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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2024

The Potential of Oncolytic Virotherapy in the Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer: A Comprehensive Review.

Francesca Spirito, Riccardo Nocini, Giorgio Mori, Massimo Albanese, Eleni A Georgakopoulou, Gowri Sivaramakrishnan, Basel Khalil, Bruno Špiljak, Varun Surya, Deepika Mishra and 1 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Francesca SpiritoDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8364-2425
Riccardo NociniDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynaecology and Paediatrics, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Giorgio MoriDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, 71122 Foggia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6731-0247
Massimo AlbaneseDepartment of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynaecology and Paediatrics, University of Verona, 37134 Verona, Italy.
Eleni A GeorgakopoulouDepartment of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0003-0317-421X
Gowri SivaramakrishnanBahrain Defence Force Royal Medical Services, Riffa 28743, Bahrain.ORCID 0000-0002-5877-205X
Basel KhalilDepartment of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Damascus, Damascus 30621, Syria.
Bruno ŠpiljakDepartment of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID 0000-0003-2545-4474
Varun SuryaDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Centre for Dental Educationand Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
Deepika MishraDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Centre for Dental Educationand Research, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.ORCID 0000-0002-7624-1156
Akhilanand ChaurasiaDepartment of Oral Medicine and Radiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India.ORCID 0000-0002-8356-9512

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Head and neck cancer (HNC) represents a challenging oncological entity with significant morbidity and mortality rates. Despite advances in conventional therapies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, the overall survival rates for advanced HNC remain suboptimal. In recent years, the emerging field of oncolytic virotherapy has gained attention as a promising therapeutic approach for various malignancies, including HNC. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of oncolytic viruses (Ovs) in the context of HNC treatment, including their mechanisms of action, preclinical and clinical studies, challenges, and future directions. Future oncolytic virotherapy focuses on improving delivery and specificity through nanoparticle carriers and genetic modifications to enhance tumor targeting and immune response. Combining different OVs and integrating them with immunotherapies, such as checkpoint inhibitors, could overcome tumor resistance and improve outcomes. Personalized approaches and rigorous clinical trials are key to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of virotherapy in treating HNC.

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Head and Neck NeoplasmsOncolytic VirotherapyOncolytic VirusesAnimalsCombined Modality TherapyHumansImmunotherapyhead and neck canceroncolytic virussquamous cell carcinomatherapy

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PMID39684701
PMCPMC11641702

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