CAR T Cell Therapy and Lupus

In this video, Dr. Donald Thomas, clinical rheumatologist and author of The Lupus Encyclopedia, shares the latest science behind this emerging lupus therapy and its promise of drug-free remission.
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Note: Since the video taping (as of April 2024), additional data have been published, and at least 43 SLE patients have been reported treated with CAR-T cell therapy. Almost all developed mild, easy-to-treat cytokine release syndrome (most common symptom was fever).

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Since the video taping (as of April 2024), additional data have been published, and at least 43 SLE patients have been reported treated with CAR-T cell therapy. Almost all developed mild, easy-to-treat cytokine release syndrome (most common symptom was fever). Therefore, Dr. Thomas retracts his statement in the video regarding Novartis' CAR-T therapy. Thus far, their results appear to have similar safety and efficacy as other products). Updated report can be seen here: www.lupusencyclopedia.com/car-t-cell-therapy-for-lupus/