GPK enzyme activity is increased either by phosphorylation of these two regulatory subunits by PKA or by Ca+2 binding to the calmodulin subunit; maximal activity requires both.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10323

#XL - Q Biochemistry

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10324

#XL - Q Biochemistry

PD-1 has a structure similar to CTLA-4 and when activated negatively regulates T-cell function by inducing apoptosis of activated T cells. 

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#Id: 10325

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Monoclonal Antibodies Against Immune Checkpoint Molecules to Treat Cancers

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#Id: 10326

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Antibodies against 

CTLA-4

PD-L1 or PD-1

A CTLA-4-blocking antibody, ipilimumab

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#Id: 10327

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Engineering T cells contain specially engineered T cell receptors, called chimeric antigen receptors, and the modified cells are called CAR T cells

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#Id: 10328

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Engineering T Cells to Recognize Tumor Antigens

When reactivated by inhibition of the immune checkpoint, have the capacity to recognize and kill some tumors with a large burden of mutations.