reviewClinical Cancer ResearchDec 12, 2014Closed access

Immune Escape Mechanisms as a Guide for Cancer Immunotherapy

University of Pennsylvania

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Abstract

Immunotherapy has demonstrated impressive outcomes for some patients with cancer. However, selecting patients who are most likely to respond to immunotherapy remains a clinical challenge. Here, we discuss immune escape mechanisms exploited by cancer and present strategies for applying this knowledge to improving the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy.

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Keywords
  • Immunotherapy
  • Cancer
  • Cancer immunotherapy
  • Immune system
  • Medicine
  • Immune escape
  • Immunology
  • Internal medicine
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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