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Caspase

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Caspase is a family of cysteine proteases that play essential roles in apoptosis (programmed cell death), necrosis, and inflammation. There are two types of apoptotic caspases: initiator (apical) caspases and effector (executioner) caspases. Initiator caspases (e.g., CASP2, CASP8, CASP9, and CASP10) cleave inactive pro-forms of effector caspases, thereby activating them. Effector caspases (e.g., CASP3, CASP6, CASP7) in turn cleave other protein substrates within the cell, to trigger the apoptotic process. The initiation of this cascade reaction is regulated by caspase inhibitors. CASP4 and CASP5, which are overexpressed in some cases of vitiligo and associated autoimmune diseases caused by NALP1 variants, are not currently classified as initiator or effector in MeSH, because they are inflammatory enzymes that, in concert with CASP1, are involved in T-cell maturation.

Caspase Isoform Specific Products:

Caspase Isoform Comparison
Cat. No. Product Name Effect Purity Chemical Structure
  • HY-W040329
    2'-Deoxyadenosine
    		Activator 99.99%
    2′-Deoxyadenosine is an adenine nucleoside that inhibits glucose-stimulated insulin release. 2′-Deoxyadenosine inhibits glucose-stimulated increases seen in islet cyclic AMP (cAMP) accumulation. 2'-Deoxyadenosine activates caspase-3 and promotes apoptosis. 2'-Deoxyadenosine inhibits the activity of S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH). 2'-Deoxyadenosine inhibits the growth of various cells. 2'-Deoxyadenosine has an anticancer effect on colon cancer.
    2'-Deoxyadenosine
  • HY-18705
    Azoramide
    		Inhibitor 99.57%
    Azoramide is a potent, orally active small-molecule modulator of the unfolded protein response (UPR). Azoramide improves ER protein folding and elevates ER chaperone capacity, which together protects cells against ER stress. Azoramide alleviates PLA2G6 mutant-induced ER stress through modulating unfolded protein response, and enhances the CERB signaling to rescue mitochondrial function, thereby preventing apoptosis of DA neurons. Azoramide has antidiabetic activity.
    Azoramide
  • HY-P99111
    Golimumab
    		Inhibitor 99.71%
    Golimumab (CNTO-148) is a potent human IgG1 TNFα antagonist monoclonal antibody. Golimumab has anti-inflammation activitity and inhibits IL-6 and IL-1β production. Golimumab acts via targeting and neutralizing TNF to prevent inflammation and destruction of cartilage and bone. Golimumab has the anticancer activity and induces cell apoptosis. Golimumab can be used for rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and cancer research.
    Golimumab
  • HY-B0553
    Methazolamide
    		Inhibitor 99.41%
    Methazolamide (L584601) is a BBB-penetrable and orally active carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, with a Ki of 14 nM for human carbonic anhydrase II. Methazolamide can reduce intraocular pressure and has a neuroprotective effect, being able to inhibit neuronal apoptosis. Methazolamide can be used in the research of ophthalmic diseases such as glaucoma and cerebrovascular diseases such as subarachnoid hemorrhage.
    Methazolamide
  • HY-124476
    Cystamine
    		Inhibitor 99.79%
    Cystamine is the disulfide form of the free thiol, cysteamine. Cystamine is an orally active transglutaminase (Tgase) inhibitor. Cystamine also has inhibition activity for caspase-3 with an IC50 value of 23.6 μM. Cystamine can be used for the research of severals diseases including Huntington's disease (HD) .
    Cystamine
  • HY-119272
    EF24
    		Activator 99.34%
    EF24, a curcumin analogue, is an NF-kB inhibitor with great anti-tumor efficacy and oral bioavailability via deactivation of the MAPK/ERK signaling pathway in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). EF24 is active against melanoma and breast cancer cell lines with GI50 values of 0.7 μM and 0.8 μM, respectively. EF24 induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cells and DU-145 human prostate cancer cells. EF24 increases the levels of activated caspase 3 and 9, and decreases the phosphorylated forms of MEK1 and ERK.
