Definition

A preparation of genetically engineered T lymphocytes expressing a T-cell receptor (TCR) targeting a specific tumor-associated antigen (TAA) of the human papillomavirus (HPV) type 18 (HPV-18), with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon administration, HPV-18 expressing TCR T cells target and bind to tumor cells expressing the HPV-18 TAA leading to selective cytotoxicity in HPV-18 TAA-expressing tumor cells. HPV18 TAAs are overexpressed in a variety of tumor cell types.