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ArticleJournal for immunotherapy of cancer2025

Asia's emergence in cancer immunotherapy: challenges and opportunities.

Yan Li, Joe Yeong, Bernard A Fox, Cheng Sun

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Article in Journal for immunotherapy of cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Yan LiDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Anhui Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatobiliary Diseases, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, National Key Laboratory of Immune responses and Immunotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Joe YeongInstitute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), A * STAR, Singapore.
Bernard A FoxMolecular and Tumor Immunology, Earle A Chiles Research Institute, Portland, Oregon, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4452-5947
Cheng SunDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Anhui Provincial Clinical Research Center for Hepatobiliary Diseases, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, National Key Laboratory of Immune responses and Immunotherapy, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, China charless@ustc.edu.cn.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Asia's role in cancer immunotherapy research is rapidly expanding, driven by cutting-edge facilities, innovative technologies, and collaborative efforts. This commentary examines the region's growing impact, highlighting key clinical trials, emerging research hubs, and unique challenges that we face. It discusses the need for standardization in cell and gene therapies, and more broadly all immunotherapies, addressing cost and accessibility issues. We examine the implications of genetic diversity in Asian populations as well as cultural and linguistic factors that affect clinical trials and patient care. The analysis extends to emerging opportunities in technological innovation and international collaboration, while addressing critical challenges in regulatory oversight, data transparency, and intellectual property protection. The success of the recent SITC-World Immunotherapy Council-Asia conference is showcased as a catalyst for future collaborations. By tackling these challenges and using innovations, Asian countries can significantly contribute to global advancements in cancer immunotherapy, potentially improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

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ImmunotherapyNeoplasmsAsiaHumansImmunotherapy

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PMID40360435
PMCPMC12083353

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