Matteo Santoni, Alessandro Rizzo, Francesco Massari
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Abstract
Introduction: Urothelial carcinoma (UC) is frequently associated with a poor prognosis in patients with advanced disease. A strong biological rationale supports the investigation of combining antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with immunotherapy to overcome the occurrence of resistance and improve patient outcomes.
Areas covered: In this review, we illustrate the mechanisms of action of pembrolizumab and enfortumab vedotin (EV) and the immune and biological rationales underlying their synergy in mUC patients.
Expert opinion: The results of the combination of EV and pembrolizumab represent a ray of light in the therapeutic scenario of mUC patients. A deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the synergistic effects of these agents will be crucial to reduce drug-resistance and further improve the outcome of mUC patients.
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Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs (ISSN 1354-3784 [print], 1744-7658 [electronic]) is a MEDLINE-indexed, peer-reviewed, international journal publishing review articles and original papers on drugs in preclinical and early stage clinical development, providing expert opinion on the scope for future development.
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