tumor cells. Cisplatin activates ferroptosis and induces autophagy.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.DMSO is not recommended to dissolve platinum-based drugs, which can easily lead to drug inactivation.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00291-0
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1267 Vemurafenib (PLX4032) Vemurafenib (PLX4032, RG7204, RO5185426) is a novel and potent inhibitor of B-RafV600E with IC50 of 31 nM in cell-free assay. 10-fold selective for B-RafV600E over wild-type B-Raf in enzymatic assays and the cellular selectivity can exceed 100-fold. Vemurafenib (PLX4032, RG7204) induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):512
Int J Biol Sci, 2025, 21(11):4961-4978
Cells, 2025, 14(12)913
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S1378 Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) is the first potent, selective, JAK1/2 inhibitor to enter the clinic with IC50 of 3.3 nM/2.8 nM in cell-free assays, >130-fold selectivity for JAK1/2 versus JAK3. This compound kills tumor cells through toxic mitophagy. It induces autophagy and enhances apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08938-8
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8409
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):492
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S1023 Erlotinib HCl Erlotinib HCl is an EGFR inhibitor with IC50 of 2 nM in cell-free assays, >1000-fold more sensitive for EGFR than human c-Src or v-Abl.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3591
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):68
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S7786 Erlotinib Erlotinib is an EGFR inhibitor with IC50 of 2 nM, >1000-fold more sensitive for EGFR than human c-Src or v-Abl. This compound induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8932
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S8048 Venetoclax (ABT-199) Venetoclax (ABT-199, GDC-0199) is a Bcl-2-selective inhibitor with Ki of <0.01 nM in cell-free assays, >4800-fold more selective versus Bcl-xL and Bcl-w, and no activity to Mcl-1. This compound is reported to induce cell growth suppression, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy in triple negative breast cancer MDA-MB-231 cells. Phase 3.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00689-0
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):222
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S1047 Vorinostat (SAHA) An HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of ~10 nM in a cell-free assay, Vorinostat (SAHA) abrogates productive HPV-18 DNA amplification.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):154
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):28
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 10.1038/s44321-025-00296-2
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S1021 Dasatinib Dasatinib is a novel, potent and multi-targeted inhibitor that targets Abl, Src and c-Kit, with IC50 of <1 nM, 0.8 nM and 79 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Dasatinib induces autophagy and apoptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00070-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4069
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(9):102310
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S1250 Enzalutamide (MDV3100) Enzalutamide is an androgen-receptor (AR) antagonist with IC50 of 36 nM in LNCaP cells. This compound is shown to increase autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(5):891-904.e10
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(10):2468-2481
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-25-0629
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S7397 Sorafenib (BAY 43-9006) Sorafenib is a multikinase inhibitor of Raf-1 and B-Raf with IC50 of 6 nM and 22 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Sorafenib inhibits VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, Flt-3 and c-KIT with IC50 of 90 nM, 20 nM, 57 nM, 59 nM and 68 nM, respectively. Sorafenib induces autophagy and apoptosis and activates ferroptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):34
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):509
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2025, 12(30):e04372
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S7306 Dorsomorphin Dihydrochloride Dorsomorphin 2HCl is a potent, reversible, selective AMPK inhibitor with Ki of 109 nM in cell-free assays, exhibiting no significant inhibition of several structurally related kinases including ZAPK, SYK, PKCθ, PKA, and JAK3. Also inhibits type Ⅰ BMP receptor activity. Dorsomorphin induces autophagy in cancer cell line.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
Redox Biol, 2025, 81:103532
Redox Biol, 2025, 82:103606
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S2111 Lapatinib Lapatinib is a potent EGFR and ErbB2 inhibitor with IC50 of 10.8 and 9.2 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces ferroptosis and autophagic cell death.
Nat Cancer, 2025, 6(1):67-85
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):19
Cells, 2025, 14(10)703
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S1009 Dactolisib (BEZ235) Dactolisib (BEZ235, NVP-BEZ235) is a dual ATP-competitive PI3K and mTOR inhibitor for p110α/γ/δ/β and mTOR(p70S6K) with IC50 of 4 nM /5 nM /7 nM /75 nM /6 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits ATR with IC50 of 21 nM in 3T3TopBP1-ER cell. It induces autophagy and suppresses HIV-1 replication. Phase 2.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8189
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4502
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(1):101917
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S1065 Pictilisib (GDC-0941) Pictilisib (GDC-0941, RG7321) is a potent inhibitor of PI3Kα/δ with IC50 of 3 nM in cell-free assays, with modest selectivity against p110β (11-fold) and p110γ (25-fold). This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 2.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):92
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
MedComm (2020), 2025, 6(11):e70432
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S1068 Crizotinib Crizotinib is a potent inhibitor of c-Met and ALK with IC50 of 11 nM and 24 nM in cell-based assays, respectively. It is also a potent ROS1 inhibitor with Ki value less than 0.025 nM. This compound induces autophagy through inhibition of the STAT3 pathway in multiple lung cancer cell lines.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):124
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01510-x
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S7840 Dorsomorphin Dorsomorphin is a potent, reversible, selective AMPK inhibitor with Ki of 109 nM in cell-free assays, exhibiting no significant inhibition of several structurally related kinases including ZAPK, SYK, PKCθ, PKA, and JAK3. This compound selectively inhibits the BMP type I receptors ALK2, ALK3 and ALK6. It is used in promoting specific cell differentiation and inducing cancer cell line autophagy. For cell testing, the water-soluble S7306 Dorsomorphin (Compound C) 2HCl is recommended.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(12):5931-5952
EMBO Mol Med, 2025, 17(10):2735-2761
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):104
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S1053 Entinostat (MS-275) Entinostat (MS-275, SNDX-275) strongly inhibits HDAC1 and HDAC3 with IC50 of 0.51 μM and 1.7 μM in cell-free assays, compared with HDACs 4, 6, 8, and 10. It induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2559
J Clin Invest, 2025, 135(11)e187490
Blood Cancer J, 2025, 15(1):108
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S1030 Panobinostat (LBH589) Panobinostat (LBH589, NVP-LBH589) is a novel broad-spectrum HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM in a cell-free assay. It induces autophagy and apoptosis, and effectively disrupts HIV latency in vivo. Phase 3.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2173
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S1011 Afatinib (BIBW2992) Afatinib inhibits EGFR/ErbB irreversibly in vitro with IC50 of 0.5, 0.4, 10, 14, 1 nM for EGFRwt, EGFR L858R , EGFR L858R/T790M ErbB2 (HER2) and ErbB4 (HER4), respectively. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01110-x
Nat Genet, 2025, 10.1038/s41588-025-02158-6
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101929
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S7110 (+)-JQ1 (+)-JQ1 is a BET bromodomain inhibitor, with IC50 of 77 nM/33 nM for BRD4(1/2) in cell-free assays, binding to all bromodomains of the BET family, but not to bromodomains outside the BET family. (+)-JQ1 suppresses cell proliferation via inducing autophagy. (+)-JQ1 inhibits the expression of Nuclear receptor binding SET domain protein 3 (NSD3) target genes.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08721-9
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
J Clin Invest, 2025, e177599
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S1133 Alisertib (MLN8237) Alisertib (MLN8237) is a selective Aurora A inhibitor with IC50 of 1.2 nM in a cell-free assay. It has >200-fold higher selectivity for Aurora A than Aurora B. Alisertib induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00564-4
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(1)e009316
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(2):115317
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S1002 ABT-737 ABT-737 is a BH3 mimetic inhibitor of Bcl-xL, Bcl-2 and Bcl-w with EC50 of 78.7 nM, 30.3 nM and 197.8 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; no inhibition observed against Mcl-1, Bcl-B or Bfl-1. ABT-737 induces mitochondrial pathway apoptosis and mitophagy. Phase 2.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):161
J Hepatol, 2025, S0168-8278(24)02830-7
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00057-6
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S1006 Saracatinib (AZD0530) A potent Src inhibitor with IC50 of 2.7 nM in cell-free assays, Saracatinib (AZD0530) is also potent to c-Yes, Fyn, Lyn, Blk, Fgr and Lck; less active for Abl and EGFR (L858R and L861Q). It induces autophagy. Phase 2/3.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e177599
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115109
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115972
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S1225 Etoposide Etoposide is a semisynthetic derivative of podophyllotoxin, which inhibits DNA synthesis via topoisomerase II inhibition activity which enhances double-strand and single-strand cleavage of DNA and reversibly inhibits repair by topoisomerase II binding. Etoposide induces autophagy, mitophagy and apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 642(8068):785-795
Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-1378
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):9160
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S2475 Imatinib Imatinib is a multi-target inhibitor of tyrosine kinase with inhibition for v-Abl, c-Kit and PDGFR; IC50 values are 0.6 μM, 0.1 μM and 0.1 μM in cell-free or cell-based assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Theranostics, 2025, 15(8):3589-3609
Genome Med, 2025, 17(1):14
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S2226 Idelalisib (CAL-101) Idelalisib (CAL-101) is a selective p110δ inhibitor with IC50 of 2.5 nM in cell-free assays; shown to have 40- to 300-fold greater selectivity for p110δ than p110α/β/γ, and 400- to 4000-fold more selectivity to p110δ than C2β, hVPS34, DNA-PK and mTOR. Idelalisib also stimulates autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(4)e010684
EMBO Rep, 2025, 10.1038/s44319-025-00444-2
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S1040 Sorafenib tosylate Sorafenib tosylate is a multikinase inhibitor of Raf-1 and B-Raf with IC50 of 6 nM and 22 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound inhibits VEGFR-2, VEGFR-3, PDGFR-β, Flt-3 and c-KIT with IC50 of 90 nM, 20 nM, 57 nM, 59 nM and 68 nM, respectively. It induces autophagy and apoptosis and activates ferroptosis with anti-tumor activity.
Int J Oncol, 2025, 67(3)72
Nature, 2024, 629(8013):927-936
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 81(1):238
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S1555 AZD8055 AZD8055 is a novel ATP-competitive mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 0.8 nM in MDA-MB-468 cells with excellent selectivity (∼1,000-fold) against PI3K isoforms and ATM/DNA-PK. This compound induces caspase-dependent apoptosis and also induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):92
J Cereb Blood Flow Metab, 2025, 0271678X251321641
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):443
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S1714 Gemcitabine Gemcitabine, a nucleic acid synthesis inhibitor, is a very potent and specific deoxycytidine analogue, used as chemotherapy. Gemcitabine induces a potent p53-dependent apoptosis.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00556-2
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(8):1530-1548.e9
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S1026 Imatinib Mesylate Imatinib Mesylate is an orally bioavailability mesylate salt of Imatinib, which is a multi-target inhibitor of v-Abl, c-Kit and PDGFR with IC50 of 0.6 μM, 0.1 μM and 0.1 μM in cell-free or cell-based assays, respectively. This compound (STI571) induces autophagy.
Sci Immunol, 2025, 10(109):eads5818
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Eur J Med Chem, 2025, 284:117211
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S1004 Veliparib (ABT-888) Veliparib (ABT-888, NSC 737664) is a potent inhibitor of PARP1 and PARP2 with Ki of 5.2 nM and 2.9 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound is inactive to SIRT2, increases autophagy and apoptosis, and is in Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1026
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(5)e20241184
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S7781 Sunitinib Sunitinib is a multi-targeted RTK inhibitor targeting VEGFR2 (Flk-1) and PDGFRβ with IC50 of 80 nM and 2 nM, and also inhibits c-Kit. This compound is also a dose-dependent inhibitor of the autophosphorylation activity of IRE1α. It induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):179
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
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S2827 Torin 1 Torin 1 is a potent inhibitor of mTORC1/2 with IC50 of 2 nM/10 nM in cell-free assays; exhibits 1000-fold selectivity for mTOR than PI3K.
