Melanoma driver mutations and immune therapy

Oncoimmunology. 2016 Mar 10;5(5):e1051299. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2015.1051299. eCollection 2016 May.

Abstract

Melanoma harbors recurrent oncogenic driver mutations in BRAF and NRAS, but these mutations' impact on immunotherapy outcomes is unclear. We assessed 229 patients treated with immunotherapy, and found that clinical outcomes were largely superior in those with NRAS mutations. Herein, we discuss our findings and their implications for melanoma therapeutics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural