Review Article

NGcGM3 Ganglioside: A Privileged Target for Cancer Vaccines

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N-glycosylated (NGc) ganglioside-based cancer vaccines.

VaccineProduct descriptionTarget antigenPotential indicationsClinical Phase

RacotumomabAnti-idiotype murine mAb (1E10 antibody)NGc-containing gangliosidesLung cancer Breast cancerPediatric tumors?Ongoing Phase III
NGcGM3/VSSPGanglioside conjugated with bacterial proteoliposomesNGcGM3 gangliosideBreast cancer Melanoma Sarcoma?Ongoing Phase III