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Review
. 2023 May 25:14:1167975.
doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1167975. eCollection 2023.

Immune-related adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors: a review

Qinan Yin  1   2 , Liuyun Wu  1   2 , Lizhu Han  1   2 , Xingyue Zheng  1   2 , Rongsheng Tong  1   2 , Lian Li  1   2 , Lan Bai  1   2 , Yuan Bian  1   2
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Review

Immune-related adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors: a review

Qinan Yin et al. Front Immunol. .

Abstract

Since the first Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor was developed, tumor immunotherapy has entered a new era, and the response rate and survival rate of many cancers have also been improved. Despite the success of immune checkpoint inhibitors, resistance limits the number of patients who can achieve a lasting response, and immune-related adverse events complicate treatment. The mechanism of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) is unclear. We summarize and discuss the mechanisms of action of immune checkpoint inhibitors, the different types of immune-related adverse events and their possible mechanisms, and describe possible strategies and targets for prevention and therapeutic interventions to mitigate them.

Keywords: epidemiology; immune checkpoint inhibitors; immune-related adverse events; management; mechanism.

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The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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The Action Mechanisms of Immune Checkpoints.
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The potential adverse effect mechanisms of immune checkpoint inhibitors.
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