BRD4
BRD4 (Bromodomain Containing Protein 4) is a member of the BET (bromodomain and extra-terminal) protein family that recognizes acetylated histones and functions as a central regulator of chromatin-associated transcriptional programs[1][2]. Mechanistically, BRD4 promotes RNA polymerase II transcriptional elongation through functional interaction with positive transcription elongation factor b (P-TEFb), thereby facilitating productive gene expression and transcriptional pause release[3][4][5]. Beyond transcriptional control, BRD4 contributes to chromatin organization, DNA replication, and DNA damage response pathways, linking epigenetic regulation to genome stability[1][6]. BRD4 also supports efficient transcription elongation that limits R-loop accumulation and transcription-replication conflicts, processes that are important for maintaining cellular viability[6]. In disease contexts, aberrant BRD4 activity has been associated with cancer, inflammatory disorders, viral infection, and neurological disease, reflecting its broad influence on gene regulatory networks[1][2]. In multiple tumor models, BRD4 regulates transcriptional programs linked to oncogenic drivers and tumor cell survival, supporting its relevance as a therapeutic target[7][8]. Compared with related BET family members BRD2, BRD3, and the testis-restricted BRDT, BRD4 possesses a characteristic C-terminal domain that mediates interaction with P-TEFb and plays a distinct role in transcriptional elongation control[3][9]. For experimental applications, small-molecule BET inhibitors such as JQ1 and I-BET disrupt bromodomain-dependent chromatin interactions and have become widely used tools for investigating BRD4-dependent transcriptional mechanisms and target validation in disease models[1][7][8].
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BRD4 Related Products (298)
Related Products (298)
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ARV-825
0 ImagesARV-825 is a BET protein PROTAC degrader that recruits cereblon, and it targets BRD2, BRD3, and BRD4 for degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. ARV-825 downregulates c-MYC, PLK1, MYCN, CDK4/6, JAK2, pSTAT3/5, PIM1, and Bcl-xL, upregulates p21 and p27, and modulates H3K27Ac-mediated transcription, the G2/M checkpoint, the Wnt/β-catenin pathway, and amino acid transport pathways. ARV-825 induces G1 phase cell cycle arrest, caspase 3/PARP-mediated apoptosis, DNA damage, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, reduces mitochondrial respiration, and simultaneously inhibits cell proliferation, clonogenic growth, and cell migration. ARV-825 is used in research on gastric cancer, leukemia, neuroblastoma, and cholangiocarcinoma.
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Birabresib
0 ImagesSynonyms: OTX-015; MK-8628Birabresib (OTX-015) is a potent bromodomain (BRD2/3/4) inhibitor with IC50s ranging from 92 to 112 nM.
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ARV-771
0 ImagesARV-771 is a BET PROTAC degrader, with Kd values of 34, 4.7, 8.3, 7.6, 9.6 and 7.6 nM against BRD2 (1), BRD2 (2), BRD3 (1), BRD3 (2), BRD4 (1) and BRD4 (2) , respectively. ARV-771 inhibits the transcription of AR/AR-v7 and its downstream target genes. By degrading BRD4 protein, ARV-771 enhances the sensitivity of prostate cancer cells to ferroptosis, suppresses cancer cell viability, and induces apoptosis. ARV-771 downregulates the levels of BRD4, c-MYC and AR-V7 in tumor tissues and inhibits tumor tissue growth. ARV-771 can be used in prostate cancer-related research.
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ABBV-744
0 ImagesABBV-744 is a first-in-class, orally active and selective inhibitor of the BDII domain of BET family proteins with IC50 values ranging from 4 to 18 nM for BRD2, BRD3, BRD4 and BRDT. ABBV-744 is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4 with agent-like properties enable the investigation of its antitumor efficacy and tolerability.
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Mivebresib
0 ImagesSynonyms: ABBV-075
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GNE-987
0 ImagesGNE-987 is a VHL-dependent BRD4 PROTAC degrader. GNE-987 exhibits picomolar cell BRD4 degradation activity (DC50=0.03 nM for EOL-1 AML cell line). GNE-987 binds equipotently to the BD1 and BD2 bromodomains of BRD4 with low nanomolar affinities (IC50=4.7 and 4.4 nM, respectively). GNE-987 can be used for the research of cancer.
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ZXH-3-26
0 ImagesZXH-3-26 is a CRBN-recruiting BRD4 PROTAC degrader with a DC50/5h of approximately 5 nM. ZXH-3-26 drives the ubiquitination and degradation of BRD4 by recruiting BRD4BD1 to the CRL4CRBN E3 ubiquitin ligase complex, thereby inhibiting the dynamic distribution of super-enhancers. ZXH-3-26 reverses TNF-α-induced impairment of the immunosuppressive function of mesenchymal stem cells, and affects RNA synthesis and the transcriptional elongation process of Pol II. ZXH-3-26 can be used in studies related to inflammatory arthritis, malignant tumors, and HIV latency.
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AR/BRD4 RIPTAC-1
0 ImagesAR/BRD4 RIPTAC-1 (Compound II-5) is an orally active Regulatory-inducible proximity-targeting chimera (RIPTAC). AR/BRD4 RIPTAC-1 induces the formation of a stable ternary complex between the androgen receptor (AR) and BRD4, thereby blocking BRD4 function. AR/BRD4 RIPTAC-1 inhibits the growth and proliferation of tumor cells. AR/BRD4 RIPTAC-1 holds promise for use in prostate cancer research.
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A1874
0 ImagesA1874 is an orally active BRD4 PROTAC degrader with a DC50 of 32 nM. A1874 degrades BRD4 via the ubiquitin-proteasome system by recruiting the MDM2 E3 ligase, while disrupting the MDM2-p53 interaction to stabilize p53 and upregulate p21, thereby inducing cell cycle arrest and apoptosis. A1874 exhibits selectivity for wild-type p53 cells and MDM2-amplified tumors, and it can be used in research on breast cancer, colorectal cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, lymphoma, myeloid leukemia, osteosarcoma, and glioblastoma.
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FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7
0 ImagesSynonyms: dTAG-7FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7 (dTAG-7) is a FKBP12F36V PROTAC degrader. FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7 binds FKBP12F36V and CRBN to form a complex, mediating degradation via the ubiquitin-proteasome system. FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7 mediates the degradation of FKBP12F36V-tagged nuclear and cytoplasmic proteins, including BRD4, HDAC1, EZH2, MYC, PLK1, KRASG12V, and antigen fusion proteins. FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7 enhances MHC class I antigen presentation. FKBP12 PROTAC dTAG-7 is applicable to leukemia-related research.
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BRD4 degrader AT1
0 ImagesBRD4 degrader AT1 is a selective PROTAC BRD4 degrader. BRD4 degrader AT1 induces depletion of Brd4 protein in cells. BRD4 degrader AT1 exhibits highly selective depletion of Brd4 over Brd2 and Brd3 in cells.
