AUTHOR=Subtirelu Robert C. , Teichner Eric M. , Ashok Arjun , Parikh Chitra , Talasila Sahithi , Matache Irina-Mihaela , Alnemri Ahab G. , Anderson Victoria , Shahid Osmaan , Mannam Sricharvi , Lee Andrew , Werner Thomas , Revheim Mona-Elisabeth , Alavi Abass 

TITLE=Advancements in dendritic cell vaccination: enhancing efficacy and optimizing combinatorial strategies for the treatment of glioblastoma

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Neurology

VOLUME=14

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2023.1271822

DOI=10.3389/fneur.2023.1271822

ISSN=1664-2295

ABSTRACT=<p>Glioblastomas (GBM) are highly invasive, malignant primary brain tumors. The overall prognosis is poor, and management of GBMs remains a formidable challenge, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies such as dendritic cell vaccinations (DCVs). While many early clinical trials demonstrate an induction of an antitumoral immune response, outcomes are mixed and dependent on numerous factors that vary between trials. Optimization of DCVs is essential; the selection of GBM-specific antigens and the utilization of <sup>18</sup>F-fludeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET) may add significant value and ultimately improve outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for glioblastoma. This review provides an overview of the mechanism of DCV, assesses previous clinical trials, and discusses future strategies for the integration of DCV into glioblastoma treatment protocols. To conclude, the review discusses challenges associated with the use of DCVs and highlights the potential of integrating DCV with standard therapies.</p>