Shaping the future of immunotherapy targets and biomarkers in melanoma and non-melanoma cutaneous cancers

Spiliopoulou, P. , Vornicova, O., Genta, S. and Spreafico, A. (2023) Shaping the future of immunotherapy targets and biomarkers in melanoma and non-melanoma cutaneous cancers. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(2), 1294. (doi: 10.3390/ijms24021294) (PMID:36674809) (PMCID:PMC9862040)

Abstract

Recent advances in treating cutaneous melanoma have resulted in impressive patient survival gains. Refinement of disease staging and accurate patient risk classification have significantly improved our prognostic knowledge and ability to accurately stratify treatment. Undoubtedly, the most important step towards optimizing patient outcomes has been the advent of cancer immunotherapy, in the form of immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI). Immunotherapy has established its cardinal role in the management of both early and late-stage melanoma. Through leveraging outcomes in melanoma, immunotherapy has also extended its benefit to other types of skin cancers. In this review, we endeavor to summarize the current role of immunotherapy in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, highlight the most pertinent immunotherapy-related molecular biomarkers, and lastly, shed light on future research directions.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Spiliopoulou, Dr Pavlina

Creator Roles

Spiliopoulou, P.: Writing – original draft

• Authors: Spiliopoulou, P., Vornicova, O., Genta, S., and Spreafico, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cancer Sciences
• Journal Name: International Journal of Molecular Sciences
• Publisher: MDPI
• ISSN: 1661-6596
• ISSN (Online): 1422-0067
• Published Online: 09 January 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 The Authors
• First Published: First published in International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24(2):1294
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license