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), which interacts with programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) expressed for example on the surface of various tumor cells and antigen-presenting cells ( 11 ). This interaction of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibits an antitumor immune response in the tumor microenvironment
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Introduction Programmed death-1 (PD-1) and its ligand PD-L1 have been described as key regulators of T cell responses, and the interaction between PD-1 on T-cells and PD-L1 on cancer cells provides a mechanism for cancer cells to evade proper
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protein 1 (PD-1) and its ligand, programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1), has emerged as a promising treatment strategy for several tumour types. PD-1 is expressed on B and T lymphocytes, as well as on myeloid cells, and acts as a costimulatory factor leading to
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activated T, B and natural killer (NK) cells ( 6 ). PD-1 interacts with two ligands, programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1/B7H1/CD274) and programmed cell death-ligand 2 (PD-L2/B7DC/CD273) ( 7 ). PD-L1 is expressed on specific tumour and immune cells
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role in the regulation of peripheral tolerance ( 9 ). Two PD‐1 binding ligands have been identified; programmed death ligand 1 (PD‐L1) and programmed death ligand 2 (PD‐L2) ( 9 ). PD‐L1 is expressed by various human tumours and, following binding to PD
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(PD-L1) (atezolizumab, avelumab), resulting in T-cell activation and anti-tumor activity. However, immune checkpoints also play a crucial role in maintaining immunological self-tolerance and preventing autoimmune disorders. Interfering with this
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-1 antibodies (PD-1 Ab) and its ligand programmed cell death ligand 1 antibodies (PD-L1 Ab), has undoubtedly been proven in the management of several advanced cancers, namely melanoma, non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLC), urothelial cancers, head and
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(PD-1) ( 8 ). It has been reported that programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1) and programmed cell death ligand 2 (PD-L2) expressed on MDSCs play a critical suppressive role on T cells ( 9 ). The PD-1/PD-L1 or PD-L2 axis is also involved in Treg
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mutation, consisting of c.1118A>T, p.H373L, and c.1459_1467del9, p.D487_F489del in the CYP17A1 gene ( Fig. 2B ). Sanger sequencing was conducted on the family members, and the patient’s two sisters were found to have the same compound heterozygous
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( 4 ). Epidemiological evidence has suggested a link between hyperthyroidism and incident PD. A nationwide population-based cohort study in Sweden that followed 34,735 patients with Graves’ disease/hyperthyroidism has reported a 1.42-fold increased