A Plasmid-Based Cancer Therapy - Dr. Alexander Schneider

About this episode

Dr. Kevin Folta interviews Dr. Alexander Schneider about innovative plasmid-based cancer therapies and their implications for treating refractory cancers.

In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, host Dr. Kevin Folta engages with Dr. Alex Schneider, CEO and founder of CureLab, to discuss innovative approaches to cancer treatment, particularly focusing on the challenges posed by refractory cancers such as triple-negative breast cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Dr. Schneider emphasizes the evolution of cancer therapies from traditional chemotherapy to more sophisticated immunotherapies, highlighting the importance of understanding immune responses in combating cancer. He introduces Elanogen, a plasmid-based therapy designed to enhance immune presentation and combat chronic inflammation, which can hinder the effectiveness of conventional treatments like gemcitabine. The conversation delves into the mechanisms of Elanogen, explaining how it targets the P62 protein, which is overproduced in cancer cells, making them vulnerable to immune attacks. Dr. Schneider shares insights from clinical trials, noting the promising results of combining Elanogen with standard chemotherapy, and discusses future applications of this therapy in various cancers and even non-cancerous diseases associated with chronic inflammation. The…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Folta

Guest: Dr Alexander Schneider

Topics covered

• cancer therapy
• immunotherapy
• plasmid-based therapy
• chronic inflammation

Keywords

• Elanogen
• P62 protein
• triple-negative breast cancer
• platinum-resistant ovarian cancer
• clinical trials

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Products: Elanogen

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