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Cancer Gene Therapy Vaccines
College of Medicine publishes research in cancer gene therapy vaccines
September 2nd, 2008
Research findings, 'Measles virus as an oncolytic vector platform,' are discussed in a new report. According to a study from the United States, "Viral vector systems are widely being used in the development of new genetic approaches for a variety of human diseases. Oncolytic viruses have shown great potential as cancer therapeutics." "The ideal viral vector for cancer gene therapy eradicates a clinically significant fraction of malignant cells and leaves normal tissues unharmed. The Edmonston vaccine strain of measles virus is a replicating RNA virus which is characterized by its tumor selectivity and oncolysis. Its strong tumor suppressive potential combined with its...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-02)
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