Autologous HPV-specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes

Preferred Label : Autologous HPV-specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes;

NCIt synonyms : Autologous HPV Specific Immune Lymphocytes; Autologous HPV-CTLs;

NCIt definition : A population of autologous cytotoxic T-lymphocytes (CTLs) that are specifically reactive to human papillomavirus (HPV), with potential antiviral and antineoplastic activities activities. Upon infusion of the autologous HPV-specific CTLs, these CTLs induce selective toxicity in HPV-positive cancer cells and other HPV-infected cells. HPV is associated with various cancer cell types.;

NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL562706;

Details

Origin ID

C155880;

UMLS CUI

C4733637;

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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