Gene-mediated cytotoxic immunotherapy (GMCI) is an immune strategy implemented through local delivery of an adenovirus-based vector expressing the thymidine kinase gene (aglatimagene besadenovec, AdV-tk) followed by anti-herpetic prodrug valacyclovir. A phase I dose escalation trial of GMCI followed by chemotherapy was conducted in patients with malignant pleural effusion (MPE). AdV-tk was administered intrapleurally (IP) in three cohorts at a dose of 1 × 10 to 10 vector particles. Primary endpoint was safety; secondary endpoints included response rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival. Nineteen patients were enrolled: median age 67 years; 14 with malignant mesothelioma, 4 non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and 1 breast cancer. There were no dose limiting toxicities. All 3 patients in cohort 2 experienced transient cytokine release syndrome (CRS). Addition of celecoxib in cohort 3 reduced the incidence and severity of CRS (none > grade 2). Three patients are alive (23-33 months after GMCI), and 3 of 4 NSCLC patients had prolonged disease stabilization; one is alive 29 months after GMCI, 3.6 years after initial diagnosis. GMCI was safe and well tolerated in combination with chemotherapy in patients with MPE and showed encouraging response. Further studies are warranted to determine efficacy.
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