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ReviewInternational journal of biological sciences2024

Uncovering the flip side of immune checkpoint inhibitors: a comprehensive review of immune-related adverse events and predictive biomarkers.

Yan-Dong Miao, Wu-Xia Quan, Xiao-Long Tang, Wei-Wei Shi, Qing Li, Rui Jian Li, Jiang-Tao Wang, Jian Gan, Xin Dong, Liang Hao and 2 more

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Review in International journal of biological sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19citing papers in PubMed
4.8field-weighted citation impact, top 4% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 17 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yan-Dong MiaoCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Wu-Xia QuanYantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Xiao-Long TangThe First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Wei-Wei ShiYantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Qing LiCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Rui Jian LiCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Jiang-Tao WangDepartment of Thyroid and Breast Surgery, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Jian GanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Xin DongCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Liang HaoCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Wen-Yu LuanCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Fang ZhangCancer Center, Yantai Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University, The 2 nd Medical College of Binzhou Medical University, Yantai 264100, China.
Binzhou Medical University · CNBinzhou University · CNLanzhou University · CN

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have generated considerable excitement as a novel class of immunotherapeutic agents due to their remarkable efficacy in treating various types of cancer. However, the widespread use of ICIs has brought about a number of safety concerns, especially the development of immune-related adverse events (irAEs). These serious complications could result in treatment discontinuation and even life-threatening consequences, making it critical to identify high-risk groups and predictive markers of irAEs before initiating therapy. To this end, the current article examines several potential predictive markers of irAEs in important organs affected by ICIs. While retrospective studies have yielded some promising results, limitations such as small sample sizes, variable patient populations, and specific cancer types and ICIs studied make it difficult to generalize the findings. Therefore, prospective cohort studies and real-world investigations are needed to validate the potential of different biomarkers in predicting irAEs risk. Overall, identifying predictive markers of irAEs is a crucial step towards improving patient safety and enhancing the management of irAEs. With ongoing research efforts, it is hoped that more accurate and reliable biomarkers will be identified and incorporated into clinical practice to guide treatment decisions and prevent the development of irAEs in susceptible patients.

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Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsNeoplasmsBiomarkersHumansProspective StudiesRetrospective StudiesBiomarkersImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsCancerImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsImmune-Related Adverse EffectsImmunotherapyMarkers

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PMID38169638
PMCPMC10758091
OpenAlexW4390484440

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