A Novel Tool to Augment Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy

2020-08-19| R&DTechnology

A Novel Tool to Augment Checkpoint Inhibitor Cancer Therapy

by Ruchi Jhonsa

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Washington University School of Medicine researchers uncover the mechanism by which tumor-infiltrating myeloid cells create suppressive microenvironments. The findings provide a novel approach for augmenting the effects of checkpoint blockade therapies. The suppressive tumor environment affects T cell responses by engaging immune checkpoint proteins such as PD-1.

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