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CAR-T Cell Therapy Research / Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments · Journal article
Saudi Medical Journal · August 8, 2026
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This is a narrative review that discusses the theoretical and mechanistic potential of chimeric antigen receptor regulatory T cells to induce transplant tolerance and reduce immunosuppressant burden in solid organ transplantation. The source describes a promising therapeutic concept and identifies technical and biological challenges, but does not present clinical trial data or efficacy evidence.
Narrative review. Patients with end-stage organ failure undergoing solid organ transplantation (reviewed conceptually; no primary population studied).
CAR Treg cells are proposed as a promising approach to induce transplant tolerance while minimizing dependence on immunosuppressants Current immunosuppressive regimens increase risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, liver, kidney, and lung cancers, and heighten susceptibility to oncogenic viruses including hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr virus Challenges remain due to limited understanding of Treg biology and technical barriers in CAR Treg-based therapies
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This review identifies CAR Treg cells as a theoretical strategy to reduce long-term immunosuppressant toxicity in transplant recipients, but clinicians should await results from ongoing clinical trials and mechanistic studies before considering clinical application.
This is a narrative review synthesizing mechanistic understanding and therapeutic potential of CAR Treg cells in transplantation, raising questions about feasibility rather than reporting clinical trial results or definitive evidence.
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This review identifies CAR Treg cells as a theoretical strategy to reduce long-term immunosuppressant toxicity in transplant recipients, but clinicians should await results from ongoing clinical trials and mechanistic studies before considering clinical application.
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Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is a life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage organ failure; however, lifelong immunosuppressant use is needed to prevent allograft rejection. These drugs increase the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, liver, kidney, and lung cancers, and heighten susceptibility to oncogenic viruses, including hepatitis B and Epstein-Barr virus. The usage of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) regulatory T (Treg) cells is a promising approach to induce transplant tolerance while minimizing dependence on immunosuppressants. The CAR Tregs offer the potential to enhance graft survival and quality of life by reducing immunosuppressant-related morbidity and mortality. Despite remarkable progress in transplantation tolerance, challenges remain owing to a limited understanding of Treg biology and technical barriers. This review discusses the implications of immunosuppression, CAR and CAR Treg biology, mechanisms of Treg-mediated tolerance, CAR Treg manufacturing, clinical trials, optimization strategies, and existing challenges and future directions for CAR Treg-based therapies in SOT.
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