PROTAC: Novel degradable approach for different targets to treat breast cancer

Eur J Pharm Sci. 2024 May 11:198:106793. doi: 10.1016/j.ejps.2024.106793. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The revolutionary Proteolysis Targeting Chimera (PROTACs) have the exciting potential to reshape the pharmaceutical industry landscape by leveraging the ubiquitin-proteasome system for targeted protein degradation. Breast cancer, the most prevalent cancer in women, could be treated using PROTAC therapy. Although substantial work has been conducted, there is not yet a comprehensive overview or progress update on PROTAC therapy for breast cancer. Hence, in this article, we've compiled recent research progress focusing on different breast cancer target proteins, such as estrogen receptor (ER), BET, CDK, HER2, PARP, EZH2, etc. This resource aims to serve as a guide for future PROTAC-based breast cancer treatment design.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Estrogen receptor; PROTAC; Ubiquitin-proteasome degradation.

Publication types

  • Review