PROTACs: Novel tools for improving immunotherapy in cancer

S Li, T Chen, J Liu, H Zhang, J Li, Z Wang, G Shang - Cancer Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Posttranslational modifications (PTMs), such as phosphorylation, methylation, ubiquitination,
and acetylation, are important in governing protein expression levels. Proteolysis targeting …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoparticle-based antioxidants in stress signaling and programmed cell death in breast cancer treatment

Y Herdiana, S Sriwidodo, FF Sofian, G Wilar, A Diantini - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer (BC) is a complex and heterogeneous disease, and oxidative stress is a
hallmark of BC. Oxidative stress is characterized by an imbalance between the production of …

CAFs homologous biomimetic liposome bearing BET inhibitor and pirfenidone synergistically promoting antitumor efficacy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Y Zhang, R Yu, C Zhao, J Liang, Y Zhang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
BRD4 is a member of the BET protein family involved in chromatin remodeling and
transcriptional regulation. Several BET inhibitors (BETi) have entered clinical trials …

SARS-CoV-2 envelope protein induces necroptosis and mediates inflammatory response in lung and colon cells through receptor interacting protein kinase 1

B Baral, V Saini, A Tandon, S Singh, S Rele, AK Dixit… - Apoptosis, 2023 - Springer
Abstract SARS-CoV-2 Envelope protein (E) is one of the crucial components in virus
assembly and pathogenesis. The current study investigated its role in the SARS-CoV-2 …

Radiation responsive PROTAC nanoparticles for tumor-specific proteolysis enhanced radiotherapy

M Xu, Y Yun, C Li, Y Ruan, O Muraoka… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) is a promising strategy for cancer therapy.
However, the always-on bioactivity of PROTACs may lead to non-target toxicity, which …

[HTML][HTML] Bromodomain-containing protein 4 activates androgen receptor transcription and promotes ovarian fibrosis in PCOS

D Wang, Z Zhu, Y Fu, Q Zhang, Y Zhang, T Wang… - Cell Reports, 2023 - cell.com
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder and the main cause of
anovulatory infertility, in which persistent activation of androgen receptor (AR) due to …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis of a 13C-methylene-labeled isoleucine precursor as a useful tool for studying protein side-chain interactions and dynamics

T Höfurthner, G Toscano, G Kontaxis, A Beier… - Journal of Biomolecular …, 2024 - Springer
In this study, we present the synthesis and incorporation of a metabolic isoleucine precursor
compound for selective methylene labeling. The utility of this novel α-ketoacid isotopologue …

Review on: BRD4 inhibitors for anticancer research

VV Singh, S Alauddin - Human Gene, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of cancer is now in a phase of new possibilities, and with the targeted
therapy, the advancement of the therapy is considered as the next generation of cancer …

[HTML][HTML] Targeting apoptosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

A Kowalewski, J Borowczak, M Maniewski… - Biomedicine & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is the most prevalent subtype of renal cancer,
accounting for approximately 80% of all renal cell cancers. Due to its exceptional inter-and …

[HTML][HTML] Caspase-Linked Programmed Cell Death in Prostate Cancer: From Apoptosis, Necroptosis, and Pyroptosis to PANoptosis

M Zhu, D Liu, G Liu, M Zhang, F Pan - Biomolecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Prostate cancer (PCa) is a complex disease and the cause of one of the highest cancer-
related mortalities in men worldwide. Annually, more than 1.2 million new cases are …