Qiong Yan, Xinguo Sun, Yubo Wang, Shijiao Duan, Bo Wang
{"title":"The effect of continuous infusion chemotherapy through femoral artery catheterization on GP73, AFP-L3, and safety efficacy in liver cancer patients.","authors":"Qiong Yan, Xinguo Sun, Yubo Wang, Shijiao Duan, Bo Wang","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01560-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01560-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study examines the impact of continuous infusion chemotherapy via femoral artery catheterization on Golgi protein 73 (GP73) and alpha fetoprotein heterogeneity (AFP-L3) in liver cancer patients. A retrospective analysis was conducted on 108 liver cancer patients treated from January 2020 to December 2022, divided into two groups: transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and continuous infusion regional arterial chemotherapy via femoral artery catheterization (CIFAC), with 54 patients in each group. Serum tumor markers, liver function, adverse reactions, quality of life, and 1-year survival rate were analyzed and compared between the two groups of patients. Prior to treatment, no significant differences were observed in tumor markers, liver function, and quality of life between groups (P > 0.05). After 60 and 90 days, the CIFAC group exhibited significantly lower levels of GP73, AFP, and AFP-L3 compared to TACE (P < 0.05). Additionally, CIFAC patients had lower levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST), indocyanine green (ICG15) (P < 0.05), reduced adverse reactions (nausea, vomiting, etc.), and higher Karnofsky scores (P < 0.05). The one-year survival rate of the CIFAC group was significantly higher than that of the TACE group (P < 0.05). Continuous infusion chemotherapy through femoral artery catheterization can help reduce serum tumor marker levels, improve liver function, and reduce adverse reactions in liver cancer patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"148"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12065681/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143985903","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ziyun Guo, Shaojing Li, Chang Liu, Zhongyi Zhu, Panpan Wang, Yan Yang, Lina Du
{"title":"Immunoglobulin a vasculitis with central nervous system involvement: analysis of 10 cases.","authors":"Ziyun Guo, Shaojing Li, Chang Liu, Zhongyi Zhu, Panpan Wang, Yan Yang, Lina Du","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01679-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01679-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Immunoglobulin A vasculitis (IgAV) is a systemic inflammatory disease that affects small blood vessels. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement in IgAV is rare. This study analyzed the clinical characteristics of IgAV patients combined with CNS damage in children. Furthermore, the study made a comparison between the characteristics of IgAV patients with and without CNS damage, and initially explored the potential predictors for IgAV patients with CNS damage. A retrospective analysis was conducted on a cohort of 50 children diagnosed with IgAV and admitted to Beijing Children's Hospital from 2016 to 2019. The study encompassed a review of the clinical presentations, laboratory test results, imaging findings, therapeutic interventions, and prognoses of 10 children with IgAV who exhibited CNS involvement. These 10 cases were then compared with a group of 40 children with IgAV without CNS involvement. The prevalence of IgAV with CNS manifestations was 0.2%. The median age was 11.6 years, with a male-to-female ratio of 7:3. All CNS symptoms appeared after the purpuric rash. The mean period from IgAV onset to the development of neurological symptoms was 12.2 days (range: 1-27 days). Seizures were the most common neurological manifestation, with impaired consciousness and predominant convulsions. Other symptoms included headache, visual impairment, dysarthria, dyskinesia, and emotional irritation. The main abnormalities found on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were unilateral or bilateral abnormal focal signals, cortical and subcortical white matter edema, and thrombosis of the venous sinus. Glucocorticoid therapy and intravenous immunoglobulins were used to treat CNS damage caused by IgAV. All patients showed clinical improvement without recurrent neurological symptoms or sequelae. Statistically differences were identified in in terms of age, gastrointestinal damage, WBC count, NLR, ALB, C3 levels, and the CD4/CD8 ratio in IgAV patients with CNS damage when compared to those without CNS damage. Multivariable logistic regression analysis shows that age, NLR and C3 Levels are predictors of IgAV with CNS damage. CNS involvement in IgAV is a rare complication. Its clinical manifestations are diverse and vary in severity, and its diagnosis is exclusionary. Brain MRI is beneficial for diagnosis and follow-up. Steroid therapy is important for treating IgAV-associated CNS involvement. Age, NLR and C3 Levels are predictors of IgAV with CNS damage.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"145"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064608/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143977383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jin Zeng, Dong Wang, ZhaoChen Tong, ZiXin Li, GuoWei Wang, YuMeng Du, Jinsong Li, Jinglei Miao, Shijie Chen
