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Virangika WimalasenaJohns Hopkins University Verified email at jhmi.edu Cited by 232 |
[PDF][PDF] Using chemical epigenetics to target cancer
Transcription is epigenetically regulated by the orchestrated function of chromatin-binding
proteins that tightly control the expression of master transcription factors, effectors, and …
proteins that tightly control the expression of master transcription factors, effectors, and …
EP300 Selectively Controls the Enhancer Landscape of MYCN-Amplified Neuroblastoma
EP300, but not CBP, controls oncogenic CRC-driven transcription in high-risk NB by binding
TFAP2β. We developed JQAD1, a CRBN-dependent PROTAC degrader with preferential …
TFAP2β. We developed JQAD1, a CRBN-dependent PROTAC degrader with preferential …
Development and preclinical validation of a novel covalent ubiquitin receptor Rpn13 degrader in multiple myeloma
…, L Wu, A Ray, S Picaud, D Li, VK Wimalasena… - Leukemia, 2019 - nature.com
Proteasome inhibition is an effective treatment for multiple myeloma (MM); however, targeting
different components of the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) remains elusive. Our RNA…
different components of the ubiquitin–proteasome system (UPS) remains elusive. Our RNA…
Lysine demethylase 5A Is required for MYC-driven transcription in multiple myeloma
We delineate the function of KDM5A in activating the MYC-driven transcriptional landscape.
We develop a cell-permeable KDM5 inhibitor to define the activating role of KDM5A on MYC …
We develop a cell-permeable KDM5 inhibitor to define the activating role of KDM5A on MYC …
Development of Dimethylisoxazole-Attached Imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines as Potent and Selective CBP/P300 Inhibitors
The use of epigenetic bromodomain inhibitors as anticancer therapeutics has transitioned
from targeting bromodomain extraterminal domain (BET) proteins into targeting non-BET …
from targeting bromodomain extraterminal domain (BET) proteins into targeting non-BET …
Colicin E1 opens its hinge to plug TolC
…, JJ Stevens, AL Calkins, AP Ikujuni, VK Wimalasena… - Elife, 2022 - elifesciences.org
The double membrane architecture of Gram-negative bacteria forms a barrier that is
impermeable to most extracellular threats. Bacteriocin proteins evolved to exploit the accessible, …
impermeable to most extracellular threats. Bacteriocin proteins evolved to exploit the accessible, …
Exploiting polarity and chirality to probe the Hsp90 C-terminus
LK Forsberg, RE Davis, VK Wimalasena… - Bioorganic & medicinal …, 2018 - Elsevier
Inhibition of the Hsp90 C-terminus is an attractive therapeutic approach for the treatment of
cancer. Novobiocin, the first Hsp90 C-terminal inhibitor identified, contains a synthetically …
cancer. Novobiocin, the first Hsp90 C-terminal inhibitor identified, contains a synthetically …
N-Methyl-4-phenylpyridinium Scaffold-Containing Lipophilic Compounds Are Potent Complex I Inhibitors and Selective Dopaminergic Toxins
…, VK Wimalasena, K Wimalasena - ACS chemical …, 2019 - ACS Publications
Although the exact cause or causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are not fully understood, it
is believed that environmental factors play a major role. The discovery that a synthetic …
is believed that environmental factors play a major role. The discovery that a synthetic …
Deepening biomedical research training: Community-Building Wellness Workshops for Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) Trainees
…, MQ Beckett, V Clark, J Jeffery, VK Wimalasena… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Problem: All trainees, especially those from historically minoritized backgrounds, experience
stresses that may reduce their continuation in science, technology, engineering, math, and …
stresses that may reduce their continuation in science, technology, engineering, math, and …
Colicin E1 Fragments Potentiate Antibiotics by Plugging TolC
SJ Budiardjo, JJ Deay, AL Calkins, VK Wimalasena… - bioRxiv, 2019 - biorxiv.org
The double membrane architecture of Gram-negative bacteria forms a barrier that is effectively
impermeable to extracellular threats. Accordingly, researchers have shown increasing …
impermeable to extracellular threats. Accordingly, researchers have shown increasing …