In vivo gene therapy with CAR-T cells
Genetically modified T cells expressing chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) manufactured ex vivo have demonstrated high efficacy in patients with lymphoid hematologic malignancies, but their logistic complexity limits patient access. In vivo approaches generate the CAR-expressing T cells within the body but may have their own challenges. Recent clinical reports provide proof-of-concept for the feasibility and therapeutic potential of in vivo CAR gene delivery. We summarize clinical evidence and discusses the critical technical, biological, and safety considerations of this approach.
Authors
- Magdi Elsallab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9574-3496)
- Marcela V. Maus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7578-0393)
- Dimitrios L. Wagner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2189-3579)
Institutions
- Harvard University (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Blood
- Published
- 2026-05-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.2025031898
- Primary Topic
- CAR-T cell therapy research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00