CAR T-cell structure, manufacturing, applications, and challenges in the management of communityacquired diseases and disorders

Authors

  • Gaurav N. Kasar Department of Pharmacology, Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana (Nashik), India
  • Pooja B. Rasal Department of Pharmacology, JES's SND College of Pharmacy, Babulgaon (Yeola), Maharashtra, India
  • Mayuri N. Jagtap Department of Pharmacology, K. V. N. Naik S. P. Sanstha's, Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
  • Khemchand R. Surana Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana (Nashik), Maharashtra, India
  • Sunil K. Mahajan Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana (Nashik), Maharashtra, India
  • Deepak D. Sonawane Department of Pharmaceutics, Divine College of Pharmacy, Satana (Nashik), Maharashtra, India
  • Eknath D. Ahire MET’s Institute of Pharmacy, BKC, Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Adgaon Nashik, Maharashtra, India- 422003

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54844/cai.2024.0780

Keywords:

CAR T cell, Immunotherapy, Malignancy, Personalised medicine

Abstract

This article discusses the groundbreaking potential of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for cancer and its potential downsides. One intriguing method, CAR-modified T-cells, can target a specific cancer cell molecule. It has been gaining popularity worldwide, especially in hematological malignancies. However, resistance mechanisms, antigen loss, a suppressive tumor microenvironment, altered T cell trafficking, and metabolic competition may hinder therapeutic efficacy. Such infusion would improve patient care applications and enable the treatment of solid tumors and other tough diseases, transforming the immunotherapeutic landscape. Next-generation approaches that address present technology limitations are improving CAR T-cell therapy. The novel dual-targeting CAR model is being studied. This model can recognize many antigens, reducing tumor risk from antigen loss. To prepare T cells for success and durability, tumor modification methods are also being studied. In addition to being safer and more effective, CAR T-cell therapy may enable tailored and flexible cancer treatment approaches that could supplement or replace the current healthcare system and spur medical field change.

Author Biography

Eknath D. Ahire, MET’s Institute of Pharmacy, BKC, Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Adgaon Nashik, Maharashtra, India- 422003

Prof. Eknath D. Ahire Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at MET’s, Institute of Pharmacy, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgoan, Nashik Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune. He has obtained his graduation (B. Pharm) degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. He obtained his master’s degree (M. S. Pharm) in Pharmaceutics from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research-Ahmedabad (NIPER-A). He was recognized as NFST Ph.D. scholar by govt. of India. 

He has a total of 6 + years of experience in academics and industry as Formulation Scientist II at Torrent Research Centre – Gandhinagar, Gujrat. He is working as a Reviewer for several reputed international journals like “Pharmaceutical Development and technology” (Taylor and Francis), “International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology Research (IJANR) (IGI Global), and many more.  He is an Editorial Advisory Board Member at Acta Scientific, an Open Access Journal. He has more than 20 Publications (Research, Review, and Book chapters) published in different National and International reputed indexed journals with one textbook. He has participated and attended several National and International conferences and workshops. He has worked on Nanotechnology-based Drug Delivery Systems and Novel Drug Delivery Systems.

 

 

Published

2025-04-22

How to Cite

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Kasar GN, Rasal PB, Jagtap MN, Surana KR, Mahajan SK, Sonawane DD, Ahire ED. CAR T-cell structure, manufacturing, applications, and challenges in the management of communityacquired diseases and disorders. Community Acquir Infect. 2025;12. doi:10.54844/cai.2024.0780

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