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Int J Oral Sci ; 16(1): 36, 2024 May 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38730256

ABSTRACT

N1-methyladenosine (m1A) RNA methylation is critical for regulating mRNA translation; however, its role in the development, progression, and immunotherapy response of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains largely unknown. Using Tgfbr1 and Pten conditional knockout (2cKO) mice, we found the neoplastic transformation of oral mucosa was accompanied by increased m1A modification levels. Analysis of m1A-associated genes identified TRMT61A as a key m1A writer linked to cancer progression and poor prognosis. Mechanistically, TRMT61A-mediated tRNA-m1A modification promotes MYC protein synthesis, upregulating programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) expression. Moreover, m1A modification levels were also elevated in tumors treated with oncolytic herpes simplex virus (oHSV), contributing to reactive PD-L1 upregulation. Therapeutic m1A inhibition sustained oHSV-induced antitumor immunity and reduced tumor growth, representing a promising strategy to alleviate resistance. These findings indicate that m1A inhibition can prevent immune escape after oHSV therapy by reducing PD-L1 expression, providing a mutually reinforcing combination immunotherapy approach.


Subject(s)
B7-H1 Antigen , Oncolytic Viruses , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc , Signal Transduction , Animals , Mice , Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-myc/metabolism , Humans , Adenosine/analogs & derivatives , Down-Regulation , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/immunology , Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck/therapy , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , PTEN Phosphohydrolase , Mice, Knockout , Head and Neck Neoplasms/immunology , Head and Neck Neoplasms/therapy , Simplexvirus , Cell Line, Tumor
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(9)2024 Apr 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38731910

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic virotherapy is a promising immunotherapy approach for cancer treatment that utilizes viruses to preferentially infect and eliminate cancer cells while stimulating the immune response. In this review, we synthesize the current literature on the molecular circuits of immune sensing and response to oncolytic virotherapy, focusing on viral DNA or RNA sensing by infected cells, cytokine and danger-associated-signal sensing by neighboring cells, and the subsequent downstream activation of immune pathways. These sequential sense-and-response mechanisms involve the triggering of molecular sensors by viruses or infected cells to activate transcription factors and related genes for a breadth of immune responses. We describe how the molecular signals induced in the tumor upon virotherapy can trigger diverse immune signaling pathways, activating both antigen-presenting-cell-based innate and T cell-based adaptive immune responses. Insights into these complex mechanisms provide valuable knowledge for enhancing oncolytic virotherapy strategies.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Neoplasms/therapy , Neoplasms/immunology , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/immunology , Animals , Signal Transduction , Immunity, Innate , Immunotherapy/methods
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1379613, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38698850

ABSTRACT

Onco-virotherapy is an emergent treatment for cancer based on viral vectors. The therapeutic activity is based on two different mechanisms including tumor-specific oncolysis and immunostimulatory properties. In this study, we evaluated onco-virotherapy in vitro responses on immunocompetent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient-derived tumoroids (PDTs) and healthy organoids. PDTs are accurate tools to predict patient's clinical responses at the in vitro stage. We showed that onco-virotherapy could exert specific antitumoral effects by producing a higher number of viral particles in PDTs than in healthy organoids. In the present work, we used multiplex protein screening, based on proximity extension assay to highlight different response profiles. Our results pointed to the increase of proteins implied in T cell activation, such as IFN-γ following onco-virotherapy treatment. Based on our observation, oncolytic viruses-based therapy responders are dependent on several factors: a high PD-L1 expression, which is a biomarker of greater immune response under immunotherapies, and the number of viral particles present in tumor tissue, which is dependent to the metabolic state of tumoral cells. Herein, we highlight the use of PDTs as an alternative in vitro model to assess patient-specific responses to onco-virotherapy at the early stage of the preclinical phases.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung , Drug Discovery , Lung Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Proteomics , Humans , Proteomics/methods , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/immunology , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/therapy , Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung/metabolism , Lung Neoplasms/immunology , Lung Neoplasms/therapy , Lung Neoplasms/metabolism , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Organoids , Oncolytic Viruses/immunology , Proteome , Biomarkers, Tumor/metabolism , B7-H1 Antigen/metabolism
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Nat Commun ; 15(1): 3669, 2024 Apr 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38693119

