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T-cell-receptor gene therapy.

Ton N M Schumacher1

  • 1Division of Immunology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. tschum@nki.nl

Nature Reviews. Immunology
|July 3, 2002
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T-cell receptor (TCR) gene transfer offers a method for passive T-cell immunity. This review explores the advantages and disadvantages of using TCR gene transfer to establish virus- and tumor-specific T-cell responses.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cellular Biology

Background:

  • T cells are crucial for adaptive immunity, monitoring cellular changes through T-cell receptor (TCR) interactions.
  • TCRs on the T-cell surface dictate antigen recognition specificity.
  • T-cell function is modulated by various cellular and soluble factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the potential of T-cell receptor (TCR) gene transfer for inducing specific T-cell immunity.
  • To discuss the benefits and drawbacks of TCR gene transfer strategies.

Main Methods:

  • This review synthesizes existing literature on TCR gene transfer.
  • It analyzes the application of TCR gene transfer in the context of virus- and tumor-specific immunity.

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Main Results:

  • TCR gene transfer allows for the passive transfer of defined T-cell specificities.
  • This approach can be utilized to engineer T cells for therapeutic purposes.

Conclusions:

  • TCR gene transfer is a viable strategy for generating virus- and tumor-specific T-cell immunity.
  • Understanding the pros and cons is essential for optimizing its clinical application.