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Immune checkpoint inhibitors

Immune checkpoint inhibitors Definition Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized drug-based tumour therapy in the last 10 years, with malignant melanoma being the leading indication in the development of these therapeutics. An immune checkpoint inhibitor is generally understood to be a hu...

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One of Germany's most accomplished dermatologists with decades of expertise in clinical dermatology. Emeritus professor at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, author of more than 30 textbooks and over 700 scientific publications.