Engineering and targeting potential of CAR NK cells in colorectal cancer

Abstract. Colorectal cancer (CRC), a major global health concern, necessitates innovative treatments. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have shown promises, yet they grapple with challenges. The spotlight pivots to the rising heroes: CAR natural killer (NK) cells, offering advantages such as h...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Babar Khawar, Ali Afzal, Shuangshuang Dong, Yue Si, Haibo Sun, Yuanyuan Ji
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2025-07-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003346
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author Muhammad Babar Khawar
Ali Afzal
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Yue Si
Haibo Sun
Yuanyuan Ji
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description Abstract. Colorectal cancer (CRC), a major global health concern, necessitates innovative treatments. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have shown promises, yet they grapple with challenges. The spotlight pivots to the rising heroes: CAR natural killer (NK) cells, offering advantages such as higher safety profiles, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy against solid tumors. Nevertheless, the specific mechanisms underlying CAR NK cell trafficking and their interplay within the complex tumor microenvironment require further in-depth exploration. Herein, we provide insights into the design and engineering of CAR NK cells, antigen targets in CRC, and success in overcoming resistance mechanisms with an emphasis on the potential for clinical trials.
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spelling doaj-art-dfcce6e8180847fea208264d17d33e302025-08-20T03:32:24ZengWolters KluwerChinese Medical Journal0366-69992542-56412025-07-01138131529153910.1097/CM9.0000000000003346202507050-00006Engineering and targeting potential of CAR NK cells in colorectal cancerMuhammad Babar Khawar0Ali Afzal1Shuangshuang Dong2Yue Si3Haibo Sun4Yuanyuan Ji1 Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China1 Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China1 Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China1 Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, China1 Institute of Translational Medicine, Medical College, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu 225009, ChinaAbstract. Colorectal cancer (CRC), a major global health concern, necessitates innovative treatments. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells have shown promises, yet they grapple with challenges. The spotlight pivots to the rising heroes: CAR natural killer (NK) cells, offering advantages such as higher safety profiles, cost-effectiveness, and efficacy against solid tumors. Nevertheless, the specific mechanisms underlying CAR NK cell trafficking and their interplay within the complex tumor microenvironment require further in-depth exploration. Herein, we provide insights into the design and engineering of CAR NK cells, antigen targets in CRC, and success in overcoming resistance mechanisms with an emphasis on the potential for clinical trials.http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000003346
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Engineering and targeting potential of CAR NK cells in colorectal cancer
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title_fullStr Engineering and targeting potential of CAR NK cells in colorectal cancer
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