LDCA is a double-hit metabolic regulator that exhibits potent anti-proliferative activity. lDCA competitively inhibits LDH-A enzyme activity, alters mitochondrial hyperpolarization and simultaneously subverts apoptosis.

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid with anticancer properties. In cancer cells, Phytosphingosine induces cell apoptosis through activation of caspase 8 and translocation of Bax.

Bigelovin is a selective retinoid X receptor α agonist.?Bigelovin suppresses tumor growth through inducing apoptosis and autophagy via the inhibition of mTOR pathway regulated by ROS generation.It is also known as a potent cytotoxic sesquiterpene lactone from Inula sp.