Oncolytic Herpes Simplex Virus Vector G47Δ in Combination with Androgen Ablation for the Treatment of Human Prostate Adenocarcinoma

Abstract
Purpose: The use of oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 1 is a promising stategy for cancer treatment. We constructed herpes simplex virus type 1 vector G47Δ by deleting the α47 gene and the promoter region of US11 from G207. We now report studies demonstrating the potential of G47Δ as a therapeutic modality for prostate cancer in combination with androgen ablation.