Advancing Strategies for Proteolysis-Targeting Chimera Design

J Med Chem. 2023 Feb 23;66(4):2308-2329. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01555. Epub 2023 Feb 14.

Abstract

Proteolysis-targeting chimeras (PROTACs) have shown great therapeutic potential by degrading various disease-causing proteins, particularly those related to tumors. Therefore, the introduction of PROTACs has ushered in a new chapter of antitumor drug development, marked by significant advances over recent years. Herein, we describe recent developments in PROTAC technology, focusing on design strategy, development workflow, and future outlooks. We also discuss potential opportunities and challenges for PROTAC research.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Drug Discovery
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Proteolysis
  • Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases / metabolism

Substances

  • Proteins
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Ubiquitin-Protein Ligases