Epstein-Barr Virus and spontaneous lymphoblastoid cell lines: establishment, molecular characteristics, immune modulation, and therapeutic insight. (PubMed, Clin Exp Immunol)
This review highlights multiple methodologies used to establish S-LCLs, including the use of cyclosporin A, CpG DNA, checkpoint kinase inhibitors, and cytokine modulation, and presents findings from diverse clinical contexts such as autoimmune diseases, post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders, and cancer...Additionally, we explore how cytokines, particularly IL-10, support S-LCL survival, and how sodium butyrate and antiviral agents like acyclovir can influence EBV reactivation and replication. The review also considers the diagnostic and therapeutic relevance of LCLs, including their potential as antigen-presenting cells, vaccine platforms, and models for cellular immunotherapies such as CAR T-cells and virus-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes. By evaluating the generation, molecular features, and immunological significance of S-LCLs, this review underscores their value in modelling EBV-driven disease and advancing novel therapeutic strategies.