Single-cell spatial transcriptomics uncovers niches that govern response to PD-1/PD-L1 blockade in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer | |

Background <p>Neoadjuvant PD-1/PD-L1 blockade yields robust efficacy in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), yet many patients fail to achieve a complete or major pathologic response. The reasons why some patients experience response but others do not are unclear.</p> Methods <p>We profiled cSCC specimens before, after 1 dose, and after 3&ndash;4 doses of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade to uncover resistance mechanisms and…

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