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Immune check-point in glioblastoma multiforme

Authors :
Mauro Salducci
Vincenzo Tombolini
Daniela Musio
F. De Felice
Francesco Marampon
Antonella Polimeni
Nicola Pranno
Source :
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology. 138
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) represents one of the main frequent and aggressive primary brain neoplasms among adults worldwide. Despite a first-line multimodal treatment, including radical surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy with concomitant temozolomide-based chemotherapy, GBM prognosis continues to be unfavourable. During this decade, different research groups have explored immune check-point inhibitors role in order to improve response to therapy and subsequently prolong survival rate. The aim of this review was to analyze published literature to support immune check-point inhibitors use in the management of patients with GBM diagnosis. The hope was to help physicians for better decision-making.

Details

ISSN :
18790461
Volume :
138
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....dba0c4e944a85ab344064afb99da1c81