2014
Induction of Antigen-Specific Immunity with a Vaccine Targeting NY-ESO-1 to the Dendritic Cell Receptor DEC-205
Dhodapkar MV, Sznol M, Zhao B, Wang D, Carvajal RD, Keohan ML, Chuang E, Sanborn RE, Lutzky J, Powderly J, Kluger H, Tejwani S, Green J, Ramakrishna V, Crocker A, Vitale L, Yellin M, Davis T, Keler T. Induction of Antigen-Specific Immunity with a Vaccine Targeting NY-ESO-1 to the Dendritic Cell Receptor DEC-205. Science Translational Medicine 2014, 6: 232ra51. PMID: 24739759, PMCID: PMC6151129, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3008068.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntigens, CDAntigens, NeoplasmCancer VaccinesCytokinesDendritic CellsDose-Response Relationship, ImmunologicEpitopesFemaleHumansImmunity, CellularImmunity, HumoralImmunoglobulin GInterferon-gammaLectins, C-TypeLymphocyte SubsetsMaleMembrane ProteinsMiddle AgedMinor Histocompatibility AntigensReceptors, Cell SurfaceT-LymphocytesVaccinationConceptsNY-ESO-1Immune checkpoint inhibitorsDendritic cellsToll-like receptorsTumor regressionNY-ESO-1-expressing tumorsTumor antigen NY-ESO-1Presence of DCsRobust antigen-specific immune responsesAntigen-specific immune responsesAntigen NY-ESO-1Combination immunotherapy strategiesStabilization of diseaseGrade 3 toxicityObjective tumor regressionImmune checkpoint blockadeT cell immunityAntigen-specific immunityPhase 1 trialTumor-associated antigensReceptor-specific monoclonal antibodyCheckpoint inhibitorsAdvanced malignanciesCheckpoint blockadeMedian duration
2012
Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma: New Immunomodulatory Agents
Sznol M. Advances in the Treatment of Metastatic Melanoma: New Immunomodulatory Agents. Seminars In Oncology 2012, 39: 192-203. PMID: 22484191, DOI: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2012.01.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew immunomodulatory agentsImmunomodulatory agentsMetastatic melanomaT cell activationT cellsAdverse eventsDendritic cellsClinical activityOngoing phase III trialsRandomized phase III studyCo-inhibitory receptor PD-1Co-stimulatory antibodiesMajor adverse eventsPhase III studyPhase III trialsReceptor PD-1Durable clinical responsesImmune cell subsetsSubsequent clinical trialsParticular T cellsActivated T cellsMechanism of actionAdvanced diseaseClinical responseIII study