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Challenges of combination therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors for hepatocellular carcinoma

Cheng, Ann-Lii, Hsu, Chiun, Chan, Stephen L., Choo, Su-Pin, Kudo, Masatoshi·2020·Journal of Hepatology

Abstract

Immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy targeting anti-programmed cell death-1 (anti-PD-1) or its ligand (anti-PD-L1) is the backbone of numerous combination regimens aimed at improving the objective response and survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Clinical trials of immuno-oncology regimens in other cancer types have shed light on issues of study design, including how to choose candidate regimens based on early-phase trial results, statistical considerations in trials with multiple primary endpoints, and the importance of predictive biomarkers. In this review, the updated data from early-phase trials of combination immunotherapy for HCC are summarised. Since the most extensively tested combination regimens for advanced HCC comprise anti-PD-1/anti-PD-L1 agents plus antiangiogenic agents, the relative benefit and antitumor mechanism of antiangiogenic multikinase inhibitors versus specific VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors are discussed. Other critical issues in the development of combination immunotherapy, including optimal management of immune-related adverse events and the value of ICI therapy in combination with locoregional treatment for HCC, are also explored.

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Authors
Cheng, A.-L., Hsu, C., Chan, S. L., Choo, S.-P., & Kudo, M.
Venue
Journal of Hepatology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2020-02
Volume
72
Issue
2
Pages
307-319
ISSN
0168-8278 (ISSN-L)
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W2999298357
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528
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152
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42.33
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journal article
Language
en
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Cheng, A.-L., Hsu, C., Chan, S. L., Choo, S.-P., & Kudo, M. (2020). Challenges of combination therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors for hepatocellular carcinoma. Journal of Hepatology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2019.09.025

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