Activating Mutant p53 via Chemically Induced Proximity to Restore Tumour Suppressor Function in Cancer

  • Showcasing TRAP-1, a novel small molecule that facilitates ternary complex formation between mutant p53 and BRD4, enabling transcriptional reactivation of p53 in oncogenic contexts.
  • Demonstrating robust induction of p53 target genes and selective growth inhibition in p53Y220C pancreatic cancer models, underscoring the mechanistic requirement for chemically induced proximity.
  • Establishing TCIPs as a promising therapeutic modality to restore tumour suppressor function and address historically intractable transcription factor targets.

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