journal article·2025-02-19

Chimeric Antigen Receptor Cells Solid Tumor Immunotherapy Assisted by Biomaterials Tools

Yujie Song, Yifan Wang, Jianping Man, Yihua Xu, Guangming Zhou, Wenhao Shen, Yu Chao, Kai Yang, Pei Pei, Lin Hu

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Abstract

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) immune cell therapies have revolutionized oncology, particularly in hematological malignancies, yet their efficacy against solid tumors remains limited due to challenges such as dense stromal barriers and immunosuppressive microenvironments. With advancements in nanobiotechnology, researchers have developed various strategies and methods to enhance the CAR cell efficacy in solid tumor treatment. In this Review, we first outline the structure and mechanism of CAR-T (T, T cell), CAR-NK (NK, natural killer), and CAR-M (M, macrophage) cell therapies and deeply analyze the potential of these cells in the treatment of solid tumors and the challenges they face. Next, we explore how biomaterials can optimize these treatments by improving the tumor microenvironment, controlling CAR cell release, promoting cell infiltration, and enhancing efficacy. Finally, we summarize the current challenges and potential solutions, emphasize the effective combination of biomaterials and CAR cell therapy, and look forward to its future clinical application and treatment strategies. This Review provides important theoretical perspectives and practical guidance for the future development of more effective solid tumor treatment strategies.
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OpenAlex topics: CAR-T cell therapy research · Immunotherapy and Immune Responses · RNA Interference and Gene Delivery

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Affiliations

State Key Laboratory of Radiation Medicine and Protection, School of Radiation Medicine and Protection & School for Radiological and Interdisciplinary Sciences (RAD-X), Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions

Soochow University

Teaching and Research Section of Nuclear Medicine, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Anhui Medical University, 81 Meishan Road, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China

Department of Oncology

Taizhou People’s Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University

Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices

Department of Nuclear Medicine

The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province · Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions · Key Scientific Research Project of Colleges and Universities of Anhui Province of China · Gusu Leading Talent Program for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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