journal article·2026-02Open access

Bioorthogonal Sonodynamic Plug‐and‐Play Targeting Chimeras (SDPTAC) for Precise Targeted Protein Degradation

Yuhan Bao, Yaojin Zhu, Xinhao Wei, Yuxin Fang, Jiayi Zhu, Fei Gao, Guoqiang Dong, Shipeng He, Chunquan Sheng

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 10

Abstract

ABSTRACT Targeted protein degradation (TPD) offers powerful therapeutic opportunities but is limited by poor tissue penetration and E3 ligase dependence. Herein, we develop Sonodynamic Plug‐and‐Play Targeting Chimeras (SDPTAC), an ultrasound (US)‐activated, bioorthogonal strategy for in situ protein degradation. SDPTAC assembles via an inverse electron‐demand Diels–Alder (IEDDA) click reaction between a sonosensitizer and tetrazine‐tagged ligands, generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) upon US to degrade bound proteins. This modular platform enabled efficient degradation of nuclear (bromodomain‐containing protein 4, BRD4), cytosolic (nicotinamide phosphoribosyl transferase, NAMPT), and membrane (discoidin domain receptor 1, DDR1) targets, suppressed oncogenic signaling, and achieved nearly complete tumor growth inhibition in vivo with negligible toxicity. SDPTAC thus establishes a versatile, deep‐penetrating, and clinically translatable approach for noninvasive protein modulation.
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OpenAlex topics: Click Chemistry and Applications · Protein Degradation and Inhibitors · Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

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Affiliations

Institute of Translational Medicine or School of Medicine Shanghai University Shanghai P. R. China

Department The Center for Basic Research and Innovation of Medicine and Pharmacy (MOE) School of Pharmacy Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University) Shanghai P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · National Key Research and Development Program of China · Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province

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