The present invention concerns methods and compositions involving inhibitors and of RAD51, a protein involved in homologous recombination. In some embodiments, there are methods for sensitizing cells to the effects of DNA damaging agents, which can have particular applications for cancer patients. In some embodiments of the invention, the RAD51 inhibitor is a small molecule that directly affects RAD51 activity, such as its ability to promote filament formation.
本发明涉及
抑制剂和RAD51的组合物的方法,RAD51是参与同源
重组的蛋白质。在某些实施例中,有方法使细胞对DNA损伤剂的影响更为敏感,这可以特别应用于癌症患者。在本发明的某些实施例中,RAD51
抑制剂是一种直接影响RAD51活性的小分子,例如其促进丝状物形成的能力。