Toward Precision Oncology: The Role of TPD in Targeting CDK2 and Beyond.
Robert B KargboPublished in: ACS medicinal chemistry letters (2024)
Advancements in targeted protein degradation (TPD) technologies are spearheading a new era in precision oncology, offering unprecedented avenues for tackling key oncogenic drivers such as Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2). As a pivotal regulator of the cell cycle, CDK2's aberrant activity is closely linked with cancer progression, making it a prime target for therapeutic intervention. This Patent Highlight delves into the innovative TPD strategies aimed at CDK2 degradation, illustrating their potential to disrupt cancer cell proliferation and reshape the therapeutic landscape significantly. By extending the focus to other critical proteins within cancer biology, the discussion emphasizes TPD technologies' versatility and transformative potential in delivering targeted, efficacious cancer therapies.