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Erschienen in: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy 1/2019

18.12.2018 | Focussed Research Review

The Italian Network for Tumor Bio-Immunotherapy (NIBIT) Foundation: ongoing and prospective activities in immuno-oncology

verfasst von: Anna Maria Di Giacomo, Alessia Covre, Gianluca Giacobini, Ramy Ibrahim, Jaclyn Lyman, Pier Giorgio Natali, Michele Maio

Erschienen in: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy | Ausgabe 1/2019

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Abstract

The ongoing revolution in cancer immunotherapy stems from the knowledge that distinct immune-checkpoints regulate the physiological crosstalk between and among immune cells by delivering inhibitory or activating signals. These notions, and the availability of mAb directed to diverse immune-checkpoint molecules, have led to a significant clinical improvement in cancer treatment. In this scenario, further achievements are undoubtedly to be expected from the contribution of novel, proof-of-principle clinical trials designed to explore the therapeutic efficacy of new immunotherapy-based combinations and treatment sequences. Along these lines, the clinical translation of pre-clinical evidence generated by non-profit research entities is likely to provide a significant contribution to gaining new insights that will further boost the field of cancer immunotherapy. To pursue this goal, and to provide comprehensive educational programs in immune-oncology (I-O), several national and global networks have been revitalized or newly established in recent years. This rapidly evolving scenario led the Board of Directors of the Italian Network of Tumor Bio-Immunotherapy (NIBIT) to establish the NIBIT Foundation. This Focused Research Review summarizes the main ongoing and prospective I-O activities of the NIBIT Foundation.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Italian Network for Tumor Bio-Immunotherapy (NIBIT) Foundation: ongoing and prospective activities in immuno-oncology
verfasst von
Anna Maria Di Giacomo
Alessia Covre
Gianluca Giacobini
Ramy Ibrahim
Jaclyn Lyman
Pier Giorgio Natali
Michele Maio
Publikationsdatum
18.12.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy / Ausgabe 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0340-7004
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-0851
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00262-018-2286-x

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