Abstract
The concept of treating cancer with viruses originates from early 20th century clinical reports associating cancer regression with infections of natural viruses. In the last three decades, viruses have been genetically modified for greater tumor specificity and enhanced oncolytic activity. A modified herpes simplex virus and a recombinant adenovirus are currently licensed for specific cancer treatments. Viruses from other seven families are in advanced clinical trials of oncolysis. Virus-based cancer therapeutics, in combination with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation, are just beginning to find their place in clinical practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Virology |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-5, Fourth Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 233-244 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Volume | 1-5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128145166 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
Keywords
- Adenoviridae
- Cancer treatment
- Genetic engineering
- Herpesviridae
- Oncolysis
- Paramyxoviridae
- Parvoviridae
- Picornaviridae
- Poxviridae
- Reoviridae
- Retroviridae
- Rhabdoviridae
- Therapeutic viruses
- Tumor specificity
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Microbiology(all)