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We determined that these compounds effectively inhibit the E3 ligase activity of the Mdm2-MdmX hetero-complex. This mechanism may be exploitable to create a new class of anti-tumor agents.</jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Significance: We identified a class of small-molecule inhibitors of the Mdm2-MdmX hetero-complex E3 ligase activity through a high-throughput cell-based Mdm2 ubiquitination screen. This is a new target for small-molecule therapeutics and may be developed to treat specific cancers. 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