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Vesiculated alpha-tocopheryl succinate enhances effect of dendritic cell vaccines

Published in Vaccine Weekly, February 15th, 2006

Vesiculated alpha-tocopheryl succinate enhances the anti-tumor effect of dendritic cell vaccines.

According to recent research from the United States, "Alpha tocopheryl succinate (alpha-TOS) is a non-toxic vitamin E analog under study for its anti-cancer properties. In an earlier study, we showed that alpha-TOS, when used in combination with non-matured dendritic cells (nmDC) to treat pre-established tumors, acts as an effective adjuvant. In this study, we have used vesiculated alpha-TOS (V alpha-TOS), a more soluble form of alpha-TOS that is relevant for clinical use, in combination with dendritic cells to treat pre-established murine tumors."

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