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Why targeting BTLA, a novel checkpoint receptor, may be key to treating an overactive immune system
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Why targeting BTLA, a novel checkpoint receptor, may be key to treating an overactive immune system

Over the last decade, antibodies that block extracellular receptors on our immune cells have redefined the treatment approach for certain cancers. Now, all eyes are on how using the opposite approach may help treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Our immune system is an intricate web of checks and balances meant to detect, identify, and destroy...