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autologous dendritic cell vaccine + interleukin-2

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori
Modality
Dendritic Cell Vaccines → Immune Effector Cells → Other Cell Types → Cell Therapies, Cytokines & Interferons → Recombinant Proteins and Enzymes, Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Administration
Intradermal, Subcutaneous
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Overview

This combination therapy consists of an autologous dendritic cell vaccine and interleukin-2 (IL-2), developed by the Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST). The vaccine is produced by harvesting a patient's own dendritic cells and loading them with autologous tumor homogenate, which contains a broad spectrum of patient-specific tumor-associated antigens. This personalized approach aims to prime the immune system to recognize and target residual cancer cells. Following vaccination, IL-2 is administered subcutaneously to act as an immune stimulant, promoting the expansion and activation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes and natural killer cells. The regimen is currently being investigated in a Phase II clinical trial as an adjuvant treatment for patients with resected stage IV rare cancers, specifically head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and soft tissue sarcomas.

Other names
Autologous DC vaccine + Interleukin-2DC vaccine + IL-2Autologous DC vaccine loaded with autologous tumour homogenate + Interleukin-2
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Targets

IL2RB (IL-2 receptor beta chain)

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