Cancers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1), P. 76 - 76
Published: Dec. 29, 2024
Cancer
immunotherapy,
particularly
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors,
has
positively
impacted
oncological
treatments.
Despite
its
effectiveness,
immunotherapy
is
associated
with
immune-related
adverse
events
(irAEs)
that
can
affect
any
organ,
including
the
liver.
Hepatotoxicity
primarily
manifests
as
hepatitis
and,
less
frequently,
cholangitis.
Several
risk
factors,
such
pre-existing
autoimmune
and
liver
diseases,
type
of
combination
regimens,
play
a
role
in
hepatotoxicity
(irH),
although
reliable
predictive
markers
or
models
are
still
lacking.
The
severity
irH
ranges
from
mild
to
severe
cases,
up
to,
rare
instances,
acute
failure.
Management
strategies
require
regular
monitoring
for
early
diagnosis
interventions,
encompassing
strict
cases
permanent
suspension
forms.
Corticosteroids
backbone
treatment
moderate
high-grade
damage,
alone
additional
immunosuppressive
drugs
resistant
refractory
cases.
Given
relatively
low
number
lack
dedicated
prospective
studies,
much
uncertainty
remains
about
optimal
management
irH,
especially
most
This
review
presents
main
features
focusing
on
injury
patterns
mechanisms,
provides
an
overview
landscape,
standard
care
latest
evidence.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 906 - 906
Published: March 6, 2025
Non-small-cell
lung
cancer
(NSCLC)
remains
a
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
mortality
worldwide.
Immunotherapy
targeting
the
PD-1/PD-L1
axis
has
revolutionized
treatment,
providing
durable
responses
in
subset
patients.
However,
with
fewer
than
50%
patients
achieving
significant
benefits,
there
is
critical
need
to
expand
therapeutic
strategies.
This
review
explores
emerging
targets
immune
checkpoint
inhibition
beyond
PD-1/PD-L1,
including
CTLA-4,
TIGIT,
LAG-3,
TIM-3,
NKG2A,
and
CD39/CD73.
We
highlight
biological
basis
CD8
T
cell
exhaustion
shaping
antitumor
response.
Novel
approaches
additional
inhibitory
receptors
(IR)
are
discussed,
focus
on
their
distinct
mechanisms
action
combinatory
potential
existing
therapies.
Despite
advancements,
challenges
remain
overcoming
resistance
optimizing
patient
selection.
underscores
importance
dual
blockade
innovative
bispecific
antibody
engineering
maximize
outcomes
for
NSCLC
Immuno,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(3), P. 186 - 210
Published: July 5, 2024
Immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICI)
are
a
promising
form
of
immunotherapy
that
have
significantly
changed
the
therapeutic
landscape
for
many
advanced
cancers.
They
shown
unique
clinical
benefit
against
broad
range
tumour
types
and
strong
overall
impact
on
survival
in
studied
patient
populations.
However,
there
still
limitations
holding
back
this
from
reaching
its
full
potential
as
possible
curative
option
cancer
patients.
A
great
deal
research
is
being
undertaken
hope
driving
advancements
area,
building
better
understanding
mechanisms
behind
immune
inhibition
ultimately
developing
more
effective,
safer,
wider-reaching
agents.
Taking
into
account
current
literature
topic,
review
aims
to
explore
depth
basis
use
ICIs
treatment
cancers,
evaluate
efficacy
safety,
consider
limitations,
finally
reflect
what
future
holds
very
immunotherapy.
Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 30, 2025
Introduction
Melanoma
is
among
the
most
immunogenic
malignancies.
The
advent
of
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
has
revolutionized
landscape
melanoma
treatment.
Long-term
durable
cancer
control
possible
in
nearly
50%
non-resectable,
metastatic
patients
with
anti-CTLA4
and
anti-PD-1
antibodies.
Cancer Immunology Immunotherapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
74(6)
Published: April 26, 2025
Tissue-resident
memory
T
(TRM)
cells
are
well
reported
as
a
strong
protective
first
line
of
defense
against
foreign
antigens
in
non-lymphoid
tissues.
Moreover,
TRM
have
demonstrated
critical
roles
antitumor
immunity,
contributing
to
enhanced
survival
and
tumor
growth
inhibition
across
various
cancer
types.
However,
surprisingly,
recent
studies
suggest
that
can
exhibit
paradoxical
effects,
potentially
promoting
progression
under
certain
conditions
leading
adverse
outcomes
during
immune
responses.
Understanding
the
complexities
cell
functions
will
enable
us
harness
their
potential
advancing
immunotherapy
more
effectively.
Therefore,
this
review
comprehensively
investigates
dual
different
contexts,
highlighting
combating
cancers
unfavorable
exacerbate
development.
Additionally,
we
explore
implications
behaviors
for
future
treatment
strategies,
emphasizing
need
further
research
optimize
therapeutic
exploitation
while
mitigating
deleterious
effects.
British Journal of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 27, 2024
Abstract
The
immunotherapy
revolution
with
the
use
of
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
(ICIs)
started
clinical
first
ICI,
ipilimumab,
in
2011.
