Principles of Immunotherapy in Breast and Gastrointestinal Cancers

Principles of Immunotherapy in Breast and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Author: Michele Ghidini
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2024-08-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0443133751

Principles of Immunotherapy in Breast and Gastrointestinal Cancers: Activity, Mechanisms of Resistance and New Sensitization Strategies presents updated research findings on immunotherapy, with special focus on the mechanisms of resistance of those cancer types and how to overcome them. The book discusses topics such as tumor cell-intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of cancer resistance to immunotherapy; the role of currently available biomarkers; strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance; sensitizing agents for cancer resistance to cell mediated immunotherapy; and Immunotherapeutic approaches, mechanisms of resistance and sensitizing strategies in gastroesophageal and biliopancreatic tumors and colorectal cancer. It is a valuable resource for researchers, students and members of the biomedical and medical fields who want to learn more about resistance to immunotherapy and how to overcome it. - Presents relevant findings on immunotherapy for breast and GI cancer types in a synthetic and didactic way for easy consult - Describes resistance mechanisms of those cancer types and how to overcome them to improve immunotherapy outcomes - Encompasses several diagrams and figures to help readers get a clearer picture of the research findings and how they can be applied to the clinical setting

Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice, Second Edition

Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice, Second Edition
Author: Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 1339
Release: 2021-08-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0826137431

Thoroughly updated to reflect major advances in the field of immuno-oncology, this second edition of Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice, from the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), remains the definitive resource for information on tumor immunology and cancer immunotherapy treatments. An essential reference for both novice and experienced cancer researchers, oncologists, and related practitioners alike, the book not only guides readers through the fundamental scientific principles of the field all the way to translational and practical clinical applications for treating and managing oncologic disease, but also provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory processes that support the safe and effective delivery of immunotherapy to patients with cancer. The expanded and updated second edition now spans 68 chapters, including 12 new chapters, covering major topics and innovations that have shaped the rapid development of immunotherapy and its ascension into the standard of care as first-line treatment for a growing number of disease settings. New to this edition are chapters with deeper insight into our understanding of cancer genomics and determinants of response, immunogenic cell death, cancer and stromal cell-intrinsic pathways of immune resistance, cancer immune exclusion, adoptive cell therapy, metabolomics, tumor mutation burden, immunotherapy in combination with radiation therapy, synthetic biology, and more. Complete with detailed illustrations, tables, and key points for targeted reference, Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice, Second Edition is the most comprehensive and authoritative resource for scientists and clinicians looking to expand their knowledge base of this dynamic field. Key Features: Offers key insights and perspectives on cancer immunology and immunotherapy treatments from renowned experts in the field Covers the basic principles and science behind cancer immunotherapy and tumor immunology Includes treatment strategies for a vast array of available immunotherapy classes and agents, such as cytokine therapies, oncolytic viruses, cancer vaccines, CAR T therapies, and combination immunotherapies Provides essential information on FDA-approved immunotherapies, including clinical management and outcome data related to response rates, risks, and toxicities Discusses special considerations for immunotherapy in the context of specific disease settings, including skin cancers, genitourinary cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, hepatocellular carcinomas, gynecologic malignancies, breast cancers, lung cancers, head and neck cancers, brain tumors, sarcomas, pediatric cancers, and treatments combined with radiation therapy Clarifies the complex regulatory aspects behind the development and approval of immunotherapy drugs

Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice

Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice
Author: Lisa H. Butterfield, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages: 921
Release: 2017-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1617052736

“Drs. Butterfield, Kaufman and Marincola on behalf of the SITC have created a comprehensive must-have resource covering the basic and translational science behind approved and investigational immune therapies, and disease-by-disease clinical application of the therapies, written by leaders in the field. The textbook will be highly valuable reading for those just entering the field and for experienced scientists and clinicians looking to expand their knowledge base.” —Mario Sznol, MD, Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology), Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut “Given the important and exciting advances in cancer immunotherapy, it is not surprising that there is no dearth of books on the subject. Despite the competition, however, this book is a unique masterpiece and a must-have comprehensive resource for anyone interested in this area and for every medical library.” Score: 100, 5 Stars, Doody’s Medical Reviews Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice, from the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC), is the authoritative reference on cancer immunobiology and the immunotherapy treatments that harness the immune system to combat malignant disease. Featuring five sections and over 50 chapters covering the Basic Principles of Tumor Immunology, Cancer Immunotherapy Targets and Classes, Immune Function in Cancer Patients, Disease-Specific Treatments and Outcomes, and Regulatory Aspects of Cancer Immunotherapy, this book covers all major topics that have shaped the development of immunotherapy and propelled it to its current place at the forefront of cancer treatment innovation. This volume is a comprehensive resource for oncologists and fellows, immunologists, cancer researchers, and related practitioners seeking understanding of the basic science and clinical applications of cancer immunotherapy. As well as presenting the evidence for immune-based cancer treatment, it positions immunotherapy in the context of other available cancer treatments and provides data on response rates, risks, and toxicities across a variety of diseases. Filled with detailed tables, and instructive illustrations, as well as key points for quick reference, Cancer Immunotherapy Principles and Practice simplifies a challenging and dynamic subject. KEY FEATURES Clearly summarizes the basic principles and research supporting cancer immunotherapy clinical translation Contains expert guidance and treatment strategies for all immunotherapy classes and agents, including cell-based therapies, monoclonal antibodies, cytokine therapies, checkpoint inhibitors, oncolytic viruses, adjuvant approaches, and treatment combinations Includes expert perspectives from leading authorities in the field Provides information on all FDA-approved immunotherapies, including clinical management and outcome data Discusses clinical aspects of immunotherapy for individual cancer types, including melanoma and other skin cancers, lung cancers, gynecologic cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, hematologic cancers, genitourinary cancers, head and neck cancers, sarcomas, brain and other CNS cancers, breast cancer, and pediatric malignancies. Explains regulatory aspects behind the development and approval of immunotherapy drugs