Cell Mol Immunol, 2025, NONE
Nat Struct Mol Biol, 2025, 10.1038/s41594-025-01581-x
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1313
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S2853 Carfilzomib (PR-171) An irreversible proteasome inhibitor, Carfilzomib (PR-171) has an IC50 of <5 nM in ANBL-6 cells. It displayed preferential in vitro inhibitory potency against the ChT-L activity in the β5 subunit, but little or no effect on the PGPH and T-L activities. This compound activates prosurvival autophagy and induces cell apoptosis.
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(10):2468-2481
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):765
Acta Biomater, 2025, S1742-7061(25)00677-4
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S1224 Oxaliplatin Oxaliplatin is a DNA alkylating agent that activates autophagy. Oxaliplatin inhibits DNA synthesis by conforming DNA adducts in RT4, TCCSUP, A2780, HT-29, U-373MG, U-87MG, SK-MEL-2, and HT-144 cells.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.DMSO is not recommended to dissolve platinum-based drugs, which can easily lead to drug inactivation.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1178 Regorafenib (BAY 73-4506) Regorafenib is a multi-target inhibitor for VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFRβ, Kit (c-Kit), RET (c-RET) and Raf-1 with IC50 of 13 nM/4.2 nM/46 nM, 22 nM, 7 nM, 1.5 nM and 2.5 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Regorafenib induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):509
Cell Death Differ, 2025, 10.1038/s41418-025-01536-1
Cell Mol Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2025, S2352-345X(25)00026-8
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S1237 TMZ(Temozolomide) TMZ(Temozolomide) is a monofunctional SN-1 alkylating agent that can modify nitrogen atoms in the DNA ring and the extracyclic oxygen group, chemically converted to MTIC and degrades to methyldiazonium cation, which transfers methyl groups to DNA at physiologic pH. A DNA damage inducer in L-1210 and L-1210/BCNU cells. Temozolomide induces apoptosis and exhibits antitumor activity.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4239
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S5243 Ruxolitinib (INCB18424) Phosphate Ruxolitinib Phosphate (INCB018424, INC424) is the phosphate salt form of Ruxolitinib. Ruxolitinib is the first potent, selective, JAK1/2 inhibitor to enter the clinic with IC50 of 3.3 nM/2.8 nM in cell-free assays, >130-fold selectivity for JAK1/2 versus JAK3. Ruxolitinib kills tumor cells through toxic mitophagy. Ruxolitinib induces autophagy and enhances apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):10718
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2024, 82(1):14
Virol J, 2024, 21(1):23
S1130 Sepantronium Bromide (YM155) Sepantronium Bromide (YM155) is a potent survivin suppressant by inhibiting Survivin promoter activity with IC50 of 0.54 nM in HeLa-SURP-luc and CHO-SV40-luc cells; it does not significantly inhibit SV40 promoter activity, but is observed to slightly inhibit the interaction of Survivin with XIAP. This compound down-regulates survivin and XIAP, modulates autophagy and induces autophagy-dependent DNA damage in breast cancer cells. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Basis Dis, 2025, 1871(3):167693
Cancer Res Commun, 2025, 5(6):1018-1033
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S1129 SRT1720 HCl SRT1720 HCl is a selective SIRT1 activator with EC50 of 0.16 μM in a cell-free assay, but is >230-fold less potent for SIRT2 and SIRT3. SRT1720 induces autophagy.
J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle, 2025, 16(2):e13771
Free Radic Biol Med, 2025, 236:98-115
Cell Biol Toxicol, 2025, 41(1):24
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S1077 SB202190 SB202190 is a potent p38 MAPK inhibitor targeting p38α/β with IC50 of 50 nM/100 nM in cell-free assays, sometimes used instead of SB 203580 to investigate potential roles for SAPK2a/p38 in vivo. This compound inhibits endothelial cell apoptosis via induction of autophagy and heme oxygenase-1. It significantly suppresses Erastin‐dependent ferroptosis.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Nat Cancer, 2025, 6(2):259-277
Nat Metab, 2025, 7(10):2018-2032
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S1149 Gemcitabine Hydrochloride Gemcitabine is a pyrimidine nucleoside analog antitumor drug that can inhibit DNA synthesis and repair, leading to cell autophagy and apoptosis. It is mainly used to treat various solid tumors such as pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, and is often combined with chemotherapy to enhance efficacy.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00271-5
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(6):1021-1034
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6617
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S7810 Afatinib Dimaleate Afatinib Dimaleate irreversibly inhibits EGFR/HER2 including EGFR(wt), EGFR(L858R), EGFR(L858R/T790M) and HER2 with IC50 of 0.5 nM, 0.4 nM, 10 nM and 14 nM, respectively; 100-fold more active against Gefitinib-resistant L858R-T790M EGFR mutant. Afatinib (BIBW2992) Dimaleate induces autophagy.
Cell, 2024, 187(3):712-732.e38
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2024, 9(1):153
J Invest Dermatol, 2024, S0022-202X(23)03210-4
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S1582 H 89 2HCl H 89 2HCl is a potent PKA inhibitor with Ki of 48 nM in a cell-free assay, 10-fold selective for PKA than PKG,500-fold greater selectivity than PKC, MLCK, calmodulin kinase II and casein kinase I/II. This compound induces autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7115
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102254
Transl Neurodegener, 2025, 14(1):43
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S1191 Fulvestrant (ICI-182780) Fulvestrant is an estrogen receptor (ER) antagonist with IC50 of 0.94 nM in a cell-free assay. Fulvestrant also induces autophagy and apoptosis and has antitumor activity.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e188839
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(7):102192
EBioMedicine, 2025, 118:105828
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S2449 Forskolin (Colforsin) Forskolin (Colforsin) is a ubiquitous activator of eukaryotic adenylyl cyclase (AC) in a wide variety of cell types, commonly used to raise levels of cAMP in the study and research of cell physiology. It also activates PXR and FXR activity, and stimulates autophagy.
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(3):408-419.e8
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2025-336105
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
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S1033 Nilotinib Nilotinib is a selective Bcr-Abl inhibitor with IC50 less than 30 nM in Murine myeloid progenitor cells. This compound induces autophagy through AMPK activition.
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):62
Immunology, 2025, NONE
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S2248 Silmitasertib (CX-4945) A potent and selective inhibitor of CK2 (casein kinase 2) with IC50 of 1 nM in a cell-free assay, Silmitasertib (CX-4945) is less potent to Flt3, Pim1 and CDK1 (inactive in cell-based assay). It induces autophagy and promotes apoptosis. Phase 1/2.
Nat Cell Biol, 2025, 27(8):1272-1287
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):997
Metabolism, 2025, 162:156060
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S1141 Tanespimycin (17-AAG) Tanespimycin (17-AAG, CP127374, NSC-330507, KOS 953) is a potent HSP90 inhibitor with IC50 of 5 nM in a cell-free assay, having a 100-fold higher binding affinity for HSP90 derived from tumour cells than HSP90 from normal cells. It induces apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy and mitophagy. Phase 3.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Autophagy, 2025, 1-23.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):331
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S1014 Bosutinib Bosutinib is a novel, dual Src/Abl inhibitor with IC50 of 1.2 nM and 1 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound also effectively decreases the activity of PI3K/AKT/mTOR, MAPK/ERK and JAK/STAT3 signaling pathways by blocking the phosphorylation levels of p-ERK, p-S6, and p-STAT3. It promotes autophagy.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015364
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 242(Pt 4):117412
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S1048 Tozasertib (VX-680) A pan-Aurora inhibitor, Tozasertib (VX-680) is mostly active against Aurora A with a Kiapp of 0.6 nM in a cell-free assay, and is less potent towards Aurora B/Aurora C. It is 100-fold more selective for Aurora A than 55 other kinases, with the only exceptions being Fms-related tyrosine kinase-3 (FLT-3) and BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, both inhibited with a Ki of 30 nM. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Res, 2025, 1872(7):120001
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(1):56
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S1230 Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) competes with ATP to inhibit CDKs including CDK1, CDK2, CDK4, CDK6, and CDK9 with IC50 values in the 20-100 nM range. It is more selective for CDK1, 2, 4, 6, 9 versus CDK7. Initially found to inhibit EGFR and PKA, this compound induces autophagy and ER stress. It also blocks HIV-1 replication. Phase 1/2.
Mol Cell, 2025, S1097-2765(25)00042-5
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115114
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S2929 Pifithrin-α (PFTα) HBr Pifithrin-α is an inhibitor of p53, inhibiting p53-dependent transactivation of p53-responsive genes. Pifithrin-α is also a potent agonist of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR).
Front Pharmacol, 2025, 16:1608156
J Cell Mol Med, 2025, 29(11):e70641
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.07.29.667440
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S1057 Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070) Obatoclax Mesylate (GX15-070) is an antagonist of Bcl-2 with Ki of 0.22 μM in a cell-free assay, can assist in overcoming MCL-1 mediated resistance to apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2416
bioRxiv, 2024, 10.1101/2023.01.18.524628
Emerg Microbes Infect, 2022, 1-29
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S1046 Vandetanib Vandetanib is a potent inhibitor of VEGFR2 with IC50 of 40 nM in a cell-free assay. It also inhibits VEGFR3 and EGFR with IC50 of 110 nM and 500 nM, respectively. Not sensitive to PDGFRβ, Flt1, Tie-2 and FGFR1 with IC50 of 1.1-3.6 μM. No activity against MEK, CDK2, c-Kit, erbB2, FAK, PDK1, Akt and IGF-1R with IC50 above 10 μM. This compound increases apoptosis and induces autophagy by increasing the level of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
Virulence, 2025, 16(1):2489751
bioRxiv, 2025, 2024.12.19.629395
bioRxiv, 2025, 2024.12.19.629395
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S1122 Mocetinostat (MGCD0103) Mocetinostat (MGCD0103, MG0103) is a potent HDAC inhibitor with most potency for HDAC1 with IC50 of 0.15 μM in a cell-free assay, 2- to 10- fold selectivity against HDAC2, 3, and 11, and no activity to HDAC4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 2.
Aging Cell, 2025, e70075
iScience, 2025, 28(3):112015
Cell Signal, 2025, 127:111587
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S1069 Luminespib (NVP-AUY922) Luminespib (AUY-922, NVP-AUY922, VER-52296) is a highly potent HSP90 inhibitor for HSP90α/β with IC50 of 13 nM /21 nM in cell-free assays, exhibits weaker potency against the HSP90 family members GRP94 and TRAP-1, and demonstrates the tightest binding of any small-molecule HSP90 ligand. It effectively downregulates and destabilizes the IGF-1Rβ protein, resulting in growth inhibition, autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Autophagy, 2025, 1-23.
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(8)1341
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S1782 Azacitidine (5-Azacytidine) Azacitidine (5-Azacytidine, 5-AzaC, Ladakamycin, AZA, 5-Aza, CC-486,NSC 102816) is a nucleoside analogue of cytidine that specifically inhibits DNA methylation by trapping DNA methyltransferases. Azacitidine induces mitochondrial apoptosis and autophagy.
