Immune switch PD-L1 works differently in cancer and flu (IMAGE)

Jackson Laboratory

Immune switch PD-L1 works differently in cancer and flu

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While cancer therapies work by blocking PD-L1 to boost immune attack on tumors, new research suggests that enhancing PD-L1 signaling may help the body control severe respiratory viral infections.

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The Jackson Laboratory

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