scholarly journals Changes in Susceptibility to Oncolytic Vesicular Stomatitis Virus during Progression of Prostate Cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 89 (10) ◽  
pp. 5250-5263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanmeng Yu ◽  
Shelby Puckett ◽  
Peter A. Antinozzi ◽  
Scott D. Cramer ◽  
Douglas S. Lyles
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Progenitor Cells ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus ◽  
Androgen Deprivation ◽  
Oncolytic Viruses ◽  
Tissue Type ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis ◽  
Prostate Cancers ◽  
Resistant Cells

ABSTRACTA major challenge to oncolytic virus therapy is that individual cancers vary in their sensitivity to oncolytic viruses, even when these cancers arise from the same tissue type. Variability in response may arise due to differences in the initial genetic lesions leading to cancer development. Alternatively, susceptibility to viral oncolysis may change during cancer progression. These hypotheses were tested using cells from a transgenic mouse model of prostate cancer infected with vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Primary cultures from murine cancers derived from prostate-specificPtendeletion contained a mixture of cells that were susceptible and resistant to VSV. Castration-resistant cancers contained a higher percentage of susceptible cells than cancers from noncastrated mice. These results indicate both susceptible and resistant cells can evolve within the same tumor. The role ofPtendeletion was further investigated using clonal populations of murine prostate epithelial (MPE) progenitor cells and tumor-derivedPten−/−cells. Deletion ofPtenin MPE progenitor cells using a lentivirus vector resulted in cells that responded poorly to interferon and were susceptible to VSV infection. In contrast, tumor-derivedPten−/−cells expressed higher levels of the antiviral transcription factor STAT1, activated STAT1 in response to VSV, and were resistant to VSV infection. These results suggest that early in tumor development followingPtendeletion, cells are primarily sensitive to VSV, but subsequent evolution in tumors leads to development of cells that are resistant to VSV infection. Further evolution in castration-resistant tumors leads to tumors in which cells are primarily sensitive to VSV.IMPORTANCEThere has been a great deal of progress in the development of replication-competent viruses that kill cancer cells (oncolytic viruses). However, a major problem is that individual cancers vary in their sensitivity to oncolytic viruses, even when these cancers arise from the same tissue type. The experiments presented here were to determine whether both sensitive and resistant cells are present in prostate cancers originating from a single genetic lesion in transgenic mice, prostate-specific deletion of the gene for the tumor suppressor Pten. The results indicate that murine prostate cancers are composed of both cells that are sensitive and cells that are resistant to oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Furthermore, androgen deprivation led to castration-resistant prostate cancers that were composed primarily of cells that were sensitive to VSV. These results are encouraging for the use of VSV for the treatment of prostate cancers that are resistant to androgen deprivation therapy.

scholarly journals Natural killer T cell immunotherapy combined with oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus or reovirus treatments differentially increases survival in mouse models of ovarian and breast cancer metastasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e002096
Author(s):  
Simon Gebremeskel ◽  
Adam Nelson ◽  
Brynn Walker ◽  
Tora Oliphant ◽  
Lynnea Lobert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Tumor Burden ◽  
Oncolytic Viruses ◽  
Nkt Cell ◽  
Cell Immunotherapy ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis ◽  
Better Than

BackgroundOncolytic viruses reduce tumor burden in animal models and have generated promising results in clinical trials. However, it is likely that oncolytic viruses will be more effective when used in combination with other therapies. Current therapeutic approaches, including chemotherapeutics, come with dose-limiting toxicities. Another option is to combine oncolytic viruses with immunotherapeutic approaches.MethodsUsing experimental models of metastatic 4T1 breast cancer and ID8 ovarian peritoneal carcinomatosis, we examined natural killer T (NKT) cell-based immunotherapy in combination with recombinant oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV) or reovirus. 4T1 mammary carcinoma cells or ID8 ovarian cancer cells were injected into syngeneic mice. Tumor-bearing mice were treated with VSV or reovirus followed by activation of NKT cells via the intravenous administration of autologous dendritic cells loaded with the glycolipid antigen α-galactosylceramide. The effects of VSV and reovirus on immunogenic cell death (ICD), cell viability and immunogenicity were tested in vitro.ResultsVSV or reovirus treatments followed by NKT cell activation mediated greater survival in the ID8 model than individual therapies. The regimen was less effective when the treatment order was reversed, delivering virus treatments after NKT cell activation. In the 4T1 model, VSV combined with NKT cell activation increased overall survival and decreased metastatic burden better than individual treatments. In contrast, reovirus was not effective on its own or in combination with NKT cell activation. In vitro, VSV killed a panel of tumor lines better than reovirus. VSV infection also elicited greater increases in mRNA transcripts for proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines, and antigen presentation machinery compared with reovirus. Oncolytic VSV also induced the key hallmarks of ICD (calreticulin mobilization, plus release of ATP and HMGB1), while reovirus only mobilized calreticulin.ConclusionTaken together, these results demonstrate that oncolytic VSV and NKT cell immunotherapy can be effectively combined to decrease tumor burden in models of metastatic breast and ovarian cancers. Oncolytic VSV and reovirus induced differential responses in our models which may relate to differences in virus activity or tumor susceptibility.

