PD-1/PD-L1 Blockade Shows Early Promise in Alzheimer’s Mouse Models
Blocking PD-1/PD-L1 in an Alzheimer’s mouse model restored microglial homeostasis, cleared smaller amyloid plaques, and reduced neuronal...

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