A newly published study indicates that cancer immunotherapy could be enhanced by targeting pathways that tumor cells use to repair DNA damage. The research shows that disrupting these DNA damage response (DDR) mechanisms could make immunotherapy more effective for a broader range of patients.
The study's findings suggest that when tumor cells experience DNA damage, they activate specific repair pathways that help them survive. By targeting these pathways, researchers believe they can make cancer cells more vulnerable to immunotherapy treatments, which work by boosting the body's immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells.
As DDR-targeting therapies undergo further study, other complementary approaches are also being explored. Companies like Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc. (NYSE American: CLDI) are investigating additional methods, including oncolytic virus treatments, which use modified viruses to selectively infect and destroy cancer cells.
This research is important because while immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment for some patients, many others do not respond to current immunotherapies. The approach of targeting DNA repair pathways represents a potential strategy to expand the benefits of immunotherapy to more cancer patients. The implications extend across the oncology field, potentially leading to more effective combination therapies and improved patient outcomes.
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