{"title":"Development of a prognostic model for osteosarcoma based on macrophage polarization-related genes using machine learning: implications for personalized therapy.","authors":"Jin Zeng, Dong Wang, ZhaoChen Tong, ZiXin Li, GuoWei Wang, YuMeng Du, Jinsong Li, Jinglei Miao, Shijie Chen","doi":"10.1007/s10238-024-01530-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-024-01530-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>While neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with surgical resection has improved the prognosis for patients with osteosarcoma, its impact on metastatic and recurrent cases remains limited. Immunotherapy is emerging as a promising alternative. However, the relationship between the phenotype of tumor-associated macrophages and the prognosis of osteosarcoma remains unclear. Differentially expressed gene during macrophage polarization were identified using the Monocle package. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis was conducted to select genes regulating macrophage polarization. The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator algorithm and multivariate Cox regression were used to construct long-term survival predictive strategies. Multiple machine learning algorithms identified target genes for pan-cancer analysis. Lentiviral transfection created stable strains with target gene knockdown, and CCK-8 and transwell migration assays verified the target gene's effects. Western blot and flow cytometry assessed the impact of target genes on macrophage polarization. A total of 141 genes regulating macrophage polarization were identified, from which eight genes were selected to construct prognostic models. Significant differences between high-risk and low-risk groups were observed in immune cell activation, immune-related signaling pathways, and immune function. The prognostic model and target gene were validated to provide more precise immunotherapy options for osteosarcoma and other tumors. BNIP3 knockdown decreased osteosarcoma cell proliferation and migration and promoted macrophage polarization to the M2 phenotype. The constructed prognostic model offers precise immunotherapy regimens and valuable insights into mechanisms underlying current studies. Furthermore, BNIP3 may serve as a potential immunotherapeutic target for osteosarcoma and other tumors.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"146"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143976475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The involvement of mitochondria in erythrocyte pathology and diseases: from mechanisms to therapeutic strategies.","authors":"Dier Lin, Hongjun Yang, Xiaoxue Liang, Mengjiao Yang, Yangyang Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s10238-024-01555-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-024-01555-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Erythrocytes, as the predominant cellular components within the bloodstream, are crucial for the maintenance of physiological health. Mitochondria, known as cellular powerhouses and metabolic regulators, play a critical role in the maturation of the erythroid lineage. The absence of mitochondria in red blood cells upon completing their maturation process is a defining characteristic of their development. Dysregulation of mitochondrial metabolism has been associated with the onset and progression of various diseases. Mitochondrial metabolic disorders, along with the involvement of mitochondria in the induction of oxidative stress and the activation of immune responses, significantly contribute to the pathogenesis of diverse hematologic disorders, particularly in sickle cell disease. This review offers a comprehensive overview of the role of mitochondria in disorders related to abnormal erythropoiesis, immune responses, and hemolysis, as well as evaluating potential therapeutic strategies that target mitochondria. Ultimately, we emphasize the necessity for future research to elucidate the involvement of mitochondria in red blood cell disorders, which may inform the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"144"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064630/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143969983","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Francesco Vigo, Alessandra Tozzi, Flavio C Lombardo, Muriel Eugster, Vasileios Kavvadias, Rahel Brogle, Julia Rigert, Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Tilemachos Kavvadias
{"title":"Binary classification of gynecological cancers based on ATR-FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning using urine samples.","authors":"Francesco Vigo, Alessandra Tozzi, Flavio C Lombardo, Muriel Eugster, Vasileios Kavvadias, Rahel Brogle, Julia Rigert, Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Tilemachos Kavvadias","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01684-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01684-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Making an early diagnosis of cancer still in the early stages, when completely asymptomatic, is the challenge modern medicine has been setting for several decades. In gynecology, no effective screening has yet been found and approved for endometrial and ovarian cancer. Mammography is an effective screening method for Breast Cancer, as well as Pap Test for Cervical Cancer, but they are underused in third world countries because of their expensive and specific instrumentation. Previous studies showed how \"machine learning analysis methods\" of the spectral information obtained from dried urine samples could provide good accuracy in differentiation between healthy and ovarian or endometrial cancer. In this study, we also apply ATR-FTIR spectrometry's practical, fast, and relatively inexpensive principles to liquid urine analysis from 309 patients