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  1. Book ; Online ; E-Book: Covid-19

    Barh, Debmalya / Lundstrom, Kenneth

    from bench to bedside

    2022  

    Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world in an unprecedented way and this book provides an overview of the historical facts as well as ongoing approaches to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts of the respective domains provide details on ... ...

    Author's details edited by Debmalya Barh, Kenneth Lundstrom
    Abstract "The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world in an unprecedented way and this book provides an overview of the historical facts as well as ongoing approaches to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts of the respective domains provide details on anti-SARS-COV-2 drug strategies, including repurposing drugs used for other indications and development of novel drugs looking at different approaches to target virus entry and replication. COVID-19 vaccine development based on inactivated and attenuated live virus, protein subunit and peptide-based vaccines and utilization of vaccine candidates based on viral vectors, DNA and RNA are presented for both preclinical studies and clinical trials"--
    Keywords COVID-19 (Disease) ; COVID-19 (Disease)/Alternative treatment
    Subject code 362.1962414
    Language English
    Size 1 online resource (238 pages)
    Edition First edition.
    Publisher CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
    Publishing place Boca Raton, FL
    Document type Book ; Online ; E-Book
    Remark Zugriff für angemeldete ZB MED-Nutzerinnen und -Nutzer
    ISBN 1-00-319039-1 ; 1-000-51012-3 ; 1-003-19039-1 ; 1-000-51008-5 ; 9781032040639 ; 978-1-00-319039-4 ; 978-1-000-51012-6 ; 978-1-003-19039-4 ; 978-1-000-51008-9 ; 1032040637
    DOI 10.1201/9781003190394
    Database ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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  2. Article ; Online: COVID-19 Vaccines: Where Did We Stand at the End of 2023?

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Viruses

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 2

    Abstract: Vaccine development against SARS-CoV-2 has been highly successful in slowing down the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide spectrum of approaches including vaccines based on whole viruses, protein subunits and peptides, viral vectors, and nucleic acids has been ... ...

    Abstract Vaccine development against SARS-CoV-2 has been highly successful in slowing down the COVID-19 pandemic. A wide spectrum of approaches including vaccines based on whole viruses, protein subunits and peptides, viral vectors, and nucleic acids has been developed in parallel. For all types of COVID-19 vaccines, good safety and efficacy have been obtained in both preclinical animal studies and in clinical trials in humans. Moreover, emergency use authorization has been granted for the major types of COVID-19 vaccines. Although high safety has been demonstrated, rare cases of severe adverse events have been detected after global mass vaccinations. Emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants possessing enhanced infectivity have affected vaccine protection efficacy requiring re-design and re-engineering of novel COVID-19 vaccine candidates. Furthermore, insight is given into preparedness against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; SARS-CoV-2 ; COVID-19/prevention & control ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Viral Vaccines
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; Viral Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-29
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2516098-9
    ISSN 1999-4915 ; 1999-4915
    ISSN (online) 1999-4915
    ISSN 1999-4915
    DOI 10.3390/v16020203
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  3. Article ; Online: Trans-amplifying RNA: Translational application in gene therapy.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Molecular therapy : the journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy

    2023  Volume 31, Issue 6, Page(s) 1507–1508

    MeSH term(s) RNA/metabolism ; Genetic Therapy ; Protein Processing, Post-Translational ; Trans-Splicing
    Chemical Substances RNA (63231-63-0)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Comment
    ZDB-ID 2010592-7
    ISSN 1525-0024 ; 1525-0016
    ISSN (online) 1525-0024
    ISSN 1525-0016
    DOI 10.1016/j.ymthe.2023.03.015
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  4. Article: Application of DNA Replicons in Gene Therapy and Vaccine Development.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Pharmaceutics

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 3

    Abstract: DNA-based gene therapy and vaccine development has received plenty of attention lately. DNA replicons based on self-replicating RNA viruses such as alphaviruses and flaviviruses have been of particular interest due to the amplification of RNA transcripts ...

    Abstract DNA-based gene therapy and vaccine development has received plenty of attention lately. DNA replicons based on self-replicating RNA viruses such as alphaviruses and flaviviruses have been of particular interest due to the amplification of RNA transcripts leading to enhanced transgene expression in transfected host cells. Moreover, significantly reduced doses of DNA replicons compared to conventional DNA plasmids can elicit equivalent immune responses. DNA replicons have been evaluated in preclinical animal models for cancer immunotherapy and for vaccines against infectious diseases and various cancers. Strong immune responses and tumor regression have been obtained in rodent tumor models. Immunization with DNA replicons has provided robust immune responses and protection against challenges with pathogens and tumor cells. DNA replicon-based COVID-19 vaccines have shown positive results in preclinical animal models.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-15
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2527217-2
    ISSN 1999-4923
    ISSN 1999-4923
    DOI 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030947
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  5. Article: Viral vectors engineered for gene therapy.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    International review of cell and molecular biology

    2023  Volume 379, Page(s) 1–41

    Abstract: Gene therapy has seen major progress in recent years. Viral vectors have made a significant contribution through efficient engineering for improved delivery and safety. A large variety of indications such as cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, ... ...

