The potential of exosomes in immunotherapy of cancer

Nathalie Chaput, Julien Taïeb, Noël Schartz, Caroline Flament, Sophie Novault, Fabrice André, Laurence Zitvogel

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    Abstract

    Dendritic-cell-derived exosomes (DEX) secreted after dendritic cell loading with tumor peptides were found to mediate tumor rejection in mice. This observation prompted us to demonstrate that MHC class I/peptide complexes harbored onto exosomal membranes were capable of priming cytotoxic T cells and to mediate rejection of tumors expressing the relevant antigens. Moreover, DEX also promote NK cell activation in immunocompetent mice and NK cell-dependent antitumor effects. The first Phase I trial using DEX to immunize melanoma patients revealed the feasibility of DEX production in stage IV melanoma, their safety in long-term follow up and their bioactivity in vivo.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)111-115
    Number of pages5
    JournalBlood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases
    Volume35
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2005

    Keywords

    • Cross presentation
    • Exosomes
    • Immunotherapy
    • MHC complexes
    • Tumor

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