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Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology 3/2015

01.07.2015 | Editors' Invited Manuscript

Current challenges in designing GBM trials for immunotherapy

verfasst von: Shiao-Pei Weathers, Mark R. Gilbert

Erschienen in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Ausgabe 3/2015

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Abstract

Immune system modulation is evolving into a promising treatment modality in glioblastoma. Our growing understanding of glioma immunobiology has fueled efforts to develop immunotherapeutic strategies to combat this lethal primary brain tumor. Autologous stimulated lymphocytes, immunotherapy with cytokines and dendritic cells, immune checkpoint inhibitors, virotherapy, and tumor or peptide based vaccines are immunotherapy approaches under active investigation. A number of challenges are evident in the design of immunotherapy clinical trials in glioblastoma including patient selection, immune and imaging response monitoring, and evaluation of clinical outcome.
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Metadaten
Titel
Current challenges in designing GBM trials for immunotherapy
verfasst von
Shiao-Pei Weathers
Mark R. Gilbert
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Ausgabe 3/2015
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-015-1716-2

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