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Deepshi Thakral1, Tejas Ramanan2, Narendra Kumar Bagri3
1Laboratory Oncology Unit, Dr BRAIRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
Indian Pediatrics
|August 28, 2024
Summary
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy shows promise beyond blood cancers. This review explores its potential for treating severe autoimmune and inflammatory diseases resistant to standard treatments.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Cellular Therapy
- Autoimmune Diseases
Background:
- Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cells are a novel immunotherapy.
- CAR T-cells are approved for hematological malignancies.
- This therapy offers a new approach to immune-mediated disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the potential of CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune diseases.
- To explore applications in immune-mediated inflammatory disorders.
- To discuss CAR T-cells for conditions refractory to existing treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of CAR T-cell therapy.
- Analysis of current research in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
- Discussion of therapeutic scope and challenges.
Main Results:
- CAR T-cells demonstrate potential for treating autoimmune diseases.
- This approach may benefit patients with refractory conditions.
- Further research is needed to establish efficacy and safety.
Conclusions:
- CAR T-cell therapy holds promise for systemic autoimmune diseases.
- It represents a potential therapeutic option for refractory immune-mediated disorders.
- Clinical investigation is warranted to validate its use.
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