Photopharmacology of Protease Inhibitors: Current Status and Perspectives
Jonathan Coene, Simon Wilms, Steven H. L. Verhelst
Abstract
Proteases are involved in many essential biological processes. Dysregulation of their activity underlies a wide variety of human diseases. Photopharmacology, as applied on various classes of proteins, has the potential to assist protease research by enabling spatiotemporal control of protease activity. Moreover, it may be used to decrease side-effects of protease-targeting drugs. In this review, we discuss the current status of the chemical design of photoactivatable proteases inhibitors and their biological application. Additionally, we give insight into future possibilities for further development of this field of research.
Topics & Concepts
ProteasesProteaseComputational biologyProtease inhibitor (pharmacology)BiologyChemistryEnzymeBiochemistryImmunologyVirusAntiretroviral therapyViral loadPhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryClick Chemistry and ApplicationsSynthesis and Catalytic Reactions