2,3-DCPE (hydrochloride)

2,3-DCPE is a proapoptotic compound with selectivity for cancer cells versus normal human cells. It induces apoptosis in vitro in various cancer cell lines (IC50s = 0.89-2.69 µM) more effectively than in normal human fibroblasts (IC50 = 12.6 µM). 2,3-DCPE down-regulates Bcl-xL, however forced overexpression of Bcl-xL is sufficient to block 2,3-DCPE apoptosis induction.{11853} 2,3-DCPE can induce S-phase arrest, upregulate p21, and activate ERK.{14281}