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Immunotherapy Induces Improvements in PML

Cortese I et al. AAN 2019, Abstract Plen01.002.


 

Key clinical point : Adoptive transfer of donor-derived T cells represents a potentially life-saving strategy for patients with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy.

Major finding : Seven of 12 patients stabilized and, in some cases, experienced significant neurological improvement.

Study details : A pilot study including 12 patients with refractory PML.

Disclosures: The study was funded by NINDS. The investigators disclosed no conflicts related to the study.

Citation: Cortese I et al. AAN 2019, Abstract Plen01.002.

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