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ReviewMolecular cancer therapeutics2025

Therapeutic Targeting of BET Proteins in Sarcoma.

Niknam Riyahi, Rada Malko, Harlan E Shannon, Kyle W Jackson, Ryli E Justice, Keiko Kreklau, M Reza Saadatzadeh, Karen E Pollok, Pankita H Pandya

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Review in Molecular cancer therapeutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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9 authors.

Niknam RiyahiDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0002-9488-477X
Rada MalkoDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0001-9486-4499
Harlan E ShannonDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0009-0008-4871-8683
Kyle W JacksonDepartment of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0002-3398-7548
Ryli E JusticeDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0002-2378-2688
Keiko KreklauDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0009-0005-9115-5124
M Reza SaadatzadehDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0002-7976-7970
Karen E PollokDepartment of Pediatrics, Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0001-6031-5707
Pankita H PandyaDepartment of Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.ORCID 0000-0002-2021-5821

Funding

Tumor Microenvironment and Metastasis ProgramP30CA082709 · NCI · INDIANA UNIV-PURDUE UNIV AT INDIANAPOLIS · PI David W Clapp · 1999 to 2026
$59.3M
Pediatric and Adult Translational Cancer Drug Discovery and Development Training Program (PACT-D3)T32CA272370 · NCI · INDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS · PI David W Clapp, Mark R. Kelley · 2023 to 2026
$569k
Caroline Symmes Children's Cancer EndowmentDepartment of Defense CDRMP Impact Award WS00780029: CA210123DoD Rare Cancers Program-Concept Award RA230405IUSCCC American Cancer Society Post-Baccalaureate in Cancer Research Education ProgramNCI NIH HHS P30 CA082709NCI NIH HHS T32 CA272370NIH/NCI Pediatric and Adult Translational Cancer Drug Discovery and Development Training Grant T32CA272370Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment for the Riley Hospital for Children IU-Health
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bromodomain and extraterminal (BET) domain protein family are epigenetic readers that regulate gene transcription, cell-cycle progression, and DNA damage response (DDR), making them attractive therapeutic targets for sarcomas, which are epigenetically dysregulated and genomically unstable. Sarcomas are molecularly heterogeneous with a high propensity for metastasis, resulting in poor clinical outcomes. BET inhibitors (BETi) hold promise for the treatment of sarcomas, for they block interaction of BETs with acetylated lysines, modify gene expression, and create an imbalance in transcription and replication kinetics. BETis also disrupt transcriptional programs driven by oncogenic fusion proteins found in some sarcomas. Preclinical studies demonstrate efficacy of BETis in inducing apoptosis, disrupting DDR, and reducing tumor growth, either as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy or other targeted agents, such as PI3K, histone deacetylases, and CHK1 inhibitors. Favorable results have been observed in clinical trials, but more studies are required to fully assess safety and efficacy as well as identify biomarkers of response and resistance. Ongoing research is focused on optimizing BETi safety and selectivity and exploring combination therapies, such as BETis with DDR inhibitors. This review summarizes the preclinical studies on BET inhibition and discusses clinical trial activity, providing insights into the potential of BETis in sarcoma therapy.

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Antineoplastic AgentsMolecular Targeted TherapyProteinsSarcomaAnimalsBromodomain Containing ProteinsHumansAntineoplastic Agentsbromodomain and extra-terminal domain protein, humanBromodomain Containing ProteinsProteins

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PMID40138251
PMCPMC12402787

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