Blockade of CTLA-4 on both effector and regulatory T cell compartments contributes to the antitumor activity of anti–CTLA-4 antibodies

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Summary

It is concluded that the combination of direct enhancement of Teff cell function and concomitant inhibition of T reg cell activity through blockade of CTLA-4 on both cell types is essential for mediating the full therapeutic effects of anti–CTLA- 4 antibodies during cancer immunotherapy.

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2009-08-03
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Keywords

CTLA-4, Blockade, Cytotoxic T cell, T cell, Cancer immunotherapy

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