Despite the availability of radiation and chemotherapy. the prognosis of patients with malignant brain tumors remains poor. The Derrver Brain Tumor Research Group (DBTRG) is currently utilizing Interleukin-Z (IL-2) and adoptive transfer of nonspecifically stimulated lymphocytes, implanted intratumorally. for treatment of high grade gliomas (BB-IND-2412). The focus of this proposal is to look at the role of tumor-sensitized cytotoxic T lymphocytes(CTL) in adoptive transfer. We will generate allogeneic (genetically dissimilar) CTL to 9L Fischer rat gliosarcoma tumor. Negative selection procedures will allow the isolation of CTL specifically lytic for tumor. The first three years of this study will provide: 1) reproducible and efficient methodology for isolating and expanding rat allogeneic CTL to glioma cells. 2) demonstration of the in vivo efficacy of the allogeneic CTL when they are placed intracranially in the rat bearing 9L tumor by a) extended survival or cure of rats bearing 9L tumor and by b) tumor volumetric measurements made histologically. 3) histological evidence that tumor is damaged and normal brain is relatively unaffected. 4) correlation of in vitro cytotoxicity and/or surface phenotype to in vivo efficacy. and 5) appropriate doses and therapy regimen to cure or optimally treat rats of their brain tumor. We will then develop allogeneic human CTL against autologous (self) brain tumor. To eliminate allergic encephalitis, CTL reactive to major histocompatibility differences will be negatively selected from CrL specifically lytic for tumor. Although allogeneic CTL may be impractical for treatment of systemic neoplasm. because the effectors can be administered intracranially. an immunologically privileged area, we expect to demonstrate a practical value for this approach. Final assessment of the role of allogeneic CTL in adjunctive therapy for brain tumor patients will come in testing these cells clinically.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Modified Research Career Development Award (K04)
Project #
5K04NS001401-05
Application #
2259266
Study Section
Neurology A Study Section (NEUA)
Project Start
1990-09-01
Project End
1996-04-30
Budget Start
1994-09-01
Budget End
1996-04-30
Support Year
5
Fiscal Year
1994
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Colorado Denver
Department
Surgery
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
065391526
City
Aurora
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80045
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