| abstract |
A cell activation process is described in which an effector cell is transformed with DNA coding for a chimeric receptor containing two or more different cytoplasmic signalling components. At least one of the cytoplasmic signalling components is derived from all or part of a tetraspan-transmembrane protein, CD43, CD6, a mannose, IL-7, IL-12 or complement receptor, an integrin-associated protein, or a η-chain associated with a cytokine receptor. The activated cell may be of use in medicine for example in the treatment of diseases such as cancer. |