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What is autologous CAR T cells U87?
Pronunciation: /autologous* kɑr ti sɛlz ju eighty-seven*/
autologous CAR T cells U87
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 U87 specifically targets and binds to tumor cells that express the undisclosed TAA, resulting in tumor cell lysis.