Advances in Drug Discovery Targeting Lysosomal Membrane Proteins

Autor: Hongna Wang, Yidong Zhu, Huiyan Liu, Tianxiang Liang, Yongjie Wei
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Pharmaceuticals, Vol 16, Iss 4, p 601 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1424-8247
DOI: 10.3390/ph16040601
Popis: Lysosomes are essential organelles of eukaryotic cells and are responsible for various cellular functions, including endocytic degradation, extracellular secretion, and signal transduction. There are dozens of proteins localized to the lysosomal membrane that control the transport of ions and substances across the membrane and are integral to lysosomal function. Mutations or aberrant expression of these proteins trigger a variety of disorders, making them attractive targets for drug development for lysosomal disorder-related diseases. However, breakthroughs in R&D still await a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms and processes of how abnormalities in these membrane proteins induce related diseases. In this article, we summarize the current progress, challenges, and prospects for developing therapeutics targeting lysosomal membrane proteins for the treatment of lysosomal-associated diseases.
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