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):154
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):10
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S1038 PI-103 PI-103 is a multi-targeted PI3K inhibitor for p110α/β/δ/γ with IC50 of 2 nM/3 nM/3 nM/15 nM in cell-free assays, less potent to mTOR/DNA-PK with IC50 of 30 nM/23 nM. This compound induces apoptosis in murine T-cell Lymphoma.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4828
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115675
Genes (Basel), 2025, 16(8)892
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S1044 Temsirolimus Temsirolimus is a specific mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 1.76 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Leukemia, 2025, 39(4):917-928
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):290
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115617
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S1085 Belinostat Belinostat is a novel HDAC inhibitor with IC50 of 27 nM in a cell-free assay, with activity demonstrated in cisplatin-resistant tumors. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):743
Mol Oncol, 2025, 10.1002/1878-0261.70050
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S2218 Torkinib (PP242) Torkinib (PP242) is a selective mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 8 nM in cell-free assays; this compound targets both mTOR complexes with >10- and 100-fold selectivity for mTOR than PI3Kδ or PI3Kα/β/γ, respectively. It induces mitophagy and apoptosis.
J Immunother Cancer, 2025, 13(3)e010753
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(4):115452
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
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S7152 C646 C646 is an inhibitor for histone acetyltransferase, and inhibits p300 with a Ki of 400 nM in a cell-free assay. Preferentially selective for p300 versus other acetyltransferases. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, apoptosis and autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4502
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):524
J Extracell Vesicles, 2025, 14(2):e70042
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S1322 Dexamethasone Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs, and an interleukin receptor modulator that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. Dexamethasone induces autophagy and mitophagy. Dexamethasone is tested in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and is found to have benefits for critically ill patients.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Gut, 2025, gutjnl-2025-336105
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
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S8075 GANT61 GANT61 (NSC 136476) is an inhibitor for GLI1 as well as GLI2-induced transcription, inhibits hedgehog with IC50 of 5 μM in GLI1 expressing HEK293T cell, displays selectivity over other pathways, such as TNF and glucocorticoid receptor gene transactivation. This compound induces apoptosis and activates protective autophagy in LX-2 cells.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1267
Theranostics, 2025, 15(18):9819-9837
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2025, 44(1):22
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S1075 SB216763 SB216763 is a potent and selective GSK-3 inhibitor with IC50 of 34.3 nM for GSK-3α and equally effective at inhibiting human GSK-3β. This compound activates autophagy.
iScience, 2025, 28(11):113642
iScience, 2025, 28(8):113117
Oncol Rep, 2025, 54(4)125
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S8049 Tubastatin A Tububastatin A is a potent and selective HDAC6 inhibitor with IC50 of 15 nM in a cell-free assay. It is selective against all the other isozymes (1000-fold) except HDAC8 (57-fold). This compound promotes autophagy and increases apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2559
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):2663
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):320
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S5003 Tacrolimus (FK506) Tacrolimus (FK506) is a 23-membered macrolide lactone, it reduces peptidyl-prolyl isomerase activity in T cells by binding to the immunophilin FKBP12 (FK506 binding protein) creating a new complex. Tacrolimus also inhibits the phosphatase activity of calcineurin. Tacrolimus induces vascular endothelial autophagy.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(4):e2418317122
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):32
PLoS Pathog, 2025, 21(1):e1012872
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S1950 Metformin Hydrochloride Metformin Hydrochloride (1,1-Dimethylbiguanide Hydrochloride) is a highly effective Antihyperglycemic Agent, which primarily decreases hyperglycemia in hepatocytes by suppressing hepatic gluconeogenesis (glucose production by the liver). It also promotes mitophagy in mononuclear cells and induces apoptosis of lung cancer cells through activating the JNK/p38 MAPK pathway and GADD153.
mBio, 2025, e0063425
Placenta, 2025, 165:50-61
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(17):eads1875
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S7007 Binimetinib (MEK162) A potent inhibitor of MEK1/2 with IC50 of 12 nM in a cell-free assay, Binimetinib (MEK162, ARRY-162, ARRY-438162) induces G1 cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human NSCLC cell lines and also triggers autophagy. Phase 3.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101943
Cell Syst, 2025, 16(3):101229
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 235:116842
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S2783 Vistusertib (AZD2014) A novel mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 2.8 nM in a cell-free assay, Vistusertib (AZD2014) is highly selective against multiple PI3K isoforms (α/β/γ/δ). It showed no or weak binding to the majority of kinases when tested at 1 μM. This compound induces proliferation suppression, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy in HCC cells with antitumor activity.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):67
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):19445
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):25526
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S7655 Telaglenastat (CB-839) Telaglenastat (CB-839) is a potent, selective, and orally bioavailable glutaminase inhibitor with IC50 of 24 nM for recombinant human GAC. It inudces autophagy and has antitumor activity. Phase 1.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):271
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
Clin Mol Hepatol, 2025, 10.3350/cmh.2024.0694
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S2626 Rabusertib (LY2603618) Rabusertib (LY2603618, IC-83) is a highly selective Chk1 inhibitor with potential anti-tumor activity in a cell-free assay. IC50=7 nM, showing approximately 100-fold more potent against Chk1 than against any of the other protein kinases evaluated. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, DNA damage response and autophagy in cancer cells. It also induces bak-dependent apoptosis in AML cell lines.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):480
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):5706
Nucleic Acids Res, 2025, 53(12)gkaf544
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S1648 Cytarabine Cytarabine is an antimetabolic agent and DNA synthesis inhibitor with IC50 of 16 nM in wild-type CCRF-CEM cells. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4133
Acta Pharm Sin B, 2025, 15(10):5277-5293
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):601
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S1233 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-MeOE2) 2-Methoxyestradiol (2-MeOE2, NSC 659853, 2-ME2) depolymerizes microtubules and blocks HIF-1α nuclear accumulation and HIF-transcriptional activity. This compound also induces both autophagy and apoptosis in various carcinogenic cell lines.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4681
Int J Nanomedicine, 2025, 20:933-950
Theranostics, 2024, 14(13):5123-5140
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S8059 Nutlin-3a Nutlin-3a ((-)-Nutlin-3), the active enantiomer of Nutlin-3, inhibits the p53/MDM2 interaction with IC50 of 90 nM in a cell-free assay. Nutlin-3a induces autophagy and apoptosis in a p53-dependent manner.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102284
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00495-0
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S1573 Fasudil HCl Fasudil HCl, a potent and selective inhibitor of Rho kinase, displays less potent inhibiton over PKA, PKG, PKC and MLCK with Ki of 1.6, 1.6, 3.3, and 36 μM in cell-free assays, respectively. Fasudil is also a calcium channel blocker.
Transl Oncol, 2025, 51:102209
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Sci China Life Sci, 2024, 67(8):1549-1562
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S3012 Pazopanib Pazopanib (GW786034) is a novel multi-target inhibitor of VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFR, FGFR, c-Kit and c-Fms/CSF1R with IC50 of 10 nM, 30 nM, 47 nM, 84 nM, 74 nM, 140 nM and 146 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces cathepsin B activation and autophagy.
Nucleic Acids Res, 2025, 53(4)gkaf107
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):1185
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):35889
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S5742 Deferoxamine mesylate Deferoxamine mesylate is the mesylate salt of Deferoxamine, which forms iron complexes and is used as a chelating agent. Deferoxamine is a ferroptosis inhibitor that stabilizes HIF-1α expression and improves HIF-1α transactivity in hypoxic and hyperglycemic states in vitro. Deferoxamine decreases beta-amyloid (Aβ) deposition and induces autophagy.Please do not prepare stock solutions with normal saline or PBS, as precipitation may occur.
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00132-1
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):4919
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6617
S1017 Cediranib (AZD2171) Cediranib (AZD2171, NSC-732208) is a highly potent VEGFR(KDR) inhibitor with IC50 of <1 nM, also inhibits Flt1/4 with IC50 of 5 nM/≤3 nM, and shows similar activity against c-Kit and PDGFRβ. It is 36-, 110-fold and >1000-fold more selective for VEGFR than PDGFR-α, CSF-1R and Flt3 in HUVEC cells, and induces autophagic vacuole accumulation. This compound is in Phase 3.
Front Oncol, 2024, 14:1302850
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2023, 46(2):391-407
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2023, 46(2):391-407
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S2180 Ixazomib (MLN2238) Ixazomib (MLN2238) inhibits the chymotrypsin-like proteolytic (β5) site of the 20S proteasome with IC50 and Ki of 3.4 nM and 0.93 nM in cell-free assays, respectively, also inhibits the caspase-like (β1) and trypsin-like (β2) proteolytic sites, with IC50 of 31 and 3500 nM. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 3.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3138
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00102-8
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 184:117878
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S4908 SN-38 SN-38 (NK012) is an active metabolite of CPT-11, inhibits DNA topoisomerase I, DNA synthesis and causes frequent DNA single-strand breaks. SN-38 induces autophagy.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08974-4
Cancer Cell, 2025, S1535-6108(25)00223-5
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(8):1530-1548.e9
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S7409 Anisomycin Anisomycin (Flagecidin, Wuningmeisu C) is a bacterial antibiotic isolated from Streptomyces griseolus, which inhibits protein synthesis, and also acts as a JNK activator. This compound upregulates autophagy and increases apoptosis.
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(6)e20240272
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(2):101927
Theranostics, 2025, 15(10):4398-4415
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S1396 Resveratrol Resveratrol has a wide spectrum of targets including cyclooxygenases(i.e. COX, IC50=1.1 μM), lipooxygenases(LOX, IC50=2.7 μM), kinases, sirtuins and other proteins. It has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, blood-sugar-lowering and other beneficial cardiovascular effects. This compound induces mitophagy/autophagy and autophagy-dependent apoptosis.
Aging Cell, 2025, e70075
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 190:118393
Breast Cancer Res, 2025, 27(1):186
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S2285 Cryptotanshinone (Tanshinone C) Cryptotanshinone (Tanshinone C) is a STAT3 inhibitor with IC50 of 4.6 μM in a cell-free assay. It strongly inhibits phosphorylation of STAT3 Tyr705, with a small effect on STAT3 Ser727, but none against STAT1 nor STAT5. This compound induces ROS-dependent autophagy and mitochondria-mediated apoptosis.
Am J Cancer Res, 2025, 15(7):2949-2969
Cancer Drug Resist, 2025, 8:45
Bone Joint Res, 2024, 13(4):137-148
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S2817 Torin 2 Torin 2 is a potent and selective mTOR inhibitor with IC50 of 0.25 nM in p53−/− MEFs cell line; 800-fold greater selectivity for mTOR than PI3K and improved pharmacokinetic properties. This compound inhibits ATM/ATR/DNA-PK with EC50 of 28 nM/35 nM/118 nM,in PC3 cell lines respectively. It decreases cell viability and induces autophagy and apoptosis.
J Gen Virol, 2025, 106(3)002086
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.09.24.678136
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):7675
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S5190 Crizotinib hydrochloride Crizotinib (PF-02341066) hydrochloride (Xalkori) inhibits tyrosine phosphorylation of c-Met and nucleophosmin (NPM)-anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) with IC50 of of 11 nM and 24 nM in cell-based assays, respectively. Crizotinib hydrochloride is also a potent ROS1 inhibitor with Ki less than 0.025 nM. Crizotinib induces autophagy through inhibition of the STAT3 pathway in multiple lung cancer cell lines.
