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OncoBact™: Oncolytic Bacteria Platform with Precision Targeting

Oncolytic bacteria therapy is a new cancer treatment that uses bacteria to target and kill cancer cells. Alfa Cytology's OncoBact™ platform employs engineered bacterial vectors to achieve tumor microenvironment-specific targeting. This breakthrough technology ensures precise therapeutic payload delivery for enhanced anti-cancer efficacy. Select for our one-stop oncolytic bacterial therapy development platform and embark on a hassle-free and efficient R&D journey. We also provide oncolytic bacteria-based combination therapy platform, and break the limitations of single-modality treatments. Through OncoBact™, we enhance treatment efficacy, offering innovative and comprehensive solutions to tackle complex cancer challenges.

Overview of Oncolytic Bacteria Therapy

Oncolytic bacteria therapy is an emerging cancer treatment strategy that uses genetically engineered, attenuated bacteria to precisely target and kill cancer cells. At the core of this approach are oncolytic bacteria, which have a natural ability to specifically target and lyse solid tumors while stimulating a robust host immune response. These bacteria can penetrate the dense matrix of solid tumors, reach the tumor core, and activate the host’s immune system, thereby enhancing their antitumor potential. Various species of oncolytic bacteria have been studied, including Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Listeria, each of which has unique anticancer mechanisms and advantages.

Fig. 1 Promising attributes of oncolytic bacteria under development toward clinical translation for consideration to add further anti-cancer capacitie. (Roe, J. M., et al., 2023)Fig. 1 Promising attributes of oncolytic bacteria under development toward clinical translation for consideration to add further anti-cancer capacitie. (Roe, J. M., et al., 2023)

However, the development of oncolytic bacterial therapy faces numerous challenges:

  • Complex Strain Screening: It is necessary to find strains with both high infection efficiency and safety from a large number of candidate strains.
  • High Difficulty in Genetic Engineering: Precise genetic engineering schemes need to be designed to enhance therapeutic effects and reduce side effects.
  • Complex Functional Validation and Efficacy Evaluation: Multi-disciplinary collaboration is required to complete comprehensive validation from in vitro to in vivo.

Introduction to OncoBact™ Platform

OncoBact™ is a next-generation, precision-targeted oncolytic bacteria platform that revolutionizes cancer therapy by combining cutting-edge genetic engineering, microenvironment-responsive targeting, and dual-layer biosafety controls. Designed to address the limitations of conventional treatments, our platform leverages engineered bacterial vectors to deliver localized, synergistic anticancer effects while minimizing off-target risks.By leveraging CRISPR-based genetic engineering and synthetic biology tools, we engineer bacterial vectors to sense tumor-specific signals and dynamically activate therapeutic functions. Our platform’s three-layered innovation ensures precision and safety:

Precision Targeting

OncoBact™employs advanced genetic engineering to enable oncolytic bacteria to specifically respond to hypoxic and acidic conditions in the tumor microenvironment. This design ensures selective proliferation and lysis within tumor tissues while minimizing harm to healthy tissues, thereby enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing side effects.

Multimodal Payload Delivery System

The platform integrates multiple therapeutic modalities, including oncolytic activity, immunomodulation, and drug delivery. Oncolytic bacteria directly lyse tumor cells, release immune-activating factors to enhance antitumor immune responses, and carry chemotherapeutic agents or other therapeutic molecules for synergistic treatment effects, significantly improving overall therapeutic outcomes.

Dual-Layer Biosafety Control

OncoBact™ incorporates a dual-layer biosafety control system to ensure treatment safety. The first layer involves genetic modifications that prevent bacterial survival outside tumor tissues, while the second layer uses inducible systems to eliminate bacteria after treatment completion. This design effectively reduces off-target effects and side effects, enhancing the safety and reliability of the therapy.

Advantages of OncoBact™ Platform

The OncoBact™ platform offers the following significant advantages:

  • Precision Targeting: Achieves high selectivity for tumor cells, significantly enhancing therapeutic efficacy.
  • Multimodal Therapeutic Approaches: Provides synergistic treatment effects, augmenting antitumor capabilities.
  • High Safety: With a dual-layer biosafety control design, it substantially reduces the risk of side effects.
  • Rapid Development: As an end-to-end development platform, it streamlines the journey from bacterial strain screening to clinical trials, shortening the R&D cycle.
  • Flexible Collaboration: Supports various cooperation models, such as technology licensing and joint development, to meet diverse client needs.

Our Innovative Services

At Alfa Cytology, we are dedicated to advancing the field of oncolytic bacteria therapy through cutting-edge research and development. Our team of seasoned scientists and professionals is committed to leveraging the OncoBact™ platform to accelerate the development of innovative cancer treatments. We offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to support your projects at every stage. Here are the key services we provide:

One-stop Oncolytic Bacterial Therapy Development

Select for Alfa Cytology's one-stop oncolytic bacterial therapy development platform and embark on a hassle-free and efficient R&D journey. We offer a full-spectrum service, from bacterial strain screening and genetic engineering to preclinical trial design and execution. By integrating industry resources and assembling top-notch professional teams, we're dedicated to propelling your oncolytic bacterial therapy projects forward.

Oncolytic Bacteria-Based Synergistic Combination Therapy Development

At Alfa Cytology's oncolytic bacteria-based combination therapy platform, we break the limitations of single-modality treatments. We artfully combine oncolytic bacterial therapy with other advanced treatment modalities, such as immunotherapy and radiotherapy. Through synergistic effects, we enhance treatment efficacy, offering innovative and comprehensive solutions to tackle complex cancer challenges

In the field of cancer therapy, Alfa Cytology, armed with cutting-edge technology and an innovative spirit, is dedicated to offering precise and efficient oncolytic bacteria therapy development services. We possess a professional R&D platform that provides one-stop development services for oncolytic bacteria therapy.

Starting with bacterial strain screening to accurately identify potential candidate strains, we then apply advanced genetic engineering in bacteria to endow them with remarkable antitumor properties. During the in vitro functional validation phase, we rigorously evaluate the anticancer activity of the engineered strains to ensure their effectiveness in the laboratory setting. Subsequently, through in vivo efficacy evaluation, we further verify their therapeutic potential in animal models.

At Alfa Cytology, we are at the forefront of oncolytic bacteria therapy innovation, and we are eager to collaborate with you to shape the future of cancer treatment. Our team of dedicated professionals is ready to assist you in leveraging our cutting-edge technology to develop groundbreaking therapies. If you're interested in the OncoBact™ platform, please contact us.

Reference

  1. Roe, J. M., et al. Hacking the Immune Response to Solid Tumors: Harnessing the Anti-Cancer Capacities of Oncolytic Bacteria. Pharmaceutics. 2023, 15(7): 2004.

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