The one-two punch (of CAR T cells)

Blood. 2020 Jan 30;135(5):303-304. doi: 10.1182/blood.2019004272.

Abstract

In this issue of Blood, Pan et al highlight their approach toward dual-antigen chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell targeting in an effort to reduce the risk of immune escape in pediatric B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). They demonstrate the feasibility of sequentially administering CD19 CAR T cells followed by CD22 CAR T cells alongside the safety, toxicity, and efficacy of such a model. Their observation suggests that sequential CAR T-cell targeting strategies may be safe and effective and provides proof-of-concept of a potential strategy that may allow for dual-antigen CAR T-cell targeting.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD19
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive*
  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology

Substances

  • Antigens, CD19
  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen