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Slow tight binding inhibition of CYP17A1 by abiraterone redefines its kinetic selectivity and dosing regimen

Substantial evidence underscores the clinical efficacy of inhibiting cytochrome P450 17A1 (CYP17A1)-mediated androgen biosynthesis by abiraterone for treatment of prostate oncology. Previous structural analysis and in vitro assays revealed inconsistencies surrounding the nature and potency of CYP17A1 inhibition by abiraterone.

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Biophysical studies and modelling indicate the binding preference of TAZ WW domain for LATS1 PPxY motif

The Hippo tumor suppressor pathway is an important regulator of cell proliferation and apoptosis, and signal transduction occurs through phosphorylation of the effector protein TAZ by the serine/threonine kinase LATS1/2. Here, we report the biophysical and computational studies to characterize the interaction between TAZ and LATS1/2 through WW domain-PPxY motif binding.

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