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The DNA damage response and cancer immunotherapy

Jul 2026 · Nature Reviews. Cancer · Vol 26, pp. 713 - 736 · 2 citations · 286 references
Medicine

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This Review examines the molecular mechanisms by which DDR defects potentiate immunotherapy, including recent advances in DDR-targeted combination strategies and discusses mechanisms of resistance, offering a comprehensive perspective on exploiting DDR deficiencies for improved cancer treatment outcomes.

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