Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. e009910 - e009910
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Background
Chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)
T
cells
have
demonstrated
remarkable
breakthroughs
in
treating
hematologic
malignancies,
yet
their
efficacy
solid
tumors
is
limited
by
the
immunosuppressive
microenvironment.
Sympathetic
nerves
significantly
contribute
to
this
milieu
tumors.
However,
impact
of
tumor
sympathetic
denervation
on
enhancing
CAR
T-cell
antitumor
remains
unclear.
Methods
We
screened
for
gene
sets
various
types
cancers
and
investigated
association
with
immunosuppression
renal
clear
cell
carcinoma.
Using
antibodies
block
nerve
growth
factor
(NGF)
pathway,
we
explored
distribution
tissues
progression.
Additionally,
engineered
secrete
NGF
single
chain
fragment
variable
(scFv)
achieve
immunosympathectomy
assessed
efficacy.
Bulk
RNA
sequencing
single-cell
analyses
were
conducted
evaluate
changes
immune
phenotypes
within
Results
Blocking
pathway
effectively
reduced
delayed
scFv
achieved
a
similar
exhibited
enhanced
suppression.
revealed
that
augmented
effect
was
primarily
due
inhibition
terminal
exhaustion
phenotype
tumor-infiltrating
CD8
prevention
macrophage
polarization
from
M1
M2.
This
approach
maintained
stronger
state
at
site.
splenic
also
more
potent
effector
following
infusion
scFv-secreting
cells.
Conclusions
Our
results
suggest
novel
weaken
microenvironment
synergistically
enhance
against
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(2), P. 90 - 90
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Chimeric
antigen
receptor-T
(CAR-T)
cell
therapy
has
demonstrated
impressive
efficacy
in
the
treatment
of
blood
cancers;
however,
its
effectiveness
against
solid
tumors
been
significantly
limited.
The
differences
arise
from
a
range
difficulties
linked
to
tumors,
including
an
unfriendly
tumor
microenvironment,
variability
within
and
barriers
CAR-T
infiltration
longevity
at
location.
Research
shows
that
reasons
for
decreased
cells
treating
are
not
well
understood,
highlighting
ongoing
need
strategies
address
these
challenges.
Current
frequently
incorporate
combinatorial
therapies
designed
boost
functionality
enhance
their
capacity
effectively
target
tumors.
However,
remain
testing
phase
necessitate
additional
validation
assess
potential
benefits.
CAR-NK
(natural
killer),
CAR-iNKT
(invariant
natural
killer
T),
CAR-M
(macrophage)
emerging
as
promising
Recent
studies
highlight
construction
optimization
cells,
emphasizing
overcome
unique
challenges
posed
by
such
hypoxia
metabolic
barriers.
This
review
focuses
on
CAR
Bulletin of Mathematical Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
87(3)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
CAR
T-cell
therapies
have
demonstrated
significant
success
in
treating
B-cell
leukemia
children
and
young
adults.
However,
their
effectiveness
lymphomas
has
been
limited
comparison
to
leukemia.
In
this
paper
we
present
a
mathematical
model
that
elucidates
the
dynamics
of
diffuse
large
lymphoma
T-cells
lymph
node.
The
aids
understanding
complex
interplay
between
cell
populations
involved
proposes
ways
identify
potential
underlying
dynamical
causes
treatment
failure.
We
also
study
phenomenon
immunosuppression
induced
by
tumor
cells
theoretically
demonstrate
its
impact
on
dynamics.
Through
examination
various
response
scenarios,
underscore
significance
product
characteristics
outcomes.
Experimental Hematology and Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: March 27, 2025
Abstract
Chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)
NK
cell
therapy
has
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
to
CAR
T
therapy,
offering
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
safety
and
versatility.
Here
we
explore
the
current
clinical
landscape
cells,
their
application
hematologic
malignancies
solid
cancers,
well
potential
for
treating
autoimmune
disorders.
Our
analysis
draws
from
data
collected
120
trials
focused
on
presents
insights
into
demographics
characteristics
these
studies.
We
further
outline
specific
targets
diseases
under
investigation,
along
with
major
sources,
genetic
modifications,
combination
strategies,
preconditioning-
dosing
regimens,
manufacturing
strategies
being
utilized.
Initial
results
16
demonstrate
efficacy
particularly
B
malignancies,
where
response
rates
are
comparable
those
seen
cells
but
lower
severe
adverse
effects,
such
cytokine
release
syndrome
(CRS),
immune
effector
cell-associated
neurotoxicity
(ICANS),
graft-versus-host
disease
(GvHD).
However,
challenges
remain
tumor
applications,
only
modest
been
observed
date.
reveals
that
research
is
increasingly
enhancing
persistence,
broadening
therapeutic
targets,
refining
processes
improve
accessibility
scalability.
With
recent
advancements
engineering
increased
predicted
become
an
integral
component
next-generation
immunotherapies,
not
cancer
potentially
immune-mediated
well.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 22, 2025
T
cell
engagers
(TCEs)
represent
a
groundbreaking
advancement
in
the
treatment
of
B
and
plasma
malignancies
are
emerging
as
promising
therapeutic
approach
for
solid
tumors.
These
molecules
harness
cells
to
bind
eliminate
cancer
cells,
effectively
bypassing
need
antigen-specific
recognition.
Despite
their
established
clinical
efficacy,
subset
patients
is
either
refractory
TCE
(e.g.
primary
resistance)
or
develops
resistance
during
course
therapy
acquired
treatment-induced
resistance).
