Despite the presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, many patients do not respond to PD-L1/PD-1 blockade therapy. Here they show that PD-L1 antibody armed with interferon-α (IFNα) improves tumor targeting and antigen presentation while countering innate or T-cell-drive PD-L1 upregulation, and overcomes resistance to checkpoint blockade therapy.
- Yong Liang
- Haidong Tang
- Yang-Xin Fu