A rectal cancer study found hypofractionated radiotherapy increased ISG15+MHC-I+ neutrophils with antigen-presenting capabilities. The report linked the effect to IFN-α/NOD1 signaling and improved anti-PD-1 responses in models.
A Phase 3 trial shows administering immunochemotherapy before 3:00 PM improves survival outcomes in advanced NSCLC. Early treatment resulted in 11.3 months progression-free survival versus 5.7 months for late treatment, and 28.0 months overall survival versus 16.8 months. The findings suggest treatment timing is a modifiable factor that can enhance efficacy without additional cost.
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to PLT012, a first-in-class anti-CD36 monoclonal antibody for hepatocellular carcinoma treatment. The Phase 1 trial is currently enrolling patients in Texas.