Cancer cell

CAR-T cell treatment for solid tumors

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Abstract

Advancements in CAR T cell therapy for solid tumors face challenges related to antigen diversity and tumor microenvironment.

  • CAR T cell therapy has achieved notable success in blood cancers but struggles with solid tumors.
  • Factors limiting effectiveness include varied antigens and the suppressive environment around tumors.
  • Strategies to improve CAR T cell function in solid tumors include enhancing T cell longevity and targeting multiple antigens.
  • Combining CAR T therapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors may help counteract the tumor microenvironment's negative effects.
  • Ongoing research is essential to refine treatment methods and meet the needs of cancer patients.

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Declaration of interests B.D. and M.L. are inventors on patents and/or patent applications licensed to BRL Medicine Inc., some of which are mentioned in this review article.
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