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François Ghiringhelli1

  • 1Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 21000 Dijon, France; Centre Georges-François-Leclerc, département d'oncologie médicale, 1, rue du Professeur-Marion, 21000 Dijon, France; Inserm LNC U1231, 21000 Dijon, France.

Bulletin Du Cancer
|January 1, 2019
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Immuno-oncology therapies like anti-PD1/PD-L1 antibodies show promise but have limited success. New strategies are exploring patient selection and combination therapies to improve response rates in cancer treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Anti-PD1/PD-L1 antibodies have revolutionized cancer treatment.
  • Monotherapy response rates are limited to 25-30% of patients.
  • Novel strategies are needed to enhance efficacy and predict response.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review therapeutic strategies for predicting and enhancing response to immuno-oncology therapies.
  • To explore novel approaches in cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on immuno-oncology.
  • Analysis of strategies for patient selection.
  • Evaluation of combination therapies involving checkpoint inhibitors.

Main Results:

  • Limited response rates in current anti-PD1/PD-L1 monotherapy.
  • Development of strategies to improve patient selection.
  • Emerging combination therapies show potential for increased effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Predictive biomarkers and combination therapies are crucial for improving immuno-oncology outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to validate novel therapeutic associations.

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