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) show promise as a cancer treatment by selectively replicating in tumor cells and promoting antitumor immunity. However, the current immunogenicity induced by OVs for tumor treatment is relatively weak, necessitating a thorough investigation of the mechanisms underlying its induction of antitumor immunity. Here, we show that HSV-1-based OVs (oHSVs) trigger ZBP1-mediated PANoptosis (a unique innate immune inflammatory cell death modality), resulting in augmented antitumor immune effects. Mechanistically, oHSV enhances the expression of interferon-stimulated genes, leading to the accumulation of endogenous Z-RNA and subsequent activation of ZBP1. To further enhance the antitumor potential of oHSV, we conduct a screening and identify Fusobacterium nucleatum outer membrane vesicle (Fn-OMV) that can increase the expression of PANoptosis execution proteins. The combination of Fn-OMV and oHSV demonstrates potent antitumor immunogenicity. Taken together, our study provides a deeper understanding of oHSV-induced antitumor immunity, and demonstrates a promising strategy that combines oHSV with Fn-OMV.


Subject(s)
Fusobacterium nucleatum , Herpesvirus 1, Human , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , RNA-Binding Proteins , Herpesvirus 1, Human/immunology , Herpesvirus 1, Human/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/immunology , Animals , Humans , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Mice , RNA-Binding Proteins/genetics , RNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism , RNA-Binding Proteins/immunology , Cell Line, Tumor , Fusobacterium nucleatum/immunology , Neoplasms/therapy , Neoplasms/immunology , Female , Immunity, Innate , Mice, Inbred BALB C
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Signal Transduct Target Ther ; 9(1): 118, 2024 May 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38702343

ABSTRACT

Antitumor therapies based on adoptively transferred T cells or oncolytic viruses have made significant progress in recent years, but the limited efficiency of their infiltration into solid tumors makes it difficult to achieve desired antitumor effects when used alone. In this study, an oncolytic virus (rVSV-LCMVG) that is not prone to induce virus-neutralizing antibodies was designed and combined with adoptively transferred T cells. By transforming the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment into an immunosensitive one, in B16 tumor-bearing mice, combination therapy showed superior antitumor effects than monotherapy. This occurred whether the OV was administered intratumorally or intravenously. Combination therapy significantly increased cytokine and chemokine levels within tumors and recruited CD8+ T cells to the TME to trigger antitumor immune responses. Pretreatment with adoptively transferred T cells and subsequent oncolytic virotherapy sensitizes refractory tumors by boosting T-cell recruitment, down-regulating the expression of PD-1, and restoring effector T-cell function. To offer a combination therapy with greater translational value, mRNA vaccines were introduced to induce tumor-specific T cells instead of adoptively transferred T cells. The combination of OVs and mRNA vaccine also displays a significant reduction in tumor burden and prolonged survival. This study proposed a rational combination therapy of OVs with adoptive T-cell transfer or mRNA vaccines encoding tumor-associated antigens, in terms of synergistic efficacy and mechanism.


Subject(s)
Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Animals , Mice , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/immunology , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Combined Modality Therapy , mRNA Vaccines/immunology , Melanoma, Experimental/therapy , Melanoma, Experimental/immunology , Tumor Microenvironment/immunology , CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes/immunology , T-Lymphocytes/immunology , Humans , Cell Line, Tumor , Cancer Vaccines/immunology , Cancer Vaccines/genetics , Cancer Vaccines/administration & dosage
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(9)2024 May 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38732225

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are characterised by their preference for infecting and replicating in tumour cells either naturally or after genetic modification, resulting in oncolysis. Furthermore, OVs can elicit both local and systemic anticancer immune responses while specifically infecting and lysing tumour cells. These characteristics render them a promising therapeutic approach for paediatric brain tumours (PBTs). PBTs are frequently marked by a cold tumour immune microenvironment (TIME), which suppresses immunotherapies. Recent preclinical and clinical studies have demonstrated the capability of OVs to induce a proinflammatory immune response, thereby modifying the TIME. In-depth insights into the effect of OVs on different cell types in the TIME may therefore provide a compelling basis for using OVs in combination with other immunotherapy modalities. However, certain limitations persist in our understanding of oncolytic viruses' ability to regulate the TIME to enhance anti-tumour activity. These limitations primarily stem from the translational limitations of model systems, the difficulties associated with tracking reliable markers of efficacy throughout the course of treatment and the role of pre-existing viral immunity. In this review, we describe the different alterations observed in the TIME in PBTs due to OV treatment, combination therapies of OVs with different immunotherapies and the hurdles limiting the development of effective OV therapies while suggesting future directions based on existing evidence.


