[PDF][PDF] Costimulatory and coinhibitory receptor pathways in infectious disease

J Attanasio, EJ Wherry - Immunity, 2016 - cell.com
J Attanasio, EJ Wherry
Immunity, 2016cell.com
Costimulatory and inhibitory receptors play a key role in regulating immune responses to
infections. Recent translation of knowledge about inhibitory receptors such as CTLA-4 and
PD-1 into the cancer clinic highlights the opportunities to manipulate these pathways to treat
human disease. Studies in infectious disease have provided key insights into the specific
roles of these pathways and the effects of their manipulation. Here, recent studies are
discussed that have addressed how major inhibitory and costimulatory pathways play a role …
Costimulatory and inhibitory receptors play a key role in regulating immune responses to infections. Recent translation of knowledge about inhibitory receptors such as CTLA-4 and PD-1 into the cancer clinic highlights the opportunities to manipulate these pathways to treat human disease. Studies in infectious disease have provided key insights into the specific roles of these pathways and the effects of their manipulation. Here, recent studies are discussed that have addressed how major inhibitory and costimulatory pathways play a role in regulating immune responses during acute and chronic infections. Mechanistic insights from studies of infectious disease provide opportunities to further expand our toolkit to treat cancer and chronic infections in the clinic.
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