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Open Access 01-12-2009 | Original Paper

Regulated Expression of CCL21 in the Prostate Tumor Microenvironment Inhibits Tumor Growth and Metastasis in an Orthotopic Model of Prostate Cancer

Authors: Nazita Yousefieh, Suzanne M. Hahto, Amber L. Stephens, Richard P. Ciavarra

Published in: Cancer Microenvironment | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Currently there are no curative therapies available for patients with metastatic prostate cancer. Thus, novel therapies are needed to treat this patient population. Immunotherapy represents one promising approach for the elimination of occult metastatic tumors. However, the prostate tumor microenvironment (TME) represents a hostile environment capable of suppressing anti-tumor immunity and effector cell function. In view of this immunosuppressive activity, we engineered murine prostate cancer cells with regulated expression (tet-on) of CCL21. Prostate tumor cells implanted orthotopically produced primary prostate tumors with predictable metastatic disease in draining lymph nodes and distant organs. Expression of CCL21 in the prostate TME enhanced survival, inhibited tumor growth and decreased the frequency of local (draining lymph node) and distant metastasis. Therefore, these studies provide a strong rationale for further evaluation of CCL21 in tumor immunity and its use in cancer immunotherapy.

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Title: Regulated Expression of CCL21 in the Prostate Tumor Microenvironment Inhibits Tumor Growth and Metastasis in an Orthotopic Model of Prostate Cancer
Authors: Nazita Yousefieh
Suzanne M. Hahto
Amber L. Stephens
Richard P. Ciavarra
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Cancer Microenvironment / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 1875-2292
Electronic ISSN: 1875-2284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12307-009-0021-z

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