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SERDs: a case study in targeted protein degradation
1Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, USA. abhishek.sharma@stevens.edu.
New oral Selective Estrogen Receptor Degraders (SERDs) offer improved options for metastatic breast cancer patients who develop endocrine resistance. This review covers advancements in SERDs and targeted protein degradation therapies.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) is a key target in over 70% of breast cancers.
- Endocrine resistance is a common challenge in breast cancer treatment.
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Degraders (SERDs) are crucial for metastatic breast cancer patients with resistance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in the development of SERDs.
- To highlight clinical candidates and their degradation motifs.
- To place SERD evolution within the context of targeted protein degradation therapies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent scientific publications.
- Analysis of clinical candidates and their mechanisms of action.
- Exploration of targeted protein degradation principles.
Main Results:
- The development of a new generation of oral SERDs is progressing.
- Fulvestrant, an injectable SERD, has limitations due to poor drug-like properties.
- Novel SERDs aim to overcome resistance and improve patient outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Oral SERDs represent a significant advancement in breast cancer therapy.
- Targeted protein degradation is a promising strategy for overcoming endocrine resistance.
- Further research into SERDs holds potential for improved metastatic breast cancer treatment.
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