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July 17, 2020 News by Marta Figueiredo, PhD

Cancer Immunotherapy Aldesleukin Shows Promise for ALS in Pivotal Trial

Low doses of Clinigen’s aldesleukin, an immunotherapy used in certain types of cancer, safely boosted the number and function of regulatory T-cells (Tregs), a type of immune cell that keeps others in check, in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to data from a pivotal Phase 2…

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