Pembrolizumab Induces an Unexpected Conformational Change in the CC′-loop of PD-1

To improve cancer immunotherapy, a clearer understanding of key targets such as the immune checkpoint receptor PD-1 is essential. The PD-1 inhibitors nivolumab and pembrolizumab were recently approved by the FDA. The CC′-loop of PD-1 has been identified as a hotspot for drug targeting. Here, we inve...

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Main Authors: Bernhard Roither, Chris Oostenbrink, Georg Pfeiler, Heinz Koelbl, Wolfgang Schreiner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cancers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/13/1/5