undergoing surgical treatment for benign or malignant diseases (endometrium, breast, cervix, vulvar and ovarian cancer). The data obtained from those liquid samples were then analyzed to train a machine learning model to classify healthy VS cancer patients. We obtained an accuracy of > 91%, and we also identified discriminant wavelengths (2093, 1774 cm<sup>-1</sup>). These frequencies are close to already reported ones in other studies, indicating a possible association with tumor presence and/or progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"143"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064457/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143961333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Identification and construction of a novel NET-related gene signature for predicting prognosis in multiple myeloma.","authors":"Haotian Yan, Yangyang Ding, Wenjie Dai, Huiping Wang, Hui Qin, Zhimin Zhai, Qianshan Tao","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01692-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01692-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Neutrophil extracellular traps are essential in the development and advancement of multiple myeloma (MM). However, research investigating the prognostic value with NET-related genes (NRGs) in MM has been limited. Patient transcriptomic and clinical information was sourced from the gene expression omnibus database. Cox regression analysis with a univariate approach was employed to explore the link between NRGs and overall survival (OS). Kaplan-Meier methods were applied to assess variations in survival rates. A nomogram integrating clinical data and predictive risk metrics was crafted using multivariate logistic and Cox proportional risk model regression analyses. Additionally, we investigated the disparities in biological pathways, drug sensitivity, and immune cell involvement, and validated differential levels of two key genes through qPCR. We identified 148 differentially expressed NRGs through published articles, of which 14 were associated with prognosis in MM. Least absolute shrinkage and selection operator Cox regression model established a nine-gene NRG signature-comprising ANXA1, ANXA2, ENO1, HIF1A, HSPE1, LYZ, MCOLN3, THBD, and FN1-that demonstrated strong predictive power for patient survival. The Cox regression model with multiple variables demonstrated that the risk score independently predicted OS, showing that those with a high score had worse survival rates. Furthermore, a nomogram incorporating patient age, LDH levels, the International Staging System, and NRGs was developed, demonstrating strong prognostic prediction capabilities. Drug sensitivity correlation analysis also offered valuable guidance for future immuno-oncological therapies and drug selection in MM patients. The NRGs signature was a reliable biomarker for MM, effectively identifying high-risk patients and forecasting clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"147"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12064474/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143962010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marie-Louise Abrahamsen, Ida Bager Christensen, Linda Laizāne, Haboon Ismail Ahmed, Kristian Buch-Larsen, Djordje Marina, Michael Andersson, Peter Schwarz, Flemming Dela, Linn Gillberg
{"title":"Transient increase in mitochondrial respiration in blood cells from breast cancer patients following chemo- and radiotherapy.","authors":"Marie-Louise Abrahamsen, Ida Bager Christensen, Linda Laizāne, Haboon Ismail Ahmed, Kristian Buch-Larsen, Djordje Marina, Michael Andersson, Peter Schwarz, Flemming Dela, Linn Gillberg","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01665-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01665-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mitochondrial respiration in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) has previously been shown to increase after chemo- and radiotherapy in early-stage breast cancer (BC) patients, but the persistence of the increase remains unknown. This study assessed whether changes in mitochondrial respiration and content in PBMCs from postmenopausal BC patients persist up to 1 year after treatment. Thirty-four early-stage BC patients were studied before, shortly after, and six- and twelve-months post-treatment along with 20 healthy controls. Mitochondrial respiration was measured using high-resolution respirometry of intact and permeabilized PBMCs. Mitochondrial content was estimated by quantifying mitochondrial DNA relative to nuclear DNA via qPCR. The mitochondrial respiratory capacity of intact and permeabilized PBMCs from BC patients significantly increased after adjuvant chemo- and radiotherapy (+ 33% and + 30% for the maximal capacity of the electron transport system, ETS), consistent with previous findings. Importantly, the respiratory capacity returned to pre-treatment levels six months after treatment completion in both intact and permeabilized cells (- 23% and - 26% for the ETS). Healthy controls exhibited similar mitochondrial respiration but had increased mitochondrial content (+ 20%) compared to BC patients before treatment. In summary, chemo- and radiotherapy transiently increased mitochondrial respiration in PBMCs, returning to baseline within six months after treatment completion. This temporary rise in oxygen demand may reflect immune system activation.