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ID: ALA3588856
Journal: J Med Chem
Title: Structure-Based Development of a Protein-Protein Interaction Inhibitor Targeting Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Factor 6.
Authors: Moriya J, Takeuchi K, Tai K, Arai K, Kobayashi N, Yoneda N, Fukunishi Y, Inoue A, Kihara M, Murakami T, Chiba K, Shimada I.
Abstract: The interactions between tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6) and TNF superfamily receptors (TNFRSFs) are promising targets for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. However, due to the challenging nature of protein-protein interactions (PPIs), a potent inhibitor that surpasses the affinity of the TRAF6-TNFRSF interactions has not been developed. We developed a small-molecule PPI inhibitor of TRAF6-TNFRSF interactions using NMR and in silico techniques. The most potent compound, TRI4, exhibited an affinity higher than those of TNFRSFs and competitively inhibited a TRAF6-TNFRSF interaction. Structural characterization of the TRAF6-TRI4 complex revealed that TRI4 supplants key interactions in the TRAF6-TNFRSF interfaces. In addition, some TRAF6-TRI4 interactions extend beyond the TRAF6-TNFRSF interfaces and increase the binding affinity. Our successful development of TRI4 provides a new opportunity for RA treatment and implications for structure-guided development of PPI inhibitors.
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