2024
The Use of Biologic Agents for the Treatment of Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Review of Reported Cases
Pach J, Valido K, Belzer A, Leventhal J. The Use of Biologic Agents for the Treatment of Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events from Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Review of Reported Cases. American Journal Of Clinical Dermatology 2024, 25: 595-607. PMID: 38767827, DOI: 10.1007/s40257-024-00866-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCutaneous immune-related adverse eventsImmune-related adverse eventsAdverse eventsAntitumor responseBiological agentsHigh-dose systemic corticosteroidsSevere cutaneous adverse reactionsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsStevens-Johnson syndromeCutaneous adverse reactionsAdverse event patternEnglish-language literatureTransient acantholytic dermatosisTreating high-gradeSpectrum of dermatologic manifestationsCheckpoint inhibitorsSystemic corticosteroidsCorticosteroid-sparingImmunobullous disordersPsoriasiform eruptionLichenoid reactionsEczematous dermatitisLichenoid eruptionDermatological manifestationsHigh-grade
2023
PD-1 maintains CD8 T cell tolerance towards cutaneous neoantigens
Damo M, Hornick N, Venkat A, William I, Clulo K, Venkatesan S, He J, Fagerberg E, Loza J, Kwok D, Tal A, Buck J, Cui C, Singh J, Damsky W, Leventhal J, Krishnaswamy S, Joshi N. PD-1 maintains CD8 T cell tolerance towards cutaneous neoantigens. Nature 2023, 619: 151-159. PMID: 37344588, PMCID: PMC10989189, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06217-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffector CD8 T cellsCD8 T cellsAntigen-specific effector CD8 T cellsAntigen-specific CD8 T cellsAntigen-expressing cellsT cell tolerancePD-1T cellsAdverse eventsCell toleranceCD8 T cell toleranceImmune-related adverse eventsPeripheral T cell repertoirePeripheral T cell toleranceNon-lesional skinT cell repertoireT-cell antigensPeripheral toleranceCheckpoint receptorsSkin biopsiesLocal infiltrationLocal pathologyCell repertoireMouse modelSkin toleranceImmune checkpoint inhibitor-induced bullous pemphigoid is characterized by interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 expression and responds to dupilumab treatment
Shipman W, Singh K, Cohen J, Leventhal J, Damsky W, Tomayko M. Immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced bullous pemphigoid is characterized by interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-13 expression and responds to dupilumab treatment. British Journal Of Dermatology 2023, 189: 339-341. PMID: 37140007, PMCID: PMC10947518, DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljad149.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIL-13 expressionBullous pemphigoidImmune-related adverse eventsComplete disease clearancePromising new therapyNovel therapeutic approachesDisease clearanceAdverse eventsTumor immunityTherapeutic approachesNew therapiesConventional treatmentPemphigoidInterleukinTreatmentPatientsExpressionTherapyImmunityClearanceThe effect of baseline eczema or psoriasis on the morphology of cutaneous immune-related adverse events due to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
Belzer A, Mortlock R, Pach J, Cohen J, Leventhal J. The effect of baseline eczema or psoriasis on the morphology of cutaneous immune-related adverse events due to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Journal Of The American Academy Of Dermatology 2023, 88: 1198-1200. PMID: 36634749, PMCID: PMC10121758, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events Secondary to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Their Management
Pach J, Leventhal J. Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events Secondary to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Their Management. Critical Reviews In Immunology 2022, 42: 1-20. PMID: 37022356, DOI: 10.1615/critrevimmunol.2023046895.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsCheckpoint inhibitorsT cellsAdverse eventsCutaneous immune-related adverse eventsImmune checkpoint inhibitor therapyInhibition of T cellsOveractivation of T cellsCheckpoint inhibitor therapyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsCutaneous adverse eventsStevens-Johnson syndromeCutaneous autoimmune diseasesToxic epidermal necrolysisPre-existing diseaseLife-threatening eruptionsInhibitor therapyTreatment interruptionImmune dysregulationImmune surveillanceMaculopapular eruptionEpidermal necrolysisAutoimmune diseasesBullous dermatosisAntitumor activity
2019
The life-threatening eruptions of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
Coleman EL, Olamiju B, Leventhal JS. The life-threatening eruptions of immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. Clinics In Dermatology 2019, 38: 94-104. PMID: 32197753, DOI: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImmune-related adverse eventsAcute generalized exanthematous pustulosisSevere cutaneous adverse reactionsImmune checkpoint inhibitorsStevens-Johnson syndromeToxic epidermal necrolysisManagement of irAEsImmune checkpoint inhibitor therapyCell death ligand 1Generalized exanthematous pustulosisCheckpoint inhibitor therapyCutaneous adverse reactionsDeath ligand 1Life-threatening presentationCell death 1Cytotoxic T lymphocytesLife-threatening eruptionsDermatologic toxicitiesExanthematous pustulosisICPI therapyNeutrophilic dermatosisCheckpoint inhibitorsEpidermal necrolysisAdverse eventsCutaneous eruption