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LSD1/KDM1A inhibitors in clinical trials: advances and prospects
Yuan Fang1, Guochao Liao2, Bin Yu3,4
1Joint Laboratory for Translational Cancer Research of Chinese Medicine of the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, International Institute for Translational Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, Guangdong, China.
Abstract:
Histone demethylase LSD1 plays key roles during carcinogenesis, targeting LSD1 is becoming an emerging option for the treatment of cancers. Numerous LSD1 inhibitors have been reported to date, some of them such as TCP, ORY-1001, GSK-2879552, IMG-7289, INCB059872, CC-90011, and ORY-2001 currently undergo clinical assessment for cancer therapy, particularly for small lung cancer cells (SCLC) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This review is to provide a comprehensive overview of LSD1 inhibitors in clinical trials including molecular mechanistic studies, clinical efficacy, adverse drug reactions, and PD/PK studies and offer prospects in this field.
Insights
Targeting the histone demethylase LSD1 offers a new cancer treatment strategy. Several LSD1 inhibitors are in clinical trials for cancers like small cell lung cancer and acute myeloid leukemia.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Epigenetics
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1) is crucial in cancer development.
- Targeting LSD1 is a promising therapeutic strategy for various cancers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of LSD1 inhibitors in clinical trials.
- To analyze their molecular mechanisms, clinical efficacy, and safety profiles.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of published studies on LSD1 inhibitors.
- Analysis of data from ongoing clinical trials.
Main Results:
- Several LSD1 inhibitors (e.g., TCP, ORY-1001, GSK-2879552) are in clinical assessment.
- These inhibitors show potential in treating small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
Conclusions:
- LSD1 inhibitors represent a developing class of anti-cancer drugs.
- Further research into their efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetic profiles is warranted.
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