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Myasthenia gravis: An emerging toxicity of immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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A new case of pembrolizumab-induced MG is presented and insights are provided into the underlying mechanisms of action of this phenomenon, which emphasises the importance of early recognition and robust treatment of this toxicity.
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This article is published in European Journal of Cancer.The article was published on 2017-09-01. It has received 205 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Immune checkpoint & Pembrolizumab.

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Immune-related adverse events of checkpoint inhibitors.

TL;DR: This Primer by Ramos-Casals and colleagues summarizes the epidemiology, mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of immune-related adverse events and should be prescribed carefully to reduce the potential of short-term and long-term complications.
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Management of Immunotherapy-Related Toxicities, Version 1.2019.

TL;DR: The content featured in this issue is an excerpt of the recommendations for managing toxicity related to immune checkpoint blockade and a review of existing evidence.
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Immune checkpoint inhibitor-related myositis and myocarditis in patients with cancer

TL;DR: IrMyositis presents with remarkably homogeneous and unique clinicopathologic features, expanding the nosologic spectrum of inflammatory myopathies in patients with cancer, and ICI withdrawal and treatment with corticosteroids improve outcome.
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Lymphoproliferative Disorders with Early Lethality in Mice Deficient in Ctla-4

TL;DR: Although CTLA-4-deficient T cells proliferated spontaneously and strongly when stimulated through the T cell receptor, they were sensitive to cell death induced by cross-linking of the Fas receptor and by gamma irradiation, and is vital for the control of lymphocyte homeostasis.
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Association of the T-cell regulatory gene CTLA4 with susceptibility to autoimmune disease

TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify polymorphisms of the cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 gene (CTLA4) as candidates for primary determinants of risk of the common autoimmune disorders Graves' disease, autoimmune hypothyroidism and type 1 diabetes.
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Antibody to acetylcholine receptor in myasthenia gravis Prevalence, clinical correlates, and diagnostic value

TL;DR: Assay of antireceptor antibody should prove a useful test in the diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, and presence or titer of antibody did not appear to correlate with age, sex, steroid therapy, or duration of symptoms.
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