Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2019
Abstract
PROteolysis-TArgeting
Chimeras
(PROTACs)
are
hetero-bifunctional
molecules
that
recruit
an
E3
ubiquitin
ligase
to
a
given
substrate
protein
resulting
in
its
targeted
degradation.
Many
potent
PROTACs
with
specificity
for
dissimilar
targets
have
been
developed;
however,
the
factors
governing
degradation
selectivity
within
closely-related
families
remain
elusive.
Here,
we
generate
isoform-selective
p38
MAPK
family
using
single
warhead
(foretinib)
and
recruited
(von
Hippel-Lindau).
Based
on
their
distinct
linker
attachments
lengths,
these
two
differentially
VHL,
of
p38α
or
p38δ.
We
characterize
role
ternary
complex
formation
driving
selectivity,
showing
it
is
necessary,
but
insufficient,
PROTAC-induced
ubiquitination.
Lastly,
explore
p38δ:PROTAC:VHL
explain
different
profiles
PROTACs.
Our
work
attributes
selective
proteins
same
heretofore
underappreciated
aspects
model.
Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry,
Journal Year:
2013,
Volume and Issue:
31(6), P. 914 - 924
Published: Jan. 1, 2013
Until
now,
a
lack
of
inhibitors
with
high
potency
and
selectivity
in
vivo
has
hampered
investigation
the
p38
mitogen-activated
protein
kinase
(MAPK)
signaling
pathway.
We
describe
design
skepinone-L,
which
is,
to
our
knowledge,
first
ATP-competitive
MAPK
inhibitor
excellent
efficacy
selectivity.
Therefore,
skepinone-L
is
valuable
probe
for
chemical
biology
research,
it
may
foster
development
unique
class
inhibitors.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
44(D1), P. D380 - D384
Published: Nov. 20, 2015
Interactions
between
proteins
and
small
molecules
are
an
integral
part
of
biological
processes
in
living
organisms.
Information
on
these
interactions
is
dispersed
over
many
databases,
texts
prediction
methods,
which
makes
it
difficult
to
get
a
comprehensive
overview
the
available
evidence.
To
address
this,
we
have
developed
STITCH
('Search
Tool
for
Interacting
Chemicals')
that
integrates
disparate
data
sources
430
000
chemicals
into
single,
easy-to-use
resource.
In
addition
increased
scope
database,
implemented
new
network
view
gives
user
ability
binding
affinities
interaction
network.
This
enables
quick
potential
effects
chemical
its
partners.
For
each
organism,
provides
global
network;
however,
not
all
same
pattern
spatial
expression.
Therefore,
only
certain
subset
can
occur
simultaneously.
new,
fifth
release
STITCH,
functionality
filter
out
associated
with
given
tissue.
The
database
be
downloaded
full,
accessed
programmatically
via
extensive
API,
or
searched
redesigned
web
interface
at
http://stitch.embl.de.
Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
34(17), P. i821 - i829
Published: July 14, 2018
The
identification
of
novel
drug-target
(DT)
interactions
is
a
substantial
part
the
drug
discovery
process.
Most
computational
methods
that
have
been
proposed
to
predict
DT
focused
on
binary
classification,
where
goal
determine
whether
pair
interacts
or
not.
However,
protein-ligand
assume
continuum
binding
strength
values,
also
called
affinity
and
predicting
this
value
still
remains
challenge.
increase
in
data
available
knowledge-bases
allows
use
advanced
learning
techniques
such
as
deep
architectures
prediction
affinities.
In
study,
we
propose
deep-learning
based
model
uses
only
sequence
information
both
targets
drugs
interaction
few
studies
focus
either
3D
structures
complexes
2D
features
compounds.
One
approach
used
work
modeling
protein
sequences
compound
1D
representations
with
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs).
results
show
an
effective
for
target
prediction.
which
high-level
are
constructed
via
CNNs
achieved
best
Concordance
Index
(CI)
performance
one
our
larger
benchmark
sets,
outperforming
KronRLS
algorithm
SimBoost,
state-of-the-art
method
Molecular Cancer,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: Feb. 15, 2018
The
human
genome
encodes
538
protein
kinases
that
transfer
a
γ-phosphate
group
from
ATP
to
serine,
threonine,
or
tyrosine
residues.
Many
of
these
are
associated
with
cancer
initiation
and
progression.
recent
development
small-molecule
kinase
inhibitors
for
the
treatment
diverse
types
has
proven
successful
in
clinical
therapy.
Significantly,
second
most
targeted
drug
targets,
after
G-protein-coupled
receptors.
Since
first
inhibitor,
early
1980s,
37
have
received
FDA
approval
malignancies
such
as
breast
lung
cancer.
Furthermore,
about
150
kinase-targeted
drugs
phase
trials,
many
kinase-specific
preclinical
stage
development.
Nevertheless,
factors
confound
efficacy
molecules.
Specific
tumor
genetics,
microenvironment,
resistance,
pharmacogenomics
determine
how
useful
compound
will
be
given
This
review
provides
an
overview
discovery
relation
oncology
highlights
challenges
future
potential
therapies.
Nucleic Acids Research,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
44(D1), P. D1054 - D1068
Published: Oct. 12, 2015
The
IUPHAR/BPS
Guide
to
PHARMACOLOGY
(GtoPdb,
http://www.guidetopharmacology.org)
provides
expert-curated
molecular
interactions
between
successful
and
potential
drugs
their
targets
in
the
human
genome.
Developed
by
International
Union
of
Basic
Clinical
Pharmacology
(IUPHAR)
British
Pharmacological
Society
(BPS),
this
resource,
its
earlier
incarnation
as
IUPHAR-DB,
is
described
our
2014
publication.
This
update
incorporates
changes
over
intervening
seven
database
releases.
unique
model
content
capture
based
on
established
new
target
class
subcommittees
collaborating
with
in-house
curators.
Most
information
comes
from
journal
articles,
but
we
now
also
index
kinase
cross-screening
panels.
Targets
are
specified
UniProtKB
IDs.
Small
molecules
defined
PubChem
Compound
Identifiers
(CIDs);
ligand
includes
peptides
clinical
antibodies.
We
have
extended
ligands
linked
via
published
quantitative
binding
data
(e.g.
Ki,
IC50
or
Kd).
resulting
pharmacological
relationship
network
defines
a
data-supported
druggable
genome
encompassing
7%
proteins.
an
expanded
substrate
for
biennially
compendium,
Concise
PHARMACOLOGY.
article
covers
increase,
entity
analysis,
revised
curation
strategies,
website
features
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options.