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ID: ALA1795291
Journal: Bioorg Med Chem
Title: Computer- and structure-based lead design for epigenetic targets.
Authors: Heinke R, Carlino L, Kannan S, Jung M, Sippl W.
Abstract: The term epigenetics is defined as inheritable changes that influence the outcome of a phenotype without changes in the genome. Epigenetics is based upon DNA methylation and posttranslational histone modifications. While there is much known about reversible acetylation as a posttranslational modification, research on reversible histone methylation is still emerging, especially with regard to drug discovery. As aberrant epigenetic modifications have been linked to many diseases, inhibitors of histone modifying enzymes are very much in demand. This article will summarize the progress on small molecule epigenetic inhibitors identified by structure- and computer-based approaches.
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