Autologous Cytomegalovirus-specific Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes

Preferred Label : Autologous Cytomegalovirus-specific Cytotoxic T-lymphocytes;

NCIt synonyms : Autologous CMV-specific CTLs;

NCIt definition : A population of autologous cytotoxic-T lymphocytes (CTLs) specifically reactive to the herpes virus cytomegalovirus (CMV) with potential immunomodulating and antiviral activities. Upon administration with the autologous CMV-specific CTLs, these CTLs lyse CMV-infected cells, thereby preventing or decreasing the occurrence of CMV viral disease, or reducing the amount of antiviral drug therapy needed to eradicate CMV.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL433715;

Details

Origin ID

C116732;

UMLS CUI

C3900001;

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
- CTRP Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]

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