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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2026

Rational design and biological validation of EZH2/PD-L1 bifunctional inhibitors for colorectal cancer immunotherapy.

Bingsheng Guan, Binbin Cheng, Hongqiao Li

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Bingsheng GuanDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
Binbin ChengHubei Polytechnic University, Huangshi, Hubei, China.
Hongqiao LiHuangshi Central Hospital, Huangshi, China.

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to identify novel small-molecule inhibitors that target both PD-L1 and EZH2 to enhance colorectal cancer immunotherapy. Methods: A combination of computer-aided molecular simulation, homogeneous time-resolved fluorescence (HTRF) assays, biolayer interferometry (BLI) assays, microscale thermophoresis (MST), and MTase-Glo methyltransferase assays was used to identify compounds with dual-targeting potential. Results: Compound PE-1 exhibited potent inhibitory activity against the PD-1/PD-L1 interaction (IC Conclusions: PE-1 demonstrates dual-target inhibitory activity against the PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint and EZH2, underscoring its potential as a lead compound for the development of next-generation bifunctional anticancer agents.

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B7-H1 AntigenColorectal NeoplasmsEnhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 ProteinImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsAnimalsCell Line, TumorDrug DesignFemaleHumansImmunotherapyMiceMolecular Docking SimulationB7-H1 AntigenCD274 protein, humanEnhancer of Zeste Homolog 2 ProteinEZH2 protein, humanImmune Checkpoint Inhibitorsbifunctional inhibitorscancer immunotherapycolorectal cancer (CRC)EZH2PD−1/PD−L1

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