Phase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma
Roberts JD, Niedzwiecki D, Carson WE, Chapman PB, Gajewski TF, Ernstoff MS, Hodi FS, Shea C, Leong SP, Johnson J, Zhang D, Houghton A, Haluska FG. Phase 2 Study of the g209-2M Melanoma Peptide Vaccine and Low-Dose Interleukin-2 in Advanced Melanoma. Journal Of Immunotherapy 2006, 29: 95-101. PMID: 16365605, DOI: 10.1097/01.cji.0000195295.74104.ad.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAntineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy ProtocolsCancer VaccinesDose-Response Relationship, DrugFemaleGp100 Melanoma AntigenHumansInterleukin-2Leukocytes, MononuclearMaleMelanomaMembrane GlycoproteinsMiddle AgedNeoplasm Recurrence, LocalPeptide FragmentsPeptidesSkin NeoplasmsConceptsLow-dose IL-2G209-2MG209-2M peptideHigh-dose IL-2Phase 2 studyAdvanced melanomaInterleukin-2T cellsHigh-dose interleukin-2Low-dose interleukin-2Melanoma tumor-infiltrating lymphocytesGrade 4 toxicityMelanoma peptide vaccineSubcutaneous IL-2Grade 2 toxicityGrade 3 toxicityTumor-infiltrating lymphocytesEnzyme-linked immunospotHuman leukocyte antigenDifferent toxicity profilesM peptideSignificant biologic effectsTetramer analysisToxic deathsMost patients