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Lynch syndrome-associated epithelial ovarian cancer and its immunological profile.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Sept 2021
Rasmussen Maria, Lim Kevin, Rambech Eva, Andersen Mads Hald, Svane Inge Marie, Andersen Ove, Jensen Lars Henrik, Nilbert Mef, Therkildsen Christina
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INTRODUCTION: Lynch syndrome is a multi-tumor syndrome characterized by mismatch repair deficiency (MMR-d), microsatellite instability (MSI), and increased tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) making these tumors candidates for treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. However, response may depend on tumor-induced immune evasion mechanisms, e.g. loss of Beta-2-Microglobulin (B2M) or upregulation of programmed...
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