Anti-tumor activity and immunogenicity of a mutated staphylococcal enterotoxin C2

Pharmazie. 2013 May;68(5):359-64.

Abstract

In this study, a novel SEC2 mutant with lower toxic activity, named 2M-118 (H118A/T20L/G22E), was engineered by site-directed mutagenesis of structural domains that are responsible for MHC class II molecule binding and TCR binding, respectively. Stimulating activity on murine splenocytes, anti-tumor effect and immunogenicity of 2M-118 were investigated in BALB/c mice. 2M-118 not only remained splenocyte stimulation activity, but also effectively inhibited the growth of S180 sarcoma in the BALB/c mice. Even though antibodies to 2M-118 could be induced after repeated administration, the action of 2M-118 was hardly neutralized or cross neutralized. Like other superantigens, immunosuppression could happen when 2M-118 was given at a greater dose. In conclusion, 2M-118 is a promising anti-tumor drug candidate for its acceptable toxicity and satisfying anti-tumour efficacy.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antineoplastic Agents*
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Enterotoxins / immunology*
  • Enterotoxins / pharmacology*
  • Enterotoxins / toxicity
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Genes, MHC Class II / genetics
  • Humans
  • Lymphocytes / drug effects
  • Mice
  • Mice, Inbred BALB C
  • Mutagenesis, Site-Directed
  • Plasmids / genetics
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / drug effects
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / metabolism
  • Spleen / cytology
  • Spleen / drug effects
  • Staphylococcus aureus / chemistry*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / genetics

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Enterotoxins
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
  • enterotoxin C, staphylococcal