Methods and compositions for treating glioma and medulloblastoma brain tumors using the zika virus
AssigneeRegents of the University of Minnesota
InventorsWalter C. Low, Maple Shiao, Andrew Crane, Christopher J. Sipe, Clairice Pearce, Joseph Voth, Nikolas Toman, Craig Bierle, Matthew Chrostek
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Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention is a method of treating glioma and medulloblastoma brain tumors using the Zika virus and a tumor vaccine.
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An anti-tumor composition comprising Zika virus, wherein the composition comprises a carrier suitable for direct intra-tumoral delivery, wherein the composition additionally comprises a cancer vaccine.
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A method of treating an intracranial tumor of a subject, comprising the steps of (a) obtaining an anti-tumor composition comprising Zika virus, wherein the composition comprises carriers suitable for direct intra-tumoral delivery, (b) delivering the Zika virus composition to the intracranial tumor, and (c) administering a tumor vaccine to the subject, whereby the subject's tumor is treated.
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