CD38hiCD19dim cells in lymph nodes predict favorable prognosis in patients with stage III melanoma receiving adjuvant PD-1-blockade

bioRxiv Cancer Biology | |

BackgroundAdjuvant immunotherapy has significantly improved survival for patients with stage III cutaneous melanoma, yet a fraction of patients will not benefit from immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). The tumor microenvironment plays a pivotal role in generating durable responses to ICI. By analyzing the cellular composition of tumor-associated subsets, key immune components essential for promoting an anti-tumor environment can be pinpointed. This…

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