USE OF CASTALAGIN OR ANALOGS THEREOF FOR ANTI-CANCER EFFICACY AND TO INCREASE THE RESPONSE TO IMMUNE CHECKPOINT INHIBITORS

摘要

Methods and uses for enhancing or restoring the antitumor response, such as the antitumor immune mediated by immune checkpoint inhibitors, in cancer patients, are described. These methods are based on the administration of castalagin or analogs thereof, and are particularly useful for the treatment of tumors resistant to immunotherapy such as immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The castalagin or analog thereof may be administered in any suitable form, for example in a crude plant or fruit extract such as a Myrciaria dubia extract, or in a pharmaceutical composition.