autologous tumor-draining lymph node-derived lymphocytes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-011802",
  "term": "autologous tumor-draining lymph node-derived lymphocytes",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A preparation of autologous lymphocytes that are isolated from each patient's tumor-draining lymph nodes and expanded ex vivo, with potential immunomodulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration back into the patient, the autologous tumor-draining LNLs specifically recognize and kill the patient's tumor cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "autologous TdLN-derived lymphocytes",
    "autologous tumor-draining LNLs"
  ],
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/autologous-tumor-draining-lymph-node-derived-lymphocytes/"
}