Gene Therapy for Lung Neoplasms - 05/11/11

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Both advanced-stage lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma are associated with a poor prognosis. Advances in treatment regimens for both diseases have had only a modest effect on their progressive course. Gene therapy for thoracic malignancies represents a novel therapeutic approach and has been evaluated in several clinical trials. Strategies have included induction of apoptosis, tumor suppressor gene replacement, suicide gene expression, cytokine-based therapy, various vaccination approaches, and adoptive transfer of modified immune cells. This review considers the clinical results, limitations, and future directions of gene therapy trials for thoracic malignancies.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Gene therapy, Immunotherapy, Lung cancer, Mesothelioma
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| This work was supported by Grant P01 CA66726 from the National Cancer Institute. A.V. is supported by NCI K07 CA111952. |
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| The authors have nothing to disclose. |
Vol 32 - N° 4
P. 865-885 - décembre 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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