    EF24
  • HY-101985
    BV02
    		99.75%
    BV02 is a 14-3-3 inhibitor and an antibacterial agent. BV02 enhances the cleavage of PARP and caspase-3. BV02 induces Apoptosis, Autophagy, and enhances Akt activation. BV02 has anti-B. melitensis infection and epilepsy-promoting effects. BV02 can also be used in colitis research.
    BV02
  • HY-145765
    JQAD1
    		Inducer 98.24%
    JQAD1 is a CRBN-dependent PROTAC that selectively targets EP300 for degradation. JQAD1 suppresses EP300 expression and the H3K27ac modification. JQAD1 induces apoptosis. JQAD1 can be used in research of cancer.
    JQAD1
  • HY-W004283
    Pentadecanoic acid
    		Activator ≥98.0%
    Pentadecylic acid is a saturated fatty acid with a 15-carbon backbone.
    Pentadecanoic acid
  • HY-B1971
    Deltamethrin
    		99.93%
    Deltamethrin (Decamethrin) is an orally active synthetic pyrethroid insecticide. Deltamethrin induces oxidative stress and results in inflammation and apoptosis via inhibiting Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. Deltamethrin has an anticancer effect by inducing apoptosis. Deltamethrin can be used extensively in pest control.
    Deltamethrin
  • HY-P0109A
    Z-FA-FMK
    		Inhibitor 99.14%
    Z-FA-FMK ((1S)-Z-FA-FMK) is a potent Cathepsin B and L inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK blocks the induction of DEVDase activity, DNA fragmentation, and externalization of phosphatidylserine by selective synthetic retinoid-related molecules (RRMs). Z-FA-FMK inhibits apoptosis. Z-FA-FMK inhibits caspase activity and selectively inhibits recombinant effector caspases 2, -3, -6, and -7. Z-FA-FMK is a viral inhibitor. Z-FA-FMK inhibits reovirus replication in a susceptible host.
    Z-FA-FMK
  • HY-129960
    L-Selenocystine
    		Inhibitor
    L-Selenocystine is a selenium-containing amino acid. L-Selenocystine has redox properties. L-Selenocystine is cytotoxic to various tumor cells and can induce the production of ROS and apoptosis. L-Selenocystine can block the Nrf2 and autophagy pathways. L-Selenocystine has anti-tumor activity.
    L-Selenocystine
  • HY-128707
    Z-LEVD-FMK
    		Inhibitor ≥98.0%
    Z-LEVD-FMK is a cell-permeable caspase-4 inhibitor. Z-LEVD-FMK blocks ER stress-induced apoptosis in cancer cells.
    Z-LEVD-FMK
  • HY-12294A
    PEAQX tetrasodium hydrate
    		Activator ≥98.0%
    PEAQX tetrasodium hydrate (NVP-AAM077 tetrasodium hydrate) is a tetrasodium hydrate of PEAQX (HY-12294). PEAQX tetrasodium hydrate is an orally active and selective NMDA antagonist, with IC50 values of 270 nM and 29.6 μM for hNMDAR 1A/2A and hNMDAR 1A/2B, respectively. PEAQX tetrasodium hydrate can promote the activation of caspase-3 and induce cell apoptosis in cortical striatal slice cultures.
    PEAQX tetrasodium hydrate
  • HY-W250111
    Carboxymethyl chitosan
    		Inhibitor
    Carboxymethyl chitosan is a derivative of chitosan. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits Apoptosis and ROS. Carboxymethyl chitosan increases the expression of Bcl-2 and reduces the expression of Bax, cytochrome c and caspase-3. Carboxymethyl chitosan inhibits the migration of various cells. Carboxymethyl chitosan exerts antitumor effects on Lewis tumors and hepatocarcinoma.
    Carboxymethyl chitosan
  • HY-P99053
    Tralokinumab
    		Inhibitor 99.12%
    Tralokinumab (CAT354) is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that specifically binds to and neutralizes IL-13. Tralokinumab can be used in the research of diseases such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and pulmonary fibrosis.
    Tralokinumab
  • HY-116572A
    TASIN-1
    		Activator 99.91%
