Genetically engineered dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapy: from immune reprogramming strategies to emerging CAR-DC platforms

Genetic engineering can enhance dendritic cell (DC) migration, antigen presentation, co-stimulation, cytokine production, survival, and resistance to tumor-mediated suppression. This review examines established engineering strategies and emerging chimeric antigen receptor-engineered DCs (CAR-DCs). Preclinical studies indicate that CAR-DCs may promote tumor-material uptake, cross-presentation, T cell priming, and microenvironmental remodeling. However, limited persistence, manufacturing complexity, safety uncertainties, and the absence of clinical outcome data remain major barriers to translation.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
npj Precision Oncology
Published
2026-09-18
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41698-026-01702-9
Primary Topic
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
article

Genetically engineered dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapy: from immune reprogramming strategies to emerging CAR-DC platforms

Elham Safarzadeh, Farid Ghorbaninezhad, Ahmad Ghorbani, Ali Abedian et al.
npj Precision Oncology
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
article

Genetically engineered dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapy: from immune reprogramming strategies to emerging CAR-DC platforms

Elham Safarzadeh, Farid Ghorbaninezhad, Ahmad Ghorbani, Ali Abedian, Mahsa Iravani, Negin Dadmehr, Sajjad Samadian, Milad Taghizadeh Anvar, Mina Hobbi
article en

Abstract

Genetic engineering can enhance dendritic cell (DC) migration, antigen presentation, co-stimulation, cytokine production, survival, and resistance to tumor-mediated suppression. This review examines established engineering strategies and emerging chimeric antigen receptor-engineered DCs (CAR-DCs). Preclinical studies indicate that CAR-DCs may promote tumor-material uptake, cross-presentation, T cell priming, and microenvironmental remodeling. However, limited persistence, manufacturing complexity, safety uncertainties, and the absence of clinical outcome data remain major barriers to translation.

npj Precision Oncology
Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (IR), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 17%
Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.

Genetically engineered dendritic cells in cancer immunotherapy: from immune reprogramming strategies to emerging CAR-DC platforms — Elham Safarzadeh, Farid Ghorbaninezhad, et al. · npj Precision Oncology (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS