Chem(Pro)2: the atlas of chemoproteomic probes labelling human proteins
2025

Chem(Pro)2: The Atlas of Chemoproteomic Probes Labelling Human Proteins

Sample size: 603 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Fu Songsen, Chen Zhen, Luo Zhiming, Nie Meiyun, Fu Tingting, Zhou Ying, Yang Qingxia, Zhu Feng, Ni Feng

Primary Institution: Ningbo University

Hypothesis

The study aims to develop a comprehensive database of chemoproteomic probes (CPPs) that label human proteins in living cells.

Conclusion

The Chem(Pro)2 database provides a unique and systematic collection of diverse types of CPPs that can label human proteins, facilitating drug discovery and target identification.

Supporting Evidence

  • Chem(Pro)2 includes 603 CPPs and 14,250 binding proteins.
  • The database is open to all users without any login requirement.
  • Data were collected from 118 living cell types across 22 healthy/disease organs.
  • Chem(Pro)2 provides detailed chemical data and experimental details for each CPP.
  • The database is expected to facilitate AI-based learning for drug discovery.

Takeaway

This study created a big database that helps scientists find out how different chemicals interact with human proteins, which can help in making new medicines.

Methodology

The database was developed through literature reviews and experimental validation of CPPs, competitors, and their interactions with human proteins.

Limitations

The study may not cover all possible CPPs and their interactions due to the limitations of existing databases and the complexity of biological systems.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/nar/gkae943

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