Abstract
The anti-tumor effect of OK432 instilled into the bladder was evaluated in rat bladder tumors induced by N-butyl-N-(4-hydroxybutyl) nitrosamine (BBN). In experiment I, the rate of the natural killer (NK) activity was determined with cells from spleen and mesenteric lymph nodes. Intravesical OK432 instillation enhanced NK activity; however, this activity was not dose-dependent and was not augmented by OK432 inoculation into the foot pad. In experiment 2, the therapeutic effect of intravesical OK432 instillation was examined in rat bladder tumors induced by BBN. OK432 was instilled weekly for six weeks. Rats given BBN for 10 weeks were divided into six groups: 1) control; 2) saline; 3) OK432 0.05 KE/ml; 4) OK432 0.05 KE/ml bladder instillation with 0.01 KE/ml foot pad inoculation; 5) OK432 0.05 KE/ml, every other week; and 6) OK432 0.5 KE/ml. Weekly OK432 instillation significantly reduced tumor weight and the incidence of tumor development; however, this inhibition was not dose-dependent and was not enhanced by OK432 inoculation into the foot pad. In rats given OK432 weekly, the augmentation of NK activity and increase in tissue infiltrating lymphocytes were significant. These results suggest that intravesical OK432 instillation is effective in the management of superficial bladder tumors. The study further emphasizes that the dose and method of administration are critical variables in determining the efficacy of immunotherapy.
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