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ReviewBioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy2026

Programmed Cell Death Protein 1-Interleukin-2 Bispecific Agents for Cancer Therapy.

Chang Xu, Tingxu Yan, Shuo Wen, Can Wu, Tingmin Chang, Eryan Kong, Huicong Liu

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Review in BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy, 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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7 authors.

Chang Xu *Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Tingxu Yan *Institute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Shuo WenGastroenterology Department, Henan Health Commission Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Xinxiang, China.
Can WuInstitute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, China.
Tingmin ChangGastroenterology Department, Henan Health Commission Key Laboratory of Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention and Treatment, Xinxiang, China. ctminmail@163.com.
Eryan KongInstitute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, China. eykong2012@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4086-1441
Huicong LiuInstitute of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Henan Medical University, Xinxiang, China. liuhuicong@xxmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-9461-3133

Funding

Henan Provincial Science and Technology Research Project 242102310117Henan Science and Technology Research Project 242102310117Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China 32371309
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 (PD-1) / Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy but are limited by low response rates and drug resistance. Interleukin-2 (IL-2), a potent T-cell activator, is clinically restricted due to regulatory T cell (Treg) activation and severe systemic toxicity. PD1-IL2 bispecific drugs, integrating PD-1 blockade and engineered IL-2 variants (IL-2v) into a single molecule, precisely regulate tumor microenvironment immunity to overcome these limitations. This review summarizes their latest progress, including the synergistic mechanism of PD-1/PD-L1 and IL-2 signaling, molecular designs (e.g., βγ-biased IL-2v and Innovent's α-biased IBI363), and 'cis delivery' for targeted activation. Preclinical and clinical data (e.g., IBI363) show encouraging anti-tumor activity and improved safety in advanced tumors, benefiting PD-1-resistant patients. Challenges remain, such as unclear mechanisms, drug resistance, and long-term safety. Future advancements rely on optimized molecular design, combination therapies, and predictive biomarkers, driving PD1-IL2 bispecific drugs toward more precise and effective tumor immunotherapy for broader patient populations.

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Antibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic AgentsInterleukin-2NeoplasmsProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorAnimalsB7-H1 AntigenHumansImmunotherapyTumor MicroenvironmentAntibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic AgentsB7-H1 AntigenInterleukin-2PDCD1 protein, humanProgrammed Cell Death 1 Receptor

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PMID41973150

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