CAR-T Therapy in HIV: Pioneering Advances and Navigating Challenges

Abstract. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, renowned for its successes in cancer treatment, is now entering the field of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) therapy, presenting both opportunities and challenges. With the emergence of broadly neutralizing antibodies, multi-target CARs,...

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Main Authors: Xiao Wang, Jianyang Liu, Feike Hao, Tatchapon Ajavavarakula, Xuanling Shi, Haijuan Wang
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Health - Lippincott Williams Wilkins 2024-10-01
Series:​​​​​​​​Infectious Diseases & Immunity
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/ID9.0000000000000129
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description Abstract. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, renowned for its successes in cancer treatment, is now entering the field of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) therapy, presenting both opportunities and challenges. With the emergence of broadly neutralizing antibodies, multi-target CARs, and T cell receptor–like antibodies aimed at increasing specificity in targeting HIV reservoirs, CAR-T therapy is synergizing with other cutting-edge treatments, including gene-editing technologies, therapeutic vaccines, and latency-reversing agents, in pursuit of a potential functional cure. In this review, we delve into the role of CAR-T therapy in HIV treatment, highlighting its potential to overcome clinical obstacles. We discuss advancements in targeting strategies within CAR constructs and the intricate regulation of T cell proliferation and chemotaxis. Moreover, we explore the use of diverse immune cells, such as gamma-delta T cells and natural killer cells. We review advanced biotechnologies, manufacturing innovations, viral mechanisms, and immune microenvironments. We also discuss the current research landscape and potential future applications of CAR-T therapy against HIV, which remains a critical global health challenge.
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spelling doaj-art-4a1e2e8a72ac4394858bc7500a4399642025-08-20T01:47:51ZengWolters Kluwer Health - Lippincott Williams Wilkins​​​​​​​​Infectious Diseases & Immunity2096-95112693-88392024-10-014419420510.1097/ID9.0000000000000129202410000-00008CAR-T Therapy in HIV: Pioneering Advances and Navigating ChallengesXiao Wang0Jianyang Liu1Feike Hao2Tatchapon Ajavavarakula3Xuanling Shi4Haijuan Wang1 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China2 Tsingmed Therapeutic Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 100084, China1 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China3 School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China1 School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, ChinaAbstract. Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy, renowned for its successes in cancer treatment, is now entering the field of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) therapy, presenting both opportunities and challenges. With the emergence of broadly neutralizing antibodies, multi-target CARs, and T cell receptor–like antibodies aimed at increasing specificity in targeting HIV reservoirs, CAR-T therapy is synergizing with other cutting-edge treatments, including gene-editing technologies, therapeutic vaccines, and latency-reversing agents, in pursuit of a potential functional cure. In this review, we delve into the role of CAR-T therapy in HIV treatment, highlighting its potential to overcome clinical obstacles. We discuss advancements in targeting strategies within CAR constructs and the intricate regulation of T cell proliferation and chemotaxis. Moreover, we explore the use of diverse immune cells, such as gamma-delta T cells and natural killer cells. We review advanced biotechnologies, manufacturing innovations, viral mechanisms, and immune microenvironments. We also discuss the current research landscape and potential future applications of CAR-T therapy against HIV, which remains a critical global health challenge.http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/ID9.0000000000000129
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