Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for refractory systemic autoimmune rheumatological diseases

Abstract

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy is emerging as a novel treatment for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. To date, CAR-T therapy in rheumatology has been reported only in case studies and conference abstracts, but clinical trial results are forthcoming. Current evidence indicates a rapid and highly effective therapeutic response with a favourable side effect profile, suggesting that CD19 CAR-T therapy could be beneficially established for these conditions. Initially, CAR-T therapy appears relevant for a select group of severe, treatment-resistant rheumatic diseases.