Tumor mutational burden and immunotherapy in gliomas

Trends Cancer. 2021 Dec;7(12):1054-1058. doi: 10.1016/j.trecan.2021.08.005. Epub 2021 Sep 25.

Abstract

Tumor mutational burden (TMB) is an emerging biomarker for the prediction of immunotherapy success in solid tumors. Gliomas, however, do not demonstrate a correlation between TMB and immunotherapy efficacy. Here, we discuss the potential factors influencing this discordance, focusing on the impact of neoantigen immunogenicity, clonality, expression, and presentation.

Keywords: gliomas; immunotherapy; neoantigens; tumor mutational burden.

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • Glioma* / genetics
  • Glioma* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy*

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor