Cytomegalovirus and other herpesviruses after hematopoietic cell and solid organ transplantation: From antiviral drugs to virus-specific T cells

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Authors

ŤAPUCHOVÁ Ivana PYTLIK Robert ŠIMARA Pavel TESAŘOVÁ Lenka KOUTNÁ Irena

Year of publication 2022
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Transplant Immunology
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Web https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966327422000132
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trim.2022.101539
Keywords Virus-specific T cells; Herpesviruses; Adoptive transfer; Cytomegalovirus; Resistance; Interferon gamma; Immunotherapy
Description Herpesviruses can either cause primary infection or may get reactivated after both hematopoietic cell and solid organ transplantations. In general, viral infections increase post-transplant morbidity and mortality. Prophylactic, preemptive, or therapeutically administered antiviral drugs may be associated with serious side effects and may induce viral resistance. Virus-specific T cells represent a valuable addition to antiviral treatment, with high rates of response and minimal side effects. Even low numbers of virus-specific T cells manufactured by direct selection methods can reconstitute virus-specific immunity after transplantation and control viral replication. Virus-specific T cells belong to the advanced therapy medicinal products, and their production is regulated by appropriate legislation; also, strict safety regulations are required to minimize their side effects.
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