    TASIN-1 is a selective inhibitor of truncated APCTR (adenomatous polyposis coli gene) that exerts cytotoxic effects by inhibiting cholesterol biosynthesis. TASIN-1 specifically targets colorectal cancer (CRC) cells carrying APC truncated mutations, while having no significant toxicity to wild-type APC cells. TASIN-1 exerts cytotoxic effects by targeting Emopamil binding protein (EBP) to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis, triggering endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, and JNK-mediated apoptosis, and inhibiting Akt survival signaling. TASIN-1 can be used to prevent and intervene in APC mutant colorectal cancer.
    TASIN-1
  • HY-136241
    OT-82
    		Activator 99.87%
    OT-82 is a potent, selective and orally active inhibitor of NAMPT. OT-82 is selectively toxic to cells of hematopoietic origin and?induces cell death in a NAD+ dependent manner. OT-82 is a promising antineoplastic agent for the study of hematological malignancies.
    OT-82
  • HY-13560
    AVN-944
    		Activator 99.89%
    AVN-944 (VX-944) is an orally active, potent, selective, noncompetitive and specific inhibitor of IMPDH (inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase). AVN-944 is an essential rate-limiting enzyme in de novo guanine nucleotide synthesis. AVN-944 is also an inhibitor of arenavirus RNA synthesis, and blocks arenavirus infection. AVN-944 has broad anti-cancer activities, and can be used for multiple myeloma (MM) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research.
    AVN-944
  • HY-N0591
    Dehydrocostus Lactone
    		99.97%
    Dehydrocostus Lactone ((-)-Dehydrocostus lactone) is a natural sesquiterpene that can be isolated from Saussurea lappa. Dehydrocostus Lactone has multiple activities such as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-tumor, and immunomodulatory effects. Dehydrocostus Lactone has an MIC of 2 µg/mL against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Dehydrocostus Lactone can also inhibit the killing activity of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and induce apoptosis in tumor cells.
    Dehydrocostus Lactone
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Upon binding to their cognate ligand, death receptors such as Fas and TRAILR can activate initiator Caspases (Pro-caspase 8 and Pro-caspase 10) through dimerization mediated by adaptor proteins such as FADD and TRADD. Active Caspase 8 and Caspase 10 then cleave and activate the effector Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. ROS/DNA damage and ER stress trigger Caspase 2 activation. Active Caspase 2 cleaves and activates Caspase 3 and initiates apoptosis directly. Caspase 2, 8 and 10 can also cleave Bid, stimulate mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization (MOMP) and initiate the intrinsic apoptotic pathway. Following MOMP, mitochondrial intermembrane space proteins such as Smac and Cytochrome C are released into the cytosol. Cytochrome C interacts with Apaf-1, triggering apoptosome assembly, which activates Caspase 9. Active Caspase 9, in turn, activates Caspase 3, 6 and 7, leading to apoptosis. Mitochondrial release of Smac facilitates apoptosis by blocking the inhibitor of apoptosis (IAP) proteins. 

 

Following the binding of TNF to TNFR1, TNFR1 binds to TRADD, which recruits RIPK1, TRAF2/5 and cIAP1/2 to form TNFR1 signaling complex I. Formation of the complex IIa and complex IIb is initiated either by RIPK1 deubiquitylation mediated by CYLD or by RIPK1 non-ubiquitylation due to depletion of cIAPs. The Pro-caspase 8 homodimer in complex IIa and complex IIb generates active Caspase 8. This active Caspase 8 in the cytosol then carries out cleavage reactions to activate downstream executioner caspases and thus induce classical apoptosis[1][2]. 

 

Reference:

[1]. Thomas C, et al. Caspases in retinal ganglion cell death and axon regeneration. Cell Death Discovery volume 3, Article number: 17032 (2017).
[2]. Brenner D, et al. Regulation of tumour necrosis factor signalling: live or let die. Nat Rev Immunol. 2015 Jun;15(6):362-74.

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