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Role of Anti-PD-1 Antibodies in Advanced Melanoma: The Era of Immunotherapy.


ABSTRACT: Advanced melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer characterized by poor survival rates and response to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are novel agents capable of utilizing one's own immune system to bring about the tumor destruction. Nivolumab and pembrolizumab are fully humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies that have shown significant anti-tumor activity in a variety of cancers including melanoma and have significantly improved the survival outcomes in patients with advanced melanoma. In this updated review article, we will discuss the outcomes of various clinical trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of these agents. We will also briefly discuss their mechanism of action and adverse effects.

SUBMITTER: Sahni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6372252 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Role of Anti-PD-1 Antibodies in Advanced Melanoma: The Era of Immunotherapy.

Sahni Sakshi S   Valecha Gautam G   Sahni Ankit A  

Cureus 20181207 12


Advanced melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer characterized by poor survival rates and response to cytotoxic chemotherapy. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are novel agents capable of utilizing one's own immune system to bring about the tumor destruction. Nivolumab and pembrolizumab are fully humanized anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies that have shown significant anti-tumor activity in a variety of cancers including melanoma and have significantly improved the survival outcomes in patients with advan  ...[more]

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