Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: Sept. 11, 2024
EphA2
is
a
tyrosine
kinase
receptor
and
considered
promising
target
in
cancer.
Different
approaches
are
used
to
receptor,
lot
of
preclinical
data
demonstrate
the
potential
exploitation
this
clinical
oncology
for
diagnosis
cancer
therapy,
including
immunotherapy.
JAMA Neurology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
82(1), P. 93 - 93
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Importance
Advancements
in
molecular
engineering
have
facilitated
the
creation
of
engineered
T
cells
that
express
synthetic
receptors,
termed
chimeric
antigen
receptors
(CARs).
This
is
promising
not
only
cancer
treatment
but
also
addressing
a
spectrum
other
conditions.
review
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
approaches
and
future
potential
CAR
T-cell
therapy
field
neurology,
particularly
for
primary
brain
tumors
autoimmune
neurological
disorders.
Observations
glioblastoma
promising;
however,
first-in-human
trials
did
yield
significant
success
or
showed
limited
subset
patients.
To
date,
efficacy
therapies
has
been
demonstrated
animal
models
multiple
sclerosis,
larger
human
studies
to
corroborate
remain
pending.
patients
with
relapsed
refractory
aquaporin
4–immunoglobulin
G–seropositive
neuromyelitis
optica
Further
patient
populations
are
needed
confirm
these
results.
Success
was
reported
cases
generalized
myasthenia
gravis
using
cells.
Chimeric
autoantibody
receptor
cells,
representing
modified
form
directed
against
autoreactive
B
secreting
autoantibodies,
were
used
selectively
target
anti–
N
-methyl-
d
-aspartate
under
vitro
vivo
conditions,
providing
basis
application
types
encephalitis
associated
neuronal
glial
antibodies.
Conclusions
Relevance
herald
new
era
therapeutic
landscape
While
their
solid
tumors,
such
as
glioblastoma,
universally
yielded
robust
success,
emerging
innovative
strategies
show
promise,
there
optimism
effectiveness
certain
Cancer Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
600, P. 217185 - 217185
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Glioblastoma,
a
highly
malignant
intracranial
tumor,
has
acquired
slow
progress
in
treatment.
Previous
clinical
trials
involving
targeted
therapy
and
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
have
shown
no
significant
benefits
treating
glioblastoma.
This
ineffectiveness
is
largely
due
to
the
complex
immunosuppressive
environment
of
Glioblastoma
cells
exhibit
low
immunogenicity
strong
heterogeneity
microenvironment
replete
with
inhibitory
cytokines,
numerous
cells,
insufficient
effective
T
cells.
Fortunately,
recent
Phase
I
CART
for
glioblastoma
confirmed
its
safety,
small
subset
patients
achieving
survival
benefits.
However,
continues
face
challenges,
including
blood-brain
barrier
obstruction,
antigen
loss,
an
tumor
(TME).
article
provides
detailed
examination
glioblastoma's
microenvironment,
both
from
intrinsic
extrinsic
cell
factors,
reviews
current
basic
research
on
multi-targets
treatment,
concludes
by
outlining
key
challenges
using
therapy.
Journal of Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Oct. 4, 2024
Abstract
Glioblastomas
(GBMs)
are
the
most
common
and
aggressive
malignant
brain
tumors,
presenting
significant
challenges
for
treatment
due
to
their
invasive
nature
localization
in
critical
regions.
Standard
includes
surgical
resection
followed
by
radiation
adjuvant
chemotherapy
with
temozolomide
(TMZ).
Recent
advances
immunotherapy,
including
use
of
mRNA
vaccines,
offer
promising
alternatives.
This
review
focuses
on
emerging
vaccines
GBM
treatment.
We
summarize
recent
advancements,
evaluate
current
obstacles,
discuss
notable
successes
this
field.
Our
analysis
highlights
that
while
have
shown
potential,
is
still
experimental.
Ongoing
research
clinical
trials
essential
fully
understand
therapeutic
potential.
Future
developments
vaccine
technology
insights
into
GBM-specific
immune
responses
may
lead
more
targeted
effective
treatments.
Despite
promise,
further
crucial
validate
optimize
effectiveness
combating
GBM.
Graphical
Biomarker Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Abstract
The
application
of
chimeric
antigen
receptor
T-cell
therapy
in
central
nervous
system
tumors
has
significantly
advanced;
however,
challenges
pertaining
to
the
blood-brain
barrier,
immunosuppressive
microenvironment,
and
antigenic
heterogeneity
continue
be
encountered,
unlike
its
success
hematological
malignancies
such
as
acute
lymphoblastic
leukemia
diffuse
large
B-cell
lymphomas.
