Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Tumor Immunotherapy

Tumor Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a treatment that boosts or manipulates the immune system to fight diseases, including cancer. For instance, by stimulating an immune response through vaccinations against viruses that cause cancers, like hepatitis B virus and human papillomavirus, these diseases can be prevented. Nonetheless, some cancer cells can avoid the immune system due to their rapid mutation and division. The immune response to many cancers involves three phases: elimination, equilibrium, and escape.

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

An Uncommon Reaction to a Common Medication: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Associated With Azithromycin.

Military medicine·2025

Same author

The combination of allergen immunotherapy and biologics for inhalant allergies.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2025

Same author

The Challenges of Delivering Allergen Immunotherapy in the Military Health System.

Federal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS·2024

Same author

Cefepime-Induced Generalized Fixed Drug Eruption With Morbilliform Rash.

Cureus·2024

Same author

Editorial on extended intervals for imported fire ant maintenance immunotherapy: The FIRES study.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2023

Same author

A Complicated Case of Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease With Kounis Syndrome.

Cureus·2023

Same journal

Overlapping Mechanisms and Novel Biomarkers Define Asthma and COPD as a Spectrum of Airway Disease.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same journal

Real-World Variation in Post-Dose Supervision and Activity Restriction During Maintenance Cow's Milk Oral Immunotherapy.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same journal

Small Airway Dysfunction and Prior Exacerbations are Common in Primarily Well-Controlled Pediatric Asthma.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same journal

Elevated Absolute Eosinophil Counts are Associated with Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, and Stroke.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same journal

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of AQST-109 sublingual film in oral allergy syndrome: A phase 2 study.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

Same journal

Biomarkers for COPD with Type 2 Inflammation.

Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2025

A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants

A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants

Published on: October 12, 2018

Imported fire ant immunotherapy.

Brittanie I Neaves¹, Christopher A Coop¹

¹Keesler Medical Center Allergy/Immunology Clinic, Biloxi, Mississippi.

Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology : Official Publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology

|January 28, 2024

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Imported fire ant (IFA) allergy immunotherapy using whole body extracts is safe and effective. Research suggests extending maintenance intervals up to 12 weeks may improve patient adherence.

More Related Videos

Isolation of Mandibular Gland Reservoir Contents from Bornean 'Exploding Ants' Formicidae for Volatilome Analysis by GC-MS and MetaboliteDetector

Isolation of Mandibular Gland Reservoir Contents from Bornean 'Exploding Ants' Formicidae for Volatilome Analysis by GC-MS and MetaboliteDetector

Published on: August 26, 2018

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Scorpion Venom Extraction for Antivenom Production

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Scorpion Venom Extraction for Antivenom Production

Published on: October 6, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2025

A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants

A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants

Published on: October 12, 2018

Isolation of Mandibular Gland Reservoir Contents from Bornean 'Exploding Ants' Formicidae for Volatilome Analysis by GC-MS and MetaboliteDetector

Isolation of Mandibular Gland Reservoir Contents from Bornean 'Exploding Ants' Formicidae for Volatilome Analysis by GC-MS and MetaboliteDetector

Published on: August 26, 2018

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Scorpion Venom Extraction for Antivenom Production

Author Spotlight: Optimizing Scorpion Venom Extraction for Antivenom Production

Published on: October 6, 2023

Area of Science:

Allergy and Immunology
Toxicology
Public Health

Background:

Imported fire ant (IFA) stings pose a significant health risk in the US, causing severe reactions including anaphylaxis and fatalities.
Current immunotherapy relies on whole body extracts due to challenges in venom extraction.
IFA hypersensitivity affects both children and adults, necessitating effective treatment options.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of whole body extract immunotherapy for IFA hypersensitivity.
To explore the potential for extending maintenance immunotherapy intervals.
To address challenges in long-term patient adherence to IFA immunotherapy.

Main Methods:

Review of existing research on IFA immunotherapy.
Analysis of conventional and rush immunotherapy protocols.
Comparison of IFA immunotherapy intervals with those of flying Hymenoptera venom immunotherapy.

Main Results:

Whole body extract immunotherapy, both conventional and rush methods, is proven safe and efficacious.
Maintenance immunotherapy intervals can potentially be extended to 12 weeks.
Long-term adherence to IFA immunotherapy remains a significant challenge for patients.

Conclusions:

IFA whole body extract immunotherapy is a recommended treatment for IFA hypersensitivity.
Extended maintenance intervals show promise for improving treatment adherence.
Further strategies are needed to overcome obstacles to long-term adherence for life-saving immunotherapy.