Without further dwelling on in vitro studies, we move toward our ultimate goal of restoring/stimulating antitumor immunity in vivo in cancer patients.
Due to their capability to directly kill malignant cells, cytotoxic CD8+ T lymphocytes (CTL) have long been defined as the ultimate effector cells in anti-tumor immunity.
The ultimate goal of research in immune aging is to aid the development of treatments that will enhance immunity and thus increase the quality of life in the elderly population.
Generating a durable, potent broadly neutralizing antibody (BNAb) response is the ultimate goal of HIV vaccines targeting humoral immunity.
Most people have immunity.
So it is unlikely the House will seek immunity for Ms. O'Brien at this point, and will leave the ultimate decision to prosecutors.
The ultimate goal of genetic epidemiology is to identify critical molecular pathways of pathogenesis and immunity, thereby generating novel strategies for treatment and prevention.
The ultimate goal is, then, to simultaneously reduce frequency of infection and life-threatening illness, while allowing immunity to build up.