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"142"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12062163/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143979217","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The role and significance of the oncobiota in selected cancers: a review.","authors":"Łucja Justyna Walczak, Urszula Kosikowska, Mariola Herbet","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01598-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01598-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review provides an overview of research evidence focused on the microbial components essential to clinical cancer care, called the oncobiota (the interaction of human microbiota and cancer cells). It specifically examines the oncobiota in central nervous system cancer,breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer, and cervical cancer. The literature review reveals insufficient knowledge about the oncobiota of organs once considered sterile. Many studies on oncobiota focus on small, geographically specific patient groups, and the absence of a reference (control) group complicates the development of microbial profiles for selected cancers. Consequently, this review aims to analyze the literature data and reports on the role of oncobiota in selected \"sterile\" organs and the resulting therapeutic or preventive implications. All relevant publications on oncobiota in patients with the selected cancers were considered to provide the most thorough analysis possible. Understanding the significance and role of oncobiota in the pathomechanisms of carcinogenesis may pave the way for targeted cancer prevention methods. Furthermore, therapeutic strategies based on oncobiota could represent a novel area of personalized cancer treatment. Additionally, oncobiota may serve as an additional diagnostic tool in oncology.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"141"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058861/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143967005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"LncRNAs and IgA nephropathy: underlying molecular pathways and clinical applications.","authors":"Mina Alimohammadi, Samaneh Kahkesh, Amirhosein Abbasi, Mehrdad Hashemi, Seyedeh Mahdieh Khoshnazar, Afshin Taheriazam, Kiavash Hushmandi","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01660-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01660-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger's disease, is a prevalent kidney disorder caused by the accumulation of IgA antibodies in the glomerular tissue. Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs), a class of noncoding RNAs longer than 200 nucleotides, play crucial roles in regulating various cellular and molecular processes, including translation, chromatin remodeling, and transcriptional efficiency. Research has highlighted the significant impact of lncRNA imbalances on the development and progression of kidney diseases, including IgAN. These molecules influence several key signaling pathways, such as PI3K/AKT/mTOR, PTEN, Notch, JNK, and immune-related pathways, with their dysregulation contributing to IgAN pathogenesis. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the molecular signaling pathways involving lncRNAs in IgAN, underscoring their potential as biomarkers for screening, diagnosis, and prevention. Furthermore, it explores the therapeutic potential of lncRNAs as precise targets for personalized treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"140"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12055897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144062764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yahui Lv, Xiaoran Cui, Tao Li, Chang Liu, An Wang, Ting Wang, Xin Zhou, Ruixin Li, Fan Zhang, Yi Hu, Tong Zhang, Zhefeng Liu
{"title":"Mechanism of action and future perspectives of ADCs in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitors for solid tumors.","authors":"Yahui Lv, Xiaoran Cui, Tao Li, Chang Liu, An Wang, Ting Wang, Xin Zhou, Ruixin Li, Fan Zhang, Yi Hu, Tong Zhang, Zhefeng Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10238-025-01655-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10238-025-01655-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are a promising cancer therapy for targeted delivery of drugs to tumor cells. However, resistance to ADCs remains a challenge, necessitating the exploration of combination therapies. A strong biological theory suggests that ADCs interact with cancer cells and immune cells by triggering mechanisms such as immunogenic cell death, dendritic cell activation, and memory T-cell activation, resulting in long-term anti-tumor immunity and ultimately potential synergistic effects with immunotherapy. Based on extensive and reliable preclinical data, several clinical trials are currently combining ADCs with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for the treatment of various cancers, including breast, gastric, and non-small-cell lung cancers, to evaluate the safety and anti-tumor activity of the combination therapy. Preliminary evidence from early clinical trials has reported more effective efficacy data. This paper reviews the combination of ADCs and immunotherapy, highlights the key mechanisms by which the two act synergistically, and summarizes the available clinical evidence against different ADCs targets. The paper also explores the re-challenges used for combination therapies and optimized design options for ADCs drugs.</p>","PeriodicalId":10337,"journal":{"name":"Clinical and Experimental Medicine","volume":"25 1","pages":"139"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12050234/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143956858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}