This
review
examined
research
progress
gliomas,
medulloblastomas,
lymphohematopoietic
system,
focusing
on
T-cells
targeting
antigens
EGFRvIII,
HER2,
B7H3,
GD2,
CD19
preclinical
clinical
studies.
It
synthesized
current
findings
offer
valuable
insights
for
future
therapeutic
strategies
advance
development
this
modality
domain.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 20, 2025
Various
challenges,
including
tumor
heterogeneity
and
inadequate
T
cell
infiltration,
impede
the
progress
of
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR-T)
therapy
for
glioblastoma
(GBM).
To
address
these
obstacles,
a
multiple
step
strategy
is
designed.
Initially,
literature
review
bioinformatics
analysis
to
screen
set
antigens
that
are
heterogeneously
expressed
in
GBM,
which
designated
as
target-bank,
leveraged.
Then,
according
multiplex
immunohistochemistry
results
each
patient's
sample,
personalized
panel
based
on
principle
most
cancer
cells
tissues
can
be
covered
from
target-bank
selected.
target
antigens,
Vδ1
chosen
CAR
vehicles
because
its
high
tissue
infiltration
off-the-shelf
properties,
an
optimized
protocol
engineering
CAR-Vδ1
with
purity
cytotoxicity,
low
exhaustion,
cytokine
release
developed.
Next,
specific
cocktail
GBM
organoids
directly
derived
same
tested.
The
term
"prof"
coined
describe
approach
using
precise
rational
combination
organoid-based
evaluation,
fitness
cells.
It
may
accelerate
development
effective
CAR-T
drugs
heterogeneous
solid
tumors.
Exploration of Targeted Anti-tumor Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: April 27, 2025
Neoantigen-based
immunotherapy
has
emerged
as
a
transformative
approach
in
cancer
treatment,
offering
precision
medicine
strategies
that
target
tumor-specific
antigens
derived
from
genetic,
transcriptomic,
and
proteomic
alterations
unique
to
cells.
These
neoantigens
serve
highly
specific
targets
for
personalized
therapies,
promising
more
effective
tailored
treatments.
The
aim
of
this
article
is
explore
the
advances
neoantigen-based
highlighting
successful
treatments
such
vaccines,
tumor-infiltrating
lymphocyte
(TIL)
therapy,
T-cell
receptor-engineered
T
cells
therapy
(TCR-T),
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR-T),
particularly
types
like
glioblastoma
(GBM).
Advances
technologies
next-generation
sequencing,
RNA-based
platforms,
CRISPR
gene
editing
have
accelerated
identification
validation
neoantigens,
moving
them
closer
clinical
application.
Despite
results,
challenges
tumor
heterogeneity,
immune
evasion,
resistance
mechanisms
persist.
integration
AI-driven
tools
multi-omic
data
refined
neoantigen
discovery,
while
combination
therapies
are
being
developed
address
issues
suppression
scalability.
Additionally,
discusses
ongoing
development
immunotherapies
targeting
mutations,
emphasizing
need
continued
collaboration
between
computational
experimental
approaches.
Ultimately,
cutting-edge
research
holds
potential
revolutionize
care,
hope
targeted
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: May 21, 2025
Human
epidermal
growth
factor
receptor
2
(HER2)
is
highly
expressed
in
various
solid
tumors,
and
its
abnormal
activation
closely
associated
with
poor
tumor
prognosis,
establishing
it
as
a
prominent
target
contemporary
research.
The
successful
clinical
treatment
of
multiple
HER2-positive
tumors
HER2
antibodies
has
prompted
researchers
to
design
chimeric
antigen
T
(CAR-T)
cells
targeting
for
immunotherapy.
To
date,
the
development
CAR
structures
progressed
fifth
generation,
most
HER2-CAR-T
cell
being
modified
based
on
second-generation
architecture.
This
review
will
delineate
structure
cytotoxic
mechanism
cells,
elucidate
difficulties
optimization
strategies
therapy,
summarize
recent
applications
advancements.
Chaos An Interdisciplinary Journal of Nonlinear Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
35(6)
Published: June 1, 2025
Malignant
gliomas
(MGs)
are
among
the
most
aggressive
primary
brain
tumors,
characterized
by
a
high
degree
of
resistance
to
therapy
and
poor
prognosis.
In
this
work,
we
develop
mathematical
model
investigate
dynamics
MG
under
combined
effects
chemotherapy
chimeric
antigen
receptor
cell
therapy.
The
proposed
is
five-dimensional
dynamical
system
incorporating
impulsive
inputs
that
correspond
clinical
administration
immunotherapy.
