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ReviewFrontiers in immunology2023

Immune-related mechanisms and immunotherapy in extragonadal germ cell tumors.

Weigang Xiu, Jiyun Pang, Yang Hu, Huashan Shi

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Review in Frontiers in immunology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
1.9field-weighted citation impact, top 15% of its field
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2 citing papers in PubMed, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Weigang Xiu1Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jiyun Pang1Division of Thoracic Tumor Multimodality Treatment, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yang HuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Huashan ShiDepartment of Biotherapy, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Sichuan University · CN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose of review: Extragonadal germ cell tumors (EGCTs) are relatively rare tumors, accounting for 1%-5% of all GCTs. In this review, we summarize the current research progress regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of EGCTs from an immunology perspective. Recent findings: The histological origin of EGCTs is related to a gonadal origin, but they are located outside the gonad. They show great variation in morphology and can occur in the cranium, mediastinum, sacrococcygeal bone, and other areas. The pathogenesis of EGCTs is poorly understood, and their differential diagnosis is extensive and challenging. EGCT behavior varies greatly according to patient age, histological subtype, and clinical stage. Summary: This review provides ideas for the future application of immunology in the fight against such diseases, which is a hot topic currently.

Indexed as

Neoplasms, Germ Cell and EmbryonalDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansImmunotherapydiagnosisextragonadal germ cell tumorimmunohistochemistryimmunotherapymechanism

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PMID37138865
PMCPMC10149945
OpenAlexW4366207214

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