<p>In this Review, we present a comprehensive analysis of preclinical models used to study immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis (hereafter ICI-myocarditis), a potentially lethal immune-related adverse event. We begin by providing an overview of immune checkpoint inhibitors, highlighting how their efficacy in cancer treatment is counterbalanced by their predisposition to cause immune-related adverse events. Next, we draw from human data to identify disease features that an effective mouse model should ideally mimic. After that, we present a critical evaluation of a wide variety of existing mouse models including genetic, pharmacological and humanized models. We summarize insights gathered about the underlying mechanisms of ICI-myocarditis and the role of mouse models in these discoveries. We conclude with a perspective on the future of preclinical models, highlighting potential model improvements and research directions that could strengthen our understanding of ICI-myocarditis, ultimately improving patient outcomes.</p>

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Preclinical mouse models of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis

  • Reilly G. Fankhauser,
  • Douglas B. Johnson,
  • Javid J. Moslehi,
  • Justin M. Balko

摘要

In this Review, we present a comprehensive analysis of preclinical models used to study immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated myocarditis (hereafter ICI-myocarditis), a potentially lethal immune-related adverse event. We begin by providing an overview of immune checkpoint inhibitors, highlighting how their efficacy in cancer treatment is counterbalanced by their predisposition to cause immune-related adverse events. Next, we draw from human data to identify disease features that an effective mouse model should ideally mimic. After that, we present a critical evaluation of a wide variety of existing mouse models including genetic, pharmacological and humanized models. We summarize insights gathered about the underlying mechanisms of ICI-myocarditis and the role of mouse models in these discoveries. We conclude with a perspective on the future of preclinical models, highlighting potential model improvements and research directions that could strengthen our understanding of ICI-myocarditis, ultimately improving patient outcomes.