Cancer Discov, 2023, 13(3):598-615
Nat Commun, 2023, 14(1):2829
Cancer Res Commun, 2023, 3(4):659-671
S1792 Simvastatin Simvastatin is a competitive inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with Ki of 0.1-0.2 nM in cell-free assays. Simvastatin induces ferroptosis, mitophagy, autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Metab, 2025, 7(10):2018-2032
Cancer Commun (Lond), 2025, 10.1002/cac2.70036
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
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S2556 Rosiglitazone Rosiglitazone is a potent antihyperglycemic agent and a potent thiazolidinedione insulin sensitizer with IC50 of 12, 4 and 9 nM for rat, 3T3-L1 and human adipocytes, respectively. This compound is a pure ligand of PPAR-gamma, and has no PPAR-alpha-binding action. It modulates TRP channels and induces autophagy. It also prevents ferroptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6241
Lab Invest, 2025, 105(4):104103
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):1429
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S1080 SU11274 SU11274 (PKI-SU11274) is a selective Met (c-Met) inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM in cell-free assays, no effects on PGDFRβ, EGFR or Tie2. This compound induces autophagy, apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):76
World J Exp Med, 2025, 15(2):100443
Cancer Cell Int, 2024, 24(1):43
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S2799 FK866 (Daporinad) Daporinad (FK866) effectively inhibits nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NMPRTase; Nampt) with IC50 of 0.09 nM in a cell-free assay. Daporinad (FK866, APO866) triggers autophagy. Phase 1/2.
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):113
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):348
PLoS Pathog, 2025, 21(5):e1013163
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S1035 Pazopanib HCl Pazopanib HCl is a novel multi-target inhibitor of VEGFR1, VEGFR2, VEGFR3, PDGFR, FGFR, c-Kit and c-Fms with IC50 of 10 nM, 30 nM, 47 nM, 84 nM, 74 nM, 140 nM and 146 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. Pazopanib induces autophagic Type II cell death.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
iScience, 2023, 26(7):107116
NPJ Breast Cancer, 2022, 8(1):44
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S2679 Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) HCl Flavopiridol (Alvocidib) HCl competes with ATP to inhibit CDKs including CDK1, CDK2, CDK4 and CDK6 with IC50 of ~ 40 nM in cell-free assays. It is 7.5-fold more selective for CDK1/2/4/6 than CDK7. Flavopiridol is initially found to inhibit EGFR and PKA. Flavopiridol HCl induces autophagy and ER stress. Flavopiridol HCl blocks HIV-1 replication. Phase 1/2.
Elife, 2024, 13e80684
Int J Biol Macromol, 2023, 258(Pt 1):128776
Mol Cell Biol, 2023, 43(1):1-21
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S2658 Omipalisib (GSK2126458) Omipalisib (GSK2126458, GSK458) is a highly selective and potent inhibitor of p110α/β/δ/γ, mTORC1/2 with Ki of 0.019 nM/0.13 nM/0.024 nM/0.06 nM and 0.18 nM/0.3 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2025, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-24-0693
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(7)1152
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S1238 Tamoxifen Tamoxifen is an orally active, selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) which exhibits both estrogenic agonist and antagonist effects. It blocks estrogen action in breast cells and can activate estrogen activity in other cells, such as bone, liver, and uterine cells. Tamoxifen is a potent Hsp90 activator and enhances the Hsp90 molecular chaperone ATPase activity.
Nat Genet, 2025, 57(9):2192-2202
Cell Metab, 2025, 37(8):1715-1731.e11
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3012
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S1314 Zoledronic acid (Zoledronate) Zoledronic acid (Zoledronate), a potent osteoclast inhibitor, induces apoptosis in osteoclasts by inhibiting enzymes of the mevalonate pathway and preventing the isoprenylation of small GTP-binding proteins such as Ras and Rho. It also induces autophagy.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.09.09.675147
Cells, 2024, 13(10)862
Cells, 2024, 13(10)862
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S2843 BI-D1870 BI-D1870 is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of S6 ribosome for RSK1/2/3/4 with IC50 of 31 nM/24 nM/18 nM/15 nM in cell-free assays, respectively; 10- to 100-fold selectivity for RSK than MST2, GSK-3β, MARK3, CK1 and Aurora B. This compound exhibits anticancer attributes including the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and increases in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(10):110643
Cells, 2024, 13(18)1546
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):9440
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S2163 PF-4708671 PF-4708671 is a cell-permeable inhibitor of p70 ribosomal S6 kinase (S6K1 isoform) with Ki/IC50 of 20 nM/160 nM in cell-free assays, 400-fold greater selectivity for S6K1 than S6K2, and 4- and >20-fold selectivity for S6K1 than MSK1 and RSK1/2, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. It is the first S6K1-specific inhibitor to be reported.
Neoplasia, 2025, 66:101175
Mediators Inflamm, 2025, 2025:8108993
Nat Cell Biol, 2024, 10.1038/s41556-024-01473-0
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S7164 GSK343 GSK343 is a potent and selective EZH2 inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM in a cell-free assay, showing 60 fold selectivity against EZH1, and >1000 fold selectivity against other histone methyltransferases. This compound induces autophagy.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00396-4
Research (Wash D C), 2025, 8:0602
Mol Genet Genomics, 2025, 300(1):63
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S7130 PR-619 PR-619 is a non-selective, reversible inhibitor of the deubiquitinylating enzymes (DUBs) with EC50 of 1-20 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound activates autophagy.
Cancer Immunol Res, 2025, 10.1158/2326-6066.CIR-24-1194
J Orthop Surg Res, 2025, 20(1):220
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(38):eadw2539
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S8047 Dynasore Dynasore is a cell-permeable, reversible non-competitive dynamin inhibitor of GTPase activity of dynamin 1/2, with IC50 of 15 μM in a cell-free assay, also inhibits the mitochondrial dynamin Drp1, with no effect against other small GTPase. This compound suppresses mTORC1 activity and induces autophagy. It inhibits the entry of several viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV).
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):173
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):681
Blood Adv, 2025, bloodadvances.2024015296
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S7842 LY3009120 LY3009120 (DP-4978) is a potent pan-Raf inhibitor with IC50 of 44 nM, 31-47 nM, and 42 nM for A-raf, B-Raf, and C-Raf in A375 cells, respectively. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Cancer Res, 2025, 10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-24-3819
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(8):110454
Front Biosci (Landmark Ed), 2025, 30(8):39944
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S1190 Bicalutamide Bicalutamide is an androgen receptor (AR) antagonist with IC50 of 0.16 μM in LNCaP/AR(cs)cell line. This compound promotes autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6587
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6451
J Control Release, 2025, 380:417-432
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S2061 Lovastatin Lovastatin is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase with IC50 of 3.4 nM in a cell-free assay, used for lowering cholesterol (hypolipidemic agent). This compound triggers autophagy.
J Clin Invest, 2025, e190215
Redox Biol, 2025, 84:103693
PLoS Pathog, 2025, 21(10):e1013558
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S1590 TWS119 TWS119 is a GSK-3β inhibitor with IC50 of 30 nM in a cell-free assay; this compound is capable of inducing neuronal differentiation and may be useful to stem cell biology. GSK-3β inhibition by this chemical triggers autophagy.
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):364
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):2089
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):5038
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S1228 Idarubicin HCl Idarubicin HCl (4-demethoxydaunorubicin (NSC256439, 4-DMDR) HCl) is a hydrochloride salt form of Idarubicin which is an anthracycline antibiotic and a DNA topoisomerase II (topo II) inhibitor for MCF-7 cells with IC50 of 3.3 ng/mL in a cell-free assay. Idarubicin induces mTOR-dependent cytotoxic autophagy.
Blood Cancer Discov, 2025, 10.1158/2643-3230.BCD-24-0327
Blood Cancer Discov, 2025, 6(5):464-483
Biochem Pharmacol, 2025, 237:116914
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S1231 Topotecan HCl Topotecan HCl is a topoisomerase I inhibitor for MCF-7 Luc cells and DU-145 Luc cells with IC50 of 13 nM and 2 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
NPJ Precis Oncol, 2025, 9(1):306
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(17)8494
Pharmaceuticals (Basel), 2025, 18(2)181
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S2219 Momelotinib (CYT387) Momelotinib (CYT387, LM-1149, CYT11387) is an ATP-competitive inhibitor of JAK1/JAK2 with IC50 of 11 nM/18 nM, ~10-fold selectivity versus JAK3. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
Cancer Med, 2025, 14(5):e70047
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2024, 68(4):e0135023.
Cell Rep, 2023, 42(9):113067
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S7998 Entrectinib Entrectinib is an orally bioavailable pan-TrkA/B/C, ROS1 and ALK inhibitor with IC50 ranging between 0.1 and 1.7 nM. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 2.
Leukemia, 2025, 10.1038/s41375-025-02682-8
Cancer Gene Ther, 2025, 10.1038/s41417-025-00874-z
Mol Cancer Ther, 2025, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-25-0025
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S3030 Niclosamide Niclosamide can inhibit DNA replication and inhibit STAT3 with IC50 of 0.7 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound selectively inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3 and had no obvious inhibition against the activation of other homologues (e.g., STAT1 and STAT5).
mSystems, 2025, 10(8):e0040325
Pharmaceutics, 2025, 17(3)332
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(8):110402
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S1107 Danusertib (PHA-739358) An Aurora kinase inhibitor for Aurora A/B/C, Danusertib (PHA-739358) exhibits IC50 values of 13 nM/79 nM/61 nM in cell-free assays. It is modestly potent to Abl, TrkA, c-RET and FGFR1, and less potent to Lck, VEGFR2/3, c-Kit, CDK2, etc. This compound induces apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and autophagy. Phase 2.
Elife, 2024, 12RP92324
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4303
Environ Mol Mutagen, 2024, 10.1002/em.22604
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S2198 SGI-1776 free base SGI-1776 free base is a novel ATP competitive inhibitor of Pim1 with IC50 of 7 nM in a cell-free assay, 50- and 10-fold selective versus Pim2 and Pim3, also potent to Flt3 and haspin. SGI-1776 induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(9):644
Mar Drugs, 2024, 22(10)444
Mol Cancer, 2023, 22(1):64
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S8006 BIX-01294 trihydrochloride BIX-01294 trihydrochloride is an inhibitor of G9a histone methyltransferase with IC50 of 2.7 μM in a cell-free assay, reduces H3K9me2 of bulk histones, also weakly inhibits GLP (primarily H3K9me3), no significant activity observed at other histone methyltransferases. BIX01294 induces autophagy. BIX01294 also inhibits H3K36 methylation by oncoproteins NSD1, NSD2 and NSD3.
