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ReviewSignal transduction and targeted therapy2024

Targeted protein degradation: advances in drug discovery and clinical practice.

Guangcai Zhong, Xiaoyu Chang, Weilin Xie, Xiangxiang Zhou

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Review in Signal transduction and targeted therapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 146 papers.

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146citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

146 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. PROTACs in cancer therapy: targeted degradation of GPX4, PARP and epigenetic regulators.Journal of enzyme inhibition and medicinal chemistry · 2026
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  8. Supramolecular Degraders: An Emerging Paradigm in Targeted Protein Degradation.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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  16. De Novo-Designed Bifunctional Proteins for Targeted Protein Degradation.Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Guangcai Zhong *Department of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China.
Xiaoyu Chang *School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pingyuan Laboratory, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, China.ORCID 0009-0006-9597-1599
Weilin XieInstitute of Materia Medica, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, 250117, China. wxie01@gmail.com.
Xiangxiang ZhouDepartment of Hematology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, 250021, China. xiangxiangzhou@sdu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) No.81800194National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) No.82170189Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation) ZR2021YQ51
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Targeted protein degradation (TPD) represents a revolutionary therapeutic strategy in disease management, providing a stark contrast to traditional therapeutic approaches like small molecule inhibitors that primarily focus on inhibiting protein function. This advanced technology capitalizes on the cell's intrinsic proteolytic systems, including the proteasome and lysosomal pathways, to selectively eliminate disease-causing proteins. TPD not only enhances the efficacy of treatments but also expands the scope of protein degradation applications. Despite its considerable potential, TPD faces challenges related to the properties of the drugs and their rational design. This review thoroughly explores the mechanisms and clinical advancements of TPD, from its initial conceptualization to practical implementation, with a particular focus on proteolysis-targeting chimeras and molecular glues. In addition, the review delves into emerging technologies and methodologies aimed at addressing these challenges and enhancing therapeutic efficacy. We also discuss the significant clinical trials and highlight the promising therapeutic outcomes associated with TPD drugs, illustrating their potential to transform the treatment landscape. Furthermore, the review considers the benefits of combining TPD with other therapies to enhance overall treatment effectiveness and overcome drug resistance. The future directions of TPD applications are also explored, presenting an optimistic perspective on further innovations. By offering a comprehensive overview of the current innovations and the challenges faced, this review assesses the transformative potential of TPD in revolutionizing drug development and disease management, setting the stage for a new era in medical therapy.

Indexed as

Drug DiscoveryProteolysisHumansLysosomesProteasome Endopeptidase ComplexProteasome Endopeptidase Complex

Identifiers

PMID39500878
PMCPMC11539257

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