NCIt definition : A preparation of autologous T-lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express
a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) recognizing human SLAM family member 7 (SLAMF7;
CD319 CRACC; CS-1) with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon intravenous administration,
the autologous anti-SLAMF7 CAR-expressing T-cells target and induce selective toxicity
in SLAMF7-expressing tumor cells. SLAMF7 is a member of the signaling lymphocytic
activation molecule (SLAM) family of transmembrane receptors that modulate the function
of immune cells through immunoreceptor tyrosine-based switch motifs (ITSMs) and intracellular
adaptor proteins. SLAMF7 is highly expressed on certain malignant plasma cells and
is minimally expressed on healthy immune cells.;