Targeting the CDK4-Cyclin D Complex: A New Generation of Selective Kinase Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy
María Fuentes-Baile, José Antonio Encinar, Salomé Araujo‐Abad, Elizabeth Pérez-Valenciano, Pilar García-Morales, Laura Fuertes-García, Camino de Juan Romero, Miguel Saceda
This paper identifies a novel CDK4 inhibitor, diophenic, that selectively targets the CDK4-Cyclin D1 interaction, showing improved selectivity and reduced off-target effects compared to ATP-competitive inhibitors in GBM models.
bioRxiv · Sep 22, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology