Immune checkpoint molecules
Definition:
Immune checkpoint molecules include inhibitory and stimulatory immune checkpoint molecules which are ligand-receptor pairs that exert inhibitory or stimulatory effects on immune responses. Most of the immune checkpoint molecules are expressed on cells of the adaptive immune system, particularly on T cells, and of the innate immune system.
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