Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Immunotherapy with GUCY2C-Expressing Listeria monocytogenes

Abstract

This objective of this project is to define the ability of a new vaccine to treat colorectal cancer in animal models. The vaccine uses attenuated Listeria monocytogenes to deliver GUCY2C, a colorectal cancer antigen to "antigen-presenting cells" (APCs) to induce GUCY2C-specific T cell responses against GUCY2C which may find and eliminate colorectal cancer. The project tests novel recombinant Listeria monocytogenes vaccines produced in our laboratory in mouse models of colorectal cancer to determine their activity, efficacy, and safety. If successful, the results of these studies could be applied to patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, a disease that is typically fatal.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1062516

Entities

People

  • Adam E. Snook

Organizations

  • Thomas Jefferson University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bacteria
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Biological Factors
  • Blood
  • Cancer
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Listeria Monocytogenes
  • Listeriosis
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Oncology
  • Peptides
  • Proteins
  • Vaccines

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech