Intertumoral and intratumoral delivery of cytokines using mesoporous silica rods as an immunomodulating system

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include methods of treating conditions that are ameliorated by stimulating an immune response. In aspects, the methods include injection of mesoporous silica rods (MSRs) at or near an affected tissue. The MSRs can include a cytokine (e.g., IL-2 or IL-12) and/or an adjuvant. The MSRs can induce an innate immune response to treat cancer, infection and other ailments. The methods can include administering an additional medicament such as an immune checkpoint inhibitor.

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