作者: Madhav V. Dhodapkar , Joshua Richter
DOI: 10.1016/J.CLIM.2010.12.010
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摘要: Multiple myeloma is a hematologic malignancy characterized by growth of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. Tumor express CD1d and are sensitive to lysis restricted natural killer T (NKT) cells. Here we discuss recent studies harness properties these context human myeloma. In spite large body preclinical data, attempts fully clinic early stages. Early phase clinical document capacity monocyte-derived dendritic expand NKT vivo patients. These results have set stage for ongoing combining activation with immune-modulatory drugs. Lessons learnt from may inform optimal application based therapies other settings as well.