Precision Medicine · Pathology

Tumor mutational burden (TMB) is most relevant in predicting response to:

  1. Broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy
  2. Hormonal or endocrine therapy
  3. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
  4. External beam radiotherapy
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Correct answer: Immune checkpoint inhibitors

High tumor mutational burden is associated with better response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Increased mutations may generate more neoantigens, enhancing immune recognition.

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