Study of Chromenopyrazoles and Tetrahydroquinolines Targeting LIN28
Author Information
Author(s): Jiang Mao, Giannino Nicole, Goebel Georg L., Sievers Sonja, Wu Peng
Primary Institution: Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology
Hypothesis
Can chromenopyrazoles and tetrahydroquinolines induce cellular morphological changes and show biosimilarity with BRD PROTACs?
Conclusion
The study found that selected LIN28-inactive compounds induced significant cellular morphological changes and showed high biosimilarity with certain biological clusters.
Supporting Evidence
- Selected LIN28-inactive CMPs and THQs induced cellular morphological changes to different extents.
- The most CPA-active CMPs exhibited high biosimilarity with the LCH and BET clusters.
- CPA is useful in revealing hidden biological targets and mechanisms of action for biologically inactive small molecules.
Takeaway
The researchers looked at how certain chemicals affect cell shapes and found some that work similarly to known drugs, even if they don't target the same proteins.
Methodology
The study used a cell painting assay to measure cellular morphological changes induced by chromenopyrazoles and tetrahydroquinolines.
Limitations
The study did not validate whether compound 3 can induce BRD9/7 degradation.
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