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Experimental Melanoma Immunotherapy Model Using Tumor Vaccination with a Hematopoietic Cytokine
Published on: February 24, 2023
Combinatorial immunotherapy for melanoma
D D George1, V A Armenio2,3, S C Katz4,5
1Division of Dermatology, Roger Williams Medical Center, Department of Medicine RWMC, Providence, RI, USA.
Abstract:
Melanoma has been a long-standing focal point for immunotherapy development. In this review, we explore the evolution of melanoma treatments with particular attention to the history and recent advances in melanoma immunotherapy. We also discuss novel combinations of these modalities and their potential to offer novel therapeutic options for patients with advanced melanoma.
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