2024
Development of Ligands and Degraders Targeting MAGE-A3
Li K, Krone M, Butrin A, Bond M, Linhares B, Crews C. Development of Ligands and Degraders Targeting MAGE-A3. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2024, 146: 24884-24891. PMID: 39190582, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c05393.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDNA-encoded librariesSmall molecule ligandsDevelopment of ligandsE3 ligase complexCocrystal structureChemical matterLigandPROTAC moleculesSmall moleculesLigase complexTargeted protein degradationMAGE-A3Substrate recognition moduleType I MAGEsRING E3 ligasesMoleculesCancer-selective expressionDimer interfaceImprove immunotherapy outcomesIncreased antigen presentationHigh tumor gradeE3 ligaseComplexBiochemical functionsCancer cell surface
2022
Hijacking Methyl Reader Proteins for Nuclear-Specific Protein Degradation
Nalawansha DA, Li K, Hines J, Crews CM. Hijacking Methyl Reader Proteins for Nuclear-Specific Protein Degradation. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2022, 144: 5594-5605. PMID: 35311258, PMCID: PMC10331457, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c00874.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsE3 ligase complexLigase complexProtein degradationReader proteinsMethyl readersE3 ligaseProteasomal degradationPROTAC designProtein levelsProteinLigand pairsDrug discovery paradigmPROTACsNatural mechanismGeneralizable approachComplexesDiscovery paradigmCUL4BRD2DegradationLigaseL3MBTL3FKBP12Biological evaluationPromising strategy