Clin Transl Med, 2025, 15(1):e70164
Mol Metab, 2025, 94:102113
Acta Pharm Sin B, 2024, 14(3):1187-1203
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S1135 Pemetrexed disodium Pemetrexed disodium is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for TS, DHFR and GARFT with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8932
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(8):555
Cell Commun Signal, 2024, 22(1):375
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S1848 Curcumin Curcumin (Diferuloylmethane, Natural Yellow 3, Turmeric yellow) is the principal curcuminoid of the popular Indian spice turmeric, which is a member of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae). It is an inhibitor of p300 histone acetylatransferase(IC50~25 μM)and Histone deacetylase (HDAC); activates Nrf2 pathway and supresses the activation of NF-κB. This compound induces mitophagy, autophagy, apoptosis, and cell cycle arrest with antitumor activity. It reduces renal damage associated with rhabdomyolysis by decreasing ferroptosis-mediated cell death. This chemical exhibits anti-infective properties against various human pathogens like the influenza virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV and so on.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(7):110305
Mol Pain, 2025, 21:17448069251323668
Cancer Cell Int, 2024, 24(1):303
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S7483 DMOG DMOG (Dimethyloxalylglycine) is an antagonist of α-ketoglutarate cofactor and inhibitor for HIF prolylhydroxylase, leading to stabilisation and accumulation of HIF-1α protein in the nucleus. This compound enhances autophagy.Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Cell Commun Signal, 2025, 23(1):364
Front Pharmacol, 2025, 16:1502269
Life Sci Alliance, 2025, 8(1)e202403053
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S1896 Hydroxyurea Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic agent that inhibits DNA synthesis through the inhibition of ribonucleoside diphosphate reductase. This compound activates apoptosis and autophagy. It is used to treat HIV infection.
J Exp Med, 2025, 222(3)e20241248
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2025, e0047125.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2025, 66(5):42
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S2624 OSI-027 OSI-027 (ASP4786, CERC 006, AEVI-006) is a selective and potent dual inhibitor of mTORC1 and mTORC2 with IC50 of 22 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, and more than 100-fold selectivity observed for mTOR than PI3Kα, PI3Kβ, PI3Kγ or DNA-PK. This compound induces autophagy in cancer cells.
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(16)7770
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):19445
J Cell Commun Signal, 2023, 17(3):975-989
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S2476 Itraconazole Itraconazole is a relatively potent inhibitor of CYP3A4 with IC50 of 6.1 nM, used as a triazole antifungal agent. This compound is a potent antagonist of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway. It also suppresses the growth of glioblastoma through induction of autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00272-1
Infect Drug Resist, 2025, 18:783-789
Toxicol Appl Pharmacol, 2025, 502:117404
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S2391 Quercetin Quercetin, a natural flavonoid present in vegetables, fruit and wine, is a stimulator of recombinant SIRT1 and also a PI3K inhibitor with IC50 of 2.4-5.4 μM. This compound induces mitophagy, apoptosis and protective autophagy. Phase 4.
Alzheimers Res Ther, 2025, 17(1):176
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2025, 82(1):164
Virol Sin, 2025, S1995-820X(25)00102-6
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S4505 Vinblastine sulfate Vinblastine sulfate inhibits microtubule formation and suppresses nAChR activity with IC50 of 8.9 μM in a cell-free assay, used to treat certain kinds of cancer. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 188:118203
Int J Mol Sci, 2025, 26(8)3864
J Mol Cell Biol, 2025, mjaf023
S4269 Vinorelbine ditartrate Vinorelbine ditartrate is a semi-synthetic vinca alkaloid, and inhibits mitosis through interaction with tubulin. Vinorelbine Tartrate exhibits anti-tumor activities via inducing the mitotic apoptosis, autophagy and inflammation.
Commun Biol, 2025, 8(1):152
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):11372
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(8):603
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S1235 Letrozole Letrozole is a third generation inhibitor of aromatase with IC50 of 0.07-20 nM in cell-free assays. It has no effect on the plasma levels of 17α-OH progesterone, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), or androstenedione and does not affect normal urine electrolyte excretion or thyroid function in clinical studies. This compound induces autophagy.
Mol Syst Biol, 2025, 10.1038/s44320-025-00104-6
Exp Neurol, 2025, 392:115365
eNeuro, 2024, 11(8)ENEURO.0332-24.2024
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S2770 MK-5108 MK-5108 (VX-689) is a highly selective Aurora A inhibitor with IC50 of 0.064 nM in a cell-free assay and is 220- and 190-fold more selective for Aurora A than Aurora B/C, while it inhibits TrkA with less than 100-fold selectivity. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2024, 10.1007/s13402-024-00939-5
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):4303
bioRxiv, 2023, 10.1101/2023.08.08.552464
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S7104 AZD1208 AZD1208 is a potent, and orally available Pim kinase inhibitor with IC50 of 0.4 nM, 5 nM, and 1.9 nM for Pim1, Pim2, and Pim3 in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy, cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. Phase 1.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):256
Angiogenesis, 2024, 10.1007/s10456-024-09906-y
Cell Death Dis, 2024, 15(4):274
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S7785 Pemetrexed Disodium Hydrate Pemetrexed Disodium Hydrate (LY-231514) is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for TS, DHFR and GARFT with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM, respectively. This compound stimulates autophagy and apoptosis.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
Cell Rep, 2022, 38(9):110448
Front Pharmacol, 2022, 13:1032975
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S2713 Geldanamycin Geldanamycin is a natural existing HSP90 inhibitor with Kd of 1.2 μM, specifically disrupts glucocorticoid receptor (GR)/HSP association. This compound attenuates virus infection-induced ALI (acute lung injury)/ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) by reducing the host's inflammatory responses.
FEBS J, 2025, 292(11):2823-2842
Cancers (Basel), 2025, 17(8)1341
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):9448
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S1003 Linifanib (ABT-869) Linifanib (ABT-869, AL39324, RG3635) is a novel, potent ATP-competitive VEGFR/PDGFR inhibitor for KDR, CSF-1R, Flt-1/3 and PDGFRβ with IC50 of 4 nM, 3 nM, 3 nM/4 nM and 66 nM respectively, mostly effective in mutant kinase-dependent cancer cells (i.e. FLT3). This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis. Phase 3.
Biomed Pharmacother, 2024, 180:117533
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):57
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):57
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S1168 Valproic Acid sodium Valproic Acid sodium is a HDAC inhibitor by selectively inducing proteasomal degradation of HDAC2, used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder and prevention of migraine headaches. Valproic acid induces Notch1 signaling in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells. Valproic acid is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers. Valproic acid (VPA) induces autophagy and mitophagy by upregulation of BNIP3 and mitochondrial biogenesis by upregulating PGC-1α.
J Exp Clin Cancer Res, 2024, 43(1):152
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Front Pharmacol, 2024, 15:1534772
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S2696 Apitolisib (GDC-0980) Apitolisib (GDC-0980, RG7422, GNE 390) is a potent, class I PI3K inhibitor for PI3Kα/β/δ/γ with IC50 of 5 nM/27 nM/7 nM/14 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. It is also a mTOR inhibitor with Ki of 17 nM in a cell-free assay, and highly selective versus other PIKK family kinases. This compound activates autophagy and apoptosis simultaneously in pancreatic cancer cells. Phase 2.
Mol Cancer Ther, 2025, 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-24-0693
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2024, 10.1007/s13402-024-00939-5
Mol Oncol, 2024, 10.1002/1878-0261.13577
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S2635 CCT128930 CCT128930 is a potent, ATP-competitive and selective inhibitor of Akt2 with IC50 of 6 nM in a cell-free assay, 28-fold greater selectivity for Akt2 than the closely related PKA kinase. This compound induces cell cycle arrest, DNA damage, and autophagy independent of Akt inhibition. High dose of this chemical triggers cell apoptosis in HepG2 cells.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(27):e2504962122
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115625
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):6150
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S3944 VPA (Valproic acid) Valproic acid (VPA) is a fatty acid with anticonvulsant properties used in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and is under investigation for treatment of HIV and various cancers. This compound induces autophagy and mitophagy by upregulation of BNIP3 and mitochondrial biogenesis by upregulating PGC-1α. It also activates Notch-1 signaling.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00406-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8267
Stem Cell Res Ther, 2025, 16(1):426
S2310 Honokiol Honokiol is the active principle of magnolia extract that inhibits Akt-phosphorylation and promotes ERK1/2 phosphorylation. This compound causes G0/G1 phase arrest, induces apoptosis, and autophagy via the ROS/ERK1/2 signaling pathway. It inhibits hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Phase 3.
J Adv Res, 2025, S2090-1232(25)00062-1
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):414
Oncol Lett, 2025, 29(4):191
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S4028 Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Dexamethasone (Dexamethasone 21-phosphate disodium salt) is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs, and an interleukin receptor modulator that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects.
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2025, 122(12):e2426107122
J Tradit Chin Med, 2025, 45(4):739-746
Cancer Cell, 2024, 42(9):1507-1527.e11
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S8078 Bardoxolone Methyl Bardoxolone Methyl (RTA 402, TP-155, NSC 713200, CDDO Methyl Ester, CDDO-Me) is an IKK inhibitor, showing potent proapoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities; Also a potent Nrf2 activator and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) inhibitor. This compound abrogates ferroptosis. It induces apoptosis and autophagy in cancer cells.
J Clin Invest, 2025, 135(14)e176655
Redox Biol, 2025, 87:103885
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):7249
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S2782 GW4064 GW4064 is an agonist of farnesoid X receptor (FXR) with EC50 of 65 nM in CV1 cell line and displays no activity at other nuclear receptors at concentrations up to 1 μM. This compound stimulates autophagy in MCF-7 cells.
Life Metab, 2025, 4(2):loaf004
Gut Microbes, 2024, 16(1):2379566
Mol Metab, 2024, 79:101841
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S2505 Rosiglitazone maleate Rosiglitazone maleate, a member of the thiazolidinedione class of antihyperglycaemic agents, is a high-affinity selective agonist of the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ (PPAR-γ) with IC50 of 42 nM. This compound also modulates TRP channels and induces autophagy. It prevents ferroptosis.
Stem Cell Reports, 2022, 17(11):2531-2547
Cell Death Dis, 2021, 12(11):972
Antioxidants (Basel), 2021, 10(2)155
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S1999 Sodium butyrate Sodium butyrate (NaB, Butanoic acid sodium salt), sodium salt of butyric acid, is a histone deacetylase inhibitor and competitively binds to the zinc sites of class I and II histone deacetylases (HDACs). This compound inhibits cell cycle progression, promotes differentiation, and induces apoptosis and autophagy in several types of cancer cells.
Cells, 2025, 14(9)627
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4764
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):5209
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S7165 UNC1999 UNC1999 is a potent, orally bioavailable and selective inhibitor of EZH2 and EZH1 with IC50 of 2 nM and 45 nM in cell-free assays, respectively, showing >1000-fold selectivity over a broad range of epigenetic and non-epigenetic targets. This compound is a potent autophagy inducer. It specifically suppresses H3K27me3/2 and induces a range of anti-leukemia effects including anti-proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis.
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00041-4
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(5):115673
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.05.22.655558
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S7177 PF-543 hydrochloride PF-543 hydrochloride, a novel sphingosine-competitive inhibitor of SphK1, inhibits SphK1 with IC50 and Ki of 2.0 nM and 3.6 nM, exhibits >100-fold selectivity over the SphK2 isoform. This compound induces apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy.
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):29
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
FASEB J, 2025, 39(12):e70768
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S2290 DHA (Dihydroartemisinin) DHA (Dihydroartemisinin) is a semi-synthetic derivative of artemisinin and isolated from the traditional Chinese herb Artemisia annua. It induces autophagy and apoptosis by suppressing NF-κB activation.
iScience, 2025, 28(8):112972
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, 2025, e0047125.
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):496
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S7680 SP2509 SP2509 (HCI-2509) is a selective histone demethylase LSD1 inhibitor with IC50 of 13 nM, showing no activity against MAO-A, MAO-B, lactate dehydrogenase and glucose oxidase. This compound induces apoptosis and promotes autophagy.
