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UT Southwestern Medical Center

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The binding of CTLA-4 antibodies throughout the body limits their anti-tumor effect. In contrast, a newly developed two-armed molecule that targets both CLTA-4 and CD47 on regulatory T cells efficiently hones in on tumors and enhances antitumor immunity.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center

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