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The CpG island methylator phenotype defines an immune-cold and therapy-resistant subtype of cutaneous melanoma.
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2026
Lu Wei, Sha Xiaowei, Lei Hua, Mao Chong
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Background: Cutaneous melanoma (CM) displays marked clinical heterogeneity and variable responses to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). The CpG Island Methylator Phenotype (CIMP), characterized by widespread promoter hypermethylation, has been implicated in tumor progression, but its role in shaping the tumor immune microenvironment and therapeutic response remains unclear. Methods: DNA methylation and...
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