Immune checkpoint blockade: releasing the breaks or a protective barrier to COVID-19 severe acute respiratory syndrome?

Oliver J Pickles, Lennard Y W Lee, Thomas Starkey, Luke Freeman-Mills, Anna Olsson-Brown, Vinton Cheng, Daniel J Hughes, Alvin Lee, Karin Purshouse, Gary Middleton

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Abstract

The rapid emergence of COVID-19 has sent shockwaves through healthcare systems globally, with cancer patients at increased risk. The interplay of the virus and host immune system has been implicated in the development of ARDS. Immunotherapy agents have the potential to adversely potentiate this phenomenon, requiring careful real-world observation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)691-693
Number of pages3
JournalBritish Journal of Cancer
Volume123
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2020

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