IntechOpen eBooks,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
is
the
most
aggressive
malignancy
of
central
nervous
system.
Despite
advances
in
standard
treatments
such
as
surgery,
radiotherapy,
and
chemotherapy,
patients
have
a
very
poor
prognosis.
Tumor
vaccines
based
on
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
provide
promising
new
approach
for
GBM
treatment.
DCs,
effective
antigen-presenting
cells,
initiate
adaptive
immune
responses
by
activating
tumor-specific
T
cells.
However,
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(characterized
regulatory
myeloid
suppressor
factors)
physical
barrier
blood-brain
(BBB)
greatly
limit
efficacy
DC
vaccines.
This
chapter
explores
biological
basis,
preparation
process,
clinical
progress,
challenges,
future
directions
DC-based
Key
aspects
antigen
selection,
vitro
culture
activation,
loading,
delivery
strategies
are
analyzed
detail.
Early
trials
demonstrated
safety
potential
vaccines,
while
combination
therapies
reprogramming
being
used
to
overcome
existing
obstacles.
precision
personalization
highlight
their
focus
immunotherapy
research.
We
believe
that
with
continuous
advancement
technology
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
can
significantly
improve
survival
rate
quality
life
patients.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Since
the
successful
application
of
messenger
RNA
(mRNA)
vaccines
in
preventing
COVID-19,
researchers
have
been
striving
to
develop
mRNA
for
clinical
use,
including
those
exploited
anti-tumor
therapy.
cancer
emerged
as
a
promising
novel
approach
immunotherapy,
offering
high
specificity,
better
efficacy,
and
fewer
side
effects
compared
traditional
treatments.
Multiple
therapeutic
are
being
evaluated
preclinical
trials,
with
early-phase
results.
However,
development
these
faces
various
challenges,
such
tumor
heterogeneity,
an
immunosuppressive
microenvironment,
practical
obstacles
like
vaccine
administration
methods
evaluation
systems
application.
To
address
we
highlight
recent
advances
from
studies
trials
that
provide
insight
into
identifying
associated
discuss
potential
strategies
overcome
them.
In
future,
it
is
crucial
caution
diligence
while
promoting
innovation
existing
barriers.
A
delicate
balance
between
opportunities
challenges
will
help
guide
progress
this
field
towards
its
full
potential.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(10), P. 2838 - 2838
Published: May 19, 2023
Extracellular
vesicles
(EVs)
are
lipid
bilayer-enclosed
bodies
secreted
by
all
cell
types.
EVs
carry
bioactive
materials,
such
as
proteins,
lipids,
metabolites,
and
nucleic
acids,
to
communicate
elicit
functional
alterations
phenotypic
changes
in
the
counterpart
stromal
cells.
In
cancer,
cells
secrete
shape
a
tumor-promoting
niche.
Tumor-secreted
mediate
communications
with
immune
that
determine
fate
of
anti-tumor
therapeutic
effectiveness.
Surface
engineering
has
emerged
promising
tool
for
modulation
tumor
microenvironments
cancer
immunotherapy.
Modification
EVs'
surface
various
molecules,
antibodies,
peptides,
can
enhance
their
targeting
specificity,
immunogenicity,
biodistribution,
pharmacokinetics.
The
diverse
approaches
sought
EV
surfaces
be
categorized
physical,
chemical,
genetic
strategies.
choice
method
depends
on
specific
application
desired
outcome.
Each
its
advantages
disadvantages.
This
review
lends
bird's-eye
view
recent
progress
these
respect
rational
implications
immunomodulation
(TME)
from
pro-tumorigenic
anti-tumorigenic
ones.
strategies
modulating
TME
using
targeted
EVs,
advantages,
current
limitations,
future
directions
discussed.
Abstract
Vaccines
are
an
important
tool
in
the
rapidly
evolving
repertoire
of
immunotherapies
oncology.
Although
cancer
vaccines
have
been
investigated
for
over
30
years,
very
few
achieved
meaningful
clinical
success.
However,
recent
advances
areas
such
antigen
identification,
formulation
development
and
manufacturing,
combination
therapy
regimens,
indication
patient
selection
hold
promise
to
reinvigorate
field.
Here,
we
provide
a
timely
update
on
status
vaccines.
We
identify
critically
analyze
360
active
trials
according
delivery
vehicle,
type,
indication,
other
metrics,
as
well
highlight
eight
globally
approved
products.
Finally,
discuss
current
limitations
future
applications
translation
Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
170, P. 115992 - 115992
Published: Dec. 9, 2023
Cancer
vaccines
hold
considerable
promise
for
the
immunotherapy
of
solid
tumors.
Nanomedicine
offers
several
strategies
enhancing
vaccine
effectiveness.
In
particular,
molecular
or
(sub)
cellular
can
be
delivered
to
target
lymphoid
tissues
and
cells
by
nanocarriers
nanoplatforms
increase
potency
durability
antitumor
immunity
minimize
negative
side
effects.
Nanovaccines
use
nanoparticles
(NPs)
as
carriers
and/or
adjuvants,
offering
advantages
optimal
nanoscale
size,
high
stability,
ample
antigen
loading,
immunogenicity,
tunable
presentation,
increased
retention
in
lymph
nodes,
promotion.
To
induce
immunity,
cancer
rely
on
tumor
antigens,
which
are
administered
form
entire
cells,
peptides,
nucleic
acids,
extracellular
vesicles
(EVs),
cell
membrane–encapsulated
NPs.
