Search

for
Search:

Did you mean immune checkpoint blockade?

GlossaryImmune Checkpoint Inhibitors (immune checkpoint blockade)

block proteins that prevent immune cells from attacking cancer

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICIs) are a type of cancer treatment that work by blocking proteins used by cancer cells to evade the immune system. By inhibiting these checkpoints, such as PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4, ICIs enable the immune system to better recognize and attack cancer cells.

Related Terms

Learn

0 / 0 results

— no results

Research

5 / 439 results

research A Comparative Analysis of Immune Privilege in Pregnancy and Cancer in the Context of Checkpoint Blockade Immunotherapy

16 citations, March 2018 in “Seminars in Oncology”

The document concludes that pregnancy and cancer share immune evasion tactics, but more research is needed before using checkpoint blockade immunotherapy in pregnant cancer patients to avoid harm to the placenta.

research An In Situ Chemotherapy Drug Combined with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Chemoimmunotherapy

1 citations, December 2023 in “Nanomaterials”

Combining specific nanoparticles with immune therapy significantly improves cancer treatment.

research Melanoma: Genetic Abnormalities, Tumor Progression, Clonal Evolution, And Tumor-Initiating Cells

37 citations, November 2017 in “Medical Sciences”

Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.

research Alopecia Areata: Animal Models Illuminate Autoimmune Pathogenesis and Novel Immunotherapeutic Strategies

82 citations, March 2016 in “Autoimmunity reviews”

Animal models have helped understand hair loss from alopecia areata and find new treatments.

research Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies

June 2023 in “Cancers”

Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.

View more "checkpoint blockade immunotherapy" in research →

Community Join

2 / 2 results

community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)

in Progress Pictures 29 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.

community Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to work in the scalp. Not weeks. Be careful.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 41 upvotes 3 months ago

Dutasteride takes 1-3 months to affect scalp DHT levels, not just a week. The prostate absorbs Dutasteride faster than the scalp due to different vascular networks and enzyme densities.