2. Cancer
  3. Cancer Stem Cells

Cancer Stem Cells

Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are populations of cancer cells that have the properties of stem cells i.e. self-renewal and ability to generate differentiated progenies. CSCs have high plasticity, which changes their phenotypic and functional appearance. They have important roles in tumor development, expansion, resistance, relapse and metastasis. Multiple studies have shown that CSCs originate from non-malignant stem or progenitor cells. Inhibition of developmental signaling pathways that are critical for stem and progenitor cell homeostasis and function has important implications in strategies to target CSCs in cancer research.

Studies have shown that CSCs develop several mechanisms to protect themselves from toxins and genotoxic stress, including enhanced DNA damage repair capacity, increased expression of drug transporters, maintenance of a low reactive oxygen species (ROS) environment, and recruitment of a protective niche. Therefore, targeting signaling pathways that are required to maintain stem cells is the current therapeutic strategy for CSCs. For example, hedgehog pathway, Notch and Wnt signaling pathways.

Newly developed drugs targeting surface markers of CSCs opens the new avenues for cancer therapy, such as CD44, CD133, EpCAM, Sox2, and Oct-3/4.

Cancer Stem Cells Related Products (2422):

Cat. No. Product Name CAS No. Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-176508
    KDX1381 2757728-47-3
    KDX1381 is a bivalent CK2α inhibitor (IC50: 17 nM, KD: 54 nM). KDX1381 has antitumor activity in mouse 786-O and A375 tumor xenograft models. KDX1381 combined with VEGFR inhibitors or DNA damaging agents enhances antitumor efficacy in mouse hepatocellular carcinoma and glioma models.
    KDX1381
  • HY-100760R
    Toxoflavin (Standard) 84-82-2
    Toxoflavin (Standard) is the analytical standard of Toxoflavin. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Toxoflavin (Xanthothricin) is an antagonist of transcription factor 4 (TCF4)/β-catenin complex, also acts as an inhibitor of KDM4A, with antitumor and antibiotic activity[1][2].
    Toxoflavin (Standard)
  • HY-174347
    Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4 2758818-41-4
    Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4, a Celastrol (HY-13067) derivative, inhibits the Hsp90-Cdc37 protein-protein interaction (PPI). Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4 selectively inhibits casein kinase 2 (CK2), reducing phosphorylation of its substrate Cdc37 at Serine 13. Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4 induces G0/G1 cell cycle arrest and triggers apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway. Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4 demonstrates potent anti-breast cancer activity.
    Hsp90-Cdc37-IN-4
  • HY-B0730R
    Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate (Standard) 109552-15-0
    Pamidronate (disodium pentahydrate) (Standard) is the analytical standard of Pamidronate (disodium pentahydrate). This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate, the second-generation nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate, is an inhibitor of bone loss. Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate significantly inhibits subchondral bone loss in early osteoarthritis by upregulating the expression of osteoprotegerin in cartilage and subchondral bone, and inhibiting the expression of RANKL and MMP-9 in both tissues, as well as TLR-4 in cartilage, thereby alleviating cartilage degeneration. Additionally, Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate can inhibit the signaling of Wnt and β-catenin, and is applicable for research on osteoporosis and osteosarcoma.
    Pamidronate disodium pentahydrate (Standard)
  • HY-139252
    Anticancer agent 225 2251753-61-2
    Anticancer agent 225 (Comp 51) is a triterpenoic acids analogue which exhibits suppressive effect on elimination of different type of cancer stem cells (CSCs) and increase the ROS level of CSCs. Anticancer agent 225 can be used for cancer research.
    Anticancer agent 225
  • HY-E70293
    N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 12
    N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 12 (GALNT12) belongs to the uridine diphosphate N-acetylgalactosamine gene family and is involved in the biological processes of many diseases, such as tumor progression. N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 12 is a potential biomarker for fibrosarcoma, and its high expression level is closely related to the yes1-associated transcriptional regulator (YAP1) signaling pathway.
    N-Acetylgalactosaminyltransferase 12
  • HY-100006B
    MRT68921 hydrochloride 2070014-87-6
