Formulated Delivery of Enzyme/Pro-Drug and Cytokine Gene Therapy to Promote Immune Reduction of Treated and Remote Tumors in Mouse Models of Prostate Cancer

Abstract

Prostate cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death in Western society men. Early stages are treatable, but late stage disease is incurable with palliative care the only option. Purpose: We will use a combination of gene therapy approaches to target prostate cancer locally and in other organs (metastases). Gene directed enzyme/pro-drug therapy (GDEPT) is delivered in the prostate. This kills cancer cells and generates an immune reaction, To augment this immune response, and reduce metastatic tumor growth, locally delivered cytokine gene therapy, is injected with the GDEPT.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420157

Entities

People

  • Gerald W. Both
  • P. L. Molloy
  • Pamela J. Russell
  • T. Lockett

Organizations

  • University of New South Wales

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cytokines
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Gene Therapy
  • Health Services
  • Immune System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Molecules
  • Neoplasms
  • Nucleosides
  • Prostate
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Proteins
  • Therapy
  • Tissues

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Oncology

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Cancer Biotech