Accession Number:

AD1160540

Title:

Epigenomic Priming as an Immunotherapy Enhancer in Ovarian Cancer

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Final Report]

Corporate Author:

NORTHWESTERN UNIV EVANSTON IL

Personal Author(s):

• Matei, Daniela
• Zhang, Bin

Report Date:

2021-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

14

Abstract:

New immunologic approaches targeting immune checkpoint pathways, such as the programmed cell death protein-1 PD-1 are under clinical development for solid tumors, including ovarian cancer OC. Anti-PD1 strategies prevent T-cell exhaustion, augmenting immune anti-tumor responses. The focus of this application is to develop a combination regimen that enhances the activity of PD1-targeted immunotherapy in a clinical trial designed for women with recurrent ovarian cancer. We speculate that an important mechanism of immune evasion in OC is represented by epigenetic silencing of tumor antigens. One of the mechanisms of transcriptional repression of tumor antigens.

Descriptors:

• students
• clinical trials
• medical personnel
• ovarian cancer
• professional development
• abstracts
• biomedical research
• neoplasms
• symposia
• cells
• data analysis
• local governments
• training
• cancer
• cell physiological processes
• employment
• governments

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Genetic Engineering and Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]