Immunogenicity and therapeutic efficacy of dendritic-tumor hybrid cells generated by electrofusion.
Clin Immunol
; 104(1): 14-20, 2002 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12139943
ABSTRACT
Dendritic cells (DCs) are potent antigen-presenting cells capable of inducing strong immune responses to weak tumor-associated antigens. Among various DC-based approaches, cancer immunotherapy with DC-tumor fusion hybrids offers advantages of polyclonal stimulation of a diverse array of tumor antigens. However, prevalent fusion methods using chemical fusogens such as polyethylene glycol often result in toxicity and low fusion efficiency. In this article, we describe an electrofusion technique, applicable to processing large numbers of cells with consistent and high fusion efficiency. Generation of fusion hybrids was verified by unequivocal experimental evidence. In animal models, fusion hybrids expressed the mature DC-like phenotype. They stimulated both CD4 and CD8 tumor-specific T cells to secrete interferon-gamma in vitro. In immunotherapy, a single vaccination with DC-tumor fusion cells along with interleukin-12 as an adjuvant eradicated tumors established in the skin nd lung. These results provide an impetus for treating cancer patients with similarly generated cells.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Células Dendríticas
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Células Híbridas
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article