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Anti-infection

Compounds targeting bacterial, viral, or fungal pathogens by inhibiting essential biological pathways or promoting host defense mechanisms.

Examples: β-lactamase inhibitors, HIV protease inhibitors, neuraminidase inhibitors

Autophagy

Modulators that regulate the cellular degradation and recycling system (autophagy), relevant in cancer, neurodegeneration, and infections.

Examples: Rapamycin (mTOR inhibitor), Chloroquine (autophagy inhibitor)

Stapled Peptide

Stabilized α-helical peptides used to mimic protein–protein interactions with enhanced cell permeability and resistance to proteolysis.

Applications: Target intracellular proteins in cancer and inflammation

PROTACs (Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras)

Bifunctional molecules that recruit E3 ligases to tag target proteins for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system.

Key Components: Target ligand + linker + E3 ligase ligand

Functionalized Warhead Ligand

Electrophilic groups that covalently bind to active-site residues of target proteins, used in irreversible inhibitors and covalent PROTACs.

ADC (Antibody–Drug Conjugates)

Monoclonal antibodies linked to cytotoxic drugs, selectively targeting cancer cells.

Components: Antibody + linker + payload (toxin)

Protease Inhibitors

Inhibitors of enzymes that break down proteins (serine, cysteine, aspartic proteases).

Applications: HIV, hepatitis, cancer, parasitic infections

Cytoskeleton Modulators

Target microtubules, actin, or intermediate filaments to disrupt cell shape, division, and migration.

Example: Paclitaxel (microtubule stabilizer)

Stem Cells / Wnt Pathway

Modulators of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway and stem cell self-renewal or differentiation.

Used in: Regenerative medicine, oncology

Biochemical Reagents

General small molecules and chemical probes for investigating biological pathways.

Examples: ATP analogs, redox-sensitive dyes