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Biotech / Medical : bluebird bio Inc.
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From: Biotech Jim3/3/2014 1:30:57 PM
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Can the model T CARs progress from Fords to Ferraris?

Here is a link to a Molecular Therapy editorial on the CAR-Ts move to the fast lane:

nature.com

Here are some growth pains discussed briefly:
  • cytokine release syndrome upon infusion of CAR-T cells (note that corticosteroids to treat the syndrome are lympholytic)
  • will CD-19 targeting successes be repeated with other tumor antigens?
  • what about off target toxicities when the antigen is expressed in healthy tissues?
  • can current generation CAR-Ts migrate to metastatic solid tumors?
  • how about expansion of CAR-T production to deal with increasing patient numbers in clintrials?
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