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Emerging and Established Therapeutic Targets in Cancer Immunotherapy

From Bench to Bedside

  • 1st Edition - May 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Eyad Elkord, Hayam Hamdy
  • Language: English

Emerging and Established Therapeutic Targets in Cancer Immunotherapy: From Bench to Bedside provides a comprehensive overview of emerging and established therapeutic targets and st… Read more

Description

Emerging and Established Therapeutic Targets in Cancer Immunotherapy: From Bench to Bedside provides a comprehensive overview of emerging and established therapeutic targets and strategies in cancer immunotherapy. As cancer immunotherapy continues to evolve, this volume connects fundamental scientific insights with therapeutic development and clinical translation, providing a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students. Chapters examine immune checkpoints, including LAG-3, TIM-3, TIGIT, and VISTA; modulation of the tumor microenvironment through targeting myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory T cells, and stromal components; and emerging approaches such as neoantigen-based vaccines, multispecific antibodies, and next-generation CAR-T cell therapies. Additional chapters address tumor mutational burden, metabolic reprogramming, epigenetic regulation, and the microbiome, alongside strategies to overcome therapeutic resistance and the application of multi-omics and artificial intelligence to target discovery. Regulatory and manufacturing considerations for clinical translation are also discussed. The volume provides current scientific insights, identifies promising research directions, and offers practical guidance for developing effective immunotherapies, helping researchers design innovative experiments and accelerate drug development, and clinicians understand emerging therapies and optimize patient care. It is a vital resource for advancing the next generation of cancer immunotherapy and improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

Key features

  • Examines emerging and established therapeutic targets, including immune checkpoints, neoantigens, and cellular targets in cancer immunotherapy
  • Explores innovative immunotherapeutic approaches, including cancer vaccines, multispecific antibodies, and next-generation CAR-T cell therapies
  • Discusses mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and strategies for improving the efficacy of combination immunotherapies
  • Analyzes tumor microenvironment modulation, including targeting myeloid-derived suppressor cells, regulatory T cells, and stromal components
  • Highlights the roles of tumor metabolism, epigenetic regulation, the microbiome, multi-omics, and artificial intelligence in immunotherapy development

Readership

Basic and translational cancer immunologists and oncology researchers

Table of contents

1. Novel approaches for targeting immune checkpoints in cancer immunotherapy

2. Immune checkpoint inhibitors: New targets and approaches to overcome resistance

3. T regulatory cells as therapeutic targets in cancer immunotherapy

4. Microbiome modulation in cancer immunotherapy

5. New antigens and cancer vaccine therapies: Progress, challenges, and emerging strategies

6. Tumor mutation burden and potential targets of immunotherapy

7. Autophagy and hypoxia as therapeutic targets in cancer immunotherapy

8. Myeloid-derived suppressor cells as promising targets in cancer immunotherapy

9. Latest advances in combination therapy to enhance cancer immunotherapy

10. Strategies for enhancing T-cell receptor-based cancer immunotherapy

11. Next generation CAR-T cell therapies: Novel targets and strategies to enhance safety and efficacy

12. Immunoregulatory crosstalk in the suppressive tumor microenvironment

13. Long noncoding RNAs in the regulation of immune responses in cancer immunotherapy

14. Development of novel antibodies and application of multi-specific antibodies in tumor immunotherapy

15. Neoantigens and cancer germline antigens as novel targets for cancer immunotherapy

16. Understanding and overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy

17. Emerging immunomodulatory targets for remolding tumor immunity

18. Recent advances in targeting innate immune cells and pathways for cancer immunotherapy

19. Epigenetic targets for enhancing cancer immunotherapy

20. Small molecules and biologics for modulating the tumor immune microenvironment

21. Reprogramming the tumor metabolic microenvironment for immunotherapy

22. Multi-omics approaches to identify personalized targets for cancer immunotherapy

23. Artificial Intelligence and computational immunology: Emerging tools for target discovery in cancer immunotherapy

24. Regulatory and manufacturing considerations in the development of immunotherapy targets: From bench to bedside

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Eyad Elkord

Professor Elkord is a leading immunologist and Director of the Suzhou Key Lab of Biomedical Sciences and Translational Immunology, as well as an honorary professor at the University of Salford. Renowned for his expertise in cancer immunology and immunotherapy, he has been listed among Stanford’s top 2% influential scientists for five consecutive years, ranking in the top 0.26% in immunology. Recognized as one of Elsevier’s Most Highly Cited Chinese Researchers 2024, his impactful work includes over 150 publications with more than 13,500 citations. He serves on the editorial boards of prominent journals such as Frontiers in Immunology & Oncology and BMC Cancer and is a respected reviewer for numerous international publications and funding agencies. His groundbreaking research significantly advances the understanding of cancer immunology, making him a highly influential figure in the field.

Affiliations and expertise
Centre of Excellence for Oncology and Immunology, Academy of Life and Natural Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China; Biomedical Research Centre, School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford, Manchester, UK

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Hayam Hamdy

Dr Hayam Hamdy is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, China, and a lecturer in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at New Valley University, Egypt. Her research focuses on cancer biology, hepatocarcinogenesis, tumour microenvironment, molecular oncology, and cancer immunotherapy. Her work particularly emphasises therapeutic targets, immune regulation, immune checkpoint pathways, inflammatory signalling, and mechanisms underlying tumour progression and therapy resistance. She has contributed to research in cancer immunotherapy, tumour immunology, immune checkpoint regulation, and tumour microenvironment interactions, reflecting strong expertise in immunotherapeutic strategies and translational cancer research. She has an established publication record in high-impact international journals and extensive experience in molecular biology, immunological assays, in vivo cancer models, and interdisciplinary translational cancer research. She has also actively participated in multidisciplinary research collaborations and in the development of scientific manuscripts in the fields of cancer biology and immunology.

Affiliations and expertise
Centre of Excellence for Oncology and Immunology, Academy of Life and Natural Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China; Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, New Valley University, Al Kharga, Egypt