USE OF MYELOID-LIKE PROGENITOR CELL POPULATIONS TO TREAT TUMORS

摘要

This invention provides methods for treating tumors. The methods involve injecting or implanting a population of myeloid-like progenitor cells (e.g., human CD14+ cells or CD33HI monocytes) to a subject afflicted with a tumor. The isolated cells can be further engineered to express an anti-tumor agent, e.g., an anti-angiogenic agent or a cytotoxic agent.