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What is autologous CAR-T cells B4T2-001?

Pronunciation: /autologous* kɑr ti sɛlz bi fɔr ti tu wən/

autologous CAR-T cells B4T2-001

Definition

A preparation of autologous T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified to express a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific for an as of yet undisclosed tumor-associated antigen (TAA), with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, autologous CAR-T cells B4T2-001 target and bind to the TAA-expressing tumor cells. This results in a cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response against the tumor cells, the release of cytotoxic molecules and the induction of tumor cell lysis.