A myeloid immunosuppressive phenotype defines primary refractoriness to atezolizumab Plus bevacizumab in hepatocellular caarcinoma
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The authors investigate the biological basis of primary refractoriness (PRef) to the combination of atezolizumab and bevacizumab in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), aiming to identify immunological characteristics that distinguish non-responding patients. They find that PRef is associated with a distinct immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, characterized by myeloid infiltration and systemic inflammation, which may inform future strategies to enhance treatment efficacy. The study highlights the need for biomarker-driven approaches to address the approximately 40% of patients who experience early treatment failure.
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