TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10321

#Section 2: General Biology

The tumor down regulates the expression of class I MHC proteins

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10322

#Section 2: General Biology

Sometimes the tumor cells up-regulate the expression of anti-apoptotic proteins like BCL-2.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10323

#Section 2: General Biology

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10324

#Section 2: General Biology

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

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10325

#Section 2: General Biology

Monoclonal Antibodies Against Immune Checkpoint Molecules to Treat Cancers

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 10326

#Section 2: General Biology

Antibodies against 

CTLA-4

PD-L1 or PD-1

A CTLA-4-blocking antibody, ipilimumab