Discovery of a small molecule that inhibits Bcl-3-mediated cyclin D1 expression in melanoma cells

Molecular targeted therapy using a drug that suppresses the growth and spread of cancer cells via inhibition of a spe‑ cifc protein is a foundation of precision medicine and treatment. High expression of the proto-oncogene Bcl-3 promotes the proliferation and metastasis of cancer cells originating from tissues such as the colon, prostate, breast, and skin.