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Published on: July 3, 2020
Targeting minimal residual disease: a path to cure?
Marlise R Luskin1, Mark A Murakami1, Scott R Manalis2
1Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA.
Abstract:
Therapeutics that block kinases, transcriptional modifiers, immune checkpoints and other biological vulnerabilities are transforming cancer treatment. As a result, many patients achieve dramatic responses, including complete radiographical or pathological remission, yet retain minimal residual disease (MRD), which results in relapse. New functional approaches can characterize clonal heterogeneity and predict therapeutic sensitivity of MRD at a single-cell level. Preliminary evidence suggests that iterative detection, profiling and targeting of MRD would meaningfully improve outcomes and may even lead to cure.
Insights
Targeting minimal residual disease (MRD) is crucial for cancer cure. New single-cell methods can detect and predict MRD sensitivity, potentially improving patient outcomes and leading to remission.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Cancer Therapeutics
- Immunology
Background:
- Cancer treatments targeting kinases, transcriptional modifiers, and immune checkpoints are revolutionizing care.
- Many patients achieve remission but retain minimal residual disease (MRD), leading to relapse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore novel functional approaches for characterizing clonal heterogeneity.
- To predict the therapeutic sensitivity of MRD at a single-cell level.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing advanced single-cell analysis techniques.
- Developing methods for iterative detection and profiling of MRD.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated the ability to characterize MRD heterogeneity.
- Showcased potential for predicting MRD therapeutic sensitivity.
Conclusions:
- Iterative detection, profiling, and targeting of MRD show promise for improving cancer treatment outcomes.
- These approaches may lead to a functional cure for cancer by eradicating MRD.
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