| Literature DB >> 24107192 |
Yujun Zhao1, Chao-Yie Yang, Shaomeng Wang.
Abstract
Bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) proteins belong to a class of proteins collectively called epigenetic "readers". BET bromodomains have emerged as promising drug targets for treatment of cancers, inflammatory diseases, and other medical conditions. GlaxoSmithKline scientists have successfully optimized a class of benzodiazepines as inhibitors of BET bromodomains, without any prior knowledge of identified molecular targets. It thus is possible to hit a target without aiming at it. The optimized lead compound I-BET762 is currently being evaluated in a phase I clinical trial for treatment of human cancer.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24107192 DOI: 10.1021/jm4014407
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Chem ISSN: 0022-2623 Impact factor: 7.446