Target expression of Staphylococcus enterotoxin A from an oncolytic adenovirus suppresses mouse bladder tumor growth and recruits CD3+ T cell

Tumour Biol. 2013 Oct;34(5):2863-9. doi: 10.1007/s13277-013-0847-3. Epub 2013 May 19.

Abstract

We recently engineered an oncolytic adenovirus (PPE3-SEA) that expresses the superantigen, Staphylococcus enterotoxin A (SEA), and that has enhanced tumor specificity because the telomerase reverse transcriptase and hypoxia-inducible factor promoters regulate expression of E1A and E1B genes, respectively. Here, we evaluated the PPE3-SEA adenovirus anti-tumor activity against MB49 mouse bladder cancer cell proliferation in vitro and in vivo. PPE3-SEA infection of murine MB49 cells in vitro induced cytopathic effects, and significant expression of SEA mRNA and protein, as measured by RT-PCR and western blot, respectively. Subcutaneous MB29 bladder tumors were established in syngeneic C57BL/6 mice. After 10 days, tumors were injected with either oncolytic virus or PBS. Tumor dimensions were measured on days 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 post-treatment and tumor volumes were calculated. One of eight PPE3-SEA-treated mice had no tumor by day 9. PPE3-SEA treated group had significantly lower mean tumor volume beginning on day 5 post-treatment (p < 0.01), more fibrous tissue in the tumor, and increased presence of infiltrating CD3+ T cells than those of the control group. Gross appearance and histologic sections from the livers and kidneys of the PPE3-SEA-treated group were similar to those of the control group. In conclusion, oncolytic adenoviruses can provide a novel delivery vehicle for SEA to tumor sites, and PPE3-SEA warrants further study as a potential anti-tumor agent for bladder cancer.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae / genetics*
  • Animals
  • Bacterial Proteins / biosynthesis
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • CD3 Complex / metabolism
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Shape
  • Cell Survival
  • Enterotoxins / biosynthesis*
  • Enterotoxins / genetics
  • Enterotoxins / immunology
  • Female
  • Gene Expression
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred C57BL
  • Neoplasm Transplantation
  • Oncolytic Virotherapy
  • Oncolytic Viruses / genetics*
  • Superantigens / biosynthesis*
  • Superantigens / genetics
  • Superantigens / immunology
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Tumor Burden
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / immunology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • CD3 Complex
  • Enterotoxins
  • Superantigens
  • enterotoxin A, Staphylococcal