Abstract:Rationale: Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a devastating disease primarily found in women of reproductive age that leads to cancer-like cystic destruction of the lungs. Recent work has shown that LAM causes immunosuppression and that checkpoint inhibitors can be used as LAM treatment. IN lung cancer, TLR agonist, in particular TLR9 agonist CpG has been shown to be effective. Objectives: Here we investigate the use of TLR9 agonist CpG as LAM immunotherapy in combination with checkpoint inhibitor, anti-PD1 and… Show more
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