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Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology 10/2019

11.11.2018 | Invited Review

The development of interferon-based gene therapy for BCG unresponsive bladder cancer: from bench to bedside

verfasst von: Jonathan J. Duplisea, Sharada Mokkapati, Devin Plote, Kimberly S. Schluns, David J. McConkey, Seppo Yla-Herttuala, Nigel R. Parker, Colin P. Dinney

Erschienen in: World Journal of Urology | Ausgabe 10/2019

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Abstract

Background and Purpose

BCG unresponsive bladder cancer is an inherently resistant disease state for which the preferred treatment is radical cystectomy. To date, no effective intravesical therapies exist for patients who possess these resistant tumors. For this reason, many research groups are actively investigating/testing novel therapeutic agents to aid in bladder preservation for this patient population. This review article describes our 15-year experience developing and testing IFN-based gene therapy.

Methods

A comprehensive review was performed of all studies pertaining to IFN-based gene therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer from 2003 to 2018.

Results and Conclusions

Over the past two decades, gene therapy has evolved into a powerful tool in our fight against cancer. After overcoming the initial barriers associated with gene delivery to the bladder, we have made significant strides forward in developing this novel therapeutic strategy for the treatment of this inherently resistant disease state. Our results to date are very encouraging; however, much work lies ahead to better understand and optimize this novel approach for treating non-muscle invasive bladder.
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Metadaten
Titel
The development of interferon-based gene therapy for BCG unresponsive bladder cancer: from bench to bedside
verfasst von
Jonathan J. Duplisea
Sharada Mokkapati
Devin Plote
Kimberly S. Schluns
David J. McConkey
Seppo Yla-Herttuala
Nigel R. Parker
Colin P. Dinney
Publikationsdatum
11.11.2018
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
World Journal of Urology / Ausgabe 10/2019
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-018-2553-7

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