drug_type
RELEVANT_DRUG
intervention_type
Oncolytic Virus
drug_description
Intratumoral, genetically engineered oncolytic herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) designed for direct oncolysis, immune activation, and transgene delivery; includes virulence gene deletions and expresses a recombinant bispecific antibody. Evaluated primarily in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
nci_thesaurus_definition
NCI thesaurus definition not available.
drug_mesh_term
Oncolytic Viruses
drug_category
ONCOLYTIC VIRUS
drug_class
Gene therapy
drug_delivery_route
Intratumoral
drug_mechanism_of_action
Intratumoral, genetically engineered HSV-1 that selectively replicates in tumor cells due to virulence gene deletions, causing direct oncolysis and local spread; releases tumor antigens to activate dendritic cells and cytotoxic T cells; delivers a transgene encoding a recombinant bispecific antibody to further enhance antitumor immunity and counter local immunosuppression. Evaluated primarily in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
drug_name
SDJ001
nct_id_drug_ref
NCT06080984