Abstract:BackgroundImmune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy has greatly improved the prognosis of advanced cancers but is often complicated by immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Biomarkers of ICI safety and efficacy are needed.ObjectivesTo identify autoantibodies (AAbs) associated with irAEs and cancer outcomes in ICI-treated patients.MethodsThis analysis used clinical data and biospecimens from a prospective trial of 60 patients with advanced melanoma who received 2-4 doses of combination ICI (anti-PD1 + anti-CTL… Show more
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