FDA Investigating CAR-Related T-cell Malignancies

Cancer Discov. 2024 Jan 12;14(1):9-10. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-NB2023-0091.

Abstract

The FDA is investigating reports that BCMA- and CD19-directed autologous chimeric antigen receptor T-cell immunotherapies, which are used to treat a variety of blood cancers, may be causing secondary malignancies. However, the agency and hematologists say the potential benefits of the agents, which have saved thousands of lives, outweigh this risk.

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, CD19
  • Hematologic Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / genetics
  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen*
  • T-Lymphocytes

Substances

  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen
  • Antigens, CD19
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell