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Interference identifies immune modulators

A broad in vivo screen of the effects of specific gene inhibition on the antitumour activity of immune cells in mice bearing melanomas has revealed potential targets for cancer therapy. See Article p.52

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Figure 1: Screening for T-cell modulators.

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