Autologous Epstein-Barr Virus-Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes

**Semantic type:** Cell|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A preparation of lymphocytes harvested from a patient with an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive tumor. Ex vivo, the lymphocytes are activated against EBV-specific antigens and then returned to the patient, where they mount a specific immune response against EBV-positive tumor cells. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - EBV-Specific Cytotoxic T-Lymphocytes - Epstein-Barr Virus-Specific Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes