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ReviewBiomarker research2024

Leveraging oncovirus-derived antigen against the viral malignancies in adoptive cell therapies.

Wei Zhang, Miao Zeng, Yisheng Li, Li Yu

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Review in Biomarker research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Oncogenic viruses rewire the epigenome in human cancer.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Wei ZhangDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, International Cancer Center, Hematology Institution of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China.
Miao ZengDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, International Cancer Center, Hematology Institution of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China.
Yisheng LiShenzhen Haoshi Biotechnology Co., Ltd, No. 155 Hongtian Road, Xinqiao Street, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518125, China.
Li YuDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Shenzhen University General Hospital, International Cancer Center, Hematology Institution of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen University Medical School, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China. yuli@szu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82030076, 82070161, 81970151, 81670162 and 81870134Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen SZSM202111004Shenzhen Key Laboratory Foundation ZDSYS20200811143757022Shenzhen Science and Technology Foundation JCYJ20190808163601776, JCYJ20200109113810154This study was supported by Chinese National Major Project for New Drug Innovation 2019ZX09201002003
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adoptive cell therapies (ACTs) have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy, prompting exploration into their application against oncoviruses. Oncoviruses such as human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) contribute significantly (12-25%) to human malignancies through direct or indirect oncogenic mechanisms. These viruses persistently or latently infect cells, disrupt cellular homeostasis and pathways, challenging current antiviral treatment paradigms. Moreover, viral infections pose additional risks in the setting of long-term cancer therapy and lead to morbidity and mortality. Virally encoded oncoproteins, which are tumor-restricted, immunologically foreign, and even uniformly expressed, represent promising targets for patient-tailored ACTs. This review elucidates the rationale for leveraging viral antigen-specific ACTs in combating viral-associated malignancies. On this basis, ongoing preclinical studies consolidate our understanding of harnessing ACTs against viral malignancies, underscoring their potential to eradicate viruses implicated in cancer progression. Furthermore, we scrutinize the current landscape of clinical trials focusing on virus-specific ACTs and discuss their implications for therapeutic advancement.

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Adoptive cell therapies (ACTs)OncoproteinOncovirusViral antigenViral malignancy

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PMID39075601
PMCPMC11287861

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