Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and their cyclin regulatory subunits form complexes that are essential for driving abnormal growth processes in cancer cells, making these molecules important targets for cancer treatment. To support the discovery of novel CDK inhibitors, WuXi AppTec offers a comprehensive platform of biophysical and biochemical assays to accelerate hit finding and lead optimization …Read More >

Introduction: Over the last few years, the clinical success of immune checkpoint inhibitors has increasingly drawn attention to cancer therapies that target the tumor microenvironment (TME). TME consists of various cell types that are embedded in the extracellular matrix (ECM), including immune cells, endothelial cells, and cancer associated fibroblasts, all of which play critical roles …Read More >

WuXi AppTec provides a comprehensive platform of advanced biophysical assays and structural biology services to accelerate lead optimization efforts focused on GPCRs and membrane proteins. Our capabilities include high-quality protein production across all major target classes and nanodisc reconstitution of membrane proteins for screening. We also offer established protocols for cryo-EM structure determination and assessment …Read More >

DNA-dependent protein kinase (DNA-PK) plays an important role in the overall survival and proliferation of cells, making this enzyme an intriguing target for the treatment of a variety of cancers.  In our latest publication, WuXi AppTec scientists contributed to the discovery and characterization of ZL-2201, a potent and highly selective small molecule DNA-PK inhibitor.  In …Read More >

Introduction: OncoWuXi Express will continue to keep you informed about updates to our on-line tumor model database (OncoWuXi Database), as well as our recent progress in cancer and autoimmune research. In this issue, we showcase our large-scale cell panel screening platform for integrated pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics research. Cell viability assessment is a commonly used in …Read More >

Successful application of nucleic acid therapeutics faces many challenges, including delivery efficiency and off-target effects.  To address these challenges, WuXi AppTec offers a full suite of nucleic acid-related services, including target validation, in vitro screening and cell-based functional assays, drug exposure analysis, biodistribution evaluation, PK/PD/efficacy testing, and safety assessment.  Leverage our comprehensive platform to accelerate …Read More >

Salt-inducible kinases (SIKs) have recently emerged as key regulators of oncogenesis, inflammation, and immune responses, making these enzymes an important drug target. The isoform SIK3 is a novel regulator of tumor-intrinsic resistance to cytotoxic T cell attack. To support the discovery of novel SIK3 modulators, WuXi AppTec offers an integrated platform of ready-to-go biophysical assays …Read More >

Cereblon (CRBN) forms an E3 ligase complex together with DDB1, CUL4, and RBX1. CRBN functions as a substrate receptor of this complex for the recognition and binding of proteins targeted for ubiquitination and proteasomal degradation.  To support the discovery of CRBN-DDB1 proteolysis-targeting chimeras and molecular glues, WuXi AppTec offers an integrated platform of ready-to-go assays …Read More >

Within the PI3K family, the heterodimer comprising the p110-α catalytic and p85-α regulatory subunits (encoded by PIK3CA and PIK3R1) is essential in the regulation of cellular proliferation and carcinogenesis.  To support the discovery of novel PI3K inhibitors, WuXi AppTec offers an integrated platform of ready-to-go assays and Spectral Shift technology within Dianthus, an affinity screening …Read More >