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DNA and adenovirus tumor vaccine expressing truncated survivin generates specific immune responses and anti-tumor effects in a murine melanoma model.
Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII - 1 Oct 2012
Zhang Haihong, Wang Yuqian, Liu Chenlu, Zhang Lixing, Xia Qiu, Zhang Yong, Wu Jiaxin, Jiang Chunlai, Chen Yan, Wu Yongge, Zha Xiao, Yu Xianghui, Kong Wei
Abstract excerpt
Survivin is overexpressed in major types of cancer and is considered an ideal "universal" tumor-associated antigen that can be targeted by immunotherapeutic vaccines. However, its anti-apoptosis function raises certain safety concerns. Here, a new truncated human survivin, devoid of the anti-apoptosis function, was generated as a candidate tumor vaccine. Interleukin 2 (IL-2) has been widely used as an adjuvant...
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