This approach has been investigated in a phase 1b/2 study (NCT02807844) assessing the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and anti-tumor activity of the anti-M-CSF mAb MCS110 (lacnotuzumab), administered in combination with the experimental anti-PD-1 mAb PDR001 (spartalizumab), to adult patients with solid tumors, including melanoma. The gene discussed is PDCD1; the disease is neoplasm.