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ReviewAnnals of medicine2025

Research progress on immune checkpoint inhibitors in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Ziwen Yin, Lin Zhang, Jiexu Li, Haiyang Tan, Bingqi Ma

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Review in Annals of medicine, 2025. 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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Ziwen YinDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Lin ZhangDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Jiexu LiDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Haiyang TanDepartment of Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Bingqi MaDepartment of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.ORCID 0000-0001-9314-6559

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is a relatively uncommon but lethal neoplasm of the biliary tract. Evolving immunotherapy has important implications for the treatment of ICC. Novel immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) continue to be identified and have demonstrated clinical efficacy in the treatment of ICC, though there are some issues.

objectiveThis article profoundly discusses the core issues of immunotherapy for ICC, provides a comprehensive and systematic overview, and propose corresponding countermeasures to improve patient outcomes .

methodsWe analyze the tumor microenvironment to validate the important role of immune checkpoints in tumor immune escape. By incorporating multiple clinical and preclinical trials to summarize the latest advances in ICIs for ICC treatment, we investigate the current challenges and limitations of ICC immunotherapy and explore new directions for its development.

resultsMonotherapy approaches fail to achieve satisfactory outcomes in ICC. Combination therapies, such as the pairing of ICIs with chemotherapy, exhibit synergistic effects, overcome drug resistance and enhance therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, targeted therapies, such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and IDH inhibitors, have exhibited antitumor activity in the context of ICC.

conclusionIn summary, ICIs are assuming an increasingly prominent role in the management of ICC. Efforts should be made to improve treatment methods and apply combination therapy strategies to address drug resistance. The combination of multiple treatment methods and ongoing research are crucial for addressing the treatment of ICC.

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Bile Duct NeoplasmsCholangiocarcinomaImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsImmunotherapyAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyTumor MicroenvironmentImmune Checkpoint Inhibitorsimmune checkpoint inhibitorimmunotherapyIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomatumor microenvironment

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