Since
then,
field
ICI
therapy
has
rapidly
expanded
—
FDA
approval
10
different
drugs
so
far
and
their
incorporation
into
therapeutic
regimens
a
range
malignancies.
While
ICIs
have
shown
high
anti‐cancer
efficacy,
they
also
characteristic
side
effects,
termed
immune‐related
adverse
events
(irAEs).
These
effects
hinder
potential
and,
therefore,
finding
ways
to
prevent
treat
them
is
paramount
importance.
current
protocols
manage
irAEs
follow
an
empirical
route
steroid
administration
more
severe
cases,
withdrawal.
However,
this
approach
not
optimal
many
as
there
are
often
steroid‐refractory
irAEs,
for
corticosteroid
promote
tumour
progression.
This
review
surveys
alternative
approaches
treatments
goal
summarizing
highlighting
best
attempts
without
compromising
anti‐tumour
immunity
allowing
rechallenge
after
resolution
irAEs.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Lymphocyte
activating
gene-3
(LAG3)
is
a
distinctive
T
cell
co-receptor
that
expressed
on
the
surface
of
lymphocytes.
It
plays
special
inhibitory
immune
checkpoint
role
due
to
its
unique
domain
and
signaling
pattern.
Our
aim
explore
correlation
between
LAG3
in
cancers
physiological
processes
related
range
cancers,
as
well
build
LAG3-related
immunity
prognostic
models.
By
comprehensively
using
datasets
methods
from
TCGA,
GTE-x
GEO
databases,
cBioPortal,
HPA,
Kaplan-Meier
Plotter,
Spearman,
CellMinerTM,
we
delved
deeper
into
potential
impact
cancer
development.
These
include
expression
differences,
Localization
tumor
subsets,
infiltration,
matrix
gene
mutations,
DNA
methylation,
pathways
prognosis.
Furthermore,
explored
interactions
with
different
drugs.
highly
ACC
(p
<
0.001),
BRCA
DLBC
ESCA
GBM
HNSC
KIRC
LGG
LUAD
0.01),
LUSC
PAAD
PCPG
SKCM
STAD
TGCT
0.001)
THCA
0.05),
while
lowly
COAD
LIHC
OV
PRAD
READ
UCEC
UCS
0.001).
High
correlates
longer
overall
survival
(OS)
BLCA
(HR
=
0.67,
p
CESC
0.3,
0.71,
0.65,
0.68,
0.57,
0.01).
Conversely,
1.85,
KIRP
2.81,
THYM
8.92,
high
corresponds
shorter
OS.
Comprehensive
results
for
recurrence-free
(RFS)
indicate
acts
protective
factor
BLCA,
CESC,
OV,
UCEC.
Moreover,
widely
tumor-associated
lymphocytes,
positively
correlating
scores
stromal
scores,
significantly
present
C2
subtype
across
various
tumors.
increased
infiltration.
shows
associations
MSI,
TMB,
MMR
system,
participating
multiple
including
receptor
pathway.
also
demonstrates
positive
correlations
sensitivity
eleven
Unlike
traditional
checkpoints,
exhibits
dual
roles
clinical
prognostication
pan-cancers,
making
it
significant
predictive
factor.
In
some
serves
risk
factor,
indicating
adverse
outcomes.
UCEC,
associated
patient
survival.
strong
within
immunity,
inflammatory
pathways.
Elevated
levels
are
linked
not
only
exhaustion
but
infiltration
polarization
towards
M1
macrophages.
Clinical Cancer Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Abstract
Melanoma
is
highly
malignant
and
mainly
occurs
in
the
skin.
was
first
used
immunotherapy
due
to
its
high
immunogenicity,
which
changed
therapeutic
pattern
of
tumor
patients.
However,
many
patients
do
not
benefit
from
because
side
effects,
resistance
low
sensitivity
anti-tumor
responses.
Recently,
with
a
deeper
understanding
development,
has
emerged
as
new
era.
In
this
review,
we
elucidate
effects
on
microenvironment
(TME)
mechanisms
involved,
well
how
immune
cells
exert
promoting
or
immunosuppressive
impact
immunotherapy.
Then
mention
latest
progress
checkpoint
blockades,
such
CTLA-4,
PD-1/PD-L1,
TIM3
LAG3.
Biotherapies
adoptive
therapy,
RNA
vaccines
oncolytic
virus
are
also
included.
Next,
elaborate
problems
existing
data
explain
current
clinical
situation.
To
address
these
challenges,
introduce
combination
strategies
targeted
radiotherapy,
chemotherapy,
biotherapy.
Numerous
have
showed
that
combined
treatment
can
significantly
improve
effect
melanoma
Overall,
specific
introduction
may
provide
fresh
perspectives
for
scientists
investigate
targets
identify
treatments.
Molecular Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 28, 2024
Lymphocyte
activation
gene
3
(LAG-3)
has
attracted
much
attention
as
a
potentially
valuable
immune
checkpoint.
Individual
identification
of
LAG-3
expression
at
screening
and
during
treatment
could
improve
the
successful
implementation
anti-LAG-3
therapies.
HuL13
is
human
IgG1
monoclonal
antibody
that
binds
to
receptor
in
T
cells.
Here,
we
used
[