The present application discloses the preparation and use of attenuated tumor-targeted
bacteria vectors for the delivery of one or more primary effector molecule(s) to
the site of a solid tumor. The primary effector molecule(s) of the invention is
used in the methods of the invention to treat a solid tumor cancer such as a carcinoma,
melanoma, lymphoma, or sarcoma. The invention relates to the surprising discovery
that effector molecules, which may be toxic when administered systemically to a
host, can be delivered locally to tumors by attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria
with reduced toxicity to the host. The application also discloses to the delivery
of one or more optional effector molecule(s) (termed secondary effector molecules)
which may be delivered by the attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria in conjunction
with the primary effector molecule(s).