Innate Adds To IO Pipeline With Novo's First-In-Class Anti-C5aR Candidate
Executive Summary
Phase I candidate already tested in rheumatoid arthritis could be used to optimize the activity of T cells and NK cells in the tumor microenvironment, either in combination with checkpoint inhibitors or as a solo agent.
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