Advances in Drug Discovery Targeting Lysosomal Membrane Proteins

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Abstract
Lysosomes are essential organelles of eukaryotic cells and are responsible for various cellular functions, including endocytic degradation, extracellular secretion, and signal transduction. There are dozens of proteins localized to the lysosomal membrane that control the transport of ions and substances across the membrane and are integral to lysosomal function. Mutations or aberrant expression of these proteins trigger a variety of disorders, making them attractive targets for drug development for lysosomal disorder-related diseases. However, breakthroughs in R&D still await a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms and processes of how abnormalities in these membrane proteins induce related diseases. In this article, we summarize the current progress, challenges, and prospects for developing therapeutics targeting lysosomal membrane proteins for the treatment of lysosomal-associated diseases.
Funding Information
  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (32070718, SZBL2021080601003, SKLRD-Z-202115)
  • Shenzhen Bay Laboratory Open Fund Project (32070718, SZBL2021080601003, SKLRD-Z-202115)
  • State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease (32070718, SZBL2021080601003, SKLRD-Z-202115)
  • Guangzhou Key Medical Discipline Construction Project Fund (32070718, SZBL2021080601003, SKLRD-Z-202115)

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