Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells are ex vivo expanded T lymphocytes endowed with potent MHC-independent antitumor activity. CIK cells are emerging as promising therapeutic approach in the field of cancer adoptive immunotherapy, with biologic features favoring their transferability into clinical applications. Aim of this review is to present the biologic characteristic of CIK cells, discussing the main preclinical findings and initial clinical applications in the field of solid tumors.

Cytokine-induced killer cells as immunotherapy for solid tumors: current evidences and perspectives

GIRAUDO, LIDIA;ROTOLO, RAMONA;AGLIETTA, Massimo;SANGIOLO, Dario
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Cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cells are ex vivo expanded T lymphocytes endowed with potent MHC-independent antitumor activity. CIK cells are emerging as promising therapeutic approach in the field of cancer adoptive immunotherapy, with biologic features favoring their transferability into clinical applications. Aim of this review is to present the biologic characteristic of CIK cells, discussing the main preclinical findings and initial clinical applications in the field of solid tumors.
2015
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adoptive immunotherapy; cytokine-induced killer cells; solid tumors
Giraudo, Lidia; Gammaitoni, Loretta; Cangemi, Michela; Rotolo, Ramona; Aglietta, Massimo; Sangiolo, Dario
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