Chemicals and Drugs

Proteolysis Targeting Chimera

Bifunctional molecules that are designed to recruit E3 UBIQUITIN LIGASE to a specific target protein. Proteolysis targeting chimera consist of a target protein ligand connected via a linker to an E3 ligand. They promote association of E3 with specific target proteins tagged for degradation via the PROTEASOME.

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Bifunctional molecules that are designed to recruit E3 UBIQUITIN LIGASE to a specific target protein. Proteolysis targeting chimera consist of a target protein ligand connected via a linker to an E3 ligand. They promote association of E3 with specific target proteins tagged for degradation via the PROTEASOME.

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  • PROTAC Proteolysis Targeting Chimera
  • PROTACs
  • Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras
  • Chimeras, Proteolysis Targeting
  • Targeting Chimeras, Proteolysis
  • Cereblon-Based Small-Molecule Compounds
  • IAP-Based PROTACs
  • MDM2 Protein-Based PROTACs
  • Phospho-Dependent PROTACs
  • PhosphoPROTACs
  • VHL-Based PROTACs
  • Cereblon Based Small Molecule Compounds
  • IAP Based PROTACs
  • MDM2 Protein Based PROTACs
  • Phospho Dependent PROTACs
  • VHL Based PROTACs

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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2023

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  • Proteolysis (2015-2022)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Proteolysis Targeting Chimera. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000094243. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000094243
  2. Proteolysis Targeting Chimera. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proteolysis_targeting_chimera
  3. Proteolysis Targeting Chimera. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25324636