[HTML][HTML] Molecular mechanism of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade via anti-PD-L1 antibodies atezolizumab and durvalumab

HT Lee, JY Lee, H Lim, SH Lee, YJ Moon, HJ Pyo… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
HT Lee, JY Lee, H Lim, SH Lee, YJ Moon, HJ Pyo, SE Ryu, W Shin, YS Heo
Scientific reports, 2017nature.com
In 2016 and 2017, monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-L1, including atezolizumab,
durvalumab, and avelumab, were approved by the FDA for the treatment of multiple
advanced cancers. And many other anti-PD-L1 antibodies are under clinical trials. Recently,
the crystal structures of PD-L1 in complex with BMS-936559 and avelumab have been
determined, revealing details of the antigen-antibody interactions. However, it is still
unknown how atezolizumab and durvalumab specifically recognize PD-L1, although this is …
Abstract
In 2016 and 2017, monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-L1, including atezolizumab, durvalumab, and avelumab, were approved by the FDA for the treatment of multiple advanced cancers. And many other anti-PD-L1 antibodies are under clinical trials. Recently, the crystal structures of PD-L1 in complex with BMS-936559 and avelumab have been determined, revealing details of the antigen-antibody interactions. However, it is still unknown how atezolizumab and durvalumab specifically recognize PD-L1, although this is important for investigating novel binding sites on PD-L1 targeted by other therapeutic antibodies for the design and improvement of anti-PD-L1 agents. Here, we report the crystal structures of PD-L1 in complex with atezolizumab and durvalumab to elucidate the precise epitopes involved and the structural basis for PD-1/PD-L1 blockade by these antibodies. A comprehensive comparison of PD-L1 interactions with anti-PD-L1 antibodies provides a better understanding of the mechanism of PD-L1 blockade as well as new insights into the rational design of improved anti-PD-L1 therapeutics.
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