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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2026

Novel therapeutic strategies for ccRCC through integration of systemic drug combinations and oncolytic adenovirus immunotherapy.

Michaela Feodoroff, Isabel Mogollon, Firas Hamdan, Tamara J Luck, Romika Kumari, Paolo Bottega, Janita Sandberg, Erika Romppanen, Lassi Paavolainen, Minna Malmstedt and 7 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Michaela FeodoroffLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Isabel MogollonInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Firas HamdanLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Tamara J LuckInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Romika KumariInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Paolo BottegaLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Janita SandbergLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Erika RomppanenInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Lassi PaavolainenInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Minna MalmstedtiCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Patrick PenttiläDepartment of Urology, Helsinki University Hospital (HUS), Helsinki, Finland.
Olli KallioniemiInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Tuomas MirttiiCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Antti RannikkoiCAN Digital Precision Cancer Medicine Flagship, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Mikaela GrönholmLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Vincenzo CerulloLaboratory of Immunovirotherapy, Drug Research Program, University of Helsinki Faculty of Pharmacy, Helsinki, Finland.
Vilja PietiäinenInstitute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), Helsinki Institute for Life Sciences (HiLIFE), University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

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Abstract

Introduction: Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) remains a significant therapeutic challenge due to its biological heterogeneity, variable clinical behavior, and limited efficacy of single-agent systemic therapies. Combination strategies targeting multiple tumor-promoting pathways may improve therapeutic outcomes. Methods: We evaluated combination treatment strategies integrating targeted systemic drugs with oncolytic adenovirus therapy using representative patient-derived cancer cell (PDC) models. Anti-tumor efficacy and immune-mediated cytotoxicity were assessed to investigate treatment responses across different patient-derived models. Results: Combination treatment enhanced anti-tumor activity compared with either monotherapy alone and promoted immune-mediated cytotoxicity involving CD8+ T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Treatment responses varied across the three PDC models, reflecting interpatient heterogeneity and suggesting potential value for biomarker-guided patient stratification. Discussion: These findings demonstrate the potential of combining targeted therapy with oncolytic virotherapy to overcome current therapeutic limitations in ccRCC. Moreover, the use of advanced three-dimensional human-relevant PDC models provides a scalable platform for evaluating combination therapies, supporting personalized treatment strategies, and facilitating the development of therapeutic approaches applicable to ccRCC and other cancer types.

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AdenoviridaeAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCarcinoma, Renal CellImmunotherapyKidney NeoplasmsOncolytic VirotherapyOncolytic VirusesCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesCell Line, TumorCombined Modality TherapyHumansKiller Cells, NaturalccRCCdrug screeningoncolytic adenovirus therapyPDCstargeted therapy

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PMID42666315
PMCPMC13522144

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