Researchers identify unique immune gene signature across thousands of patients' solid tumors
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 18:00
in Biology & Nature
Researchers have discovered a unique immune gene signature that can predict the presence of microscopic lymph node-like structures in metastatic melanoma. The presence of these immune structures, the researchers said, appears to be associated with better survival and may indicate the possibility of selecting patients for immunotherapy based solely on the immune-related makeup of their tumors as an approach to personalized medicine.