Methods and materials for treating cancer
This document provides methods and materials for treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for identifying antigens and combinations of antigens that can be used to treat cancer as well as combinations of antigens having the ability to reduce established tumors within a mammal (e.g., a human) are provided.
1. A method of treating melanoma within a mammal, wherein said method comprises administering to said mammal a composition comprising nucleic acid encoding melanoma antigens consisting of an N-RAS antigen, a TYRP1 antigen, and a CYT-C antigen.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nucleic acid encoding N-RAS antigen is a VSV-N-RAS virus.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said N-RAS antigen, said TYRP1 antigen, and said CYT-C antigen are VSV-expressed.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nucleic acid encoding TYRP1 antigen is a VSV-TYRP1 virus.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said nucleic acid encoding CYT-C antigen is a VSV-CYT-C virus.