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Targeting the immunotherapy potential of cytokines IL-12 and IL-18 with new advancements in protein engineering

Drug Target Review

In this IO arena, we continue to search for additional treatments that can further benefit patients. Immune checkpoint inhibitors, a well-established class of IO treatments, are designed to improve the ability of T-cells to fight cancer by removing inhibitory or suppressive mechanisms that may dampen the anti-cancer functions of T cells.