Expression of immune checkpoints (IDO and PD-L1) in oral tongue cancer patients: a 10-year retrospective cohort study in Pakistan.

Front Oncol · 2025 · PMC12378751 · PMID 40874227

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Although the change did not reach statistical significance, the trend may suggest that chemotherapy may influence PD-L1 expression, potentially impacting the tumor’s immune evasion capabilities.

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