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[Immune cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia]
1Department of Pediatrics, Shinshu University School of Medicine.
[Rinsho Ketsueki] the Japanese Journal of Clinical Hematology
|October 4, 2023
Summary
New small-molecule drugs improve acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment, but resistance emerges. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy offers promise, yet faces AML-specific challenges hindering clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Immunotherapy
Background:
- Recent approvals of small-molecule drugs have expanded acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment options, improving patient prognosis.
- Despite advancements, long-term use of small-molecule drugs inevitably leads to drug resistance.
- Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy represents a promising next-generation immunotherapy for hematological cancers, including AML.
Conclusions:
- CAR-T cell therapy holds significant potential for treating AML.
- Overcoming AML-specific challenges, including target antigen selection and toxicity, is crucial for clinical translation.
- Further research is needed to advance CAR-T cell therapy towards practical application in AML.
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