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Structure-based discovery of diphenylpyrazines as disruptors of the Skp2–Cks1 protein–protein interaction: computational insights and biochemical validation

Aug 2026 · Journal of Computer-Aided Molecular Design · Vol 40 · 0 citations · 27 references
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Findings validate the diphenylpyrazine scaffold as a promising chemotype for Skp2–Cks1 inhibition and identify C3 as a strong lead for further optimization.

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