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Neurologic Toxicity of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Review of Literature

Authors :
Víctor Albarrán
Jesús Chamorro
Diana Isabel Rosero
Cristina Saavedra
Ainara Soria
Alfredo Carrato
Pablo Gajate
Source :
Frontiers in Pharmacology, Vol 13 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2022.

Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have entailed a change of paradigm in the management of multiple malignant diseases and are acquiring a key role in an increasing number of clinical sceneries. However, since their mechanism of action is not limited to the tumor microenvironment, their systemic activity may lead to a wide spectrum of immune-related side effects. Although neurological adverse events are much less frequent than gastrointestinal, hepatic, or lung toxicity, with an incidence of

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16639812
Volume :
13
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Pharmacology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.962b69d86224345b97a554c344a2b01
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.774170