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Overcoming tumor immune evasion with an unique arbovirus.

Authors
Type
Published Article
Journal
Journal of Translational Medicine
Publisher
Springer (Biomed Central Ltd.)
Volume
13
Pages
3–3
Identifiers
DOI: 10.1186/s12967-014-0349-0
Source
Kesari Lab
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Unknown

Abstract

Combining dendritic cell vaccination with the adjuvant effect of a strain of dengue virus may be a way to overcome known tumor immune evasion mechanisms. Dengue is unique among viruses as primary infections carry lower mortality than the common cold, but secondary infections carry significant risk of hypovolemic shock. While current immuno-therapies rely on a single axis of attack, this approach combines physiological (hyperthermic reduction of tumor perfusion), immunological (activation of effector cells of the adaptive and innate immune system), and apoptosis-inducing pathways (sTRAIL) to destroy tumor cells. The premise of using multiple mechanisms of action in synergy with a decline in the ability of the tumor cells to employ resistance methods suggests the potential of this combination approach in cancer immunotherapy.

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