scholarly journals Next-generation androgen receptor inhibitors in non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 175883592097813
Author(s):  
Pernelle Lavaud ◽  
Clément Dumont ◽  
Constance Thibault ◽  
Laurence Albiges ◽  
Giulia Baciarello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Androgen Receptor ◽  
Androgen Deprivation Therapy ◽  
Androgen Deprivation ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Free Survival ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
Recent Advances

Until recently, continuing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and closely monitoring patients until evolution towards metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) were recommended in men with non-metastatic CRPC (nmCRPC). Because delaying the development of metastases and symptoms in these patients is a major issue, several trials have investigated next-generation androgen receptor (AR) axis inhibitors such as apalutamide, darolutamide, and enzalutamide in this setting. This review summarizes the recent advances in the management of nmCRPC, highlighting the favourable impact of next-generation AR inhibitors on metastases-free survival, overall survival and other clinically meaningful endpoints.

scholarly journals Mechanisms that allow vaccination against an oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus-encoded transgene to enhance safety without abrogating oncolysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amanda W. K. AuYeung ◽  
Robert C. Mould ◽  
Ashley A. Stegelmeier ◽  
Jacob P. van Vloten ◽  
Khalil Karimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cells ◽  
T Cell ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus ◽  
Cell Response ◽  
Viral Infections ◽  
T Cell Response ◽  
Oncolytic Viruses ◽  
Oncolytic Virotherapy ◽  
Cell Immunity ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis

AbstractVaccination can prevent viral infections via virus-specific T cells, among other mechanisms. A goal of oncolytic virotherapy is replication of oncolytic viruses (OVs) in tumors, so pre-existing T cell immunity against an OV-encoded transgene would seem counterproductive. We developed a treatment for melanomas by pre-vaccinating against an oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV)-encoded tumor antigen. Surprisingly, when the VSV-vectored booster vaccine was administered at the peak of the primary effector T cell response, oncolysis was not abrogated. We sought to determine how oncolysis was retained during a robust T cell response against the VSV-encoded transgene product. A murine melanoma model was used to identify two mechanisms that enable this phenomenon. First, tumor-infiltrating T cells had reduced cytopathic potential due to immunosuppression. Second, virus-induced lymphopenia acutely removed virus-specific T cells from tumors. These mechanisms provide a window of opportunity for replication of oncolytic VSV and rationale for a paradigm change in oncolytic virotherapy, whereby immune responses could be intentionally induced against a VSV-encoded melanoma-associated antigen to improve safety without abrogating oncolysis.

Sex Hormones and Prostate Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J. Auchus ◽  
Nima Sharifi
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Prostate Cancer ◽  
Current Treatment ◽  
Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer ◽  
Castration Resistant ◽  
History Of ◽  
Prostate Cancer Research ◽  
Prostate Cancers ◽  
Androgen Independent ◽  
Transition Studies

The prostate is an androgen-dependent organ that develops only in male mammals. Prostate cancer is the most common nonskin malignancy in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. Metastatic prostate cancer initially retains its androgen dependence, and androgen-deprivation therapy often leads to disease control; however, the cancer inevitably progresses despite treatment as castration-resistant prostate cancer, the lethal form of the disease. Although it was assumed that the cancer became androgen independent during this transition, studies over the last two decades have shown that these tumors evade treatment via mechanisms that augment acquisition of androgens from circulating precursors, increase sensitivity to androgens and androgen precursors, bypass the androgen receptor, or a combination of these mechanisms. This review summarizes the history of prostate cancer research leading to the contemporary view of androgen dependence for prostate cancers and the current treatment approaches based on this modern paradigm.

scholarly journals A karboplatin-kemoterápia hatékonysága egy áttétes, kasztrációrezisztens, BRCA2-mutáció-pozitív prosztatarákos betegben

2021 ◽  
Vol 162 (25) ◽  
pp. 1004-1008
Author(s):  
Noémi Dalma Nagy ◽  
Tamás Fazekas ◽  
Kornélia Baghy ◽  
Gergő Papp ◽  
Anita Csizmarik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Dna Repair ◽  
Physical Condition ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Androgen Deprivation ◽  
Repair Mechanism ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Radiographic Parameters ◽  
Prostate Cancers ◽  
Aggressive Subtype

