checkpoint pathways

What is the Role of Immune Checkpoints in Cancer Therapy?

Immune checkpoints are molecules on immune cells that need to be activated (or inactivated) to start an immune response. Cancer cells often exploit these checkpoints to avoid being attacked by the immune system. Drugs known as immune checkpoint inhibitors, such as pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and nivolumab (Opdivo), block these checkpoints, thereby boosting the immune response against cancer cells. These therapies have shown significant success in treating various types of cancers.

Frequently asked queries:

Partnered Content Networks

Relevant Topics