Published 2024 | Version v1
Journal article

Use of nivolumab in solid tumours

Creators

  • 1. Onkologicka klinika SZU, F. D. Roosevelta Fakultna nemocnica s poliklinikou, Banska Bystrica (Slovakia)

Description

Nivolumab is one of the revolutionary substances in oncology. It represents a breakthrough form of immunotherapy redefining the paradigm of the fight against malignancies. It activates the endogenous mechanisms of the immune system with the aim of selective recognition and elimination of malignant cells. It is currently used in a wide range of solid or hematological diagnoses. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Slovak)
Vyuzitie nivolumabu pri solidnych nadoroch

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Onkologia (Bratislava)
Journal Volume
19
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 274-278
ISSN
1336-8176

INIS

Country of Publication
Slovakia
Country of Input or Organization
Slovakia
INIS RN
55106384
Subject category
S63: RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGANISMS AND BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
CHEMOTHERAPY; IMMUNOTHERAPY; MELANOMAS
Descriptors DEC
CARCINOMAS; DISEASES; EPITHELIOMAS; MEDICINE; NEOPLASMS; THERAPY

Optional Information

Notes
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