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Targeting MLCK1 May Separate Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Colitis From Antitumour Benefit
By MedXY|May 20, 2026
A Gut study identifies MLCK1-driven epithelial barrier failure as a central mechanism in immune checkpoint inhibitor colitis and suggests epicatechin as a barrier-protective strategy that preserves antitumour efficacy in preclinical models.