Gambogic acid and gambogenic acid induce a thiol-dependent heat shock response and disrupt the interaction between HSP90 and HSF1 or HSF2
L. Pesonen, S. Svartsjo, V. Back, A. de Thonel, V. Mezger, D. Saberan-Djoneidi, P. Roos-Mattjus
This study shows gambogic acid and gambogenic acid induce a thiol-dependent heat shock response by disrupting HSP90 interactions with HSF1 and HSF2, suggesting caution in their use as cancer therapeutics.
bioRxiv · Apr 26, 2021Cell Biology