Small ubiquitin-like modifiers (SUMOs) regulate all nuclear processes including transcription, pre-mRNA splicing, replication and cell cycle progression. Thousands of SUMO substrates have been uncovered by mass spectrometry. Recently, inhibitors of the SUMO E1 enzyme have become available. Interestingly, these inhibitors activate interferon signaling. Tumor outgrowth in mice is delayed by these inhibitors more efficiently in immunocompetent mouse models compared to immunocompromised mouse models and is dependent on interferon signaling. Currently, we are exploring combination therapies using SUMO E1 inhibition.
Alfred Vertegaal obtained his PhD in the lab of Alex van der Eb, Leiden University, the Netherlands. He carried out postdoctoral research in the lab of Angus Lamond, Wellcome Trust Biocentre in Dundee, U.K. as fellow of the Dutch Cancer Society. Since 2019, he is professor of cell biology and head of the SUMO signaling lab at the department of Cell and Chemical Biology of the Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands. He received funding from the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, the Dutch Cancer Society and the European Research Council.
Moderation: Professorin Dr. Elke Krüger (Greifswald)
-------
Organizational information
The Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg is offering this event live as a zoom meeting in which viewers can participate in writing via chat.
- We would be pleased if you provided your clear name when dialing into Zoom. Of course, you can also take part in the event under a pseudonym.
- A list of all participants can be viewed by all those involved throughout the event.
- During the lecture, the microphones of the spectators are all automatically muted so that no disturbing background noise is generated. You are welcome to turn on the camera of the spectators during the lecture.
- During the entire event, requests to speak or questions can be asked in writing in the chat.
Recording of the digital lecture
The digital lecture will be recorded for use in the college's media library. Only the speaker, his/her presentation and the moderator will be heard or seen in the recording. Video, audio or chat contributions are not recorded. A "REC" sign at the edge of the picture informs the participants.