Druggability of CRMP2 for Neurodegenerative Diseases.

ACS Chemical Neuroscience
Rajesh KhannaMarcel Patek

Abstract

Collapsin response mediator proteins (CRMPs) are ubiquitously expressed phosphoproteins that coordinate cytoskeletal formation and regulate cellular division, migration, polarity, and synaptic connection. CRMP2, the most studied of the five family members, is best known for its affinity for tubulin heterodimers and function in regulating the microtubule network. Accumulating evidence has also demonstrated a key role for CRMP2 in trafficking of voltage- and ligand-gated ion channels. These functions are tightly regulated by post-translational modifications including phosphorylation and SUMOylation (addition of a small ubiquitin like modifier). Over the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that dysregulated post-translational modifications of CRMP2 contribute to the pathomechanisms of diverse diseases, including cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, chronic pain, and bipolar disorder. Here, we review the discovery, functions, and current putative preclinical and clinical therapeutics targeting CRMP2. These potential therapeutics include CRMP2-based peptides that inhibit protein-protein interactions and small-molecule compounds. Capitalizing on the availability of structural information, we identify druggable pockets on CRM...Continue Reading

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