Leelamine hydrochloride, a tricyclic diterpene extracted from pine tree bark, inhibits the transcriptional activity of the androgen receptor, known to regulate fatty acid synthesis [2,3]. This compound acts as a cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) agonist and suppresses SREBP1-regulated fatty acid/lipid synthesis in prostate cancer cells, irrespective of androgen receptor status.
ARCC-4 is an enzalutamide-based von Hippel-Lindau (VHL)-recruiting AR PROTAC and outperforms enzalutamide and it is a low-nanomolar androgen receptor (AR) degrader based on PROTAC, with a DC50 of 5 nM. ARCC-4 effectively degrades clinically relevant AR mutants associated with antiandrogen therapy[1].
Boc-Pip-alkyne-Ph-COOH, a PROTAC linker characterized by its alkyl/ether composition, plays a crucial role in synthesizing PROTACs including ARD-266. This compound demonstrates significant efficacy in promoting the degradation of androgen receptor (AR) protein across AR-positive prostate cancer cell lines such as LNCaP, VCaP, and 22Rv1, showcasing DC50 values ranging from 0.2-1 nM[1].
VHL Ligand-Linker Conjugates 17 are chemical compounds that consist of a VHL ligand specialized for the E3 ubiquitin ligase, as well as a PROTAC linker. These conjugates are utilized in the synthesis of various PROTACs, including the notable ARD-266. ARD-266 is an exceptionally effective androgen receptor (AR) PROTAC degrader[1].