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ReviewNeuro-oncology advances2025

Translational advancements in tumor vaccine therapies for glioblastomas.

Rohan Jha, Lennard Spanehl, Jason A Chen, Florian A Gessler, Omar Arnaout, Pablo A Valdes, Bryan D Choi, Pier Paolo Peruzzi, Joshua D Bernstock, Ennio A Chiocca

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10 authors.

Rohan JhaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Lennard SpanehlDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Jason A ChenDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Florian A GesslerDepartment of Neurosurgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany.
Omar ArnaoutDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3890-8615
Pablo A ValdesDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Texas at Galveston, Galveston, Texas, USA.
Bryan D ChoiDepartment of Neurosurgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Pier Paolo PeruzziDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Joshua D BernstockDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7814-3867
Ennio A ChioccaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glioblastoma (GBM) presents significant therapeutic challenges due to the limited efficacy of current treatments. This resistance is multifactorial, stemming from tumor heterogeneity, an immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, and the restrictive blood-brain barrier, which limits therapeutic access. In response, immunotherapies, particularly tumor vaccines, have emerged as strategies to harness the immune system against these tumors. This review provides an overview of recent advancements and notable clinical trials in tumor vaccine development for GBM. Additionally, it discusses recent preclinical advancements focused on enhancing immune recruitment and response. Identified strategies include peptide, cellular, and nucleic acid vaccines targeting tumor-specific antigens to induce antitumor T-cell responses. Clinical data and preclinical studies exploring various vaccine candidates, adjuvants, and delivery methods demonstrate encouraging results, with some showing improved progression-free and overall survival rates. Despite these advancements, it is clear that further research into personalized vaccines and combination therapies is necessary to enhance immune responses and improve clinical outcomes.

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clinical trialsglioblastoma (GBM)high-grade gliomaspersonalized vaccinesvaccinevaccine adjuvants

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PMID40933034
PMCPMC12418593

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