Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes: A new hope

Cancer Cell. 2024 Aug 12;42(8):1315-1318. doi: 10.1016/j.ccell.2024.06.015. Epub 2024 Jul 18.

Abstract

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) can be massively expanded from resected tumors and used as a cellular treatment for advanced malignancies. TILs require a preparative non-myeloablative chemotherapy followed by an abbreviated course of interleukin-2. Here, we review the historical development of TIL therapy and discuss potential solutions to ongoing roadblocks that may result in broader and improved efficacy for patients afflicted with treatment-refractory, advanced cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive / methods
  • Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating* / immunology
  • Neoplasms* / immunology
  • Neoplasms* / therapy