Abstract
DHHC3 is a DHHC-family palmitoyl acyltransferase that is responsible for many mammalian palmitoylation events. By regulating the posttranslational modification of its specific substrates, DHHC3 has shown a strong protumor effect in various cancers. In this review, the authors introduce the research progress of DHHC3 as a new antitumor target through the expression of DHHC3 in patients with tumors, substrate proteins and potential mechanisms. Recent advances in the search for protein structures and inhibitors are also reviewed. Several design strategies to facilitate the optimization of the process of drug design based on DHHC3 are also discussed.
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