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autologous UV-oHSV2-activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells

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Pronunciation: /autologous* uv* ohsv* tu ˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd pərˈɪfərəl bləd ˌmɑnəˈnukliər sɛlz/

autologous UV-oHSV2-activated peripheral blood mononuclear cells

Definition

A preparation of autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) activated ex vivo by ultraviolet-inactivated oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 2 (UV-oHSV2), with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon reintroduction of the autologous UV-oHSV2-activated PBMCs into the patient, the activated immune cells kill tumor cells. Ex vivo UV-oHSV2 treatment induces natural killer (NK) cell proliferation and the secretion of interferon-gamma (IFNg). This leads to immune-mediated tumor cell death and the inhibition of tumor cell proliferation.