Herpes Simplex Oncolytic Viral Therapy for Malignant Glioma and Mechanisms of Delivery.

Erickson, Nicholas J; Stavarache, Mihaela; Tekedereli, Ibrahim; Kaplitt, Michael G; Markert, James M · World Neurosurg · 2025

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Abstract

The authors present a comprehensive review on the history and development of oncolytic herpes simplex viral therapies for malignant glioma with a focus on mechanisms of delivery in prior and ongoing clinical trials. This review highlights the advancements made with regard to delivering these therapies to a highly complex immunologic environment in the setting of the blood-brain and blood-tumor barrier in a safe and effective manner.

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