Protein Degradation

Novel Approach to Targeted Protein Degradation Unveiled in Recent Study

Discover the groundbreaking study in Nature introducing a novel approach to targeted protein degradation through intramolecular bivalent glues (IBGs). The research, led by Oliver Hsia and Matthias Hinterndorfer, unveils the mechanism of action of IBGs and their potential to enhance surface complementarity with E3 ligases for productive ubiquitination and degradation. This advancement could revolutionize drug development and lead to the creation of more effective targeted protein degraders with broad therapeutic applications.