Immunotherapy of cancer by peptide-based vaccines for the induction of tumor-specific T cell immunity

Maaike E. Ressing, Rienk Offringa, René E.M. Toes, Ferry Ossendorp, Joan H. De Jong, Remco M.P. Brandt, W. Martin Kast, Cornelis J.M. Melief

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Abstract

Recent progress in defining the molecular nature of antigens and in finding ways to manipulate T cell-mediated immune responses may provide new modalities for cancer treatment. In this report, we review preclinical studies as well as the first clinical trials with vaccination strategies aiming at the induction of anti-tumor immunity. In particular, we focus on the development of a vaccine against human papillomavirus-induced cervical carcinoma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)241-251
Number of pages11
JournalImmunotechnology
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1996

Keywords

  • Cervical carcinoma
  • Lymphocytes
  • T cells

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