In
this
review
we
comprehensively
describe
mechanisms
TCEs,
occurring
both
preclinical
models
trials
with
particular
emphasis
on
cellular
molecular
pathways
underlying
process.
We
classify
these
into
tumor
intrinsic
extrinsic
ones.
Tumor
encompass
changes
within
that
impact
cell-mediated
cytotoxicity,
including
antigen
loss,
expression
immune
checkpoint
inhibitory
ligands
intracellular
render
resistant
killing.
involve
factors
external
presence
an
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME)
reduced
functionality.
further
propose
actionable
strategies
overcome
offering
potential
avenues
enhancing
efficacy
clinic.
Frontiers in Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3
Published: March 27, 2024
Cancer
affects
tens
of
millions
the
world’s
population
each
year
with
a
stark
mortality
rate.
It
is
well
established
that
in
order
to
be
effective
treating
solid
tumor
cancers,
current
treatment
methods
used
often
sacrifice
surrounding
healthy
tissue
and
cause
damage
at
site
treatment,
inducing
changes
microenvironment.
These
microenvironment
can
lead
adverse
side
effects
as
long-term
which
continues
have
detrimental
impact
on
patient’s
quality
life,
even
after
remission.
believed
by
modulating
(TME)
post-treatment,
not
only
may
efficacy
treatments
improved,
but
such
associated
negative
effects,
further
complications
arising
from
including
metastasis,
potential
reduced.
Mediating
also
considered
aid
repairing
damaged
subsequently
making
conditions
more
favourable
for
promoting
regenerative
processes.
This
review
provides
brief
overview
alterations
TME
resulting
three
main
cancer
treatments–chemotherapy,
radiation
therapy
surgery–and
most
common
engineering
currently
an
attempt
mediate
post-cancer
therapy.
Furthermore,
it
investigates
new
emerging
technologies
within
this
field
progress
terms
reaching
clinical
setting.
International Journal of General Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 4121 - 4141
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Abstract:
Glioblastoma
(GBM)
is
the
most
common
malignant
primary
brain
cancer
in
adults.
It
always
resistant
to
existing
treatments,
including
surgical
resection,
postoperative
radiotherapy,
and
chemotherapy,
which
leads
a
dismal
prognosis
high
relapse
rate.
Therefore,
novel
curative
therapies
are
urgently
needed
for
GBM.
Chimeric
antigen
receptor
T
(CAR-T)
cell
therapy
has
significantly
improved
life
expectancy
hematological
malignancies
patients,
thus
it
increases
interest
applying
CAR-T
solid
tumors.
In
recently
published
research,
indicated
that
there
numerous
obstacles
achieve
clinical
benefits
tumors,
especially
GBM,
because
of
GBM
anatomical
characteristics
(the
blood–brain
barrier
suppressive
tumor
microenvironment)
heterogeneity.
cells
difficult
penetrate
barrier,
immunosuppressive
microenvironment
(TME),
induces
exhaustion,
impairs
response.
Moreover,
under
pressure
therapy,
heterogeneity
plasticity
drive
evolution
resistance,
such
as
escape.
Nonetheless,
scientists
strive
strategies
overcome
these
hurdles,
designs
regional
delivery.
For
instance,
structure
multi-antigen-targeted
can
enrich
accumulation
TME
eliminate
abundant
avoid
Additionally,
paired
with
an
immune
modifier
one
or
more
stimulating
domains,
different
generation
innovations
manufacturing
have
efficacy
persistence.
While
single
receives
limited
survival
benefit.
Compared
combination
supplemented
treatment
paradigm.
Combinatorial
methods
consolidate
by
regulating
microenvironment,
optimizing
CAR
structure,
targeting
cells,
reversing
tumor-immune
escape
mechanisms,
represent
promising
avenue
against
based
on
multiple
impressive
research.
exciting
results
also
reported
be
realized
through
combining
effective
preclinical
trials
samples,
aroused
inspiration
explore
antitumor
function
therapies.
summary,
this
study
aims
summarize
limitation
introduces
enhance
well
prospect
potential
therapeutic
combination.
Keywords:
CAR-T,
strategies,
International Journal of Trends in OncoScience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 9
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
In
this
review
cancer
treatment,
despite
notable
progress,
challenges
persist
globally.
Traditional
methods
like
surgery,
chemotherapy,
and
radiotherapy,
while
effective,
often
compromise
patients'
overall
quality
of
life
due
to
side
effects.
Immunotherapeutic
strategies,
especially
Chimeric
Antigen
Receptor
T
cells,
show
promise
by
leveraging
the
immune
system
target
tumors
independently
certain
escape
mechanisms.
However,
CAR-T
cells'
specificity
surface
antigens
limits
their
applicability.
Precise
management
demands
ongoing
research
refine
broaden
these
therapies.
Employing
CAR
or
T-cell
receptor
therapies,
genetic
engineering
enhances
antigenic
specificity,
optimizing
immunotherapy
precision.
CARs,
synthetic
receptors
engineered
for
tumor
antigen
recognition,
represent
a
groundbreaking
approach,
intertwining
immunotherapy,
gene
therapy,
therapy.
The
human
system's
ability
discern
self
from
non-self-entities
forms
basis
fostering
innovative
modalities
that
selectively
cells.
with
FDA
approval
leukemia
lymphoma,
holds
transformative
potential
but
faces
safety
efficacy
challenges.
Advances,
including
mitigating
cytotoxicity
enhancing
therapeutic
efficacy,
promise.
Utilizing
alteration,
CARs
have
shown
in
treatment
hematologic
malignancies,
particularly
CD19
B
cell
blood
cancers.
Current
study
is
investigating
uses
patients
lymphoma
myeloma.