The present disclosure provides methods for making
bone marrow hematopoietic progenitors lacking NF-κB p50
protein subunit (p50) and STAT6, or
bone marrow hematopoietic progenitors lacking NF-κB p50
protein subunit and NF-κB p52
protein subunit. The
progenitor cells are expanded, exposed to a myeloid
cytokine, and provided intravenously to treat various malignancies. The infused cells have the potential to generate mature granulocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and dendritic cells. Methods for the genetically manipulation of a subject's hematopoietic progenitors during the
expansion phase to reduce or eliminate expression of p50, p52, and / or STAT6 are also contemplated, and these
progenitor cells may be combined with other therapeutic agents to maximize
efficacy.