Personalized neoantigen cancer vaccines: An analysis of the clinical and commercial potential of ongoing development programs

Drug Discov Today. 2023 Nov;28(11):103773. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2023.103773. Epub 2023 Sep 18.

Abstract

Neoantigen cancer vaccines harbor promise as next-generation immuno-oncology therapies, whereby cancer vaccines are tailored to the patient's tumor antigen and represent the future of personalized cancer therapy. While several biotech companies have ongoing development programs, little has been published about the true commercial potential of these innovative therapies and the challenges these products will face upon regulatory approval. In this paper, we provide an overview of neoantigen cancer vaccine development programs and discuss the commercial environment these therapies will face upon launch.

Keywords: immun-oncology; mRNA vaccines; personalized cancer vaccines.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Cancer Vaccines* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Precision Medicine

Substances

  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Antigens, Neoplasm