Myeloma wrecks T reg

Comment on Prabhala et al, page [300][1] Multiple myeloma is associated with a deranged immune system, which is thought to be attributed to myeloma infiltration and interference of the bone marrow. Now, Prabhala and colleagues show that dysfunctional Treg cells might also contribute to the

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