Chemotherapy becomes more efficient when senescent cells are eliminated by immunotherapy (IMAGE)

Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)

Chemotherapy becomes more efficient when senescent cells are eliminated by immunotherapy

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Senescent human melanoma tumour cells. In brown, the PD-L2 protein acts as a protective shield and prevents the action of the immune system.

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IRB Barcelona

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