Integrating tumor microenvironment with cancer molecular classifications

Genome Med. 2015 Nov 14;7(1):115. doi: 10.1186/s13073-015-0241-4.

Abstract

The composition of the tumor microenvironment is associated with a patient's prognosis and can be therapeutically targeted. A link between the cellular composition and genomic features of the tumor and its response to immunotherapy is beginning to emerge. Analyzing the microenvironment of tumor molecular subgroups can be a useful approach to tailor immunotherapies.

MeSH terms

  • Classification
  • Humans
  • Immunogenetics
  • Neoplasms / classification*
  • Neoplasms / genetics
  • Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Prognosis
  • Tumor Microenvironment / genetics
  • Tumor Microenvironment / immunology*