New CIM clinical trial in cancer
Thursday, April 13, 2023
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Source: Sonia Ponce de León Villafuerte
External Source: NP
The Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) started a new clinical trial in cancer. This is a phase I-II study with VSSP (nanoparticle with immunomodulatory function) in patients with metastatic renal carcinoma. The mechanism of action of this molecule is to decrease suppressor myeloid cells, which are an important escape mechanism from tumors.
<br />The initial workshop focused its attention on the clinical protocol to follow and the relevance of clinical trials in the treatment of this type of kidney cancer, knowing that there is no therapeutic alternative for patients with this condition.
<br />In principle, the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital is approved as a clinical site, although the intention is to later incorporate other research sites that include the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology, Calixto García, Minimal Access Surgery Center and Enrique Cabrera Hospital.
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