Innovative approaches to CAR-T cell therapy: the role of lipid metabolism pathways

Abstract The efficient response structure of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells has led to significant success in the treatment of hematological malignancies. However, when confronted with the challenges associated with solid tumors, CAR-T cells have increasingly exhibited limitations, includ...

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Main Authors: Minjie Guo, Yuting Zhang, Xiao Yuan, Xu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-025-06718-6
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Summary:Abstract The efficient response structure of chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells has led to significant success in the treatment of hematological malignancies. However, when confronted with the challenges associated with solid tumors, CAR-T cells have increasingly exhibited limitations, including inadequate infiltration and a shortened lifespan. Consequently, enhancing CAR-T cells to broaden their applicability across a wider range of malignancies has emerged as an urgent priority. Nutrient metabolism is integral to the entire lifecycle of CAR-T cells, with lipid metabolism serving as a critical pathway for sustaining the energy supply of memory T cells. This aspect is essential for the long-term survival of CAR-T cells and underpins their overall efficacy. This article aims to explore the impact of tumors on T-cell lipid metabolism, drawing on existing research findings, and analyzing strategies for improving CAR-T cells from this perspective. It is hoped that this investigation will provide new insights for enhancing the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapies.
ISSN:1479-5876