Abstract:
Tumor-derived heat shock protein-peptide complex 96 (HSPPC-96) containing tumor antigenic peptides can elicit potent tumor-specific and protective immunity. Autologous HSPPC-96 vaccine has been shown to effectively prolong recurrence-free survival and increase the overall survival of many tumors, thereby suggesting extensive future applications. However, as an autologous tumor-derived individual vaccine, the development of HSPPC-96 vaccine is challenged by the lack of an adequate autologous tumor, limited efficacy for advanced-stage cancer, etc. This paper summarized the progress, future perspectives, and challenges in the clinical development of HSPPC-96 vaccine immunotherapy.