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Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1, CD279, blue sheets) immune checkpoint protein bound to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1, green #188437276
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Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1, CD279, blue sheets) immune checkpoint protein bound to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1, green sheets) protein, 3D rendering. PD-L1 is produced by tumors to suppress the immune system. Blockers of the PD-L1 and PD-1 interaction are an important new anticancer drug class and include nivolumab and pembrolizumab. Cartoon representation with secondary structure coloring