Cancer Cell
Volume 39, Issue 2, 8 February 2021, Pages 151-153
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Targeting the Microbiome to Overcome Resistance

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Immune checkpoint inhibition has revolutionized the treatment of many cancers, including melanoma. However, primary and acquired resistance remain key challenges for the field. Promising results from a phase I clinical trial recently published in Science highlight the potential of modulating the microbiome via fecal transplant to overcome resistance to immunotherapy.

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