Subject(s)
Brain Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Tumor Microenvironment , Humans , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Brain Neoplasms/immunology , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Tumor Microenvironment/immunology , Oncolytic Viruses/physiology , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Child , Immunotherapy/methods , Combined Modality Therapy/methods , Animals
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1375433, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38576614

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic virus (OV) therapy has emerged as a promising frontier in cancer treatment, especially for solid tumours. While immunotherapies like immune checkpoint inhibitors and CAR-T cells have demonstrated impressive results, their limitations in inducing complete tumour regression have spurred researchers to explore new approaches targeting tumours resistant to current immunotherapies. OVs, both natural and genetically engineered, selectively replicate within cancer cells, inducing their lysis while sparing normal tissues. Recent advancements in clinical research and genetic engineering have enabled the development of targeted viruses that modify the tumour microenvironment, triggering anti-tumour immune responses and exhibiting synergistic effects with other cancer therapies. Several OVs have been studied for breast cancer treatment, including adenovirus, protoparvovirus, vaccinia virus, reovirus, and herpes simplex virus type I (HSV-1). These viruses have been modified or engineered to enhance their tumour-selective replication, reduce toxicity, and improve oncolytic properties.Newer generations of OVs, such as Oncoviron and Delta-24-RGD adenovirus, exhibit heightened replication selectivity and enhanced anticancer effects, particularly in breast cancer models. Clinical trials have explored the efficacy and safety of various OVs in treating different cancers, including melanoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, head and neck cancer, and gynecologic malignancies. Notably, Talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) and Oncorine have. been approved for advanced melanoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma, respectively. However, adverse effects have been reported in some cases, including flu-like symptoms and rare instances of severe complications such as fistula formation. Although no OV has been approved specifically for breast cancer treatment, ongoing preclinical clinical trials focus on four groups of viruses. While mild adverse effects like low-grade fever and nausea have been observed, the effectiveness of OV monotherapy in breast cancer remains insufficient. Combination strategies integrating OVs with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy, show promise in improving therapeutic outcomes. Oncolytic virus therapy holds substantial potential in breast cancer treatment, demonstrating safety in trials. Multi-approach strategies combining OVs with conventional therapies exhibit more promising therapeutic effects than monotherapy, signalling a hopeful future for OV-based breast cancer treatments.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms , Melanoma , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Female , Humans , Oncolytic Virotherapy/adverse effects , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Melanoma/therapy , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Breast Neoplasms/therapy , Breast Neoplasms/etiology , Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma/therapy , Nasopharyngeal Neoplasms/therapy , Tumor Microenvironment
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Front Immunol ; 15: 1272351, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38558795

ABSTRACT

In recent years, oncolytic viruses have emerged as promising agents for treating various cancers. An oncolytic virus is a non-pathogenic virus that, due to genetic manipulation, tends to replicate in and cause lysis of cancerous cells while leaving healthy cells unaffected. Among these viruses, vaccinia virus is an attractive platform for use as an oncolytic platform due to its 190 Kb genome with a high capacity for encoding therapeutic payloads. Combining oncolytic VV therapy with other conventional cancer treatments has been shown to be synergistic and more effective than monotherapies. Additionally, OVV can be used as a vector to deliver therapeutic payloads, alone or in combination with other treatments, to increase overall efficacy. Here, we present a comprehensive analysis of preclinical and clinical studies that have evaluated the efficacy of oncolytic vaccinia viruses in cancer immunotherapy. We discuss the outcomes of these studies, including tumor regression rates, overall survival benefits, and long-term responses. Moreover, we provide insights into the challenges and limitations associated with oncolytic vaccinia virus- based therapies, including immune evasion mechanisms, potential toxicities, and the development of resistance.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Vaccinia virus/genetics , Neoplasms/therapy , Neoplasms/genetics , Immunotherapy
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(8)2024 Apr 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38673835

ABSTRACT

Virotherapy is one of the perspective technologies in the treatment of malignant neoplasms. Previously, we have developed oncolytic vaccinia virus VV-GMCSF-Lact and its high cytotoxic activity and antitumor efficacy against glioma was shown. In this work, using immortalized and patient-derived cells with different sensitivity to VV-GMCSF-Lact, we evaluated the cytotoxic effect of chemotherapy agents. Additionally, we studied the combination of VV-GMCSF-Lact with temozolomide which is the most preferred drug for glioma treatment. Experimental results indicate that first adding temozolomide and then the virus to the cells is inherently more efficient than dosing it in the reverse order. Testing these regimens in the U87 MG xenograft glioblastoma model confirmed this effect, as assessed by tumor growth inhibition index and histological analysis. Moreover, VV-GMCSF-Lact as monotherapy is more effective against U87 MG glioblastoma xenografts comparing temozolomide.


