In fact, activated T cells were classified as tumor-specific T cells [TSTs; recognizing tumor-specific antigens (TSAs), such as cancer/testis antigen 1B and melan-A (MART-1)] and bystander T cells (only recognizing cancer-independent antigens, such as Epstein-Barr virus, human cytomegalovirus or influenza virus antigens) (6, 7). The gene discussed is MLANA; the disease is neoplasm.