Immunotherapy of human papillomavirus-associated malignancies and the challenges posed by T-cell tolerance

Front Biosci. 2002 Apr 1:7:d853-71. doi: 10.2741/wilcox.

Abstract

Human papillomaviruses are associated with a broad range of carcinomas, including cervical cancer. Although the delivery of immunogenic tumor-associated antigens represents a promising approach in the treatment of these malignancies, the imposition of T cell tolerance poses a significant challenge in this endeavor. The purpose of this review is to discuss T cell tolerance and the role of T cell costimulation in the immunotherapy of HPV-associated malignancies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antigens, CD
  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Dendritic Cells / transplantation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immune Tolerance*
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Mice
  • Papillomaviridae*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / immunology
  • Papillomavirus Infections / therapy*
  • Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor / metabolism
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor / metabolism
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9
  • Tumor Virus Infections / immunology
  • Tumor Virus Infections / therapy*
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / immunology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / virology

Substances

  • Antigens, CD
  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Receptors, Nerve Growth Factor
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
  • TNFRSF9 protein, human
  • Tnfrsf9 protein, mouse
  • Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9