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Published on: March 9, 2017
From synthetic biology to human therapy: engineered mammalian cells
Leo Scheller1, Martin Fussenegger2
1Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, ETH Zurich, Mattenstrasse 26, CH-4058, Basel, Switzerland.
Abstract:
Mammalian synthetic biology has evolved to become a key driver of biomedical innovation in the area of cell therapy. Advances in receptor engineering, immunotherapy and cell implants promise new treatment options for complex diseases. Synthetic receptors have already found applications in cellular immunotherapy for cancer treatment, and are being introduced into the field of cell implants. Here, we discuss prospects for the next generation of engineered mammalian cells for human therapy, highlighting selected recent studies.
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