    Abstract Gene therapy has seen major progress in recent years. Viral vectors have made a significant contribution through efficient engineering for improved delivery and safety. A large variety of indications such as cancer, cardiovascular, metabolic, hematological, neurological, muscular, ophthalmological, infectious diseases, and immunodeficiency have been targeted. Viral vectors based on adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses, herpes simplex viruses, retroviruses including lentiviruses, alphaviruses, flaviviruses, measles viruses, rhabdoviruses, Newcastle disease virus, poxviruses, picornaviruses, reoviruses, and polyomaviruses have been used. Proof-of-concept has been demonstrated for different indications in animal models. Therapeutic efficacy has also been achieved in clinical trials. Several viral vector-based drugs have been approved for the treatment of cancer, and hematological, metabolic, and neurological diseases. Moreover, viral vector-based vaccines have been approved against COVID-19 and Ebola virus disease.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; COVID-19/therapy ; Genetic Vectors ; Genetic Therapy ; Neoplasms/therapy
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-01
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2427220-6
    ISSN 1937-6448 ; 0074-7696
    ISSN 1937-6448 ; 0074-7696
    DOI 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2023.05.005
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  6. Article ; Online: Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy: Where Do We Stand in 2023?

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Viruses

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 3

    Abstract: Viral vectors have been used for a broad spectrum of gene therapy for both acute and chronic diseases. In the context of cancer gene therapy, viral vectors expressing anti-tumor, toxic, suicide and immunostimulatory genes, such as cytokines and ... ...

    Abstract Viral vectors have been used for a broad spectrum of gene therapy for both acute and chronic diseases. In the context of cancer gene therapy, viral vectors expressing anti-tumor, toxic, suicide and immunostimulatory genes, such as cytokines and chemokines, have been applied. Oncolytic viruses, which specifically replicate in and kill tumor cells, have provided tumor eradication, and even cure of cancers in animal models. In a broader meaning, vaccine development against infectious diseases and various cancers has been considered as a type of gene therapy. Especially in the case of COVID-19 vaccines, adenovirus-based vaccines such as ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and Ad26.COV2.S have demonstrated excellent safety and vaccine efficacy in clinical trials, leading to Emergency Use Authorization in many countries. Viral vectors have shown great promise in the treatment of chronic diseases such as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, β-thalassemia, and sickle cell disease (SCD). Proof-of-concept has been established in preclinical studies in various animal models. Clinical gene therapy trials have confirmed good safety, tolerability, and therapeutic efficacy. Viral-based drugs have been approved for cancer, hematological, metabolic, neurological, and ophthalmological diseases as well as for vaccines. For example, the adenovirus-based drug Gendicine
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Ad26COVS1 ; Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 ; Genetic Therapy ; Genetic Vectors/genetics ; Lung Neoplasms
    Chemical Substances Ad26COVS1 (JT2NS6183B) ; ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (B5S3K2V0G8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2516098-9
    ISSN 1999-4915 ; 1999-4915
    ISSN (online) 1999-4915
    ISSN 1999-4915
    DOI 10.3390/v15030698
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  7. Article: Alphaviruses in cancer immunotherapy.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    International review of cell and molecular biology

    2023  Volume 379, Page(s) 143–168

    Abstract: Alphaviruses have frequently been engineered for cancer therapy, cancer immunotherapy, and cancer vaccine development. As members of self-replicating RNA viruses, alphaviruses provide high levels of transgene expression through efficient self-amplifying ... ...

    Abstract Alphaviruses have frequently been engineered for cancer therapy, cancer immunotherapy, and cancer vaccine development. As members of self-replicating RNA viruses, alphaviruses provide high levels of transgene expression through efficient self-amplifying of their RNA genome in host cells. Alphavirus vectors can be used as recombinant viral particles or oncolytic viruses. Alternatively, either naked or nanoparticle-encapsulated RNA and DNA replicons can be utilized. In the context of cancer prevention and treatment, antitumor, cytotoxic and suicide genes have been expressed from alphavirus vectors to provide tumor regression and tumor eradication. Moreover, immunostimulatory genes such as cytokines and chemokines have been used for cancer immunotherapy approaches. Expression of tumor antigens has been applied for cancer vaccine development. Alphavirus vectors has demonstrated tumor regression and even cure in various preclinical animal models. Immunization has elicited strong immune responses and showed protection against challenges with tumor cells in animal models. Several clinical trials have confirmed good safety and tolerability of alphaviruses in cancer patients although therapeutic efficacy will still require optimization.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Alphavirus/genetics ; Genetic Vectors ; Immunotherapy ; RNA ; Neoplasms/therapy ; Cancer Vaccines
    Chemical Substances RNA (63231-63-0) ; Cancer Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-14
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2427220-6
    ISSN 1937-6448 ; 0074-7696
    ISSN 1937-6448 ; 0074-7696
    DOI 10.1016/bs.ircmb.2023.03.011
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  8. Article ; Online: Self-replicating RNA viruses in vaccine development

    Kenneth Lundstrom

    Exploration of Medicine, Vol 4, Iss 5, Pp 670-

    2023  Volume 687

    Abstract: Self-replicating RNA viruses such as alphaviruses, flaviviruses, paramyxoviruses, and rhabdoviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for vaccine development. The prominent feature of self-replicating RNA viruses is their RNA-dependent RNA ... ...

