[The effect of specific immunization and BCG vaccine on the growth of Krebs-2 ascitic tumor in mice]

Vopr Onkol. 1976;22(3):60-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Immunization of CC57Br mice with irradiated Krebs-2 carcinoma cells renders no influence on the rate of ascites aggravation in subsequent transplantation of the tumor but increases considerably life-terms of tumor-bearing animals. Immunization with tumor cells in combination with not high doses of BCG results in a reverse development of ascites in some mice and a complete disappearance of tumor in them. With increased dosage of the vaccine the number of animals with ascites regression is increased, but their life-terms are reduced due to reactivation of the tumor process and, presumably, to the development of autoimmune lesions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • BCG Vaccine*
  • Carcinoma, Krebs 2 / prevention & control*
  • Female
  • Mice
  • Neoplasm Transplantation
  • Peritoneal Neoplasms / prevention & control

Substances

  • BCG Vaccine