It is known that Proteolysis-Targeting Chimeras (Proteolysis targeting chimera) molecules are heterobifunctional molecules that hijack the ubiquitin–proteasome system to degrade target proteins. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges associated with prostate diseases, Alfa Cytology provides one-stop Proteolysis targeting chimeras development services for prostate cancer.
In recent years, basic research on Proteolysis targeting chimera drugs targeting androgen receptor, cell proliferation and transcriptional regulation-related proteins for the treatment of prostate cancer has yielded remarkable results.Proteolysis targeting chimeras are heterodimeric functional molecules that inhibit the entire biological function of target proteins by binding to them and inducing subsequent plasmonic degradation. Proteolysis targeting chimeras make up for the fact that transcription factors, nuclear proteins and other scaffolding proteins that are difficult to treat with conventional small molecule inhibitors.
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1 The mechanism of Proteolysis targeting chimeras based on the UPS and milestones in the development of Proteolysis targeting chimera technology. (Liu, Z., et
al. 2022)
The Proteolysis targeting chimera molecule consists of three parts: a ligand that binds to the target protein (POI) at one end, a ligand that binds to the E3 ubiquitin ligase at the other end, and a linker that connects these two parts.
POI Ligands
Small molecules selected for their binding affinity to the target protein, either reversibly or covalently.
E3 Ligase Ligands
Small molecules with high affinity for specific E3 ubiquitin ligases, such as CRBN, VHL, etc.
Linker
Connects the POI ligand to the E3 ligase ligand, its length and flexibility can affect the activity and selectivity of Proteolysis targeting chimera.
Protein hydrolysis against chimeras (Proteolysis targeting chimeras) technology is now a new therapeutic paradigm. Currently, about 20-25% of protein targets are under investigation, with most of the work focusing on their enzymatic functions.
Table 1. Proteolysis targeting chimera degraders in clinical trials for prostate cancer. (Yedla, P., et al. 2023)
Name of the Proteolysis targeting chimera | Clinical Trial No. | Date of Entry into Clinical Trials | Highest Clinical Phase | Target protein | E3 Ligase Used |
ARV-110 | NCT03888612 | March, 2019 | Phase II | AR | Cereblon |
CC-94676 | NCT04428788 | June, 2020 | Phase I | AR | - |
ARV-766 | NCT05067140 | October, 2021 | Phase I | AR | Cereblon |
Proteolysis targeting chimeras technology has tremendous advantages in overcoming drug resistance and targeting non-druggable targets. Currently there are breakthroughs in drug development for various targets in prostate cancer, especially Proteolysis targeting chimeras for AR. At Alfa Cytology, we strive to develop safer, more effective, and more personalized therapies by constantly advancing the research and development of Proteolysis targeting chimeras.
Design and Synthesis of Proteolysis targeting chimera-POI
In Vitro Screening of Proteolysis targeting chimera-POI
In Vivo Evaluation of Proteolysis targeting chimera-POI
Preclinical Research of Proteolysis targeting chimera-POI
Alfa Cytology provides one-stop Proteolysis targeting chimeras development services tailored specifically for prostate cancer.
Proteolysis targeting chimeras Synthesis and Screening
Purification of Proteolysis targeting chimeras
Drug Discovery for Proteolysis targeting chimeras Screening
Identifies Candidates
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