Although the cells in this study were grown in a specialized laboratory, “as the technology improves, I think this [strategy] will become reproducible and available at other medical centers,” Dr. Linette said.
This work was supported by Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation, Siteman Cancer Frontier Fund, Our Mark on Melanoma (MOM) Foundation, Come Out Swinging (COS) Foundation, Blackout Melanoma Foundation and the National Cancer Institute.
Heidi Splete contributed to this story.