    MRT68921 hydrochloride is a potent NUAK1/ULK1 dual inhibitor. MRT68921 hydrochloride inhibits ULK1 and ULK2 with IC50 values of 2.9 nM and 1.1 nM, respectively. MRT68921 hydrochloride can block cells autophagy and kill tumor cells by breaking the balance of oxidative stress signals. MRT68921 hydrochloride can inhibit cell proliferation and induce ROS production and apoptosis. MRT68921 hydrochloride can be used for the research of cancer, such as breast cancer.
    MRT68921 hydrochloride
  • HY-157847
    phospho-STAT3-IN-2
    Phospho-STAT3-IN-2 (compound 4D) is a STAT3 inhibitor that effectively inhibits STAT3 phosphorylation. phospho-STAT3-IN-2 can significantly reduce tumor volume in mouse xenograft tumor models without drug toxicity to other organs and tissues.
    phospho-STAT3-IN-2
  • HY-P1589
    β-catenin peptide 265669-37-2
    β-catenin peptide is a 8-aa peptide, and can promote thymocyte positive selection.
    β-catenin peptide
  • HY-10585AG
    Valproic acid sodium (GMP) 1069-66-5
    Valproic acid (Sodium Valproate) sodium is an orally active HDAC inhibitor, with IC50 in the range of 0.5 and 2 mM, also inhibits HDAC1 (IC50, 400 μM), and induces proteasomal degradation of HDAC2. Valproic acid sodium activates Notch1 signaling and inhibits proliferation in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells. Valproic acid sodium is used in the treatment of epilepsy, bipolar disorder, metabolic disease, HIV infection and prevention of migraine headaches.
    Valproic acid sodium (GMP)
  • HY-156706
    JAK-IN-31 2597016-88-9
    JAK-IN-31 (Example 75) is a JAK inhibitor with IC50 ranges of ≤0.01µM, ≤0.01µM, 0.01-0.1 µM and ≤0.01µM for JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and Tyk2 respectively. JAK-IN-31 can be used in cancer research.
    JAK-IN-31
  • HY-164151
    ERK-IN-8 2226293-75-8
    ERK-IN-8 (compound I-1) is an aniline pyrimidine derivative that acts as an ERK inhibitor. ERK-IN-8 has a strong inhibitory effect on ERK2 in vitro (IC50≤50 nM). ERK-IN-8 can be used in cancer research.
    ERK-IN-8
  • HY-179095
    UR241-2 2597345-07-6
    UR241-2 is an IRAK4 inhibitor. UR241-2 suppresses IL-1–induced IRAK1/4 signaling, NF-κβ activation, and phosphorylation of p65 and p38. UR241-2 selectively inhibits leukemia stem cell clonogenicity. UR241-2 can serve as a ligand for target proteins for PROTAC, facilitating the development and design of PROTAC degraders for IRAK4. UR241-2 can be used in the research of acute myeloid leukemia.
    UR241-2
  • HY-P99100A
    Visugromab (Powder) 2556646-63-8
    Visugromab (CTL-002) (Powder) is a GDF-15 neutralizing IgG4 mAb. Visugromab (Powder) has synergistic anticancer activity with the anti-PD1 antibody Nivolumab (HY-P9903) and can effectively act on PD-1/PD-L1 relapsed/refractory metastatic solid tumors. Recommend Isotype Controls: Human IgG4 (S228P) kappa, Isotype Control (HY-P99003).
    Visugromab (Powder)
  • HY-P3921
    Casein Kinase II Substrate 95651-74-4
    Casein Kinase II Substrate is a casein kinase II (CK2) peptide substrate that can be selectively phosphorylated by CK2.
    Casein Kinase II Substrate
  • HY-149412
    MHJ-627
    MHJ-627 is a potent ERK5 (MAPK7) inhibitor (IC50: 0.91 μM). MHJ-627 promotes the mRNA expression of tumor suppressors and anti-metastatic genes, and promotes cancer cell death.
    MHJ-627
  • HY-160151
    TP1L
    TP1L is a potent and selective T-cell protein tyrosine phosphatase (TC-PTP) PROTAC degrader, with a DC50 value of 35.8 nM. TP1L elevates the phosphorylation level of TC-PTP substrates including pSTAT1 and pJAK1. TP1L selectively enhances IFN-γ signaling and increases MHC-I expression. TP1L activates TCR signaling through increases phosphorylation of LCK. TP1L enhances CAR-T cell mediated tumor killing efficacy through activation of the CAR-T cells. TP1L can be used for the study of cancer. (Pink: TC-PTP ligand: (HY-138964), Blue: E3 ligase CRBN Ligand (HY-A0003), Black: Linker: (HY-140002)).
    TP1L
  • HY-162372
    Hedgehog IN-6 2916444-33-0
    Hedgehog IN-6 (Compound Q29) is a Hedgehog (Hh) inhibitor that can be used in cancer research. Hedgehog IN-6 inhibits the hedgehog (Hh) pathway by binding to the cysteine-rich domain (CRD) of Smoothened (Smo) and blocking its cholesterization.
    Hedgehog IN-6
  • HY-N11501
    7-epi-Isogarcinol 1141378-40-6
    7-epi-Isogarcinol is a polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinol (PPAP), with moderate antiproliferative activity. 7-epi-Isogarcinol blocks STAT3 signaling pathway, to induce apoptosis and inhibit cell migration.
    7-epi-Isogarcinol
  • HY-151256
    JAK-2/3-IN-2 2170398-48-6
    JAK-2/3-IN-2 (Compound 3h) is a JAK2 and JAK3 inhibitor with IC50s of 23.85 nM and 18.9 nM, respectively.
    JAK-2/3-IN-2