The ACT procedure typically involves several steps:
Collection: Immune cells are collected from the patient's tumor or blood. Expansion: The collected cells are expanded in the laboratory to obtain a large population of active immune cells. Conditioning: The patient undergoes a conditioning regimen, often involving chemotherapy, to create a favorable environment for the infused cells. Infusion: The expanded immune cells are infused back into the patient. Support: Patients may receive additional treatments to support the activity and survival of the infused cells.