    Abstract Self-replicating RNA viruses such as alphaviruses, flaviviruses, paramyxoviruses, and rhabdoviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for vaccine development. The prominent feature of self-replicating RNA viruses is their RNA-dependent RNA polymerase activity, which generates massive self-amplification of RNA in the cytoplasm of infected host cells leading to extreme levels of transgene expression. Infectious diseases have been targeted by overexpression of surface proteins of pathogens as antigens for vaccine development. Moreover, overexpression of tumor-associated antigens and immunostimulatory genes has been the basis for cancer vaccines. Proof-of-concept of robust antigen-specific immune responses and protection against challenges with lethal doses of infectious agents have been demonstrated. Likewise, vaccine development against various cancers has elicited strong immune responses and resulted in tumor regression and eradication, cure, and prolonged survival in animal tumor models. Good safety and immune responses have been achieved in clinical trials. The ERVEBO® vaccine, based on the vesicular stomatitis virus, has been approved for immunization against the Ebola virus disease.
    Keywords rna viruses ; self-replication ; infectious diseases ; cancer ; Other systems of medicine ; RZ201-999
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Open Exploration Publishing Inc.
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  9. Article: Alphaviruses in Cancer Therapy.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Frontiers in molecular biosciences

    2022  Volume 9, Page(s) 864781

    Abstract: Alphaviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for different strategies of cancer therapy including immunotherapy and cancer vaccine development. Administration of recombinant virus particles, RNA replicons and plasmid DNA-based replicons ... ...

    Abstract Alphaviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for different strategies of cancer therapy including immunotherapy and cancer vaccine development. Administration of recombinant virus particles, RNA replicons and plasmid DNA-based replicons provide great flexibility for alphavirus applications. Immunization and delivery studies have demonstrated therapeutic efficacy in the form of reduced tumor growth, tumor regression and eradication of established tumors in different animal models for cancers such as brain, breast, colon, cervical, lung, ovarian, pancreas, prostate cancers, and melanoma. Furthermore, vaccinated animals have showed protection against challenges with tumor cells. A limited number of clinical trials in the area of brain, breast, cervical, colon prostate cancers and melanoma vaccines has been conducted. Particularly, immunization of cervical cancer patients elicited immune responses and therapeutic activity in all patients included in a phase I clinical trial. Moreover, stable disease and partial responses were observed in breast cancer patients and prolonged survival was achieved in colon cancer patients.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-04-14
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2814330-9
    ISSN 2296-889X
    ISSN 2296-889X
    DOI 10.3389/fmolb.2022.864781
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  10. Article: Alphaviruses in Immunotherapy and Anticancer Therapy.

    Lundstrom, Kenneth

    Biomedicines

    2022  Volume 10, Issue 9

    Abstract: Alphaviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for vaccine development and gene therapy. Due to the feature of RNA self-replication, alphaviruses can provide exceptional direct cytoplasmic expression of transgenes based on the delivery of ... ...

    Abstract Alphaviruses have been engineered as expression vectors for vaccine development and gene therapy. Due to the feature of RNA self-replication, alphaviruses can provide exceptional direct cytoplasmic expression of transgenes based on the delivery of recombinant particles, naked or nanoparticle-encapsulated RNA or plasmid-based DNA replicons. Alphavirus vectors have been utilized for the expression of various antigens targeting different types of cancers, and cytotoxic and antitumor genes. The most common alphavirus vectors are based on the Semliki Forest virus, Sindbis virus and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus, but the oncolytic M1 alphavirus has also been used. Delivery of immunostimulatory cytokine genes has been the basis for immunotherapy demonstrating efficacy in different animal tumor models for brain, breast, cervical, colon, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate and skin cancers. Typically, therapeutic effects including tumor regression, tumor eradication and complete cure as well as protection against tumor challenges have been observed. Alphavirus vectors have also been subjected to clinical evaluations. For example, therapeutic responses in all cervical cancer patients treated with an alphavirus vector expressing the human papilloma virus E6 and E7 envelope proteins have been achieved.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-13
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2720867-9
    ISSN 2227-9059
    ISSN 2227-9059
    DOI 10.3390/biomedicines10092263
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