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ReviewJournal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry2022

PROTACs for BRDs proteins in cancer therapy: a review.

Chao Wang, Yujing Zhang, Shanbo Yang, Wujun Chen, Dongming Xing

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Review in Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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13 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. BRD4 inhibition mitigates acute and chronic corneal injury following topical nitrogen mustard exposure.Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy · 2026
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  2. Targeting BRD4-A Promising Therapeutic Option for Glioblastoma?International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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  11. DNA Damage and Its Role in Cancer Therapeutics.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
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  12. Targeted Protein Degradation: Clinical Advances in the Field of Oncology.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Chao WangThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China.
Yujing ZhangThe Affiliated Cardiovascular Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China.
Shanbo YangThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China.
Wujun ChenThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China.
Dongming XingThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao Cancer Institute, Qingdao University, Qingdao, PR China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BRDs proteins that recognise chromatin acetylation regulate gene expression, are epigenetic readers and master transcription coactivators. BRDs proteins are now emerging as targets for new therapeutic development. Blocking the function of any of BRDs proteins can be a control agent for diseases, such as cancer. Traditional drugs like enzyme inhibitors and protein-protein inhibitors have many limitations. The therapeutic efficacy of them remains to be proven. Recently, Proteolysis-Targeting Chimaeras (PROTACs) have become an advanced tool in therapeutic intervention as they remove disease-causing proteins. Extremely potent and efficacious small-molecule PROTACs of the BRDs proteins, based on available, potent, and selective BRDs inhibitors, have been reported. This review presents a comprehensive overview of the development of PROTACs for BRDs proteins regulation in cancer, and the chances and challenges associated with this area are also highlighted.

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Drug DiscoveryNeoplasmsHumansIntercellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsProteolysisTranscription FactorsIntercellular Signaling Peptides and Proteinssnake venom protein C activatorTranscription FactorsBRDs proteinsdegradationinhibitorpromising treatmentPROTACs

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PMID35702740
PMCPMC9225710

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