Trends in cancer

Future possibilities for engineered immune cells in cancer treatment

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Abstract

CAR T cell therapy faces challenges in solid tumors due to T cell dysfunction and exhaustion.

  • The solid tumor microenvironment may contribute to reduced effectiveness of CAR T cells through decreased cytotoxicity and proliferation.
  • Inhibitory receptors are upregulated in CAR T cells, resembling the behavior of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.
  • Innovative strategies, such as locoregional delivery and enhancing CAR T cells with interleukin-18, are being explored to improve treatment outcomes.
  • Management of adverse events associated with CAR T cell therapy presents emerging toxicity issues that require attention.
  • Current and future strategies are being discussed to address the obstacles faced by CAR T cell therapy in solid tumors.

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Declaration of interests C.H.J. is an inventor of patents related to the CAR therapy product that is the subject of this review, as well as other CAR therapy products, and may be eligible to receive a select portion of royalties paid from Kite to the University of Pennsylvania. C.H.J. is a scientific cofounder and holds equity in Capstan Therapeutics, Dispatch Biotherapeutics, and Bluewhale Bio. C.H.J. serves on the board of AC Immune and is a scientific adviser to BluesphereBio, Cabaletta, Carisma, Cartography, Cellares, Cellcarta, Celldex, Danaher, Decheng, ImmuneSensor, Kite, Marble Therapeutics, Poseida, Verismo, Viracta, ViTToria, and WIRB-Copernicus group. C.H.J., A.D.P., and R.M.Y. are inventors on patents and/or patent applications licensed to Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research and Kite and may receive license revenue from such licenses.
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