Virtual clinical trials of anti-PD-1 and anti-CTLA-4 immunotherapy in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma using a quantitative systems pharmacology model.
Richard J SovéBabita K VermaHanwen WangWon Jin HoMark YarchoanAleksander S PopelPublished in: Journal for immunotherapy of cancer (2022)
This is the first QSP model for HCC with ICIs and the predictions are consistent with clinically observed outcomes. This study demonstrates that using a mechanistic understanding of the underlying pathophysiology, QSP models can facilitate patient selection and design clinical trials with improved success.