Novel adenovirus vaccine therapy for the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis
A therapeutic vaccine using adenovirus vectors encoding modified HPV6 and HPV11 polypeptides addresses the challenge of RRP by enhancing T-cell response, reducing surgical interventions and papilloma recurrence.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025568620
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-05-22
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
There is no effective and safe treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 or 11, leading to frequent surgical interventions and psychological distress, with existing immunotherapies failing to eradicate the chronic persistence of latent HPV in seemingly normal mucosa.
Development of a therapeutic vaccine using adenovirus vectors encoding modified HPV6 and HPV11 polypeptides, including E2 and E4 proteins, to prime the T-cell response against HPV antigens, potentially reducing the need for surgical interventions and enhancing immune response.
The vaccine induces a strong HPV-specific T-cell response, leading to reduced papilloma recurrence and decreased frequency of surgical procedures, improving clinical outcomes for RRP patients.