DP-C-4 is a Cereblon-based dual PROTAC for simultaneous degradation of EGFR and PARP[1]. DP-C-4 (1-50 μM; 24 hours) has degradation effects on EGFR and PARP simultaneously in a dose-dependent manner in SW1990 cells[1]. [1]. Mengzhu Zheng, et al. Rational Design and Synthesis of Novel Dual PROTACs for Simultaneous Degradation of EGFR and PARP. J Med Chem. 2021 May 26.
Deserpidine hydrochloride is the salf form of Deserpidine (free base), which is an antihypertensive drug related to reserpine which occurs naturally in Rauwolfia canescens. Deserpidine is a competitive inhibitor of the angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE). By competing with angiotensin I for ACE, deserpidine blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which is a potent vasoconstrictor. Reduced level of serum angiotensin II causes a decrease in blood pressure. Deserpidine also decreases angiotensin II-induced aldosterone secretion by the adrenal cortex.