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Protein neddylation as a therapeutic target: challenges and opportunities
Shizhen Zhang1,2, Huiyin Lan3, Yi Sun1,4,5,6,7
1Cancer Institute and.
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Protein neddylation is an evolutionarily conserved posttranslational modification that conjugates NEDD8 to its substrate, catalyzed by an E1-activating enzyme, E2-conjugating enzyme, and E3 ligase. Neddylation is essential for cellular homeostasis, and its dysregulation has been implicated in diverse human diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic disorders, making the process a promising therapeutic target. In this Review, we systematically summarize the biochemical activity and biological functions of neddylation; its alterations in human diseases, particularly in cancers; and its validation as an attractive target for cancer therapy. We provide an overview on the discovery of neddylation inhibitors and the progress of MLN4924 (pevonedistat) and TAS4464 clinical trials and critically evaluate the core challenges and emerging opportunities for therapeutic strategies targeting neddylation.
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