Oncoimmunology

Oncoimmunology
Author: Laurence Zitvogel
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2017-12-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319624318

In this book, leading experts in cancer immunotherapy join forces to provide a comprehensive guide that sets out the main principles of oncoimmunology and examines the latest advances and their implications for clinical practice, focusing in particular on drugs with FDA/EMA approvals and breakthrough status. The aim is to deliver a landmark educational tool that will serve as the definitive reference for MD and PhD students while also meeting the needs of established researchers and healthcare professionals. Immunotherapy-based approaches are now inducing long-lasting clinical responses across multiple histological types of neoplasia, in previously difficult-to-treat metastatic cancers. The future challenges for oncologists are to understand and exploit the cellular and molecular components of complex immune networks, to optimize combinatorial regimens, to avoid immune-related side effects, and to plan immunomonitoring studies for biomarker discovery. The editors hope that this book will guide future and established health professionals toward the effective application of cancer immunology and immunotherapy and contribute significantly to further progress in the field.

Nanotechnology Based Strategies for Cancer Immunotherapy

Nanotechnology Based Strategies for Cancer Immunotherapy
Author: Rajeev Sharma
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-11-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789819770212

This book will give an up-to-date and thorough exposition of the state of the art of concepts, design, and recent advances in nanobiotechnology-based strategies for cancer Immunotherapy, and their current and clinical status. Nanobiotechnology-based Targeted therapies and Immunotherapy have been added to the effective oncologic treatment and have become increasingly popular in oncology. It is intended to enable the researchers to prepare a variety of Nanobiotechnology-based strategies, investigate their properties, and discover their uses and applications in cancer immunotherapy. The novelty of the approach is to address an existing need to understand exhaustively the potential of the nanotechnology-based approaches, including targeted and smartly designed therapies, that deliver loaded immunoreactive (s) into the body at predefined sites. The book will also discuss the patents related to cancer immunotherapy. Because of the versatility and wide range of properties, nanobiotechnology-based systems are extensively used in cancer immunotherapy. The task of obtaining a versatile candidate in immune component(s) delivery seems to be intricated, as it has to surpass several vigorous clinical barriers. As a result, many scientists rely on nanobiotechnology-based approaches, which have already been approved and well-established. Over the years, extensive research has been undertaken on the delivery of immunoreactive(s) using nanotechnology-based delivery systems. With advancements in nanobiotechnology, more needs are realized to develop nanoengineered/smart delivery systems with even more convoluted properties. Currently, research is mainly focused on nanoengineered systems, which can perform one or more of the desired functions. The proposed book summarizes the basic principles and research supporting cancer immunotherapy clinical translation contains nanobiotechnology-based treatment strategies for all immunotherapy classes and agents, including cell-based therapies, monoclonal antibodies, cytokine therapies, checkpoint inhibitors, oncolytic viruses, adjuvant approaches, treatment combinations Includes information on all FDA-approved immunotherapies, for individual cancer types, including melanoma and other skin cancers, lung cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, hematologic cancers, genitourinary cancers, head and neck cancers, sarcomas, brain cancers, and breast cancer etc. Also explains the regulatory aspects behind the development and approval of immunotherapy drugs.

Cancer Immunotherapy

Cancer Immunotherapy
Author: Bradley W. Lash
Publisher: Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128059087

While the use of targeted therapies such as monoclonal antibodies, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immunotherapies is increasing in medical oncology, the cornerstone of therapy in both the curative and palliative settings remains cytotoxic chemotherapy. This chapter will review the core principles of combination chemotherapy including scheduling, dosing and clinical uses. In addition, a brief overview of resistance to therapy and a general overview of commonly used medications is provided.

Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer

Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancer
Author: David Kerr
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2017-01-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319430637

This book is about the manipulation of the immune system as a therapeutic approach to gastrointestinal cancer and its clinical applications, exploring therapeutic approaches which might be taken under the broad banner of immunotherapy. Starting by introducing concepts of modern immunology, the clinical applications of immunotherapy are then discussed. The reader will learn about the three broad classes of immune therapeutic agents: cell-based treatment; antibody therapy; cytokine application and the key effector cells and mechanisms which might cause tumour rejection. The reverse side of this equation, the genetic and molecular mechanisms which the tumour can use to escape immune control and regulation, is also discussed. Through reviewing the most up-to-date evidence, this volume provides an overview of the important scientific lessons learned from past failure of immunotherapeutics in the clinic and highlights more positive recent data, coupled to practical guidelines for clinical usage. Written by a team of worldwide experts, this is an indispensable guide for medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation therapists, pharmacists, oncology nurse specialists.

Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Author: Ramakrishna Vadde
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2021-01-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811564876

This book reviews current immunotherapeutic strategies for gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, including immune composition, immune checkpoint inhibitors, cell therapy, and peptide vaccines used to protect against esophageal, gastric, hepato-biliary, pancreatic and colorectal cancers. It also discusses the current challenges of using immunotherapy for the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. The book reviews highly sensitive and specific immunomarkers for the detection of GI malignancies, and examines therapeutic vaccines and the major cytokines involved in GI immunotherapy, as well as their basic biology and clinical applications. In closing, the book explores various aspects of computational biology for the detection and treatment of GI malignancies.