Advanced epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) has high recurrence rates. This study integrates in vitro measurements of EOC and T cell responses to chemotherapy, PDT, and EGFR-targeted PIT into a mathematical model of tumor-immune interaction. In vitro results showed that low light doses in PIT increased anti-tumor immune effector cells. Modeling demonstrated that fractionated PIT (multiple lower doses) could control tumors by stimulating an anti-tumor immune response. Further research is needed to optimize fractionated PIT dosimetry and timing.
Publisher
British Journal of Cancer
Published On
Sep 11, 2024
Authors
Mohammad U. Zahid, Matthew Waguespack, Rebecca C. Harman, Eric M. Kercher, Shubhankar Nath, Tayyaba Hasan, Imran Rizvi, Bryan Q. Spring, Heiko Enderling
Tags
epithelial ovarian cancer
photodynamic therapy
immune response
fractionated therapy
mathematical modeling
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