Genetically modified T cells for the treatment of malignant disease.

ABSTRACT: The broaden application of adoptive T-cell transfer has been constrained by the technical abilities to isolate and expand antigen-specific T cells potent to selectively kill tumor cells. With the recent progress in the design and manufacturing of cellular products, T cells used in the treatment of malignant diseases may be regarded as anticancer biopharmaceuticals. Genetical manipulation of T cells has given T cells desired specificity but also enable to tailor their activation and proliferation potential. Here, we summarize the recent developments in genetic engineering of T-cell-based biopharmaceuticals, covering criteria for their clinical application in regard to safety and efficacy.

SUBMITTER: Wieczorek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3901623 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature