USP8
MOLECULAR TARGETubiquitin specific peptidase 8
USP8 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 8) is targeted by 6 compounds in the BiohacksAI evidence corpus, derived from PubMed bioassay data. Each compound is ranked by confidence score (log-normalized assay count × evidence quality).
Compounds Targeting USP8
Ranked by bioassay confidence score (PubChem active assay count × evidence quality).
| # | Compound | Confidence | Active Assays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luteolin 5,7,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-flavone, | 1.10 | 2 |
| 2 | Adapalene | 1.10 | 2 |
| 3 | alpha-Linolenic Acid | 1.10 | 2 |
| 4 | Quercetin | 0.69 | 1 |
| 5 | celastrol | 0.69 | 1 |
| 6 | prunetin | 0.69 | 1 |
About USP8 as a Drug Target
USP8 (ubiquitin specific peptidase 8) is a well-characterized molecular target in biomedical research. BiohacksAI tracks 6 compounds with documented USP8 interaction from PubChem bioassay data, cross-referenced with PubMed clinical evidence. The confidence score reflects the log-normalized count of active PubChem assays, weighted by evidence quality from the BiohacksAI corpus.
USP8 inhibitors, activators, and modulators are of interest in research areas including longevity, metabolic health, and neurological function. Each compound profile includes evidence score, RCT count, human study ratio, research velocity, and domain relevance.