New CAR-T Therapy Shows Rapid Tumor Reduction in Glioblastoma Patients

April 15, 2024
New CAR-T Therapy Shows Rapid Tumor Reduction in Glioblastoma Patients
  • A recent study in the USA has indicated potential advancements in treating aggressive brain tumors, specifically Glioblastoma.

  • Published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the study details a new CAR-T therapy that injects modified cells into the brain.

  • The Phase 1 clinical trial combined CAR-T cells with bispecific antibodies, targeting diverse cell populations within tumors.

  • Early results showed dramatic tumor reductions in the first three patients, although subsequent tumor progression was noted.

  • Ongoing research aims to improve the long-term efficacy of the therapy, with a call for more comprehensive trials.

  • This innovative approach could significantly alter the treatment landscape for Glioblastoma, a notably difficult cancer to treat.

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