Proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC)-mediated protein degradation has prompted a radical rethink and is at a crucial stage in driving a drug discovery transition. To fully harness the potential of this technology, a growing paradigm toward enriching PROTACs with other therapeutic modalities has been proposed. Could researchers successfully combine two modalities to yield multifunctional PROTACs with an expanded profile? In this Perspective, we try to answer this question. We discuss how this possibility encompasses different approaches, leading to multitarget PROTACs, light-controllable PROTACs, PROTAC conjugates, and macrocycle-and oligonucleotide-based PROTACs. This possibility promises to further enhance PROTAC efficacy and selectivity, minimize side effects, and hit undruggable targets. While PROTACs have reached the clinical investigation stage, additional steps must be taken toward the translational development of multifunctional PROTACs. A deeper and detailed understanding of the most critical challenges is required to fully exploit these opportunities and decisively enrich the PROTAC toolbox.

Salerno, A., Seghetti, F., Caciolla, J., Uliassi, E., Testi, E., Guardigni, M., et al. (2022). Enriching Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras with a Second Modality: When Two Are Better Than One. JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 65(14), 9507-9530 [10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00302].

Enriching Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras with a Second Modality: When Two Are Better Than One

Salerno, Alessandra;Seghetti, Francesca;Caciolla, Jessica;Uliassi, Elisa;Testi, Eleonora;Guardigni, Melissa;Roberti, Marinella;Milelli, Andrea;Bolognesi, Maria Laura
2022

Abstract

Proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC)-mediated protein degradation has prompted a radical rethink and is at a crucial stage in driving a drug discovery transition. To fully harness the potential of this technology, a growing paradigm toward enriching PROTACs with other therapeutic modalities has been proposed. Could researchers successfully combine two modalities to yield multifunctional PROTACs with an expanded profile? In this Perspective, we try to answer this question. We discuss how this possibility encompasses different approaches, leading to multitarget PROTACs, light-controllable PROTACs, PROTAC conjugates, and macrocycle-and oligonucleotide-based PROTACs. This possibility promises to further enhance PROTAC efficacy and selectivity, minimize side effects, and hit undruggable targets. While PROTACs have reached the clinical investigation stage, additional steps must be taken toward the translational development of multifunctional PROTACs. A deeper and detailed understanding of the most critical challenges is required to fully exploit these opportunities and decisively enrich the PROTAC toolbox.
2022
Salerno, A., Seghetti, F., Caciolla, J., Uliassi, E., Testi, E., Guardigni, M., et al. (2022). Enriching Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras with a Second Modality: When Two Are Better Than One. JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY, 65(14), 9507-9530 [10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c00302].
Salerno, Alessandra; Seghetti, Francesca; Caciolla, Jessica; Uliassi, Elisa; Testi, Eleonora; Guardigni, Melissa; Roberti, Marinella; Milelli, Andrea;...espandi
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