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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2007, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (7): 743-747.

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Physiological functions of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase and potential clinical applications of its inhibitors

WANG Hui-yuan, SUN Hong-bin   

  1. Center for Drug Discovery, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2007-02-01 Revised:2007-04-11 Online:2007-07-26 Published:2020-10-27

Abstract: Poly(ADP-ribose)polymerases(PARP)is one of the most important enzymes in human body.It plays an vital role in chromatin relaxation, signal transduction, DNA damage repair and apoptosis.Its over-activation induces necrosis and pathological processes.Therefore, inhibition of PARP may provide potential therapeutic approaches to treatment of a variety of diseases.This review presents an overview of PARP's functions and potential clinical applications of PARP inhibitors.

Key words: poly (ADP-ribose)polymerase, inhibitor, DNA damage repair, cell necrosis

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