Radiotherapy in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Dirk De Ruysscher; Kobe Reynders; Evert Van Limbergen; Maarten Lambrecht

doi:10.1097/CCO.0000000000000352

Radiotherapy in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Dirk De Ruysscher^*, Kobe Reynders, Evert Van Limbergen, Maarten Lambrecht

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Abstract

Purpose of review

The immunomodulatory effects of ionizing radiation have long been recognized; however, so far these have not been fully exploited in clinical practice. We review the rationale to combine radiation with immune checkpoint inhibitors, which are used in standard practice.

Recent findings

Preclinical research suggests a synergy between radiotherapy and these immune checkpoint inhibitors. Whether or not this benefit translates into a clinical benefit is currently subject of ongoing research.

Summary

It is highly rational to combine radiation with immune therapy as in preclinical models and in proof of concept trials in humans it clearly can increase the antitumor immunity when given together with other immune interventions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	105-111
Number of pages	7
Journal	Current Opinion in Oncology
Volume	29
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/CCO.0000000000000352
Publication status	Published - Mar 2017

Keywords

cancer
checkpoint inhibitors
immune therapy
radiation
radiotherapy
CELL LUNG-CANCER
IMMUNOTHERAPY
IRRADIATION
DOCETAXEL
PEMBROLIZUMAB
MULTICENTER
IPILIMUMAB
NIVOLUMAB
RADIATION
MICE

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