Glioblastoma Multiforme
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study the investigators will select and develop potential therapeutic monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for glioblastoma (GB). Activities include tissue microarray (TMA) to test monoclonal antibodies specificity and target distribution, selection of glioblastoma specific functional monoclonal antibodies, identification of candidate targets.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* age \> 18 years; * Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Not-availability of informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Validation of the tumour specificity of the identified monoclonal antibodies | 4 years | Candidate monoclonal antibodies will be tested by immunohistochemistry (IHC) on sections of glioblastoma tissue and healthy counterpart. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Generate the single chain Fab antibody fragments (scFv) and then develop the Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells | 4 years | After defining a subset of potentially highly selective \ 7 monoclonal antibodies, together with the \ 6 that showed preliminary activity in cytotoxic tests (either alone or conjugated), the investigators will perform a thorough analysis of their specificity on a TMA platform. After establishing the staining conditions, the investigators will test multiple tumor and multiple normal TMAs |
Outcome results
None listed