Radiotherapy driven immunomodulation of the tumor microenvironment and its impact on clinical outcomes: a promising new treatment paradigm

Traditional treatment approaches for advanced malignancies have been associated with limited clinical outcomes necessitating the development of novel therapies. However, the ability of radiotherapy to induce pro-immunogenic changes in tumor immune microenvironment can be leveraged when combined with...

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Auteur principal: Umair Mahmood
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Langue:EN
Publié: Taylor & Francis Group 2021
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Résumé:Traditional treatment approaches for advanced malignancies have been associated with limited clinical outcomes necessitating the development of novel therapies. However, the ability of radiotherapy to induce pro-immunogenic changes in tumor immune microenvironment can be leveraged when combined with systemic agents. Radio-immunotherapeutic initiatives employing the use of monoclonal antibodies, genetically engineered T cells, cytokines and virus-vector mediated gene therapies have demonstrated promising potential for the management of various solid malignancies. Future studies incorporating biomarker enrichment strategies and radiobiological variables could pave the way for immune-oncology based personalized medicine approaches to be integrated in standard of care practices for the treatment of challenging clinical populations.