Chemical genetics: tailoring tools for cell biology

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作者
Mayer, TU [1 ]
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[1] Max Planck Inst Biochem, Dept Cell Biol, D-82152 Martinsried, Germany
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10.1016/S0962-8924(03)00077-1
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Q2 [细胞生物学];
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071009 ; 090102 ;
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Chemical genetics is a research approach that uses small molecules as probes to study protein functions in cells or whole organisms. Here, I review the parallels between classical genetic and chemical-genetic approaches and discuss the merits of small molecules to dissect dynamic cellular processes. I then consider the pros and cons of different screening approaches and specify strategies aimed at identifying and validating cellular target proteins. Finally, I highlight the impact of chemical genetics on our current understanding of cell biology and its potential for the future.
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