T-cell immunotherapy for melanoma

Surg Oncol. 2024 Dec:57:102160. doi: 10.1016/j.suronc.2024.102160. Epub 2024 Nov 8.

Abstract

This review explores T-cell immunotherapy for melanoma, highlighting immune checkpoint inhibitors (anti-CTLA-4, anti-PD-1, anti-LAG-3), tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and emerging therapies that engineer T cells with specific receptors or T-cell receptors, such as CAR-T and TCR cells, and RNA vaccines. We discuss the history of T-cell immunotherapy, mechanisms of action, and future directions for improving patient outcomes.

Keywords: Adoptive T-cell immunotherapy; Checkpoint inhibitors; Melanoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Immunotherapy* / methods
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive / methods
  • Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating / immunology
  • Melanoma* / immunology
  • Melanoma* / therapy
  • T-Lymphocytes* / immunology

Substances

  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors