Therapeutic Vaccines for HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal and Cervical Cancer: The Next De-Intensification Strategy?
Int J Mol Sci
; 23(15)2022 Jul 29.
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| ID: mdl-35955529
The rise in human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has prompted a quest for further understanding of the role of high-risk HPV in tumor initiation and progression. Patients with HPV-positive OPSCC (HPV+ OPSCC) have better prognoses than their HPV-negative counterparts; however, current therapeutic strategies for HPV+ OPSCC are overly aggressive and leave patients with life-long sequalae and poor quality of life. This highlights a need for customized treatment. Several clinical trials of treatment de-intensification to reduce acute and late toxicity without compromising efficacy have been conducted. This article reviews the differences and similarities in the pathogenesis and progression of HPV-related OPSCC compared to cervical cancer, with emphasis on the role of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines as a potential de-intensification treatment strategy. Overall, the future development of novel and effective therapeutic agents for HPV-associated head and neck tumors promises to meet the challenges posed by this growing epidemic.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vacunas
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Neoplasias Orofaríngeas
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Neoplasias del Cuello Uterino
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Infecciones por Papillomavirus
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Alphapapillomavirus
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Neoplasias de Cabeza y Cuello
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Mol Sci
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá
Pais de publicación:
Suiza