Gene therapy for metastatic melanoma in mice produces complete remission (tumor, surgery)

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IMAGE: Christopher E. Touloukian, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery and immunology at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a member of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon...

Click here for more information. INDIANAPOLIS – A potent anti-tumor gene introduced into mice with metastatic melanoma has resulted in permanent immune reconfiguration and produced a complete remission of their cancer, according to an article to be published in the December 2010 issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation. The online version is now available.