机构:[1]Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.临床科室耳鼻咽喉-头颈外科首都医科大学附属北京同仁医院首都医科大学附属同仁医院[2]Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100730, China.首都医科大学附属同仁医院
Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), affecting the tonsils, base of the tongue, and soft palate, has witnessed a notable increase in incidence, particularly among cases linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. This epidemiological shift has led to changes in treatment strategies, with immunotherapy emerging as a promising alternative to conventional modalities such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, which are often associated with significant toxicity. This systematic review aims to evaluate the current landscape of immunotherapeutic interventions in OPC, including immune checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, adoptive T cell therapies, and cancer vaccines. It also explores the influence of HPV status, the development of predictive biomarkers, and the direction of ongoing clinical trials. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for studies published between 2010 and 2025. Keywords included "oropharyngeal cancer," "HPV," "immunotherapy," "checkpoint inhibitors," "monoclonal antibodies," "cancer vaccines," and "T cell therapy." Eligible peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and reviews focusing on immunotherapy for OPC were included. Data were synthesized based on immunotherapy type, HPV status, clinical outcomes, and biomarker relevance. The review highlights substantial evidence supporting immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., anti-PD-1/PD-L1) in improving survival and minimizing adverse effects, particularly in HPV-positive patients. Monoclonal antibodies enhance immune targeting of tumor cells, while cancer vaccines and adoptive T cell therapies show encouraging preliminary outcomes. HPV status and emerging biomarkers are critical in predicting responses and guiding patient-specific therapies. Immunotherapy offers a transformative opportunity in OPC management. Ongoing trials and biomarker research are key to advancing personalized treatment strategies.
基金:
the Industry-University-Research Innovation Fund for Chinese Universities of the Ministry of Education of China (Grant No. 2024GR059).
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外文
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出版当年[2025]版:
大类|4 区医学
小类|4 区医学:研究与实验
最新[2025]版:
大类|4 区医学
小类|4 区医学:研究与实验
第一作者:
第一作者机构:[1]Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.[2]Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100730, China.
通讯作者:
通讯机构:[1]Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100730, China.[2]Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing, 100730, China.
推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Shen Xixi,He Shizhi.Advancements in immunotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: Current landscape and future prospects[J].Biomedical Papers Of The Medical Faculty Of The University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia.2025,doi:10.5507/bp.2025.022.
APA:
Shen Xixi&He Shizhi.(2025).Advancements in immunotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: Current landscape and future prospects.Biomedical Papers Of The Medical Faculty Of The University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia,,
MLA:
Shen Xixi,et al."Advancements in immunotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer: Current landscape and future prospects".Biomedical Papers Of The Medical Faculty Of The University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia .(2025)