The in vivo antitumor effect of the apoptin-producing recombinant vaccinia virus strain is associated with blockage of mitotic division of cancer cells

The idea of using the lytic power of viruses against malignant cells has been entertained for many decades. However, oncolytic viruses gained broad attention as an emerging anti-cancer therapy only recently with the successful implementation of several oncolytic viruses to treat advanced melanoma. Here we review the history of oncolytic viruses in the Russian Federation and recent biotechnological advances in connection with the perspectives of their practical use against aggressive tumors such as glioblastoma or pancreatic cancer. A particular emphasis is made on novel applications of safe non-lytic virus-derived vectors armed with prodrug-converting enzyme transgenes. Rational improvement of oncotropism by conjugation with biopolymers and nanoformulations is also discussed.

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Anti-cancer Virotherapy in Russia: Lessons from the Past, Current Challenges and Prospects for the Future

Kolyasnikova

Pestov

Sanchez-Pimentel

et al. 2023

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The in vivo antitumor effect of the apoptin-producing recombinant vaccinia virus strain is associated with blockage of mitotic division of cancer cells

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Anti-cancer Virotherapy in Russia: Lessons from the Past, Current Challenges and Prospects for the Future

Anti-cancer Virotherapy in Russia: Lessons from the Past, Current Challenges and Prospects for the Future

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