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Laura Bounaix1, Mohammed Bendouda1, Jacques-Olivier Bay1

  • 1Clermont Université; Clermont Université, université d'Auvergne, EA7283, CIC501, BP 10448, F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.

Bulletin Du Cancer
|January 7, 2017
PubMed

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Anti-PD-1 antibodies show promise in treating lymphoid cancers. This review covers current clinical results and future directions for PD-1 blockade therapy in lymphoid neoplasms.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Immunotherapy

Background:

  • Immune checkpoint blockade is a developing area in oncology.
  • PD-1 blockade has shown anti-tumor efficacy in certain lymphoid malignancies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the clinical efficacy of anti-PD-1 antibodies in lymphoid neoplasms.
  • To discuss the future development of PD-1 inhibitors in hematologic malignancies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical studies on PD-1 inhibitors.
  • Analysis of current data on PD-1 blockade in lymphoid neoplasms.

Main Results:

  • PD-1 inhibitors demonstrate clinical efficacy in specific lymphoid malignancies.
  • Evidence supports the anti-tumor activity of PD-1 blockade in hematology.

Conclusions:

  • Anti-PD-1 antibodies are a promising therapeutic strategy for lymphoid neoplasms.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize PD-1 inhibitor development in hematologic cancers.

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