Inhibiting protein-protein interactions as an emerging paradigm for drug discovery

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2007 Feb;7(2):151-7. doi: 10.2174/138955707779802561.

Abstract

Association of proteins into homo- and hetero-oligomers plays an important role in a plethora of biological phenomena. Inhibition of these interactions is increasingly recognized as a valuable new direction in drug design. In this mini-review we consider inhibition of protein misfolding and aggregation, molecules that disrupt enzyme quaternary structure, and signaling inhibitors, as emerging drugs.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease
  • Drug Design*
  • Health
  • Humans
  • Protein Binding
  • Proteins / metabolism*
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects

Substances

  • Proteins