American Society of Clinical Oncology - The influence of harvest method on dendritic cell function and clinical outcomes in a randomized trial of a dendritic cell vaccine to prevent recurrences in high-risk melanoma

Pts receiving TLPLDC vaccine had significantly improved OS and DFS, while outcomes remained similar between those who received TLPLDC+G vs placebo. Pts who did not receive G-CSF had higher expression of genes linked to DC maturation and antigen processing and presentation, likely explaining the improvement in clinical efficacy. A phase III trial to further assess the TLPLDC vaccine to prevent recurrence is planned.