What are PD-L1 and PD-1 and why does it matter? PD-L1 (programmed cell death ligand 1) is a protein in certain healthy cells. While PD-L1 is found in normal cells, it’s also found on some types of cancer cells, and in higher-than-normal levels. PD-1 (programmed cell death protein 1) is a type of protein foundContinue reading “Essiac, PD-L1 and PD-1”