Autologous CD8 Melanoma Specific T Cells

Preferred Label : Autologous CD8 Melanoma Specific T Cells;

NCIt synonyms : Autologous Melanoma Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes;

NCIt definition : Autologous CD8 T-lymphocytes against melanoma-associated antigens, with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Following leukapheresis and the ex vivo expansion of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, the autologous CD8 melanoma specific T-cells are re-introduced into the melanoma patient. These cytotoxic T-cells recognize and kill the patient's own melanoma cells.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL473491;

Details

Origin ID

C116072;

UMLS CUI

C3900002;

Semantic type(s)
- Cell [UMLS semantic type]
chemical_or_drug_affects_cell_type_or_tissue
- Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_mechanism_of_action
- Antigen Sensitization [NCIt concept]
chemical_or_drug_has_physiologic_effect
- Immunopotentiation [NCIt concept]
- T-Cell Activation [NCIt concept]
concept_is_in_subset
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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