Predictive and sensitive biomarkers for thyroid dysfunctions during treatment with immune-checkpoint inhibitors.

ABSTRACT: Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are often seen during immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatment of various malignancies. Endocrine irAEs including thyroid dysfunctions are the most common irAEs, but their biomarkers remain unclear. In order to identify individuals who are susceptible to thyroid irAE for earlier diagnosis and appropriate follow-up, the current study is aimed to investigate biomarkers of thyroid irAE. Herein, patients with advanced malignant diseases who received ICIs treatment were prospectively studied. Clinical and laboratory examination, thyroid function, and autoantibodies were evaluated at baseline, and every 4 wk after first treatment with ICIs. Cytokines/chemokines were measured at baseline and at 4 wk. In vivo effects of ICIs on experimental autoimmune thyro

SUBMITTER: Kurimoto C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7226278 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature