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Adoptive Cell Therapy for Nonhematologic Solid Tumors.
Daniel J Olson1,2, Kunle Odunsi2,3
1Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) shows promise for solid tumors where immunotherapy has failed. Advances in cell engineering and antigen identification are key to overcoming challenges and expanding ACT benefits for more patients.
Area of Science:
- Cancer Immunology
- Cellular Therapy
- Oncology
Background:
- Immunotherapy benefits are limited in most nonhematologic solid tumors.
- Adoptive cell therapy (ACT) involves isolating and engineering immune cells for cancer treatment.
- Early clinical advances show ACT's potential in difficult-to-treat solid tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review major forms of Adoptive Cell Therapy (ACT).
- To highlight successes of ACT in solid tumors.
- To discuss strategies for overcoming current ACT limitations.
Main Methods:
- Review of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy.
- Analysis of engineered T-cell receptor and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies.
- Exploration of non-T-cell therapies like natural killer-cell therapy.
Main Results:
- ACT, including tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, shows activity in melanoma and cervical cancers.
- Engineered T-cell therapies demonstrate potential against poorly immunogenic solid tumors.
- Non-T-cell therapies may enable allogeneic forms of ACT.
Conclusions:
- ACT offers potential for long-lasting responses in advanced nonhematologic solid tumors.
- Key challenges include manufacturing, antigen identification, and toxicity.
- Continued advancements in cancer immunology and cell engineering are crucial for expanding ACT's reach.

