GM-CSF gene-transduced tumor vaccines

Mol Ther. 2005 Jul;12(1):18-27. doi: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2005.02.012.

Abstract

GVAX is a GM-CSF gene-transduced tumor vaccine. Expression of the GM-CSF gene within either autologous or allogeneic tumor cell populations has demonstrated evidence of immune stimulation in patients and evidence of antitumor activity particularly in prostate cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer. Results of preclinical studies justify clinical investigation. A summary of clinical results is presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cancer Vaccines / genetics*
  • Cytokines / metabolism
  • Dendritic Cells / metabolism
  • Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma
  • Transduction, Genetic*
  • Tumor Cells, Cultured

Substances

  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Cytokines
  • Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor