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Interplay between key proteins could serve as a target for cancer treatment

Interplay between key proteins could serve as a target for cancer treatment

Immunotherapy uses a person's own immune system to fight cancer. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are one class of immunotherapy that block specific proteins from slowing the immune response. As a result, immune cells become more active and can more effectively kill cancer cells. However, most patients either respond poorly to checkpoint inhibitors or eventually become resistant to the treatment.

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