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Folate-targeted immunotherapies: Passive and active strategies for cancer

  • Batoul Farran
  • , Eluri Pavitra
  • , Prameswari Kasa
  • , Sujatha Peela
  • , Ganji Seeta Rama Raju
  • , Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju
  • Emory University
  • Inha University
  • Dr. LV Prasad Diagnostics and Research Laboratory
  • Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam

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Abstract

The glycoprotein FRα is a membrane-attached transport protein that is shielded from the immune system in healthy cells. However, it is upregulated in various malignancies, involved in cancer development and is also immunogenic. Furthermore, FRα is a tumor-associated antigen endowed with unique properties, thus rendering it a suitable target for immunotherapeutic development in cancer. Various anti- FRα immunotherapeutic strategies are thus currently being developed and clinically assessed for the treatment of various solid tumors. These approaches include passive anti-FRα immunotherapies, such as monoclonal antibodies, or active immunotherapies, such as CART, folate haptens and vaccines. In this review, we will explore the advances in the field of FRα-based immune therapies and discuss both their successes and shortcomings in the clinical setting.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)45-52
Number of pages8
JournalCytokine and Growth Factor Reviews
Volume45
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2019

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Folate receptor
  • Immune therapy
  • Solid cancers
  • Targeted therapy
  • Vaccines

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