autologous Epstein-Barr virus-transformed B-lymphoblastoid cell vaccine

Definition / meaning of autologous Epstein-Barr virus-transformed B-lymphoblastoid cell vaccine

A cell-based vaccine composed of autologous lymphoblastoid B cells activated against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in vitro with potential immunoprotective activity. Upon prophylactic administration, this vaccine may stimulate specific cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) and antibody responses against EBV-transformed B cells, thereby preventing an EBV-induced post-transplantation lymphoproliferative disorder.

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