Cell Death Discov, 2025, 11(1):380
Cancer Res Commun, 2025, 5(9):1584-1598
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.06.20.660795
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S3022 Cabazitaxel Cabazitaxel is a semi-synthetic derivative of a natural taxoid that kills cancer cells by inhibiting cell division and growth. This compound exerts its effects by inhibiting microtubule growth and assembly, processes that are essential for cells to divide. It induces autophagy via the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(6):102160
J Photochem Photobiol B, 2024, 253:112877
Cancer Biol Ther, 2024, 25(1):2329368
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S2606 Mifepristone Mifepristone is a remarkably active antagonist of progesterone receptor and glucocorticoid receptor with IC50 of 0.2 nM and 2.6 nM, respectively. This compound promotes cell autophagy and apoptosis, decreases Bcl-2 level and increases Beclin1 level, accompanied by weakened interaction between Bcl-2 and Beclin1.It can be used to induce animal models of Spontaneous Abortion.
Pharmacol Res, 2025, 215:107696
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):237
J Virol, 2025, 99(2):e0147224
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S3017 Aspirin Aspirin is a salicylate, and irreversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor, used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication. This compound induces autophagy and stimulates mitophagy.
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(2):108195
PLoS One, 2025, 20(9):e0332825
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
S5971 Pemetrexed Pemetrexed (LY231514) is a novel antifolate and antimetabolite for thymidylate synthase (TS), dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyltransferase (GARFT) with Ki of 1.3 nM, 7.2 nM and 65 nM in cell-free assays, respectively. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8476
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(4):eadp4765
Cancer Discov, 2024, 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0887
S5248 Apatinib Apatinib (Rivoceranib, YN968D1) is a potent inhibitor of the VEGF signaling pathway with IC50 values of 1 nM, 13 nM, 429 nM and 530 nM for VEGFR-2, Ret (c-Ret), c-Kit and c-Src, respectively. This compound induces both autophagy and apoptosis.
Ann Dermatol, 2025, 37(4):228-240
Discov Oncol, 2025, 16(1):930
Cancer Cell, 2024, 42(4):535-551.e8
S7215 Losmapimod Losmapimod is a selective, potent, and orally active p38 MAPK inhibitor with pKi of 8.1 and 7.6 for p38α and p38β, respectively. P38 MAPKs are involved in cell differentiation, apoptosis and autophagy. Phase 3.
J Neuroinflammation, 2025, 22(1):32
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):987
Int J Mol Sci, 2024, 25(13)7302
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S1290 Celastrol Celastrol is a potent proteasome inhibitor for the chymotrypsin-like activity of a purified 20S proteasome with IC50 of 2.5 μM. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy via the ROS/JNK signaling pathway. It inhibits dopaminergic neuronal death of Parkinson's disease through activating mitophagy.
World J Gastroenterol, 2025, 31(23):106949
Adipocyte, 2025, 14(1):2548787
MedComm (2020), 2024, 5(12):e70033
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S5715 Atorvastatin Atorvastatin is a lipid lowering agent. It is a competitive inhibitor of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase, the rate-determining enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis via the mevalonate pathway. This compound activates autophagy.
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00751-2
Cell Stem Cell, 2025, S1934-5909(25)00265-6
Pigment Cell Melanoma Res, 2025, 38(3):e70021
S1759 Pitavastatin calcium Pitavastatin calcium, a novel member of the medication class of statins, is a calcium salt formulation of pitavastatin which is a highly effective HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Pitavastatin Calcium attenuates AGEs-induced mitophagy via inhibition of ROS generation. Pitavastatin Calcium induces autophagy and apoptosis.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.08.10.669191
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4099
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
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S1218 Clofarabine Clofarabine (Clolar) inhibits the enzymatic activities of ribonucleotide reductase (RNR) (IC50 = 65 nM) and DNA polymerase. This compound induces autophagy and apoptosis.
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2025, 66(5):42
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
Front Oncol, 2023, 13:1287444
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S7134 IU1 IU1 is a cell-permeable, reversible and selective proteasome inhibitor of human USP14 with IC50 of 4.7 μ M, 25-fold selective to IsoT. This compound induces autophagy.
Cells, 2025, 14(11)816
Mol Med, 2025, 31(1):163
Redox Biol, 2024, 76:103318
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S1972 Tamoxifen Citrate Tamoxifen Citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM). This compound is also a potent Hsp90 activator and enhances the Hsp90 molecular chaperone ATPase activity. It induces apoptosis and autophagy.
bioRxiv, 2025, 2025.07.21.666025
bioRxiv, 2024, 2023.05.10.540211
EMBO Rep, 2023, 24(5):e55835
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S1312 Streptozotocin (STZ) STZ (Streptozotocin) is a glucosamine-nitrosourea compound derived from Streptomyces achromogenes, which is a DNA-methylating, carcinogenic, antibiotic and diabetes inducing agent. Streptozotocin induces autophagy and apoptosis. Streptozotocin (STZ) can be used to induce animal models of diabetes. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, 6(8):102249
J Nanobiotechnology, 2025, 23(1):588
Int J Biol Macromol, 2025, 321(Pt 2):146174
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S7724 Eprenetapopt (APR-246) Eprenetapopt (APR-246, PRIMA-1MET) is a small organic molecule that has been shown to restore tumour-suppressor function primarily to mutant p53 and also to induce cell death in various cancer types. It induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Oncotarget, 2024, 15:614-633
J Cell Mol Med, 2024, 28(9):e18374
Cell Death Dis, 2023, 14(11):783
S2812 (R)-(-)-Gossypol (AT-101) acetic acid (R)-(-)-Gossypol (AT-101) acetic acid, 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 in cell-free assays; does not inhibit BIR3 domain and BID. AT-101 simultaneously triggers apoptosis and a cytoprotective type of autophagy. Phase 2.
Protein Cell, 2024, pwad065
Int J Mol Sci, 2023, 24(7)6662
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S3031 Linagliptin (GSK2118436) Linagliptin (GSK2118436) is a highly potent, selective DPP-4 inhibitor with IC50 of 1 nM and exhibits a 10,000-fold higher selectivity for DPP-4 than for other dipeptidyl peptidases such as DPP-2, DPP-8, and DPP-9. This compound activates glomerular autophagy in a model of type 2 diabetes. DPP4 mediates ferroptosis in TP53-deficient CRC cells.
Nature, 2025, 10.1038/s41586-025-08588-w
Int J Biol Macromol, 2025, 330(Pt 3):148150
Arthritis Res Ther, 2025, 27(1):40
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S1576 Sulfasalazine Sulfasalazine is a sulfa derivative of mesalazine, used as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This compound is a potent and specific inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB), TGF-β and COX-2. It induces ferroptosis, apoptosis and autophagy.
Med Oncol, 2024, 41(8):188
Adv Sci (Weinh), 2023, 10(20):e2300517
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2022, 119(36):e2117396119
S7793 Purvalanol A Purvalanol A is a potent, and cell-permeable CDK inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM, 70 nM, 35 nM, and 850 nM for cdc2-cyclin B, cdk2-cyclin A, cdk2-cyclin E, and cdk4-cyclin D1, respectively. This compound induces endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
Biomacromolecules, 2024, 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00672
Cancers (Basel), 2023, 10.3390/cancers15225424
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S2751 Milciclib Milciclib is a potent, ATP-competitive CDK inhibitor for CDK2 with IC50 of 45 nM. It is >3-fold more selective for CDK2 than CDK1, 2, 4, 5, and 7, it's also an inhibitor of TRKA with IC50 of 53nM. This compound induces cell death through autophagy. Phase 2.
Cell Rep Med, 2025, S2666-3791(25)00231-9
medRxiv, 2023, 2023.11.13.23298409
Nat Commun, 2022, 13(1):2725
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S1219 YM201636 YM201636 is a selective PIKfyve inhibitor with IC50 of 33 nM, less potent to p110α and insensitive to Fabl (yeast orthologue). This compound suppresses the growth of liver cancer via the induction of autophagy.
Mol Biol Cell, 2024, 35(5):ar70
Nat Commun, 2022, 13(1):2136
Blood Cancer J, 2022, 12(3):39
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S1351 Ivermectin Ivermectin is a glutamate-gated chloride channel (GluCls) activator, used as a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug. This compound is a specific positive allosteric effector of P2X4 and α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). It is a specific inhibitor of Impα/β1-mediated nuclear import and has potent antiviral activity towards both HIV-1 and dengue virus. This chemical induces autophagy through the AKT/mTOR signaling pathway and mitophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):7156
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 189:118248
J Biol Chem, 2025, 301(9):110511
S7067 Tepotinib Tepotinib is a potent and selective c-Met inhibitor with IC50 of 4 nM, >200-fold selective for c-Met than IRAK4, TrkA, Axl, IRAK1, and Mer. This compound induces autophagy. Phase 1.
J Biomed Sci, 2025, 32(1):94
Cell Oncol (Dordr), 2025, 10.1007/s13402-025-01097-y
Lung Cancer, 2025, 201:108415
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S1847 Clemastine fumarate Clemastine fumarate is a selective histamine H1 receptor antagonist with IC50 of 3 nM. Clemastine stimulates autophagy via mTOR pathway.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):1709
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6382
Biomed Pharmacother, 2025, 185:117916
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S1794 Fenofibrate Fenofibrate is a compound of the fibrate class and fibric acid derivative. This compound is a selective agonist of PPARα with EC50 of 30 μM. It binds to and inhibits cytochrome P450 epoxygenase (CYP)2C with IC50 of 0.2 μM, 0.7 μM and 9.7 μM for CYP2C19, CYP2B6 and CYP2C9, respectively. This chemical induces autophagy.
J Cell Mol Med, 2025, 29(7):e70524
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S7343 URMC-099 URMC-099 is an orally bioavailable, brain penetrant mixed lineage kinase (MLK) inhibitor with IC50 of 19 nM, 42 nM, 14 nM, and 150 nM, for MLK1, MLK2, MLK3, and DLK, respectively, and also inhibits LRRK2 activity with IC50 of 11 nM. This compound also inhibits ABL1 with IC50 of 6.8 nM. It induces autophagy.
Cell Commun Signal, 2023, 21(1):82
Oncogene, 2023, 42(14):1132-1143.
Oncogenesis, 2023, 12(1):35
S1403 Tigecycline Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and is a protein synthesis inhibitor by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria and thereby blocking entry of Aminoacyl-tRNA into the A site of the ribosome during prokaryotic translation. This compound induces autophagy by downregulating the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway.
NPJ Antimicrob Resist, 2025, 3(1):12
Int J Mol Sci, 2024, 25(9)4887
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S1979 Amiodarone HCl Amiodarone HCl is a sodium/potassium-ATPase inhibitor and an autophagy activator, used to treat various types of cardiac dysrhythmias.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Cell Rep Methods, 2023, 3(4):100440
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S4895 Nilotinib hydrochloride monohydrate Nilotinib (AMN-107, Tasigna) hydrochloride monohydrate is a selective and orally bioavailable inhibitor of Bcr-Abl with IC50 < 30 nM in Murine myeloid progenitor cells. Nilotinib induces autophagy through AMPK activition.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):2089
J Pharm Sci, 2022, 111(8):2180-2190
EMBO Mol Med, 2021, e11814
S2077 Atorvastatin Calcium Atorvastatin Calcium is an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase used as a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy.
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(6):115792
Pharmaceutics, 2025, 17(5)557
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
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S7684 Salirasib Salirasib (Farnesylthiosalicylic acid, FTS) is a potent competitive prenylated protein methyltransferase (PPMTase) inhibitor with Ki of 2.6 μM, which inhibits Ras methylation. This compound exerts antitumor effects and induces autophagy. Phase 2.
