Aurigene Oncology discovers new SMARCA2 and/or SMARCA4 degradation inducers
Sep. 1, 2023
Aurigene Oncology Ltd. has reported the discovery of proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) comprising an E3 ubiquitin ligase binding agent coupled to probable global transcription activator SNF2L2 (SMARCA2; BAF190B; SNF2-α) and/or transcription activator BRG1 (SMARCA4; BAF190A; SNF2-β) targeting moiety via linker. They act as SMARCA2 and/or SMARCA4 degradation inducers and are reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.