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ArticleScientific reports2025

Immunomodulatory vaccine demonstrates therapeutic efficacy across cancer types.

Tiyun Han, Guilai Liu, Chenyi Bao, Jian Zong, Caiyi Fei, Jing Li, Shi Xu, Qingbo Ma, Yingjuan Qian

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9 authors.

Tiyun Han *Nanjing Chengshi (TheraRNA) Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210000, China.
Guilai Liu *Nanjing Chengshi (TheraRNA) Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210000, China.
Chenyi Bao *MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu Province, China.
Jian ZongAi-Bi Pet Hospital, Nanjing, 210049, Jiangsu Province, China.
Caiyi FeiNanjing Chengshi (TheraRNA) Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210000, China.
Jing LiNanjing Chengshi (TheraRNA) Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210000, China.
Shi XuNanjing Chengshi (TheraRNA) Biomedical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210000, China. xushi@therarna.cn.
Qingbo MaAi-Bi Pet Hospital, Nanjing, 210049, Jiangsu Province, China. maqingbo@nrp-pet.cn.
Yingjuan QianMOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Animal Health and Food Safety, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, 210095, Jiangsu Province, China. yqian@njau.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Immunosuppression within the tumor microenvironment (TME) profoundly inhibits anti-tumor immunity, presenting a formidable challenge in cancer therapeutics. Despite this recognized obstacle, multi-targeted immunomodulatory strategies remain elusive. Here we developed a novel mRNA-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) vaccine designed to reprogram key cellular mediators of immune suppression within the TME, including C-C motif chemokine ligand 22 (CCL22), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA-4), Galectin-3, programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L1), indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO1), and arginase 1 (ARG1). This immunomodulatory vaccine was evaluated in a cohort of canines with spontaneous neoplasms, encompassing adrenal, hepatic, perianal, vulvar, and pulmonary malignancies. The vaccine demonstrated good tolerability, with only mild adverse events (Grade 1 anorexia, chills, and fatigue) observed in 25% of subjects (2/8). Remarkably, 75% of treated animals (6/8) achieved stable disease, with the median progression-free interval not yet reached a median follow-up of 168 days post-treatment initiation. Two dogs experienced disease progression. The overall disease control rate was 75%. In addition, vaccine administration reversed hematological and biochemical abnormalities and alleviated paraneoplastic syndromes associated with these malignancies. These findings demonstrate that our mRNA-LNP vaccine effectively exerts anti-tumor effects across various cancer types, offering a promising strategy for enhancing anti-tumor immunity in both veterinary and human oncology.

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Cancer VaccinesImmunomodulationNeoplasmsAnimalsDogsFemaleMaleNanoparticlesRNA, MessengerTumor MicroenvironmentCancer VaccinesRNA, MessengerCanine cancerImmunomodulatory vaccinemRNA-LNPMulti-targetedTumor microenvironment

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PMID41173904
PMCPMC12579205

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