| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for removing neoplastic cells from a mixed cellular composition, which is outside of a living organism, by using a virus which selectively infect and kill neoplastic cell. A variety of viruse s can be used in this method to remove neoplastic cells for different purposes , for example, to purge hematopoietic stem cells prior to transplantation. Als o provided are compositions prepared according to this method, and kits comprising a combination of viruses which are useful in this invention.</SDO AB> |