Therapeutic gamma delta T-lymphocytes

Preferred Label : Therapeutic gamma delta T-lymphocytes;

NCIt synonyms : gammadelta T Cells; gd T Cells;

NCIt definition : A subset of therapeutic autologous T-lymphocytes that express a T-cell receptor (TCR) composed of one gamma chain and one delta chain, with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration of the therapeutic gamma delta T-lymphocytes, these cells secrete interferon-gamma (IFN-g), and exert direct killing of tumor cells. In addition, these cells activate the immune system to exert a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against tumor cells. Gamma delta T-lymphocytes play a key role in the activation of the immune system and do not require major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-mediated antigen presentation to exert their cytotoxic effect.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL502876;

Details

Origin ID

C124644;

UMLS CUI

C4086901;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Intraepithelial Lymphocytes [MeSH Descriptor]
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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