RPL17 and neoplasm: Although PD-L1 tumor proportion score (TPS)(1), microsatellite instability status (MSI)(2) and interferon gamma (IFN-γ)(3) gene signature have been widely recognized as biomarkers to predict the responsiveness of PD-1/PD-L1 blockade treatment, more clinically robust and practical markers are needed to more precisely identify potential responders and also to warn of potential toxicity especially when combination immunotherapies are used.