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Cell Genesys Ends Clinical Trials For Prostate Cancer Treatment
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Some Thoughts on Immune Manipulation
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
I would be hoping for an analysis to determine if the results are just a fluke or if in fact their "drug" in combination with Taxotere for this population is actually killing people.
August 29, 2008
So Much for GVAX.... for now?
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
No reason for the increased mortality vs Chemo alone was identified. Cell Genesys is looking into where to go now.
August 29, 2008
This is bad news for Cell Genesys but may use for other treatment
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
1. Radioimmunoassay is very hard to proof the basic biology of metastatic patient. 2. GVAX Immunotherapy is basically modify the GM-CSF, so the exact biology of immune system of the patient should be considered in metastatic stage before use. As the tumor is already metastatic, again modifying GM-CSF will produce unwanted side effect.
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