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Review
. 2018 Nov 5;19(12):70.
doi: 10.1007/s11864-018-0593-2.

The Role of PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibition in Gynecologic Malignancies

Christine Garcia  1 , Kari L Ring  2
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Review

The Role of PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibition in Gynecologic Malignancies

Christine Garcia et al. Curr Treat Options Oncol. .

Abstract

Activity of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors has been demonstrated in ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancer, with a tolerable side effect profile and the highest response rate seen in mismatch repair-deficient endometrial cancers. Other biomarkers are under active investigation. Tumor testing for mismatch repair deficiency or high microsatellite instability for treatment with pembrolizumab should be considered an option for all women with progressive gynecologic malignancy.

Keywords: Cervical cancer; Endometrial cancer; Gynecologic cancer; Immunotherapy; Ovarian cancer; Programmed death ligand-1.

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