02912: Adoptive Natural Killer (NK) Cell Immunotherapy for Canine Lymphoma

Grant Status: Open

Grant Amount: $149,979
William Kisseberth, DVM, PhD; The Ohio State University
September 1, 2021 - March 31, 2025

Sponsor(s): Australian Shepherd Health & Genetics Institute, Chasing a Cure, Golden Retriever Foundation®, National Beagle Club, Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America, United States Australian Shepherd Foundation, Westie Foundation of America, Inc.

Breed(s): -All Dogs
Research Program Area: Oncology - Lymphoma
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One Health: Yes

Abstract

Natural killer (NK) cells are immune cells whose function are to eliminate virus infected and cancer cells from the body. In this clinical trial investigators will test the feasibility, safety and immunologic and biologic activity of adoptive NK cell therapy combined with chemotherapy to treat dogs with lymphoma. NK cells from healthy dogs) will be isolated from their normal blood donations, expanded in the laboratory and cultured under conditions that enhance their function. These cells will then be given to dogs with lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy. Concentrations of NK cells in blood and lymph nodes and immunologic effects in treated dogs will be assessed using correlative assays. Successful completion of this trial will inform the development of future clinical trials using adoptive NK cell therapies for the treatment of lymphoma and other cancers and diseases.

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