Immunologic therapy targeting metastatic melanoma: allovectin-7 - PubMed (original) (raw)

Immunologic therapy targeting metastatic melanoma: allovectin-7

Rozina Chowdhery et al. Immunotherapy. 2011 Jan.

Abstract

In the USA, the incidence of cutaneous melanoma is increasing rapidly. It has been shown to be responsive to immune-stimulating drugs. Allovectin-7 allows the immune system to recognize metastatic melanoma lesions as foreign by incorporating a MHC class I complex into the tumor through direct injection. Once transfected, tumor biopsies have shown an increased presence of cytotoxic T lymphocytes in the tumor beds themselves. Phase I and II trials have shown local and systemic response to these tumors, with an excellent safety profile. Currently, a Phase III trial has completed enrollment and is set to determine the safety and efficacy of treatment in comparison with standard chemotherapy.

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