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Development of a high-throughput TR-FRET assay for identification of small molecule inhibitors of the LILRB4 (ILT3)-SCG2 immune checkpoint interaction

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https://hdl.handle.net/1813/125190
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Department of Radiology
Author
Abdel-Rahman, Somaya A.
Gabr, Moustafa T.
Abstract

Leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor B4 (LILRB4, ILT3) is an inhibitory immune checkpoint expressed on myeloid cells, where it contributes to immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment. Secretogranin 2 (SCG2) has recently been identified as a functional ligand of LILRB4, yet small molecule modulators of this interaction remain unexplored. Here, we report the development of a high-throughput time-resolved fluorescence resonance energy transfer (TR-FRET) assay to interrogate the LILRB4 (ILT3)-SCG2 interaction. The assay demonstrated robust performance and was validated using a blocking anti-LILRB4 antibody, consistent with orthogonal ELISA measurements. Pilot screening of chemical libraries identified 23 primary hits, of which two compounds, BMS-813160 and PSB-603, showed reproducible, dose-dependent inhibition with TR-FRET IC₅₀ values of 26.7 ± 1.03 µM and 37.2 ± 2.14 µM, respectively. Activity was confirmed by ELISA, supporting the robustness of the assay. This platform enables high-throughput discovery of first-in-class small molecule modulators of the LILRB4-SCG2 immune checkpoint and provides a foundation for targeting myeloid-driven immunosuppression.

Journal / Series
SLAS discovery : advancing life sciences R & D
Volume & Issue
42
Date Issued
2026-06-10
Publisher
Elsevier
Keywords
WCM Library Coordinated Deposit
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Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism/antagonists & inhibitors
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Humans
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High-Throughput Screening Assays/methods
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Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer/methods
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Small Molecule Libraries/pharmacology
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Membrane Glycoproteins/metabolism/antagonists & inhibitors
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Protein Binding/drug effects
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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors/pharmacology
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High-throughput screening
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Ilt3
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Lilrb4
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Small molecules
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Tr-fret
Related DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.slasd.2026.100316
Previously Published as
Abdel-Rahman SA, Gabr MT. Development of a high-throughput TR-FRET assay for identification of small molecule inhibitors of the LILRB4 (ILT3)-SCG2 immune checkpoint interaction. SLAS discovery : advancing life sciences R & D. 2026;42:100316. doi: 10.1016/j.slasd.2026.100316. PMID: 42269774.
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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article

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