Subject(s)
Glioma , Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Temozolomide , Vaccinia virus , Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays , Humans , Animals , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Temozolomide/pharmacology , Temozolomide/therapeutic use , Cell Line, Tumor , Mice , Glioma/therapy , Glioma/drug therapy , Glioma/pathology , Vaccinia virus/genetics , Vaccinia virus/physiology , Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor/genetics , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Brain Neoplasms/drug therapy , Brain Neoplasms/pathology , Mice, Nude , Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents/therapeutic use , Glioblastoma/therapy , Glioblastoma/drug therapy , Glioblastoma/pathology , Combined Modality Therapy
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Viruses ; 16(4)2024 Apr 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38675903

ABSTRACT

Gliomas account for approximately 75-80% of all malignant primary tumors in the central nervous system (CNS), with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) considered the deadliest. Despite aggressive treatment involving a combination of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgical intervention, patients with GBM have limited survival rates of 2 to 5 years, accompanied by a significant decline in their quality of life. In recent years, novel management strategies have emerged, such as immunotherapy, which includes the development of vaccines or T cells with chimeric antigen receptors, and oncolytic virotherapy (OVT), wherein wild type (WT) or genetically modified viruses are utilized to selectively lyse tumor cells. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown that the Zika virus (ZIKV) can infect glioma cells and induce a robust oncolytic activity. Consequently, interest in exploring this virus as a potential oncolytic virus (OV) for high-grade gliomas has surged. Given that ZIKV actively circulates in Colombia, evaluating its neurotropic and oncolytic capabilities holds considerable national and international importance, as it may emerge as an alternative for treating highly complex gliomas. Therefore, this literature review outlines the generalities of GBM, the factors determining ZIKV's specific tropism for nervous tissue, and its oncolytic capacity. Additionally, we briefly present the progress in preclinical studies supporting the use of ZIKV as an OVT for gliomas.


Subject(s)
Brain Neoplasms , Glioma , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Zika Virus Infection , Zika Virus , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Humans , Zika Virus/physiology , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/physiology , Glioma/therapy , Glioma/virology , Animals , Zika Virus Infection/therapy , Zika Virus Infection/virology , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Brain Neoplasms/virology , Glioblastoma/therapy , Glioblastoma/virology
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Viruses ; 16(4)2024 Apr 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38675909

ABSTRACT

Adjuvant systemic therapies effectively reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence and metastasis, but therapy resistance can develop in some patients due to breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). Oncolytic adenovirus (OAd) represents a promising therapeutic approach as it can specifically target cancer cells. However, its potential to target BCSCs remains unclear. Here, we evaluated a Cox-2 promoter-controlled, Ad5/3 fiber-modified OAd designed to encode the human sodium iodide symporter (hNIS) in breast cancer models. To confirm the potential of OAds to target BCSCs, we employed BCSC-enriched estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) paclitaxel-resistant (TaxR) cells and tumorsphere assays. OAd-hNIS demonstrated significantly enhanced binding and superior oncolysis in breast cancer cells, including ER+ cells, while exhibiting no activity in normal mammary epithelial cells. We observed improved NIS expression as the result of adenovirus death protein deletion. OAd-hNIS demonstrated efficacy in targeting TaxR BCSCs, exhibiting superior killing and hNIS expression compared to the parental cells. Our vector was capable of inhibiting tumorsphere formation upon early infection and reversing paclitaxel resistance in TaxR cells. Importantly, OAd-hNIS also destroyed already formed tumorspheres seven days after their initiation. Overall, our findings highlight the promise of OAd-hNIS as a potential tool for studying and targeting ER+ breast cancer recurrence and metastasis.


