IKZF2, a transcription factor in the Ikaros family, plays a key role in stabilizing regulatory T (Treg) cells and promoting immune suppression within the tumor microenvironment (TME). Selective targeting of IKZF2 in intratumoral Tregs has the potential to enhance antitumor immunity and improve the efficacy of immunotherapy, while minimizing immune-related toxicities associated with systemic Treg depletion.

Patents from Oncopia Therapeutics Inc. (dba SK Life Science Labs) describe proteolysis targeting chimeric (PROTACs) compounds reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

Scientists at Oncopia Therapeutics Inc. (dba SK Life Science Labs) and The University of Michigan have synthesized proteolysis targeting chimera (PROTAC) compounds comprising a cereblon E3 ubiquitin ligase-binding moiety coupled to a probable global transcription activator SNF2L2 (SMARCA2; BAF190B; SNF2-α) and transcription activator BRG1 (SMARCA4; BAF190A; SNF2-β)-targeting agent through a linker.