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. 2009 Nov 1;15(21):6476-8.
doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-09-2256. Epub 2009 Oct 27.

Enhancing cancer vaccine efficacy via modulation of the tumor microenvironment

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Enhancing cancer vaccine efficacy via modulation of the tumor microenvironment

Mary L Disis. Clin Cancer Res. .

Abstract

The development of therapeutic cancer vaccines is impacted by immunosuppressive elements in the tumor microenvironment. Most immunogenic cancer proteins are "self," therefore, peripheral tolerance contributes substantially to tumor immune escape. Transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) actively modulates both inflammation and tolerance induction. Combining vaccination with agents that disarm TGFbeta will enhance vaccine efficacy.

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