Subject(s)
Adenoviridae , Breast Neoplasms , Drug Resistance, Neoplasm , Neoplastic Stem Cells , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Paclitaxel , Humans , Neoplastic Stem Cells/drug effects , Neoplastic Stem Cells/metabolism , Breast Neoplasms/therapy , Breast Neoplasms/drug therapy , Paclitaxel/pharmacology , Adenoviridae/genetics , Adenoviridae/physiology , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Oncolytic Viruses/physiology , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Female , Cell Line, Tumor , Animals , Mice , Symporters/metabolism , Symporters/genetics , Genetic Vectors/genetics
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Mol Oncol ; 18(4): 781-784, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38561242

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are biological therapeutic agents that selectively destroy cancer cells while sparing normal healthy cells. Besides direct oncolysis, OV infection induces a proinflammatory shift in the tumor microenvironment and the release of tumor-associated antigens (TAAs) that might induce an anti-tumor immunity. Due to their immunostimulatory effect, OVs have been explored for cancer vaccination against specific TAAs. However, this approach usually requires genetic modification of the virus and the production of a new viral vector for each target, which is difficult to implement for low prevalent antigens. In a recent study, Chiaro et al. presented an elegant proof of concept on how to implement the PeptiCRAd vaccination platform to overcome this limitation for the treatment of mesothelioma. Authors showed the feasibility of identifying immunogenic TAAs in human mesothelioma and using them to coat oncolytic adenovirus particles. The result was a customized virus-based cancer vaccine that circumvents time and resource-consuming steps incurred from genetically engineering viruses. Although some questions remain to be addressed, this interesting approach suggests novel strategies for personalized cancer medicine using oncolytic virotherapy.


Subject(s)
Mesothelioma, Malignant , Mesothelioma , Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Adenoviridae/genetics , Marriage , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Mesothelioma/therapy , Antigens, Neoplasm , Tumor Microenvironment
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Virology ; 593: 110033, 2024 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38442508

ABSTRACT

Glioma is a diverse category of tumors originating from glial cells encompasses various subtypes, based on the specific type of glial cells involved. The most aggressive is glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), which stands as the predominant primary malignant tumor within the central nervous system in adults. Despite the application of treatment strategy, the median survival rate for GBM patients still hovers around 15 months. Oncolytic viruses (OVs) are artificially engineered viruses designed to selectively target and induce apoptosis in cancer cells. While clinical trials have demonstrated encouraging results with intratumoral OV injections for some cancers, applying this approach to GBM presents unique challenges. Here we elaborate on current trends in oncolytic viral therapy and their delivery methods. We delve into the various methods of delivering OVs for therapy, exploring their respective advantages and disadvantages and discussing how selecting the optimal delivery method can enhance the efficacy of this innovative treatment approach.


Subject(s)
Glioblastoma , Glioma , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Adult , Humans , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Glioma/therapy , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Glioblastoma/drug therapy , Glioblastoma/pathology , Apoptosis
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Int J Mol Sci ; 25(5)2024 Mar 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38474178

ABSTRACT

This review article provides a comprehensive overview of a novel Sindbis virus vaccine platform as potential immunotherapy for ovarian cancer patients. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal of all gynecological malignancies. The majority of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) patients are diagnosed with advanced disease. Current treatment options are very aggressive and limited, resulting in tumor recurrences and 50-60% patient mortality within 5 years. The unique properties of armed oncolytic Sindbis virus vectors (SV) in vivo have garnered significant interest in recent years to potently target and treat ovarian cancer. We discuss the molecular biology of Sindbis virus, its mechanisms of action against ovarian cancer cells, preclinical in vivo studies, and future perspectives. The potential of Sindbis virus-based therapies for ovarian cancer treatment holds great promise and warrants further investigation. Investigations using other oncolytic viruses in preclinical studies and clinical trials are also presented.


Subject(s)
Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Ovarian Neoplasms , Vaccines , Humans , Female , Sindbis Virus , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/therapy , Ovarian Neoplasms/pathology , Immunotherapy/methods
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Acta Biomater ; 179: 243-255, 2024 Apr 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38458511

