Fanconi Anaemia E3 Ligase complex activity is regulated by a druggable metabolite binding site in FANCX
Michael F. Sharp, Yi Sing Gee, Jennii Luu, Karla J. Cowley, Henry G. Beetham, Christopher G. Langendorf, Jonathan S. Oakhill, John W. Scott, Debora Cavero, Jordi Minguillón, Daqing Che, Jonathan B. Baell, Andrew J. Deans, Jordi Surrallés, Kaylene J. Simpson, Wayne Crismani
The paper identifies a druggable metabolite binding site in the FA E3 ligase complex that inhibits its activity and selectively kills BRCA1-deficient cells.
bioRxiv · Aug 7, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology