Immunogenetic Diversity and Cancer Immunotherapy Disparities

Cancer Discov. 2024 Apr 4;14(4):585-588. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-23-1536.

Abstract

The success of checkpoint blockade cancer immunotherapies has unequivocally confirmed the critical role of T cells in cancer immunity and boosted the development of immunotherapeutic strategies targeting specific antigens on cancer cells. The vast immunogenetic diversity of human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I alleles across populations is a key factor influencing the advancement of HLA class I-restricted therapies and related research and diagnostic tools.

MeSH terms

  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Humans
  • Immunogenetics*
  • Immunotherapy
  • Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Neoplasms* / therapy
  • T-Lymphocytes

Substances

  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I