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Main Authors: Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim, Sanooghi, Davood, Ebrahimi, Marzieh, Mahdizadeh, Hamid, Davari, Ali, Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati, Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour, Hesaraki, Mahdi, Totonchi, Mehdi
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Online Access:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42283422/
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author Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim
Sanooghi, Davood
Ebrahimi, Marzieh
Mahdizadeh, Hamid
Davari, Ali
Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati
Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour
Hesaraki, Mahdi
Totonchi, Mehdi
author_facet Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim
Sanooghi, Davood
Ebrahimi, Marzieh
Mahdizadeh, Hamid
Davari, Ali
Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati
Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour
Hesaraki, Mahdi
Totonchi, Mehdi
Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim
Sanooghi, Davood
Ebrahimi, Marzieh
Mahdizadeh, Hamid
Davari, Ali
Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati
Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour
Hesaraki, Mahdi
Totonchi, Mehdi
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Preliminary Insights Into the Combined Antitumor Efficacy of Onco-VV-TT and Natural Killer Cells in Glioblastoma. Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim Sanooghi, Davood Ebrahimi, Marzieh Mahdizadeh, Hamid Davari, Ali Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour Hesaraki, Mahdi Totonchi, Mehdi Killer Cells, Natural Glioblastoma Animals Humans Vaccinia virus Cell Line, Tumor Mice Oncolytic Virotherapy Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays Combined Modality Therapy Oncolytic Viruses Brain Neoplasms Immunotherapy Mice, Nude This study investigates the therapeutic efficacy and safety of Onco-VV-TT, a genetically engineered oncolytic vaccinia virus, in the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), with and without the combination of natural killer (NK) cell immunotherapy. A comprehensive set of in vitro and in vivo experiments was conducted to assess viral cytotoxicity, replication, tumor penetration, and immunomodulatory effects. Onco-VV-TT selectively reduced the viability of GBM cell lines (U251, U87, and C6) in a time- and dose-dependent manner while sparing normal fibroblasts. The virus significantly impaired clonogenicity, migration, and stemness-related gene expression in U251 cells. Confocal imaging confirmed viral replication and deep penetration into 3D spheroids. NK cells demonstrated strong cytotoxicity against U251 cells in both 2D and 3D models. In a xenograft mouse model, intratumoral administration of Onco-VV-TT suppressed tumor growth and significantly prolonged survival; NK cell monotherapy showed limited efficacy, while the addition of NK cells further enhanced therapeutic outcomes. Immunological analyses revealed that combination therapy elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6) and increased WBC count, reflecting an expected transient systemic inflammatory response to vaccinia virus exposure rather than a direct enhancement of antitumor immunity. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis showed reduced mitosis, increased apoptosis, decreased cancer stem cell marker CD133, and lower VEGF expression in tumors treated with Onco-VV-TT and NK cells. Safety evaluations in immunocompetent mice demonstrated no significant systemic toxicity or organ damage following intravenous injection of Onco-VV-TT. Transient inflammatory marker elevation resolved by day 21, and all hematological and biochemical parameters remained within normal range. These findings suggest that Onco-VV-TT, particularly in combination with NK cell therapy, is a promising and well-tolerated approach for GBM treatment, meriting further preclinical and clinical development.
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spellingShingle Preliminary Insights Into the Combined Antitumor Efficacy of Onco-VV-TT and Natural Killer Cells in Glioblastoma.
Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim
Sanooghi, Davood
Ebrahimi, Marzieh
Mahdizadeh, Hamid
Davari, Ali
Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati
Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour
Hesaraki, Mahdi
Totonchi, Mehdi
Killer Cells, Natural
Glioblastoma
Animals
Humans
Vaccinia virus
Cell Line, Tumor
Mice
Oncolytic Virotherapy
Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
Combined Modality Therapy
Oncolytic Viruses
Brain Neoplasms
Immunotherapy
Mice, Nude
Preliminary Insights Into the Combined Antitumor Efficacy of Onco-VV-TT and Natural Killer Cells in Glioblastoma. Mirbahari, Seyedeh Nasim Sanooghi, Davood Ebrahimi, Marzieh Mahdizadeh, Hamid Davari, Ali Asl, Amir-Abbas Hedayati Torkamani, Sahel Ahmadpour Hesaraki, Mahdi Totonchi, Mehdi Killer Cells, Natural Glioblastoma Animals Humans Vaccinia virus Cell Line, Tumor Mice Oncolytic Virotherapy Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays Combined Modality Therapy Oncolytic Viruses Brain Neoplasms Immunotherapy Mice, Nude This study investigates the therapeutic efficacy and safety of Onco-VV-TT, a genetically engineered oncolytic vaccinia virus, in the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM), with and without the combination of natural killer (NK) cell immunotherapy. A comprehensive set of in vitro and in vivo experiments was conducted to assess viral cytotoxicity, replication, tumor penetration, and immunomodulatory effects. Onco-VV-TT selectively reduced the viability of GBM cell lines (U251, U87, and C6) in a time- and dose-dependent manner while sparing normal fibroblasts. The virus significantly impaired clonogenicity, migration, and stemness-related gene expression in U251 cells. Confocal imaging confirmed viral replication and deep penetration into 3D spheroids. NK cells demonstrated strong cytotoxicity against U251 cells in both 2D and 3D models. In a xenograft mouse model, intratumoral administration of Onco-VV-TT suppressed tumor growth and significantly prolonged survival; NK cell monotherapy showed limited efficacy, while the addition of NK cells further enhanced therapeutic outcomes. Immunological analyses revealed that combination therapy elevated pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6) and increased WBC count, reflecting an expected transient systemic inflammatory response to vaccinia virus exposure rather than a direct enhancement of antitumor immunity. Histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis showed reduced mitosis, increased apoptosis, decreased cancer stem cell marker CD133, and lower VEGF expression in tumors treated with Onco-VV-TT and NK cells. Safety evaluations in immunocompetent mice demonstrated no significant systemic toxicity or organ damage following intravenous injection of Onco-VV-TT. Transient inflammatory marker elevation resolved by day 21, and all hematological and biochemical parameters remained within normal range. These findings suggest that Onco-VV-TT, particularly in combination with NK cell therapy, is a promising and well-tolerated approach for GBM treatment, meriting further preclinical and clinical development.
title Preliminary Insights Into the Combined Antitumor Efficacy of Onco-VV-TT and Natural Killer Cells in Glioblastoma.
topic Killer Cells, Natural
Glioblastoma
Animals
Humans
Vaccinia virus
Cell Line, Tumor
Mice
Oncolytic Virotherapy
Xenograft Model Antitumor Assays
Combined Modality Therapy
Oncolytic Viruses
Brain Neoplasms
Immunotherapy
Mice, Nude
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42283422/