Uveal Melanoma (UM) represents the most common primary intraocular malignant tumor in adults. Although it originates from melanocytes as cutaneous melanoma, it shows significant clinical and biological differences with the latter, including high resistance to immune therapy. Indeed, UM can evade immune surveillance via multiple mechanisms, such as the expression of inhibitory checkpoints (e.g., PD-L1, CD47, CD200) and the production of IDO-1 and soluble FasL, among others. More in-depth understanding of these mechanisms will suggest potential targets for the design of novel and more effective management strategies for UM patients.

Basile M.S., Mazzon E., Fagone P., Longo A., Russo A., Fallico M., et al. (2019). Immunobiology of Uveal Melanoma: State of the Art and Therapeutic Targets. FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY, 9, 1145 [10.3389/fonc.2019.01145].

Immunobiology of Uveal Melanoma: State of the Art and Therapeutic Targets

Mazzon E.;Russo A.;Bonfiglio V.;Avitabile T.;
2019-01-01

Abstract

Uveal Melanoma (UM) represents the most common primary intraocular malignant tumor in adults. Although it originates from melanocytes as cutaneous melanoma, it shows significant clinical and biological differences with the latter, including high resistance to immune therapy. Indeed, UM can evade immune surveillance via multiple mechanisms, such as the expression of inhibitory checkpoints (e.g., PD-L1, CD47, CD200) and the production of IDO-1 and soluble FasL, among others. More in-depth understanding of these mechanisms will suggest potential targets for the design of novel and more effective management strategies for UM patients.
2019
Basile M.S., Mazzon E., Fagone P., Longo A., Russo A., Fallico M., et al. (2019). Immunobiology of Uveal Melanoma: State of the Art and Therapeutic Targets. FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY, 9, 1145 [10.3389/fonc.2019.01145].
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