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).