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DNA Vaccines
Data on DNA vaccines detailed by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Department of Pathology
September 23rd, 2008
New research, 'Combination of treatment with death receptor 5-specific antibody with therapeutic HPV DNA vaccination generates enhanced therapeutic anti-tumor effects,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from the United States, "There is currently a vital need for the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the control of advanced stage cancers. Antigen-specific immunotherapy and the employment of antibodies against the death receptor 5 (DR5) have emerged as two potentially promising strategies for cancer treatment." "In the current study, we hypothesize that the combination of treatment with the anti-DR5 monoclonal antibody, MD5-1 with a...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-23)
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