J Biol Chem, 2023, 299(4):103017
Microbiol Spectr, 2023, 11(4):e0055223
Appl. Sci, 2023, 13(1), 166
S4211 Montelukast Sodium Montelukast Sodium selectively antagonizes leukotriene D4 (LTD4) by binding to it so that block the action of leukotriene D4 on the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor CysLT1. Montelukast improves macroautophagy but not the chaperone-mediated autophagy pathway. Solutions are unstable and should be fresh-prepared.
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):12720
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2022, 594:31-37
Cancer Immunol Immunother, 2021, 70(1):203-213
S2480 Loperamide HCl Loperamide HCl (ADL 2-1294,R-18553 hydrochloride) is a selective μ-opioid receptor agonist opioid with Ki of 3.3 nM, 15-fold and 350-fold selective over the δ subtype and the κ subtype of the opioid receptor, used against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease.
Cancer Cell, 2025, 43(4):776-796.e14
Front Neurosci, 2024, 18:1424936
Front Cell Infect Microbiol, 2023, 13:1139152
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S1389 Omeprazole Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that blocks H(+)-K(+)-ATPase, used to treat dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.
Drug Metab Dispos, 2025, 53(4):100049
J Extracell Vesicles, 2024, 13(4):e12426
J Extracell Vesicles, 2024, 13(4):e12426
S7106 AZD3463 AZD3463 is a novel orally bioavailable ALK inhibitor with Ki of 0.75 nM, which also inhibits IGF1R with equivalent potency. This compound suppresses cell viability by inducing both cell apoptosis and autophagy.
Sci Rep, 2024, 14(1):8200
bioRxiv, 2023, 10.1101/2023.12.19.572304
Burns Trauma, 2020, 8:tkaa025
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S4484 Trametinib DMSO solvate Trametinib DMSO solvate is a highly specific and potent MEK1/2 inhibitor with IC50 of 0.92 nM/1.8 nM in cell-free assay. Trametinib activates autophagy and induces apoptosis.
Antibiotics (Basel), 2024, 13(9)909
JID Innov, 2024, 4(2):100248
Cell Rep, 2022, 38(7):110374
S2181 Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) Analogue Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) Analogue is the analogue of Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) from WO2016165677A1. Ixazomib Citrate (MLN9708) immediately hydrolyzed to Ixazomib (MLN2238), the biologically active form, on exposure to aqueous solutions or plasma. Ixazomib (MLN2238) inhibits the chymotrypsin-like proteolytic (β5) site of the 20S proteasome with IC50/Ki of 3.4 nM/0.93 nM in cell-free assays, less potent to β1 and little activity to β2. Ixazomib (MLN2238) induces autophagy. Phase 3.
iScience, 2024, 27(10):110862
EMBO J, 2023, 42(17):e111719
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S1693 Carbamazepine Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, NSC 169864) is a sodium channel blocker with IC50 of 131 μM in rat brain synaptosomes.
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
mBio, 2022, e0217721
Front Pharmacol, 2021, 12:749930
S7648 OTS964 OTS964 is a potent TOPK inhibitor with high affinity and selectivity and IC50 value is 28 nM. This compound is also a potent inhibitor of the cyclin-dependent kinase CDK11 with Kd of 40 nM. This chemical treatment activates autophagy in glioma cells and induces apoptosis of human lung cancer cells in mouse xenografts.
Mol Oncol, 2025, 10.1002/1878-0261.70143
Sci Adv, 2025, 11(4):eadq2395
Nucleic Acids Res, 2023, gkad001
S8240 SMER28 SMER28 is a small-molecule enhancer (SMER) of autophagy, inducing autophagy independently of rapamycin in mammalian cells.
Acta Neuropathol, 2024, 148(1):46
Nat Chem Biol, 2020, 6
Cell Rep, 2020, 31(12):107800
S1747 Nimodipine Nimodipine (BAY E 9736) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker and an autophagy inhibitor, used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Theranostics, 2025, 15(6):2624-2648
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Eye Vis (Lond), 2024, 11(1):37
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S3653 Spermidine trihydrochloride Spermidine (4-Azaoctamethylenediamine), a natural polyamine produced from putrescine and decarboxylated S-adenosylmethionine (dcSAM) by spermidine synthase, is a novel autophagy inducer and negatively modulates N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA).
Cell Metab, 2023, S1550-4131(23)00341-8
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 22(19)10255
Int J Mol Sci, 2021, 22(19), 10255
S8432 Troglitazone Troglitazone is a potent agonist for the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-(PPAR) that is a ligand activated transcription factor regulating cell differentiation and growth. This compound induces autophagy, apoptosis and necroptosis in bladder cancer cells. It prevents RSL3-induced ferroptosis and lipid peroxidation in Pfa1 cells.
CNS Neurosci Ther, 2024, 30(8):e14911
Int J Mol Med, 2024, 53(4)37
Free Radic Biol Med, 2021, 163:234-242
S1837 Flubendazole Flubendazole (Flumoxanal, NSC 313680) is an autophagy inducer by targeting Atg4B, used to treat internal parasite and worm infection.
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):4513
Sci Rep, 2020, 10(1):13124
RSC Advances, 2018, 10.1039/C7RA12259D
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S0709 Tubastatin A TFA Tubastatin A TFA (Tubastatin A trifluoroacetate salt) is a potent and selective HDAC6 inhibitor with IC50 of 15 nM in a cell-free assay. It is selective against all the other isozymes (1000-fold) except HDAC8 (57-fold). Tubastatin A promotes autophagy and increases apoptosis.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2023, 80(11):333
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2023, 80(11):333
Drug Dev Res, 2022, 10.1002/ddr.21927
S6650 EN6 EN6 is a novel covalent autophagy activator and targets cysteine 277 in the ATP6V1A subunit of the lysosomal v-ATPase with an IC50 of 1.7 μM for recombinant human ATP6V1A protein.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):6617
Cell Death Dis, 2021, 12(1):119
Life (Basel), 2021, 11(9)948
S6847 ML-9 HCl ML-9 HCl (ML-9 hydrochloride) is a selective and potent inhibitor of Akt kinase, myosin light chain kinase (MLCK) and stromal interaction molecule 1 (STIM1). This compound is also a potent inhibitor of Ca2+-permeable channels. It is a lysosomotropic agent targeting autophagy and cell death.
Cell Mol Life Sci, 2025, 82(1):201
PLoS Pathog, 2023, 19(3):e1011295
J Mol Endocrinol, 2019, 63(3):199-213
S6301 MPP+ iodide MPP+ iodide (N-Methyl-4-Phenylpyridinium Iodide), the metabolite of a neurotoxin MPTP, causes symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD) in animal models by selectively destroying dopaminergic neurons in substantia nigra. MPP+ induces autophagic cell death in SH-SY5Y cells. MPP+ induces dopamine transporter (DAT) externalization in dopaminergic (DA) neurons, but internalization of serotonin transporter (SERT) in serotonergic (5-HT) neurons.
NPJ Parkinsons Dis, 2025, 11(1):3
Front Immunol, 2023, 14:1193081
Front Immunol, 2023, 14:1193081
S2458 Clonidine HCl Clonidine HCl(Kapvay) is a direct-acting α2 adrenergic agonist with an ED50 of 0.02±0.01 mg/kg.
J Control Release, 2025, 379:120-134
J Immunother Cancer, 2024, 12(11)e009805
Mol Pain, 2022, 18:17448069221107810
S8943 VLX600 VLX600 is a novel iron-chelating inhibitor of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), potentiates the effect of radiation in tumor spheroids in a synergistic manner. This compound shows enhanced cytotoxic activity under conditions of nutrient starvation. It induces autophagy and mitochondrial inhibition with antitumor activity.
Cancers (Basel), 2022, 14(13)3225
S6797 QX77 QX77 is a novel activator of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA). This compound induces the up-regulation of Rab11 expression and up-regulates LAMP2A expression.
Bone Res, 2025, 13(1):62
Autophagy, 2024, 10.1080/15548627.2024.2395797
Front Pharmacol, 2021, 12:707259
S6919 Brevilin A Brevilin A (6-O-Angeloylplenolina), a sesquiterpene lactone isolated from Centipeda minima, is a selective inhibitor of STAT3 and attenuates the JAKs activity by blocking the JAKs tyrosine kinase domain JH1. This compound induces apoptosis and autophagy of colon adenocarcinoma cell CT26 via mitochondrial pathway and PI3K/AKT/mTOR inactivation.
Front Pharmacol, 2022, 13:795613
S4081 Sulfacetamide Sodium Sulfacetamide Sodium is an anti-biotic.
G3 (Bethesda), 2020, 4;10(5):1585-1597
S6078 ICCB-19 hydrochloride ICCB-19 hydrochloride is an inhibitor of TNFRSF1A Associated Via Death Domain (TRADD) with IC50 of 1.12 μM and 2.01 μM for protecting Velcade-induced apoptosis in Jurkat cells and protecting RDA in MEFs, respectively. ICCB-19 indirectly inhibits Receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1). ICCB-19 effectively induces autophagy.
EMBO J, 2025, 10.1038/s44318-025-00561-7
Cell Death Discov, 2023, 9(1):109
S6395 CA77.1 CA77.1 (CA) is a potent, brain-penetrant and orally active activator of chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) for the treament of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Sci Adv, 2023, 9(40):eadi8343
S2491 Nitrendipine Nitrendipine (Bayotensin) is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker with an IC50 of 95 nM.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2025, 786:152756
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):8708
Cell Death Differ, 2024, 10.1038/s41418-024-01418-y
S3984 Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) Nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) is a phenolic antioxidant found in the leaves and twigs of the evergreen desert shrub, Larrea tridentata (Sesse and Moc. ex DC) Coville (creosote bush). It is a recognized inhibitor of lipoxygenase (LOX) and has antioxidant and free radical scavenging properties. This compound is a cytotoxic insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-1R)/HER2 inhibitor and induces apoptosis.
Gut Microbes, 2025, 17(1):2518338
S5554 Lanatoside C Lanatoside C is a cardiac glycoside with antiviral and anti-tumor activity. This compound induces G2/M cell cycle arrest and induces autophagy and apoptosis via attenuating MAPK, Wnt, JAK-STAT, and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways.
S1027 FL-411 FL-411 (BRD4-IN-1) is a potent and selective inhibitor of Bromodomain-containing protein 4 (BRD4) with IC50 of 0.43 μM for BRD4(1). This compound induces ATG5-dependent autophagy-associated cell death (ACD) by blocking BRD4-AMPK interaction.
S8964 Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin) Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin, Act D, RASP-101) is a significant polypeptide antibiotic isolated from soil bacteria of the genus Streptomyces. It inhibits DNA repair and rests the cell cycle at G1 phase with IC50 of 0.42 μM and 0.4 nM, respectively. This compound is an autophagy activator, induces p53-independent cell death and prolongs survival in high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia.This product is a hazardous chemical (acute toxicity/flammable/skin corrosive). Please use it while wearing a protective face mask, gloves, and clothing.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):236
Mol Cancer, 2025, 24(1):217
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):557
S6957 β-Elemene

β-Elemene ((-)-β-Elemene, Levo-β-elemene) is a sesquiterpene compound extracted from the herb Curcuma Rhizoma with antitumor activities. β-elemene can inhibit cell proliferation, arrest the cell cycle, and induce cell apoptosis or autophagy.

