A Combination Therapy of JO-I and Chemotherapy in Ovarian Cancer Models

Abstract

The goal of this Translational Pilot Award proposal is to create the basis for a clinical trial for JO-1 in combination with chemotherapy in patients with progressive ovarian cancer. Toward this goal we will perform i) detailed safety studies in DSG2 transgenic mice, ii) study the effect of JO-1 in ovarian cancer models, and iii) test combinations of JO-1 with major chemotherapy drugs. We report the following progress: 1) A manufacturing protocol for JO-1 at large scale has been established. 2) There were no adverse effects after intravenous injection of JO-1 in DSG2 transgenic mice. 3) JO-1 has favorable pharmacokinetics parameters. 4) The effect of JO-1 on normal tissues is minimal because DSG2 is trapped in epithelial junctions in normal tissues and not accessible to intravenously injected JO-1. 5) JO-1 enhances Doxil chemotherapy in xenograft models of ovarian cancer and in mouse models with syngeneic tumors.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA598401

Entities

People

  • AndrĂ© Lieber

Organizations

  • University of Washington

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Intercellular Junctions
  • Medical Personnel

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

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  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).