Genetic immune escape in cancer: timing and implications for treatment

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[Martínez-Jiménez F] Systems Oncology Program, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), Barcelona, Spain. Hartwig Medical Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. [Chowell D] The Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA. Department of Oncological Sciences, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA

Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus

Publication date

2025-04-22T07:53:37Z

2025-04-22T07:53:37Z

2024

2025-04



Abstract

Immunotherapy resistance; Tumor evolution; Tumor microenvironment


Resistencia a la inmunoterapia; Evolución del tumor; Microambiente tumoral


Resistència a la immunoteràpia; Evolució del tumor; Microambient tumoral


Genetic immune escape (GIE) alterations pose a significant challenge in cancer by enabling tumors to evade immune detection. These alterations, which can vary significantly across cancer types, may often arise early in clonal evolution and contribute to malignant transformation. As tumors evolve, GIE alterations are positively selected, allowing immune-resistant clones to proliferate. In addition to genetic changes, the tumor microenvironment (TME) and non-genetic factors such as inflammation, smoking, and environmental exposures play crucial roles in promoting immune evasion. Understanding the timing and mechanisms of GIE, alongside microenvironmental influences, is crucial for improving early detection and developing more effective therapeutic interventions. This review highlights the implications of GIE in cancer development and immunotherapy resistance, and emphasizes the need for integrative approaches.

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English

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Elsevier

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