Editorial: Tumor microenvironment and beyond: imaging systemic immunity with PET
2024

Imaging Systemic Immunity with PET

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Levi Jelena, Alam Israt S., Nobashi Tomomi W.

Primary Institution: CellSight Technologies, Inc.

Conclusion

PET imaging can enhance our understanding of immune dynamics and tumor-immune interactions, potentially improving immunotherapy outcomes.

Supporting Evidence

  • PET imaging can reveal the complexity of the immune contexture within the tumor microenvironment.
  • Whole-body PET can detect subclinical off-target immune events.
  • Imaging biomarkers are essential for assessing immune features and supporting clinical drug development.
  • Understanding different classes of PET tracers is crucial for optimizing immunotherapy.

Takeaway

This study talks about using special imaging to see how our immune system fights cancer, which can help doctors choose the best treatments for patients.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fmed.2024.1535802

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