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SUBMITTER: Ernst M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9029866 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Ernst Madison M Giubellino Alessio A
Biomedicines 20220331 4
Malignant melanoma is the leading cause of death among cutaneous malignancies. While its incidence is increasing, the most recent cancer statistics show a small but clear decrease in mortality rate. This trend reflects the introduction of novel and more effective therapeutic regimens, including the two cornerstones of melanoma therapy: immunotherapies and targeted therapies. Immunotherapies exploit the highly immunogenic nature of melanoma by modulating and priming the patient's own immune syste ...[more]