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. 1972 Oct;26(5):361–367. doi: 10.1038/bjc.1972.47

Biological Effects of Corynebacterium Parvum. III. amplification of resistance and impairment of Active Immunity to Murine Tumours

S E Smith, M T Scott
PMCID: PMC2008632  PMID: 4343677

Abstract

The effect of pre-treatment with Corynebacterium parvum on the growth in vivo of a range of experimental mouse tumours with differing characteristics has been investigated. Varying degrees of protection were observed which were generally greater with the more immunogenic tumours. Administration of C. parvum 7 days before immunization with irradiated tumour cells diminished the protective effect which could be obtained by immunization alone. The possible basis for these seemingly conflicting influences is considered.

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