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therapeutic ex-vivo-treated autologous central memory T cells

A preparation of autologous ex-vivo treated central memory T (Tcm) cells with potential immunostimulatory activity. Upon isolation and ex-vivo treatment through as an of yet not elucidated method, the therapeutic ex-vivo-treated autologous Tcm cells, upon reintroduction into the patient, can activate an antitumor immune response which may eradicate tumor cells.
Synonym:autologous Tcm cells
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