Efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors as first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials

This study revealed that combining PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with TKIs in the treatment of advanced or unresectable HCC leads to superior clinical outcomes compared to first-line monotherapy or TKIs alone, particularly in patients with HBV infection and those of Asian descent. Clinicians are advised to be vigilant regarding the potential for TRAEs in clinical settings.

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Frontiers in Pharmacology
Published
2025-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2025.1535444
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2
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors as first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials

Peng Tang, Fei Zhou
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Frontiers in Pharmacology
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
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Efficacy and safety of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors combined with tyrosine kinase inhibitors as first-line treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma: a meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis of randomized controlled trials

Peng Tang, Fei Zhou
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This study revealed that combining PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with TKIs in the treatment of advanced or unresectable HCC leads to superior clinical outcomes compared to first-line monotherapy or TKIs alone, particularly in patients with HBV infection and those of Asian descent. Clinicians are advised to be vigilant regarding the potential for TRAEs in clinical settings.

Frontiers in PharmacologyVol. 16
University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
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