Production and Characterization of a Novel OX40 Ligand for Clinical Use

Abstract

The goals of the second year/phase of the DOD funded research, PC073499, have been accomplished. We produced two human versions of the OX40 ligand:trimer:Ig protein. The two protein constructs have different human trimer domains (TRAF2 and Matrillin-4), which confer differing folding patterns within the two-dimension structure of the protein. These two fully human OX40L:Ig fusion proteins were administered to non-human primates to test for in vivo activity. The OX40L:Ig fusion proteins showed potent biologic activity in vivo, but it was clear that the one with the TRAF2 trimer domain was superior. Therefore we are moving forward with OX40L:Ig fusion protein with the TRAF2 trimer domain with the ultimate hope of taking it to clinical trials in patients with prostate cancer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA542444

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  • Andrew D. Weinberg

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antibodies
  • Blood
  • Cell Line
  • Cells
  • Clinical Trials
  • Column Chromatography
  • Department Of Defense
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Immune System
  • Lymphocytes
  • Neoplasms
  • Pilot Studies
  • Production
  • Prostate
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Proteins
  • Vaccines

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  • Biology

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  • Oncology