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ReviewCurrent treatment options in oncology2026

Combined Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 and Anti-angiogenic Therapy: An Emerging Direction for Future NSCLC Treatment.

Mingtai Li, Zhiqing Wu, Xin Zheng, Yanhong Zhu, Yuxuan Wu, Jiaxin He, Xin Wu, Jingtong Xu, Yinyin Qin

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Mingtai Li *State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
Zhiqing Wu *School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, China.
Xin ZhengState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China.
Yanhong ZhuFirst Clinical School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China.
Yuxuan WuFirst Clinical School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China.
Jiaxin HeNanshan School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China.
Xin WuFirst Clinical School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China.
Jingtong XuFirst Clinical School, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511436, China.
Yinyin QinState Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510120, China. qyy13610047638@126.com.

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Center for School Planning & Development, Ministry of Education-Innovation Research Project on New-quality Productivity for Industry-Education Integration CSDP26LF8A412Center for School Planning & Development, Ministry of Education-Innovation Research Project on New-quality Productivity for Industry-Education Integration Number CSDP26LF8A412Guangzhou Medical University Research Capacity Enhancement Program Major Clinical Research Project GMUCR2025-02015National Health Commission Research Center for Medical and Health Technology Development Research Project WKZX2024HK0101
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Abstract

opinion statementLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. The 5-year survival rate for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is only 20%-30%, highlighting an urgent need for more effective therapeutic strategies. Immune checkpoint inhibitors and anti-angiogenic agents are now widely used in clinical practice and have significantly prolonged patient survival. However, their efficacy and safety remain constrained by multiple reasons. This review systematically outlines the synergistic mechanisms and recent advances of combined anti-PD-1/PD-L1 and anti-angiogenic therapy. It also evaluates the clinical value of novel bispecific antibodies in NSCLC, with a specific focus on their potential advantages in patients with comorbidities. By systematically synthesizing preclinical and clinical data from 2020 to 2026, this article analyzes the mechanistic roles of the combination strategy. The clinical efficacy and safety profile are comprehensively assessed. Current evidence demonstrates that combining anti-PD-1/PD-L1 agents with anti-angiogenic therapy synergistically remodels the tumor immune microenvironment. This approach enhances T cell infiltration and function and effectively overcomes monotherapy resistance. Clinical studies have confirmed that this regimen extends median overall survival (mOS) by 4.8 months. Bispecific antibodies developed on this foundation optimize pharmacokinetic matching and improve safety profiles. These single-agent therapies show promising clinical potential for managing NSCLC with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). In conclusion, combined therapy has become a pivotal direction in NSCLC systemic treatment. Future research should prioritize optimizing treatment regimens, refining real-world safety assessments, and expanding clinical application in patients with complex comorbidities to address current unmet therapeutic needs.

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Angiogenesis InhibitorsAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsB7-H1 AntigenCarcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsLung NeoplasmsProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorAnimalsBiomarkers, TumorDisease ManagementHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyTreatment OutcomeTumor MicroenvironmentAngiogenesis InhibitorsB7-H1 AntigenBiomarkers, TumorCD274 protein, humanImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsPDCD1 protein, humanProgrammed Cell Death 1 ReceptorAnti-PD-1/PD-L1 agentsBispecific antibodies, VEGF/VEGFRCombination therapyNon-small cell lung cancer

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