We
demonstrate
non-negativity
solutions
for
non-negative
initial
conditions,
ensuring
biological
relevance
model.
show
if
apply
both
therapies
only
once,
trajectories
attracted
an
invariant
surface
corresponding
tumor
carrying
capacity.
Conversely,
constant
treatments,
identify
parameter
ranges
in
which
eradication
achievable.
Furthermore,
numerically
study
various
treatment
combinations
determine
optimal
protocols
at
population
level.
To
end,
generate
cohort
104
virtual
patients
with
parameters
sampled
uniformly
within
clinically
relevant
carry
out
silico
trials.
Our
findings
indicate
growth
rate,
efficacy,
tumor-induced
immunosuppression
key
determinants
survival
outcomes.
believe
our
results
provide
new
theoretical
insights
into
optimization
offer
framework
refining
design
trials
therapies.
Cells,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(13), P. 1086 - 1086
Published: June 22, 2024
The
abnormal
growth
of
oligodendrocyte
precursor
cells
(OPCs)
significantly
contributes
to
the
progression
glioblastoma
tumors.
Hence,
molecules
that
block
OPC
may
be
therapeutic
importance
in
treating
gliomas.
2-Methoxyestradiol
(2ME),
an
endogenous
tubulin-interacting
metabolite
estradiol,
is
effective
against
multiple
proliferative
disorders.
Based
on
its
anti-carcinogenic
and
anti-angiogenic
actions,
it
undergoing
phase
II
clinical
trials.
We
hypothesize
2ME
prevent
glioma
by
targeting
growth.
Here,
we
tested
this
hypothesis
assessing
impact
line,
“Oli-neu”,
dissected
underlying
mechanism(s).
Treatment
with
inhibited
a
concentration-dependent
manner,
accompanied
significant
upregulation
expression
p21
p27,
which
are
negative
cell-cycle
regulators.
Moreover,
treatment
altered
morphology
from
multi-arm
processes
rounded
cells.
At
concentrations
1uM
greater,
induced
apoptosis,
increased
expressions
caspase
3,
PARP,
caspase-7
fragments,
externalized
phosphatidylserine
staining/APOPercentage,
mitochondrial
activity.
Flow
cytometry
microscopic
analysis
demonstrated
triggers
endoreduplication
fashion.
Importantly,
cyclin
E,
JNK1/2,
p53
expression,
as
well
fusion,
key
mechanisms
driving
whole-genome
duplication.
inhibition
pifithrin-α
rescued
2ME-induced
endoreduplication.
pro-apoptotic
actions
were
survivin,
A,
Cyclin
B,
D2,
ppRB.
Similar
inhibitory,
apoptotic,
effects
observed
CG4
Taken
together,
our
findings
provide
evidence
not
only
inhibits
but
also
activates
OPCs
into
survival
(fight
or
flight)
mode,
leading
This
inherent
characteristic
may,
part,
responsible
for
drug
resistance
gliomas,
many
drugs.
fate
after
depend
status
individual
Combining
tubulin-interfering
drugs
such
inhibit
help
OPC/glioma
limit
resistance.
Cancer Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(9), P. 2514 - 2524
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Cancer
immunotherapy
using
immune
checkpoint
inhibitors
and
its
combination
with
other
anticancer
therapies
has
emerged
as
a
new
standard
of
care
because
the
encouraging
therapeutic
effects
in
various
solid
cancers.
Nonetheless,
glioblastoma
pancreatic
cancer
remain
resistant
to
represent
intractable
cancers
poorest
prognosis.
We
investigated
next-generation
chimeric
antigen
receptor
(CAR)
T
cells
producing
IL7
chemokine
(C-C
motif)
ligand
19
(CCL19;
referred
7
×
CAR-T)
these
Cytotoxic
activities
CAR-T
were
evaluated
vitro
vivo,
model
EGFR
variant
III
(EGFRvIII)-positive
anti-EGFRvIII
generated
from
healthy
donor
peripheral
blood
mononuclear
(PBMC),
or
HER2-positive
organoids
anti-HER2
same
patient's
PBMC.
Anti-EGFRvIII
exhibited
cytotoxic
activity
specific
EGFRvIII-positive
tumor,
induced
complete
rejection
massive
T-cell
infiltration
tumor
cell
death
tissues,
consequently
prolonged
mouse
survival.
Anti-HER2
demonstrated
potent
against
autologous
along
Our
results
suggest
that
could
become
option
for
cancer.
To
best
our
knowledge,
this
is
first
study
demonstrate
efficacy
an
patient-derived
PBMC,
which
unwanted
allogeneic
responses
are
fully
excluded.