Restraining the power of Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras in the cage: A necessary and important refinement for therapeutic safety.
J Cell Physiol
; 239(5): e31255, 2024 May.
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ABSTRACT
Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras (PROTACs) represent a significant advancement in therapeutic drug development by leveraging the ubiquitin-proteasome system to enable targeted protein degradation, particularly impacting oncology. This review delves into the various types of PROTACs, such as peptide-based, nucleic acid-based, and small molecule PROTACs, each addressing distinct challenges in protein degradation. It also discusses innovative strategies like bridged PROTACs and conditional switch-activated PROTACs, offering precise targeting of previously "undruggable" proteins. The potential of PROTACs extends beyond oncology, with ongoing research and technological advancements needed to maximize their therapeutic potential. Future progress in this field relies on interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of advanced computational tools to open new treatment avenues across various diseases.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex
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Proteolysis
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Proteolysis Targeting Chimera
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Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
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J Cell Physiol
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2024
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Article
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