Association of antibiotic treatment with survival outcomes in treatment-na ïve melanoma patients receiving immune checkpoint blockade

The interaction of gut microbiome and immune system is being studied with increasing interest. Disturbing factors, such as antibiotics may impact the immune system via gut and interfere with tumor response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB).

Source: European Journal of Cancer - January 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Eleftheria Chorti, Bernd Kowall, Jessica C Hassel, Bastian Schilling, Michael Sachse, Ralf Gutzmer, Carmen Loquai, Katharina C K ähler, Anika Hüsing, Catharina Gilde, Carl M. Thielmann, Anne Zaremba-Montenari, Jan-Malte Placke, Emmanouil Gratsias, Anna Tags: Original Research Source Type: research