ABSTRACT

Oncolytic viral therapy (OVT) is a novel anti-tumor immunotherapy approach, specifically replicating within tumor cells. Currently, oncolytic viruses are mainly administered by intratumoral injection. However, achieving good results for distant metastatic tumors is challenging. In this study, a multifunctional oncolytic adenovirus, OA@CuMnCs, was developed using bimetallic ions copper and manganese. These metal cations form a biomineralized coating on the virus's surface, reducing immune clearance. It is known that viruses upregulate the expression of PD-L1. Copper ions in OA@CuMnCs can decrease the PD-L1 expression of tumor cells, thereby promoting immune cell-related factor release. This process involves antigen presentation and the combination of immature dendritic cells, transforming them into mature dendritic cells. It changes "cold" tumors into "hot" tumors, further inducing immunogenic cell death. While oncolytic virus replication requires oxygen, manganese ions in OA@CuMnCs can react with endogenous hydrogen peroxide. This reaction produces oxygen, enhancing the virus's replication ability and the tumor lysis effect. Thus, this multifunctionally coated OA@CuMnCs demonstrates potent amplification in immunotherapy efficacy, and shows great potential for further clinical OVT. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Oncolytic virus therapy (OVs) is a new anti-tumor immunotherapy method that can specifically replicate in tumor cells. Although the oncolytic virus can achieve a therapeutic effect on some non-metastatic tumors through direct intratumoral injection, there are still three major defects in the treatment of metastatic tumors: immune response, hypoxia effect, and administration route. Various studies have shown that the immune response in vivo can be overcome by modifying or wrapping the surface protein of the oncolytic virus. In this paper, a multifunctional coating of copper and manganese was prepared by combining the advantages of copper and manganese ions. The coating has a simple preparation method and mild conditions, and can effectively enhance tumor immunotherapy.


Subject(s)
Adenoviridae , Colorectal Neoplasms , Copper , Immunotherapy , Manganese , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Copper/chemistry , Copper/pharmacology , Manganese/chemistry , Manganese/pharmacology , Immunotherapy/methods , Animals , Colorectal Neoplasms/therapy , Colorectal Neoplasms/pathology , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Humans , Cell Line, Tumor , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Female
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Cancer J ; 30(2): 108-112, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38527264

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT: Intratumoral therapies represent a unique avenue for drug development in melanoma as patients often have accessible lesions that are particularly amenable to these approaches. In addition, a majority of intratumoral therapies have focused on stimulating antitumor immune responses, making them a particularly attractive option for use in melanoma. In this review, we describe applications for talimogene laherparepvec, a US Food and Drug Administration-approved intratumoral therapy in melanoma, as well as several classes of intratumoral therapies in development including novel oncolytic viruses, mRNA-based intratumoral injections, and cytokines and other signaling molecules.


Subject(s)
Melanoma , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Melanoma/drug therapy , Injections, Intralesional , Immunotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics
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Lancet Oncol ; 25(4): 488-500, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38547893

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is characterised by low immunogenicity and an immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment. LOAd703, an oncolytic adenovirus with transgenes encoding TMZ-CD40L and 4-1BBL, lyses cancer cells selectively, activates cytotoxic T cells, and induces tumour regression in preclinical models. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of combining LOAd703 with chemotherapy for advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. METHODS: LOKON001 was a non-randomised, phase 1/2 study conducted at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA, and consisted of two arms conducted sequentially; the results of arm 1 are presented here. In arm 1, patients 18 years or older with previously treated or treatment-naive unresectable or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma were treated with standard 28-day cycles of intravenous nab-paclitaxel 125 mg/m2 plus gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2 (up to 12 cycles) and intratumoural injections of LOAd703 every 2 weeks. Patients were assigned using Bayesian optimal interval design to receive 500 µL of LOAd703 at 5 × 1010 (dose 1), 1 × 1011 (dose 2), or 5 × 1011 (dose 3) viral particles per injection, injected endoscopically or percutaneously into the pancreatic tumour or a metastasis for six injections. The primary endpoints were safety and treatment-emergent immune response in patients who received at least one dose of LOAd703, and antitumour activity was a secondary endpoint. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02705196, arm 2 is ongoing and open to new participants. FINDINGS: Between Dec 2, 2016, and Oct 17, 2019, 23 patients were assessed for eligibility, leading to 22 patients being enrolled. One patient withdrew consent, resulting in 21 patients (13 [62%] men and eight [38%] women) assigned to a dose group (three to dose 1, four to dose 2, and 14 to dose 3). 21 patients were evaluable for safety. Median follow-up time was 6 months (IQR 4-10), and data cutoff was Jan 5, 2023. The most common treatment-emergent adverse events overall were anaemia (96 [8%] of 1237 events), lymphopenia (86 [7%] events), hyperglycaemia (70 [6%] events), leukopenia (63 [5%] events), hypertension (62 [5%] events), and hypoalbuminaemia (61 [5%] events). The most common adverse events attributed to LOAd703 were fever (14 [67%] of 21 patients), fatigue (eight [38%]), chills (seven [33%]), and elevated liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase in five [24%], alkaline phosphatase in four [19%], and aspartate aminotransferase in four [19%]), all of which were grade 1-2, except for a transient grade 3 aminotransferase elevation occurring at dose 3. A maximum tolerated dose was not reached, thereby establishing dose 3 as the highest-evaluated safe dose when combined with nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine. Proportions of CD8+ effector memory cells and adenovirus-specific T cells increased after LOAd703 injections in 15 (94%) of 16 patients for whom T-cell assays could be performed. Eight (44%, 95% CI 25-66) of 18 patients evaluable for activity had an objective response. INTERPRETATION: Combining LOAd703 with nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine in patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma was feasible and safe. To build upon this novel chemoimmunotherapeutic approach, arm 2 of LOKON001, which combines LOAd703, nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine, and atezolizumab, is ongoing. FUNDING: Lokon Pharma, the Swedish Cancer Society, and the Swedish Research Council.