Összefoglaló. A sérült BRCA1/2 gént hordozó prosztatadaganatok klinikai szempontból elkülönülő, agresszív altípust képviselnek. Ugyanakkor a BRCA1/2 gén sérülése a DNS-támadáspontú kemoterápiákkal szemben érzékennyé teszi a daganatot, ami terápiás szempontból kihasználható. A platinaalapú kemoterápia hatékonysága prosztatarákban klinikai vizsgálatokkal nincs alátámasztva, ezért annak alkalmazására igen ritkán kerül sor. Közleményünkben egy előrehaladott stádiumú, agresszív prosztata adenocarcinomával diagnosztizált beteg esetét mutatjuk be, akinél a BRCA2-gén patogén mutációját találtuk, és akinél az előzőleg alkalmazott androgénmegvonásos, valamint docetaxelkezelések sikertelensége miatt karboplatinkezelést alkalmaztunk – ez a beteg állapotának, valamint radiológiai és biokémiai paramétereinek látványos javulásához vezetett. Ez az eset rámutat a DNS-hiba-javító mechanizmusban szerepet játszó gének terápiás szempontból történő felhasználásának potenciális előnyeire prosztatarákban. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(25): 1004–1008. Summary. BRCA1/2 deficient prostate cancers represent a clinically distinct aggressive subtype. However, the presence of BRCA1/2 alterations enhance the sensitivity to platinum-based chemotherapies. The efficacy of platinum-based chemotherapies in prostate cancer has not been proven in prospective clinical studies and therefore these treatments are rarely used in prostate adenocarcinomas. Here we present a case of BRCA2 mutant prostate cancer, which was diagnosed at a metastatic stage and showed no or only little response to androgen deprivation and docetaxel therapies. Therefore, we started carboplatin chemotherapy which resulted in an exceptional response regarding biochemical, radiographic parameters accompanied by significant improvement of patients’ physical condition. This case underlines the potential therapeutic benefits of testing for genes involved in the DNA repair mechanism. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(25): 1004–1008.

scholarly journals Interferon Beta and Interferon Alpha 2a Differentially Protect Head and Neck Cancer Cells from Vesicular Stomatitis Virus-Induced Oncolysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 89 (15) ◽  
pp. 7944-7954 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlena M. Westcott ◽  
Jingfang Liu ◽  
Karishma Rajani ◽  
Ralph D'Agostino ◽  
Douglas S. Lyles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Cells ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus ◽  
Oncolytic Viruses ◽  
Type I ◽  
Normal Cells ◽  
Vesicular Stomatitis

ABSTRACTOncolytic viruses (OV) preferentially kill cancer cells due in part to defects in their antiviral responses upon exposure to type I interferons (IFNs). However, IFN responsiveness of some tumor cells confers resistance to OV treatment. The human type I IFNs include one IFN-β and multiple IFN-α subtypes that share the same receptor but are capable of differentially inducing biological responses. The role of individual IFN subtypes in promoting tumor cell resistance to OV is addressed here. Two human IFNs which have been produced for clinical use, IFN-α2a and IFN-β, were compared for activity in protecting human head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) lines from oncolysis by vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV). Susceptibility of HNSCC lines to killing by VSV varied. VSV infection induced increased production of IFN-β in resistant HNSCC cells. When added exogenously, IFN-β was significantly more effective at protecting HNSCC cells from VSV oncolysis than was IFN-α2a. In contrast, normal keratinocytes and endothelial cells were protected equivalently by both IFN subtypes. Differential responsiveness of tumor cells to IFN-α and -β was further supported by the finding that autocrine IFN-β but not IFN-α promoted survival of HNSCC cells during persistent VSV infection. Therefore, IFN-α and -β differentially affect VSV oncolysis, justifying the evaluation and comparison of IFN subtypes for use in combination with VSV therapy. Pairing VSV with IFN-α2a may enhance selectivity of oncolytic VSV therapy for HNSCC by inhibiting VSV replication in normal cells without a corresponding inhibition in cancer cells.IMPORTANCEThere has been a great deal of progress in the development of oncolytic viruses. However, a major problem is that individual cancers vary in their sensitivity to oncolytic viruses. In many cases this is due to differences in their production and response to interferons (IFNs). The experiments described here compared the responses of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cell lines to two IFN subtypes, IFN-α2a and IFN-β, in protection from oncolytic vesicular stomatitis virus. We found that IFN-α2a was significantly less protective for cancer cells than was IFN-β, whereas normal cells were equivalently protected by both IFNs. These results suggest that from a therapeutic standpoint, selectivity for cancer versus normal cells may be enhanced by pairing VSV with IFN-α2a.

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