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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2026

Oncolytic virus VT1092M synergizes with immune checkpoint inhibitors against intraperitoneal metastases of colorectal cancer.

Zongfeng Hu, Xinru Yuan, Shuzhen Li, Wenqi Liu, Jiajia Liu, Hua Zhou, Chunyang Sun, Chao Tian, Kaixuan Xue, Yiting Cheng and 5 more

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Zongfeng Hu *School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Xinru Yuan *School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Shuzhen Li *School of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Wenqi LiuSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Jiajia LiuBeijing WellGene Company, Ltd, Beijing, China.
Hua ZhouBeijing WellGene Company, Ltd, Beijing, China.
Chunyang SunBeijing WellGene Company, Ltd, Beijing, China.
Chao TianBeijing WellGene Company, Ltd, Beijing, China.
Kaixuan XueSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Yiting ChengSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Jinyu WangSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Haitian XuSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Jianshuai YangBeijing WellGene Company, Ltd, Beijing, China.
Xiaopeng LiSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.
Jingfeng LiSchool of Pharmacy, Yantai University, Yantai, Shandong, China.

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Abstract

Background: Intraperitoneal metastasis is a frequent progression in colon cancer, highlighting the critical need for enhanced therapeutic approaches. Oncolytic virus (OV) therapy has emerged as a promising immunotherapeutic strategy. The combination of OVs with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has demonstrated an enhanced anti-tumor response. Methods: We generated the intraperitoneal-subcutaneous bilateral colon cancer xenograft model to simulate intraperitoneal metastatic colon cancer, and evaluated the systemic antitumor efficacy of the oncolytic HSV-1 virus VT1092M in combination with ICIs (anti-PD-L1 antibody and anti-CTLA-4 antibody). Results and discussion: Intraperitoneal administration of VT1092M markedly suppressed intraperitoneal cancer progression and enhanced the superior antitumor efficacy of ICIs immunotherapy in murine intraperitoneal metastatic colon cancer. Notably, treatment of VT1092M combined with anti-CTLA-4 antibody could eliminate both intraperitoneal metastases and subcutaneous tumors, while also inhibiting the formation of peritoneal blood vessels and malignant ascites. The synergistic combination of VT1092M and anti-CTLA-4 elicited potent intraperitoneal and systemic antitumor immunity, culminating in durable, tumor-specific memory that significantly prolonged survival in mice with colorectal intraperitoneal metastases compared to either monotherapy. Mechanistically, the combination therapy activates the anti-tumor immune environment within the peritoneal cavity, leading to a significant increase in tumoricidal CD8

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Colorectal NeoplasmsHerpesvirus 1, HumanImmune Checkpoint InhibitorsOncolytic VirotherapyOncolytic VirusesPeritoneal NeoplasmsAnimalsCell Line, TumorCombined Modality TherapyCTLA-4 AntigenFemaleHumansMiceXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysCTLA-4 AntigenImmune Checkpoint Inhibitorscolon cancerHSV-1ICISintraperitoneal metastasisoncolytic virus

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PMID42876786
PMCPMC13662124

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