NCIt definition : Autologous human lymph node T-lymphocytes, with potential immunostimulatory and antineoplastic
activity. Upon collection of immune cells from the tumor-draining lymph node, the
human lymph node lymphocytes are activated with anti-CD3/anti-CD28 microbeads, cultured
with recombinant, human interleukin-2 (IL-2), expanded and isolated ex vivo. Upon
reintroduction into the patient, the ex vivo-activated autologous lymph node lymphocytes
recognize and lyse the tumor cells.;