Subject(s)
Adenocarcinoma , Anemia , Oncolytic Viruses , Pancreatic Neoplasms , Thrombocytopenia , Male , Humans , Female , Gemcitabine , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Bayes Theorem , Pancreatic Neoplasms/therapy , Pancreatic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Paclitaxel , Anemia/chemically induced , Thrombocytopenia/chemically induced , Adenocarcinoma/therapy , Adenocarcinoma/drug therapy , Albumins , Genetic Therapy/adverse effects , Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols/adverse effects , Tumor Microenvironment
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Methods Cell Biol ; 183: 51-113, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38548421

ABSTRACT

Glioblastoma (GBM) remains an orphan cancer disease with poor outcome. Novel treatment strategies are needed. Immunotherapy has several modes of action. The addition of active specific immunotherapy with dendritic cell vaccines resulted in improved overall survival of patients. Integration of DC vaccination within the first-line combined treatment became a challenge, and immunogenic cell death immunotherapy during chemotherapy was introduced. We used a retrospective analysis using real world data to evaluate the complex combined treatment, which included individualized multimodal immunotherapy during and after standard of care, and which required adaptations during treatment, and found a further improvement of overall survival. We also discuss the use of real world data as evidence. Novel strategies to move the field of individualized multimodal immunotherapy forward for GBM patients are reviewed.


Subject(s)
Brain Neoplasms , Cancer Vaccines , Glioblastoma , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Glioblastoma/therapy , Oncolytic Viruses/genetics , Brain Neoplasms/therapy , Retrospective Studies , Cancer Vaccines/therapeutic use , Dendritic Cells/metabolism
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Math Biosci Eng ; 21(3): 3876-3909, 2024 Feb 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38549312

ABSTRACT

Bortezomib and oncolytic virotherapy are two emerging targeted cancer therapies. Bortezomib, a proteasome inhibitor, disrupts protein degradation in cells, leading to the accumulation of unfolded proteins that induce apoptosis. On the other hand, virotherapy uses genetically modified oncolytic viruses (OVs) to infect cancer cells, trigger cell lysis, and activate anti-tumor response. Despite progress in cancer treatment, identifying administration protocols for therapeutic agents remains a significant concern, aiming to strike a balance between efficacy, minimizing toxicity, and administrative costs. In this work, optimal control theory was employed to design a cost-effective and efficient co-administration protocols for bortezomib and OVs that could significantly diminish the population of cancer cells via the cell death program with the NF$ \kappa $B-BAX-RIP1 signaling network. Both linear and quadratic control strategies were explored to obtain practical treatment approaches by adapting necroptosis protocols to efficient cell death programs. Our findings demonstrated that a combination therapy commencing with the administration of OVs followed by bortezomib infusions yields an effective tumor-killing outcome. These results could provide valuable guidance for the development of clinical administration protocols in cancer treatment.


Subject(s)
Neoplasms , Oncolytic Virotherapy , Oncolytic Viruses , Humans , Bortezomib/pharmacology , Bortezomib/therapeutic use , Oncolytic Virotherapy/methods , Oncolytic Viruses/physiology , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Neoplasms/pathology , Cell Death
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