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
2013
Nivolumab plus Ipilimumab in Advanced Melanoma
Wolchok JD, Kluger H, Callahan MK, Postow MA, Rizvi NA, Lesokhin AM, Segal NH, Ariyan CE, Gordon RA, Reed K, Burke MM, Caldwell A, Kronenberg SA, Agunwamba BU, Zhang X, Lowy I, Inzunza HD, Feely W, Horak CE, Hong Q, Korman AJ, Wigginton JM, Gupta A, Sznol M. Nivolumab plus Ipilimumab in Advanced Melanoma. New England Journal Of Medicine 2013, 369: 122-133. PMID: 23724867, PMCID: PMC5698004, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1302369.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObjective response ratePhase 1 trialAdverse eventsConcurrent therapyAdvanced melanomaTumor regressionClinical activityGrade 3Distinct immunologic mechanismsManageable safety profileProlongs overall survivalDurable tumor regressionSupportive preclinical dataRegimen groupImmunologic mechanismsObjective responseOverall survivalIntravenous dosesSafety profileTumor reductionPreclinical dataIpilimumabNivolumabPatientsMaximum doses