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ArticleFrontiers in pharmacology2026

Chalcone-containing dual-targeting PD-L1/tubulin small molecules: a novel approach for cancer immunotherapy.

Yingxing Zhou, Jingwei Ding, Shayu An, Lu Wang, Xinyi He, Jingjing Du, Zhenhong Su, Xiao Yao

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Article in Frontiers in pharmacology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yingxing ZhouSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Jingwei DingSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Shayu AnSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Lu WangSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Xinyi HeSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Jingjing DuSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Zhenhong SuSchool of Medicine, Hubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Xiao YaoWuchang Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan Wuchang Hospital, Wuchang, China.

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to identify novel small-molecule inhibitors capable of dual targeting of PD-L1 and tubulin, intending to enhance cancer immunotherapy. Methods: A combination of computer-aided virtual screening, molecular docking, homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence (HTRF) assays, tubulin polymerization inhibition assays, and Results: Compound PP-1 exhibited moderate inhibitory activity against the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction (IC Conclusion: PP-1 demonstrates dual-target inhibitory activity against both the PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint and tubulin polymerization, underscoring its potential as a promising lead compound for the development of next-generation dual-functional anticancer agents.

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cancer immunotherapychalconedual targetingPD-1/PD-L1tubulin

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PMID41613777
PMCPMC12847277

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