CD19-targeted CAR T cell therapy has revolutionized cancer immunotherapy, particularly for large B cell lymphoma (LBCL), offering significant promise in tackling relapsed and refractory cases.
FDA-approved CD19-directed CAR T cell products, such as axicabtagene ciloleucel (axi-cel), tisagenlecleucel (tisa-cel), and lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel), have shown impressive response rates but face challenges in long-term durability and relapse prevention.
Toxicities like cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity pose critical clinical concerns in CAR T cell therapy, necessitating close monitoring and intervention strategies.
Research on predictive biomarkers and risk models aims to enhance patient management and guide interventions to mitigate treatment-related toxicities.
Real-world data complements clinical trial findings, shedding light on broader patient outcomes, toxicity management, and treatment nuances.
Ongoing efforts focus on optimizing CAR T cell constructs, addressing antigen escape, improving manufacturing processes, and personalizing therapy decisions to enhance efficacy and safety.
The dynamic landscape of CAR T cell therapy necessitates continuous data collection, patient-centered approaches, and interdisciplinary collaborations to advance towards curative outcomes for LBCL patients.
Challenges like disease relapse, toxicity management, and manufacturing complexities persist, driving the need for innovative solutions and refinements in CAR T cell therapy for LBCL.
The evolving field of immunotherapy holds promise for overcoming current limitations, reshaping therapeutic horizons, and improving long-term survivorship in large B cell lymphoma cases worldwide.