reviewNew England Journal of MedicineNov 2, 2016Closed access

Molecular and Biochemical Aspects of the PD-1 Checkpoint Pathway

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Abstract

The PD-1 pathway plays an essential role in maintaining immunologic self-tolerance. However, cancers can subvert the role of this pathway and blind the immune system to their presence. The molecular details of the pathway are discussed.

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Signal transduction
  • Immune system
  • Alternative complement pathway
  • Immune tolerance
  • Cancer research
  • Cell biology
  • Computational biology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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