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allogeneic AdV/CMV/EBV-specific T lymphocytes

A preparation of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-matched or HLA-mismatched, allogeneic CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes, ex vivo incubated with synthetic peptides of the viral antigens of the three human viruses adenovirus (AdV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), with potential antiviral activity. Upon administration of the allogeneic AdV/CMV/EBV-specific T lymphocytes after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), these T lymphocytes may kill AdV, CMV, and/or EBV-infected cells, and may prevent or reduce the severity of viral infections by these pathogens.
Synonym:allogeneic AdV/CMV/EBV multi-virus-specific T lymphocytes
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