Adoptive immunotherapy for cytomegalovirus infection

We reported a case with interstitial pneumonia associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in whom clinical improvement was observed after the treatment with primary adoptive immunotherapy. Although adoptive transfer of CMV-specific T cells offers the potential for reconstitution of viral immuni...

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Published in:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management 2005-09, Vol.8 (1)
Main Author: Kei Numazaki, M D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We reported a case with interstitial pneumonia associated with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in whom clinical improvement was observed after the treatment with primary adoptive immunotherapy. Although adoptive transfer of CMV-specific T cells offers the potential for reconstitution of viral immunity after allegoric transplantation, the logistics of producing virus-specific T-cell clones has limited the application of therapies. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management Vol. 8 (1) 2004: 55 - 56
ISSN:1119-8362
2659-1502
1119-8362
2659-1499
DOI:10.4314/jasem.v8i1.17227