The CDK4/CDK6 inhibitor PD0332991 paradoxically stabilizes activated cyclin D3-CDK4/6 complexes

Sabine Paternot1, Bianca Colleoni, Xavier Bisteau

  • 1a WELBIO and Institute of Interdisciplinary Research (IRIBHM) ; Université Libre de Bruxelles ; Campus Erasme; Brussels , Belgium.

Summary

The CDK4/6 inhibitor PD0332991 can paradoxically activate cyclin D3-CDK4/6 complexes, promoting cell cycle entry. This unexpected effect, dependent on p21 binding, requires careful assessment in clinical trials of this cancer therapy.

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