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The GP2 peptide: A HER2/neu-based breast cancer vaccine

  • Kevin S. Clive
  • , Josh A. Tyler
  • , G. Travis Clifton
  • , Jarrod P. Holmes
  • , Sathibalan Ponniah
  • , George E. Peoples
  • , Elizabeth A. Mittendorf

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Abstract

Preclinical studies suggest that GP2, a HER2/neu-derived peptide, is immunogenic. Subsequent phase I clinical trials demonstrated that GP2-based vaccines are safe and effective in stimulating peptide-specific immunity. A GP2 peptide vaccine is currently being evaluated in a phase II efficacy trial enrolling breast cancer patients. This article reviews initial studies characterizing GP2, clinical trials investigating GP2-based vaccines, and novel immunotherapy strategies incorporating GP2 in combination with other peptides or with the monoclonal antibody trastuzumab.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)452-458
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Surgical Oncology
Volume105
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2012

Keywords

  • GP2
  • HER2/neu
  • cancer
  • immunotherapy
  • vaccine

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