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Research Abstract

Qing Yi, MD, PhD
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
"Heat shock proteins as targets for immunotherapy in multiple myeloma"

We believe that the heat shock proteins (Hsps) may be a good antigen for immunotherapy in multiple myeloma. In this study, we will grow Hsp-reactive T cells from healthy persons and myeloma patients. We will then determine if the T cells can destroy myeloma cells in test tubes and in animal models. We also want to know if these T cells will be harmful to normal blood cells. By selecting cells that kill only myeloma tumor cells but not normal blood cells, we will obtain these T cells and use them to kill myeloma cells in patients.
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