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Published on: May 7, 2012
Cytomegalovirus-specific T-cell therapies: current status and future prospects
1Department of Haematology, University College London Hospital, London, NW1 2BU, UK.
Abstract:
Adoptive transfer of T cells specific for viral pathogens offers an attractive method for hastening immune reconstitution and protective immunity in patients following stem cell transplantation. The largest experience to date has been in the context of treatment or prevention of cytomegalovirus or Epstein-Barr virus. A number of technical hurdles have now been overcome allowing consideration of more widespread application of products compliant with Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, and of the development of commercialization pathways for these products. This review summarizes progress to date and highlights some of the areas that remain problematic and that require further innovation and evaluation before more widespread adoption is considered.
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