Prospects of engineered bacteria-assisted CAR T Cell therapy in gastrointestinal cancers

The high incidence and mortality rates associated with gastrointestinal cancers represent a significant global health challenge. In recent years, CAR T cell therapy has emerged as a promising immunotherapeutic approach, demonstrating favorable clinical outcomes. However, the application of tradition...

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Main Authors: Qingqing Zhang, Xiao Song, Junhong Liu, Xuejiao Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Oncology Reviews
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/or.2025.1581856/full
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Summary:The high incidence and mortality rates associated with gastrointestinal cancers represent a significant global health challenge. In recent years, CAR T cell therapy has emerged as a promising immunotherapeutic approach, demonstrating favorable clinical outcomes. However, the application of traditional CAR T cell therapy in gastrointestinal cancers faces numerous challenges, including the suppressive tumor microenvironment and limitations in anti-tumor efficacy. The application of engineered bacteria offers a novel strategy to enhance CAR T cell therapy by modulating the tumor microenvironment and boosting immune responses, potentially leading to improved therapeutic outcomes. This review synthesizes the current research advancements related to engineered bacteria-assisted CAR T cell therapy in gastrointestinal cancers, exploring its underlying mechanisms, clinical applications, and future developmental directions.
ISSN:1970-5557