Ideal
stimulate
both
humoral
while
overcoming
tumor-induced
immune
suppression.
Herein,
we
review
key
properties
nanovaccines
highlight
recent
advances
their
development
based
structure
composition
various
(including
synthetic
semi
(biogenic)
nanocarriers.
Moreover,
discuss
cell–derived
those
whole-tumor-cell
components,
EVs,
NPs,
hybrid
membrane–coated
NPs),
nanovaccine
action
mechanisms,
challenges
immunocancer
therapy
translation
clinical
applications.
Biomaterials Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
27(1)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Cancer
is
a
complex
illness
that
presents
significant
challenges
in
its
understanding
and
treatment.
The
classic
definition,
"a
group
of
diseases
characterized
by
the
uncontrolled
growth
spread
abnormal
cells
body,"
fails
to
convey
intricate
interaction
between
many
entities
involved
cancer.
Recent
advancements
field
cancer
research
have
shed
light
on
role
played
individual
tumor
microenvironment
as
whole
development
progression.
This
breakthrough
enables
utilization
components
biological
tools,
opening
new
possibilities.
article
delves
deeply
into
concept
"tumor-derived
systems",
an
umbrella
term
for
tools
sourced
from
aid
combatting
it.
It
includes
cell
membrane-coated
nanoparticles
(for
theranostics),
extracellular
vesicles
diagnosis/therapy),
lysates
vaccine
development),
engineered
cells/organoids
research).
review
seeks
offer
complete
overview
tumor-derived
materials
are
utilized
research,
well
their
current
stages
implementation.
aimed
primarily
at
researchers
working
interface
biology
biomedical
engineering,
it
provides
vital
insights
this
fast-growing
topic.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(17)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
Personalized
cancer
vaccines
based
on
resected
tumors
from
patients
is
promising
to
address
tumor
heterogeneity
inhibit
recurrence
or
metastasis.
However,
it
remains
challenge
elicit
immune
activation
due
the
weak
immunogenicity
of
autologous
antigens.
Here,
a
hybrid
membrane
vaccine
successfully
constructed
by
fusion
enhance
adaptive
response
and
amplify
personalized
immunotherapy,
which
formed
codelivery
system
for
antigens
adjuvants.
Briefly,
functional
vesicles
(HM‐NPs)
are
hybridizing
ginseng‐derived
extracellular
vesicles‐like
particles
(G‐EVLPs)
with
originated
tumors.
The
introduction
G‐EVLPs
can
phagocytosis
dendritic
cells
(DCs)
facilitate
DCs
maturation
through
TLR4,
ultimately
activating
tumor‐specific
cytotoxic
T
lymphocytes
(CTLs).
HM‐NPs
indeed
strengthen
specific
responses
suppress
metastasis
including
subcutaneous
orthotopic
Furthermore,
long‐term
protection
be
obtained
after
vaccinating
HM‐NPs,
prolonging
survival
animals.
Overall,
this
provides
possibility
mitigating
surgery
while
maintaining
good
biocompatibility.
Exploration,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(6)
Published: March 28, 2024
Abstract
Because
therapeutic
cancer
vaccines
can,
in
theory,
eliminate
tumor
cells
specifically
with
relatively
low
toxicity,
they
have
long
been
considered
for
application
repressing
progression.
Traditional
containing
a
single
or
few
discrete
epitopes
failed
the
clinic,
possibly
due
to
challenges
epitope
selection,
target
downregulation,
cell
heterogeneity,
microenvironment
immunosuppression,
lack
of
vaccine
immunogenicity.
Whole
membrane
vaccines,
which
provide
rich
source
antigens,
are
emerging
as
viable
alternatives.
Autologous
and
allogenic
cellular
evaluated
clinical
treatments.
Tumor
membranes
(TCMs)
an
intriguing
antigen
source,
membrane‐accessible
targets
and,
at
same
time,
serve
integrated
carriers
adjuvants
other
agents.
This
review
provides
summary
properties
technologies
TCM
vaccines.
Characteristics,
categories,
mechanisms,
preparation
methods
discussed,
demonstrable
additional
benefits
derived
from
combining
chemotherapy,
sonodynamic
therapy,
phototherapy,
oncolytic
viruses.
Further
research
chemistry,
biomedicine,
immunology,
bioinformatics
address
current
drawbacks
could
facilitate
adoption
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(25)
Published: April 26, 2024
Cancer
vaccines
offer
a
promising
avenue
in
cancer
immunotherapy
by
inducing
systemic,
tumor-specific
immune
responses.
Tumor
extracellular
vesicles
(TEVs)
are
nanoparticles
naturally
laden
with
tumor
antigens,
making
them
appealing
for
vaccine
development.
However,
their
inherent
malignant
properties
from
the
original
cells
limit
direct
therapeutic
use.
This
study
introduces
novel
approach
to
repurpose
TEVs
as
potent
personalized
vaccines.
The
shows
that
inhibition
of
both
YAP
and
autophagy
not
only
diminishes
malignancy-associated
traits
but
also
enhances
immunogenic
attributes
enriching
load
antigens
adjuvants.
These
revamped
TEVs,
termed
attenuated
yet
immunogenically
potentiated
(AI-TEVs),
showcase
potential
inhibiting
growth,
preventive
measure
possible
treatment
recurrent
cancers.
They
prompt
enduring
memory.
In
addition,
showing
AI-TEVs
can
counteract
growth
approach,
strategy
is
presented
developing
postoperative
that's
tailored
individual
patients.