P16INK4A DERIVED PEPTIDES FOR PROPHYLAXIS AND THERAPY OF HPV-ASSOCIATED TUMORS AND OTHER P16INK4A EXPRESSING TUMORS

摘要

Described are particular fragments of the cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor p16 capable of increasing IFN-.gamma. secretion of T cells or inducing proliferation of T cells and the use of said fragments for immunizing an individual against HPV-associated or other p16 INK4a expressing carcinomas, preferably advanced carcinomas.