The evolving landscape of biomarkers for checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy Review


Authors: Havel, J. J.; Chowell, D.; Chan, T. A.
Review Title: The evolving landscape of biomarkers for checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy
Abstract: Checkpoint inhibitor-based immunotherapies that target cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA4) or the programmed cell death 1 (PD1) pathway have achieved impressive success in the treatment of different cancer types. Yet, only a subset of patients derive clinical benefit. It is thus critical to understand the determinants driving response, resistance and adverse effects. In this Review, we discuss recent work demonstrating that immune checkpoint inhibitor efficacy is affected by a combination of factors involving tumour genomics, host germline genetics, PD1 ligand 1 (PDL1) levels and other features of the tumour microenvironment, as well as the gut microbiome. We focus on recently identified molecular and cellular determinants of response. A better understanding of how these variables cooperate to affect tumour–host interactions is needed to optimize the implementation of precision immunotherapy. © 2019, Springer Nature Limited.
Journal Title: Nature Reviews Cancer
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1474-175X
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group  
Date Published: 2019-03-01
Start Page: 133
End Page: 150
Language: English
DOI: 10.1038/s41568-019-0116-x
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 30755690
PMCID: PMC6705396
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