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Proteomic discovery and characterization of chemical tools that degrade the NuRD chromatin regulatory complex

Award Number: F32GM137567
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 01/01/2021
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2022

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Proteomic discovery and characterization of chemical tools that degrade the NuRD chromatin regulatory complex - Project Summary As virtually all aspects of cell behavior and identity converge upon programmed responses in gene expression, transcriptional control features centrally in both normal homeostasis and progression to disease. Accordingly, pharmacologic perturbation of gene regulatory machinery is an attractive approach for understanding and modulating complex cellular disease states. Transcriptionally targeted drugs must overcome key hurdles, however, including the limited accessibility of DNA binding factors and multi-component complexes to traditional drug design approaches, as well as the indiscriminate activity caused by disruption of transcriptional processes shared across distinct cell types and states. In this proposal, we present and build on a novel discovery of an immunosuppressive electrophilic chemical probe termed "L4" that avoids these pitfalls through its remarkable ability to cause selective degradation of multiple NuRD (Nucleosome Remodeling Deacetylase) complex subunits in a T-cell-restricted manner. Empowered by our laboratory’s recent development of chemical proteomic strategies to globally map small molecule-protein interactions in native biological systems, we propose a research strategy to study the mechanism of the unprecedented pharmacological features of L4 and their implications for broader drug design approaches to target transcriptional complexes. In addition, we will investigate the relationship between L4-mediated degradation of the NuRD complex and the compound’s blockade of T-cell activation. In Specific Aim 1, we will apply our group’s chemical proteomic expertise to characterize NuRD degradation by L4 and map relevant protein targets in human T-cells using a suite of L4- related compounds and NuRD complex-directed enrichment approaches. In Specific Aim 2, we will evaluate the role of candidate L4 targets underpinning NuRD degradation using genetic and biochemical approaches and examine how the identified mechanisms result in the striking features of multi-subunit degradation and state- dependent (cell type-restricted) activity. In Specific Aim 3, we extend to examine the relationship of L4’s action on NuRD to its ability to block T-cell activation, and assess and apply this compound as a tool for further study of T-cell biology. By providing in-depth understanding of the unique pharmacological activity of L4, the proposed research will contribute to the overarching goals of exploring both novel mechanisms in targeted protein degradation and state-dependent control of gene regulatory proteins. Together, these broader ambitions represent promising avenues to overcome challenges in the development of transcriptionally targeted chemical probes and medicines.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = -$19,284 )
2023	2022	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	11/8/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$19,284
2023	2022	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE	10550 N TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	2	6/20/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = -$19,284

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $69,802 )
2022	2022	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	2	5/10/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,234
2022	2022	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	2	12/15/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$68,562
2022	2022	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	2	5/25/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$6
														Subtotal = $69,802

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $66,390 )
2021	2021	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	001	1	12/17/2020	NEW	$0
2021	2021	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	002	1	2/4/2021	NEW	$1,080
2021	2021	SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, THE	10550 NORTH TORREY PINES RD	LA JOLLA	CA	92037	SAN DIEGO	USA	Biomedical Research and Research Training	000	1	12/17/2020	NEW	$65,310
														Subtotal = $66,390

Grand Total All Awards = $116,908

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Proteomic discovery and characterization of chemical tools that degrade the NuRD chromatin regulatory complex

Award Number: F32GM137567

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENERAL MEDICAL SCIENCES

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 01/01/2021

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 08/31/2022

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