S9027 Corynoxine Corynoxine, a natural oxindole alkaloid, is a new autophagy enhancer.
S9860 BC1618 BC1618 is an orally active Fbxo48 inhibitor that stimulates adenosine monophosphate (AMP)-activated protein kinase (Ampk)-dependent signaling. This compound promotes mitochondrial fission, facilitates autophagy and improves hepatic insulin sensitivity.
S9611 ABTL-0812 ABTL0812 (α-Hydroxylinoleic acid, LP-10218, SCLN-0812) inhibits Akt/mTOR axis by inducing the overexpression of TRIB3 and activating autophagy in lung squamous carcinoma cell lines. ABTL0812 also induces AMPK activation and ROS accumulation.
S4476 PCNA-I1 PCNA-I1 is a selective inhibitor of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA, a potential anticancer target). This compound selectively binds to PCNA trimers with Kd of ~0.2 to 0.4 μM. It inhibits the growth of tumor cells of various tissue types with IC50 of ~0.2 μM. This chemical induces DNA damage and apoptosis in both LNCaP and PC-3 cells. It also induces autophagy in PC-3 cells.
S6851 RA-190 RA190, a bis-benzylidine piperidon, is a potent, selective and oral effective inhibitor of proteasome ubiquitin receptor RPN13/ADRM1 with anticancer activity. RA190 triggers ER stress response, p53/p21 signaling axis and autophagy in multiple myeloma cells.
S3569 Spermidine Spermidine is a natural polyamine that stimulates cytoprotective macroautophagy/autophagy.
Cell Metab, 2023, S1550-4131(23)00341-8
Oxid Med Cell Longev, 2022, 2022:8033353
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 2022, 77-8:1485-1493
S4546 Xylitol Xylitol (Adonitol, Ribitol, Xylite, D-Xylitol, Adonite) is a sugar alcohol derived from XYLOSE by reduction of the carbonyl group. It is as sweet as sucrose and used as a noncariogenic sweetener.
S0012 E260 E260 (Fer and FerT inhibitor E260) is a Fer kinase and FerT inhibitor that selectively evokes metabolic stress in cancer cells by imposing mitochondrial dysfunction and deformation, and onset of energy-consuming autophagy which decreases the cellular ATP level.
S9310 Isorhychophylline Isorhynchophylline (IsoRhy, 7-Isorhyncophylline) is a major tetracyclic oxindole alkaloid isolated from the Chinese herbal medicine Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.)Jacks (Gouteng in Chinese). It acts as a neuronal autophagy inducer with therapeutic potential for cardiovascular and central nervous system diseases.
S7307 GSK2606414 GSK2606414 is an orally available, potent, and selective PERK inhibitor with IC50 of 0.4 nM, displaying at least 100-fold selectivity over the other EIF2AKs assayed. This compound impairs GANT-61 induced autophagy in NB cells with MYCN amplification. It exacerbates ER stress-induced apoptosis in HCT116 cells while reduces the apoptosis in SIL1 KD HeLa cells.
Immunity, 2025, 58(10):2489-2504.e8
J Transl Med, 2025, 23(1):860
Biomolecules, 2025, 15(1)76
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S8597 LYN-1604 LYN-1604 is a potential ULK1 agonist with IC50 of 1.66 μM against MDA-MB-231 cells and it binds to wild-type ULK1 with a binding affinity in the nanomole range (Kd=291.4 nM). The ULK1 (Y89A) mutant protein caused a sharp decrease in binding affinity with lower response and Kd than wild-type ULK1, ULK1 (K50A) and ULK1 (L53A) mutants.
Sci China Life Sci, 2022, 10.1007/s11427-022-2185-9
J Virol, 2021, JVI0155021
Exp Eye Res, 2019, 184:126-134
E5898New SKLB-D18 SKLB-D18 is a first-in-class, potent, and selective inhibitor of ERK1/2 and ERK5 with an IC50's of 38.69 nM, 40.12 nM, and 59.72 nM, respectively, that also acts as an agonist of autophagy. It modulates mTOR/p70S6K and NCOA4-mediated ferroptosis, showing strong anti-tumor activity and offering a promising monotherapy strategy to overcome resistance in ERK1/2-targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
S2924 Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021) Hydrochloride Laduviglusib (CHIR-99021; CT99021) HCl is hydrochloride of CHIR-99021, which is a GSK-3α/β inhibitor with IC50 of 10 nM/6.7 nM; CHIR-99021 shows greater than 500-fold selectivity for GSK-3 versus its closest homologs Cdc2 and ERK2. CHIR-99021 is a potent pharmacological activators of the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway. CHIR-99021 significantly rescues light-induced autophagy and augments GR, RORα and autophagy-related proteins.
Cell, 2025, 188(11):2974-2991.e20
Cell, 2025, S0092-8674(25)00807-4
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):3012
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S2215 DAPT DAPT is a novel γ-secretase inhibitor, which inhibits Aβ production with IC50 of 20 nM in HEK 293 cells. DAPT enhances the apoptosis of human tongue carcinoma cells and regulates autophagy.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):334
Cell Host Microbe, 2025, 33(3):408-419.e8
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):8693
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S1241 Vincristine sulfate Vincristine sulfate is an inhibitor of polymerization of microtubules by binding to tubulin with IC50 of 32 μM in a cell-free assay. This compound induces apoptosis.
Signal Transduct Target Ther, 2025, 10(1):230
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(4):115434
J Transl Med, 2025, 23(1):542
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S7153 10058-F4 10058-F4 is a c-Myc inhibitor that specificallly inhibits the c-Myc-Max interaction and prevents transactivation of c-Myc target gene expression. This compound promotes a caspase-3-dependent apoptosis and modulates autophagy.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):138
Int J Biol Sci, 2025, 21(6):2762-2779
Cell Death Dis, 2025, 16(1):601
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S1274 BX-795 BX-795 is a potent and specific PDK1 inhibitor with IC50 of 6 nM, 140- and 1600-fold more selective for PDK1 than PKA and PKC in cell-free assays, respectively. Meanwhile, in comparison to GSK3β more than 100-fold selectivity observed for PDK1. This compound modulates autophagy via inhibiting ULK1. It also is a potent TBK1 inhibitor that blocks both TBK1 and IKKε with IC 50 values of 6 nM and 41 nM, respectively.
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(7):115972
EMBO J, 2024, 10.1038/s44318-024-00244-9
PLoS Pathog, 2024, 20(7):e1012170
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S1204 Melatonin Melatonin is a MT receptor agonist, used as a dietary supplement. This compound is a selective ATF-6 inhibitor and downregulates COX-2. It enhances mitophagy and regulates the homeostasis of apoptosis and autophagy.
Antioxidants (Basel), 2025, 14(5)528
Sci Rep, 2025, 15(1):8451
Biochem Biophys Res Commun, 2025, 760:151706
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S7980 VPS34-IN1 Vps34-IN1 is a potent and highly selective Vps34 inhibitor with IC50 of 25 nM invitro,which does not significantly inhibit the isoforms of class I as well as class II PI3Ks. This compound modulates autophagy.
Cell Res, 2025, 10.1038/s41422-025-01085-9
Cell Rep, 2025, 44(1):115115
J Cell Biol, 2025, 224(5)e202404009
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S3592 4-PBA (4-Phenylbutyric acid) 4-PBA (4-Phenylbutyric acid) is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor and a key epigenetic inducer of anti-HCV hepatic hepcidin. It inhibits LPS-induced inflammation through regulating endoplasmic-reticulum (ER) stress and autophagy in acute lung injury models.
Nat Commun, 2025, 16(1):50
Phytomedicine, 2025, 145:156939
Free Radic Biol Med, 2025, 233:1-12
S1627 Nitazoxanide Nitazoxanide is a synthetic nitrothiazolyl-salicylamide derivative and an antiprotozoal agent(IC50 for canine influenza virus ranges from 0.17 to 0.21 μM). This compound modulates autophagy and inhibits mTORC1 signaling.
iScience, 2025, 28(4):112218
Nat Commun, 2024, 15(1):8708
Mol Ther, 2024, S1525-0016(24)00340-X
S5144 Neferine Neferine ((R)-1,2-Dimethoxyaporphine), a natural component of Nelumbo nucifera, has antitumor efficiency. It induces apoptosis in renal cancer cells. This compound prevents autophagy through activation of Akt/mTOR pathway and Nrf2 in muscle cells. It strongly inhibits NF-κB activation. It possesses a number of therapeutic effects such as anti-diabetic, anti-aging, anti-microbial, anti-thrombotic, anti-arrhythmic, anti-inflammatory and even anti-HIV.
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S6889 Monomethyl Fumarate Monomethyl Fumarate (MMF, Monomethylfumarate, Fumaric acid monomethyl ester, Methyl hydrogen fumarate), the active metabolite of the psoriasis drug Fumaderm, is a potent GPR109A agonist. This compound prevents major dysfunctions associated with neurodegenerative diseases: oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, apoptosis and autophagy.
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S1041 STF-62247 STF-62247 is a molecule targeting VHL-deficient renal cell carcinoma that induces autophagy. This compound shows selective toxicity and growth inhibition of renal cells lacking VHL; 25-fold greater sensitivity observed for cells with VHL deficiency compared to wild-type (VHL+).
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S2271 Berberine chloride Berberine chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt from the group of isoquinoline alkaloids. This compound activates caspase 3 and caspase 8, cleavage of poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) and the release of cytochrome c. It decreases the expression of c-IAP1, Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL. This chemical induces apoptosis with sustained phosphorylation of JNK and p38 MAPK, as well as generation of the ROS. It is a dual topoisomerase I and II inhibitor. It is also a potential autophagy modulator.
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E3586 Myristica fragrans Extract Myristica Fragrans Extract is extracted from Myristica Fragrans, which has autophagy modulating activity.
E3141 Codonopsis Pilosula Extract Codonopsis Pilosula Extract is obtained from Codonopsis pilosula, exhibits not only an anti-melanogenic effect in normal melanocytes, but also a cytoprotective effect in melanocytes subjected to oxidative stress by inducing autophagy and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) expression.
E4692 THZ-P1-2 THZ-P1-2 is an inhibitor of PI5P4K, which covalently binds to cysteines on a disordered loop in PI5P4Kα/β/γ. It inhibits PI5P4Kα kinase activity with an IC50 of 190 nM and disrupts autophagy by impairing autophagosome clearance and increasing TFEB nuclear localization.
F2531New SQSTM1/p62 Antibody [E23B2] p62 (Sequestosome-1),p62 Ick ligand,p62/SQSTM1,SQSTM1,SQSTM1 / p62,SQSTM1/p62
F2724New SNAP29 Antibody [P6H21]
E8307New Chloroquine dihydrochloride Chloroquine dihydrochloride acts as an inhibitor of autophagy and toll-like receptors (TLRs). Chloroquine dihydrochloride is an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory agent widely used to treat malaria and rheumatoid arthritis.
E5898New SKLB-D18 SKLB-D18 is a first-in-class, potent, and selective inhibitor of ERK1/2 and ERK5 with an IC50's of 38.69 nM, 40.12 nM, and 59.72 nM, respectively, that also acts as an agonist of autophagy. It modulates mTOR/p70S6K and NCOA4-mediated ferroptosis, showing strong anti-tumor activity and offering a promising monotherapy strategy to overcome resistance in ERK1/2-targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

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