Abstract
The absence of expression of the p16(INK4a) gene product is observed in virtually all mesothelioma tumors and cell lines, whereas wild-type pRB expression is maintained. We have examined the potential therapeutic role of re-expressing the p16(INK4a) gene product in mice with established human mesothelioma xenografts. Experiments using Adp16 treatments in mesothelioma xenografts demonstrated prolonged survival and potential cure following treatment with p16(INK4a)-based gene therapy. These results demonstrate that p16(INK4a) gene transfer may play a therapeutic role in the treatment of mesothelioma.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1421-1425 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Cancer gene therapy |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2000 |
Keywords
- Cell cycle
- Gene therapy
- Mesothelioma
- Tumor suppressor
- p16(INK4a)