HDAC8-IN-14

HDAC8-IN-14 is a curcumin derivative serving as a selective HDAC8 inhibitor with a Ki of 9 nM. It induces reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, disrupts mitochondrial membrane potential, and promotes apoptosis. Furthermore, HDAC8-IN-14 significantly triggers cell accumulation in the sub-G0/G1 phase, indicative of apoptosis or necroptosis. It upregulates cytochrome c, cleaved caspase-3, and pro-apoptotic protein Bak expression, while maintaining anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2 levels unchanged, making it a valuable compound for leukemia research.